Ruedi Karrer is clear about his position on denim: It should be raw. For half a century, he has been collecting worn and heavily faded denim. Over time, this hobby blossomed into the nonprofit Jeans Museum in Zurich, which can be visited by request. Ruedi, who...
The industry is constantly unleashing new projects, innovations and collaborations designed to improve sustainability and reuse. Each month, we'll bring you the latest in sustainability and circularity news so you can stay up to date on developments. Circularity News Textile-to-textile recycling is progressing steadily, with several...
At Carved in Blue, we believe denim is more than just fabric—it’s a story of people, passion and purpose. Our new series, Meet the Makers, shines a light on the designers, artisans and innovators shaping the future of denim. Through their personal stories and creative...
The 2025 Intertextile Shanghai Autumn/Winter Fabrics Exhibition pulsed with innovation as visitors entered the “Lenzing Pavilion," where the Lenzing Group and 43 value chain partners joined forces to exemplify how strategic partnerships help propel innovative solutions that elevate the entire textile ecosystem. Spanning the full textile...
Pakistan’s Punjab region is experiencing one of its worst flooding disasters in its history. Moonsoon season comes every year, but this year’s storm systems have brought catastrophic rainfall that has led to flash floods and rising rivers. Millions of people in the region have been affected,...
Los Angeles has been the setting for some iconic denim moments, and soon it will be the home of a denim-focused museum and educational hub. The Denim Institute and Museum, slated to open next June, is the brainchild of denim designer Loren Cronk and L’Agence CEO...
DCIM\100MEDIA\DJI_0567.JPG As Lenzing Group works toward our target of net-zero emissions by 2050, one of the key investment areas is renewable energy. We are increasingly powering our regenerated cellulose fiber facilities with energy sources such as solar, wind and biomass. Building on these efforts, the company is...
In Ian Berry’s hands, denim jeans turn into immersive works of art. Identifying as an artist who just happens to use denim as a medium, Ian takes the fabric and uses it like paint to create layered, textured depictions of subjects like portraits and slices...
On July 22, Lenzing presented an exciting new exhibition and series of events curated by the art institution Cittadellarte, the Fondazione Pistoletto, Accademia Unidee and Fashion B.E.S.T. at the Castello Gamba, the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Châtillon, northern Italy. The exhibition explores the...
Couture-style artistry and eco-conscious processes are converging in Jeanologia’s Denim Mètiers project. Volume one of Denim Mètiers is The Laser Atelier, which uses the finishing technique to achieve unexpected looks. While laser is typically associated with treatments like vintage fading and workwear-style details, Jeanologia’s creations elevate...
This Blue Cast episode, Tuncay Kilickan talks with Christine Lindebak, the force behind Sewing and the City, Christine Lindebak is a fashion industry veteran, having worked for Emilio Pucci, Mulberry, and Alexis Bittar. She is the founder of Lindy Lindy, creating bespoke homewear from vintage Spanish linens...
Blue Cast is a podcast series from the TENCEL™ Denim team. Each episode features a conversation with a special guest from within the industry or the fringes of the denim community. The following is a recap of Episode 517. Christine Lindebak’s current career path in clothes making...