18 Apr Baykan Moda on Driving Responsible Denim Production
Baykan Moda’s creative director Aylin Erel shares with Carved in Blue how to create a more sustainable denim supply chain...
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17 Apr Kingpins Transformers Make a Case for Greater Transparency in Denim
The one-day conference, sponsored by Rivet, examined how companies define and create transparency, how much information is too much, and what the best channels are to reach the end user. Panelists and attendees also considered where transparency ranked on consumers’ list of priorities....
13 Apr Kingpins Transformers takes on Transparency
Speakers for Kingpins Transformers in Amsterdam include: Robin Cornelius, Product DNA founder; Dr. Christina Raab, ZDHC implementation director; Tricia Carey, Lenzing director of global business development, denim;...
11 Apr Insider’s View: The State of Denim Sustainability
Carved in Blue caught up with Lucietti and discussed the new CFS agenda, the challenge of promoting eco as value, the role of the eco-conscious consumer and what it will take for the denim industry to shift to a more circular economy....
26 Mar Candiani Debuts Anniversary Collection Designed by Atelier & Repairs
Re-Gen Denim serves as the canvas for the limited-edition collection. The sustainable, “super-selvedge” denim is composed of 50 percent Refibra, Lenzing’s post-industrial cotton waste and wood pulp fiber blend, and 50 percent recycled fibers....
21 Mar Isko Becomes First Denim Manufacturer to Have All of its Products Environmentally Assessed
Isko’s commitment to sustainability is carried throughout its product lines, including Isko Reform, a stretch technology that eliminates the need to frequently wash the jeans for shape retention, and Isko Cottonized, a Tencel and rayon denim made without the use of any cotton....
31 Jan SPRING ’19 TRENDS: NEW SHAPES AND OLD FAVORITES
Modal, viscose and tri-blends create the super soft and drapey foundation for this casual, almost pajama-like story. Super soft fabrics, cloudy effects and simple washes are a go-to for button-down shirts, T-shirts and jogger pants. Tencel shine adds a dressy element to spring dresses and...
12 Jan Adriano Goldschmeid Teams up with Origninal Penguin
Goldschmied has a roster of projects in the books. The designer led the relaunch of Edwin Jeans‘ North American reboot in 2017. Goldschmied also partnered with Lenzing last year to design a 15-piece collection that showcases Refibra....
27 Dec Top Textile Innocations of 2017, from TENCEL® to Polyester…
The Lenzing Group introduced its first filament fiber called Tencel Luxe, following launches this year of Refibra and EcoVero....
26 Dec 3 Denim Trends to Know for 2018
With colors like brown, ecru and dark indigo anchoring the trend, brands have an opportunity to tell new sustainable stories like the color denim collection G-Star Raw launched this fall. The Danish brand tapped Archroma’s EarthColors, a line of patented plant-based dyes sourced from up...
04 Dec Kingpin Mills come together making strides toward greater sustainability
Lenzing Fibers introduced a partnership with DL1961 that uses Lenzing’s Refibra branded lyocell fibers to create a new denim blend for DL1961 jeans that utilizes renewable wood sources and employs a supplementary proportion of recycled cotton scraps to create a garment that is sustainable, innovative,...
22 Nov 10 Denim Trends
In this story, surfaces are played up with laser florals, unique pleats and hints of Tencel luster. A high level of monochromatic weaves, tonal textures and jacquards create calm and soothing visuals....