In contrast to the numerous challenges that came with the pandemic, shelter in place orders have given us the unexpected benefit of more time to slow down and read. A number of recent reports have come out on sustainability topics, including new data on changes...
As part of our dedication to making cellulose fibers less environmentally impactful, Lenzing is engaging stakeholders across the spectrum, from NGOs to investors. Our Materiality Analysis, originally released in 2015, provides a prioritization of sustainable topics that guide our efforts. The rankings reflect both how influential these activities are...
In recent months, apparel sales shrank as consumers prioritized necessities and sheltered in place. Now that they are beginning to shop for fashion again, their needs and wants have been altered by their pandemic experiences. Shoppers are looking more closely at sustainability, transparency and company values....
As part of the Sustainable Denim Wardrobe collection, Jeanologia has been tapping into the younger generation with its Softwear Project, enlisting university students to create designs for the collection. Carved in Blue is catching up with some of the participants to learn about their experiences, and...
Since COVID-19 ushered in lockdowns and travel restrictions, physical trade shows have been put on hold. Adapting to the new way of working, some organizers have pulled together virtual alternatives to in-person showcases. Carved in Blue gathered the organizers of five of the denim business’ leading trade shows, Bluezone,...
The pandemic has given consumers a chance to pause, reset and reconsider their shopping habits. As the retail world looks to return to normal, suppliers and brands are going to be courting a shopper who is even more mindful of environmental and social responsibility. Carved in Blue gathered executives...
Earth Month, with a dedicated Earth Day on 22nd April, has never been more important. This year, 2020, marks its 50th anniversary, set up back in 1970, the intention was to encourage education and address global environmental issues. This year’s Earth Day anniversary may have been overshadowed by...
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the denim business has needed to rapidly adapt to a new way of operating. Trade shows and in-person meetings have been off the table, and employees had to adjust to working remotely from home. Denim has also pivoted, as companies transferred their production over...
As companies’ sustainability commitments have become more complex, so too has the vocabulary surrounding environmental responsibility. With the industry’s manifold indexes and benchmarks, plus numerous technological advances and organizations to keep track of, it can be a challenge to stay up to speed. Carved in Blue...
Tricia Carey is an inspiring woman. Period. Not only does her infectious smile and friendly, approachable nature make her one of the nicest people to be around in the denim world, but her experience, knowledge of our favorite fabric and dedication to making the world...
The coronavirus has impacted all corners of the globe, with rising death tolls, lockdowns and climbing unemployment. But there is hope that the pandemic will move the fashion industry—from consumers and up the supply chain—in a more mindful direction. During this challenging time, we’ve seen women leaders in both...
Since Lenzing established its Sustainability department some years ago, the demands on the team have grown exponentially. Customers, stakeholders and NGOs all request information and action on a multitude of environmental subjects important to them – water, energy, chemicals, greenhouse gases, forestry, biodegradability, microfiber pollution –...