"Brittany McLaughlin, Closed’s East Coast account manager, said 85 percent of the collection is 'eco-friendly' and the company is working towards 100 percent in the next four years. Denim, however, has been a major source for savings, thanks in part to Closed partnership with Italy’s...
"In materials, Panther Denim continues to source the most innovative and sustainable cellulosic and stretch fibers, including recycled cotton, ECOVERO™, TENCEL™ x REFIBRA™, TENCEL™ Modal with Indigo Color technology, Lycra’s EcoMade family, Repreve, Hyosung’s Regen, Roica V550, CiCLO and carbon-zero TENCEL™. The mill also joined the U.S....
"In April, AG introduced the 'Jeans of Tomorrow,' comprised of a unisex denim jacket, a men’s 'Tellis' straight-leg jean and a women’s 'Alexxis' mid-rise straight-leg jean, which it considers to be the future of denim. The collection also centers on 100 percent biodegradable denim fabrics made with a...
"Part showroom, part communal space for stakeholders and clients to gather and collaborate, the space houses a 'Denim Curiosity' table, a hands-on presentation of all the ingredients used in Soorty’s fabrics in fiber form, as well as a collection of garments that show the results...
"The fabric, made by Turkish mill Bossa, centers on Naia Renew, a cellulosic staple fiber developed by global specialty materials provider Eastman. Sourced from 60 percent wood pulp and 40 percent recycled waste plastics, the quick-drying fiber offers inherent softness and blends well with other eco-friendly...
"Kerry Bannigan, executive director, Fashion Impact Fund: The Billy jean from Boyish is a classic jean that can be enjoyed winter through spring, and take you from work-from-home to holiday celebrations with heels. One major bonus beyond the style: These sustainable jeans include OCS-certified organic cotton...
"The denim industry’s definition of 'quality,' however, has evolved into one that prioritizes sustainable production methods, enduring designs and opportunities to give back to people and the planet. Mavi has stepped up to the challenge with lifestyle collections made with organic cotton, pre-consumer recycled cotton,...
"The collection’s sustainability focus continues with its use of TENCEL™ threads that degrade with the denim, embroidered 'drivets' which take the place of hard-to-recycle metal rivets, and buttons made from recycled metal that are intentionally easy to remove. Pocket bags and labels are made of...
"According to retail intelligence platform Edited, the rise in material costs has actually unveiled opportunities for enhanced sustainability, as cotton prices are now more aligned with the cost of environmentally friendlier fibers like hemp, Lyocell and TENCEL™. As a result, denim consultant Salli Deighton noted...
"The PANHemp collection includes straight-leg jeans, a cropped denim jacket, women’s high-rise wide-leg jeans and a denim shearling jacket available in three washes, including flamingo pink. The shearling jacket is lined with recycled wool and TENCEL™ fabric. The range retails for $195-$225 and is available...
"Lenzing said Wednesday that Cord Prinzhorn has been appointed interim CEO, after the Supervisory Board of Lenzing AG came to a mutual agreement in September with longstanding CEO Stefan Doboczky to terminate his contract before the end of his term...
"World Textile Sourcing (WTS) and Lenzing want to take their decade-long partnership to another level in an effort to inch closer toward carbon neutral. Starting October 2021, WTS will be the first mill partner in the Americas to work with Lenzing to use carbon-zero TENCEL™ branded Lyocell and modal fibers, as well...