Both shows were dominated with denim with Dual FX to maintain shape, CoolMax for all season wear, ProModal for a soft hand feel and Tencel for drape and luster—innovations delivering added value to products. The latest collaborated effort between Royo and Tencel is an example...
Among the fiber makers showing at Kingpins was Lenzing, the Austrian company that produces Tencel and Lenzing Modal....
“Today, denim is also knits — that’s the reality,” said Michael Kininmonth, product manager, marketing and business development at Lenzing. “And it was brought about because of [consumer] demand. Of course, the pace of bringing new product to market has quickened. And innovation is keeping...
Lenzing: The Tencel specialist has teamed with Spanish denim company Jeanologia (which offers training in laser design, an up-and-coming profession in denim) for an eco-friendly collection of laser-finished chambray. The “washes” span from vintage fades to cross-stitch to geometric kimono patterns...
Furthermore, the brand brought Italian tradition to the U.S. this fall with Le Mani, a collection of imported Italian handloom denim, which Berto showcased at the premium denim atelier 3×1. The mill also launched the Italian Heritage Collection in collaboration with Lenzing and Manufacture NY,...
Lenzing believes in a strong comeback of sateen also in jeanswear. This type of weave can lend itself to many employs and treatments since fabrics maintain their soft hand, they can be treated easily either with garment-dyed techniques or printed effects. Denim Valley by Tejodos Royo...
From changes in how materials and products are sourced and made in a more sustainable way to innovations and pricing in the denim market, the textile industry is experiencing a not-so-subtle transformation. Here, Tricia Carey, director of global business development apparel at Lenzing Fibers, discusses...
While sustainability has made major inroads in the textile industry in the last few years, the apparel sector has been somewhat slower to embrace the trend. This is about to change. At Prèmiere Vision Paris, which ended its three-day run here on Thursday, firms were...
Kingpins New York wrapped up its final edition at Skylight Clarkson Square July 21-22 on a positive note, with attendance up 16 percent from the previous show. Tencel was a go-to for mills that wanted to increase their comfort levels. Dynamo told fashion stories with...
The company has also worked with Lenzing to incorporate fiber concepts such as ProModal into its offerings, providing the soft hand of Modal and the moisture absorption of Tencel....
From the established importance of stretch to the growing influence of attributes such as moisture and thermal management, mills and jeans makers are looking for performance characteristics to lift the still-struggling fortunes of the jeans market. Jack Mathews, director of sales and marketing in the...
The collection features Queen Denim fabrics, a combination of high strength Tencel and Lycra dualFX fibers. The result is a jean with excellent recovery over time, even after many uses. Berto Marketing Manager Arianna Morimando said, “This is the season of empowered core denim and...