"Tricia Carey, director of global business development apparel, Lenzing Fibers, told WWD, “In discussions with global textile mills I am hearing a strong sense of uncertainty. There are order reductions and delays from brands, trade wars, and shifts in sourcing. Mills have to work even...
Using materials such as organic cotton, recycled cotton and Tencel, its integration of Archroma’s EarthColors affirms its “holistic” approach to sustainability, which also includes sustainable washing techniques, the company said. The firms worked together in 2017 to create a line of circular plant-based dyed jeans,...
“At Kingpins New York, more of the mills had capsule collections with PFD (prepared for dye) and Tencel fibers, displaying an array of colors. Most commented that sales were strong, so expect that 2020 will be full of color. I was also impressed with the...
Ahmed said, traditionally, “denim has been a water-intensive good to produce. By pairing eco-friendly, renewably sourced fibers like Modal, Tencel and Refibra (all Lenzing products), with high-quality long staple cotton, the base of the jean is primed to reduce water consumption in later processes....
Another denim leader charging forward on sustainability efforts by first tracing back its supply chain is AG Jeans. Through its vertically integrated facilities, AG Jeans maintains control over its denim at every stage of design, manufacturing and production, while enforcing a “strict ethical labor policy...
Running from April 1 to April 30, its campaign is a collaboration between Lenzing, seven of the firm’s U.S. retail partners, and nonprofit One Tree Planted, a U.S.-based organization that plants trees across North America and beyond, pinpointing areas affected by forest fires and floods....
Its two-day New York Denim Days festival will feature a selection of brands, designers, artisans and vintage vendors in the denim market, including new activations and interactive installations from denim supply chain members, the organization said. The event will be held at the Metropolitan Pavilion,...
The brand uses eco-friendly fabrics, such as Tencel-lyocell. According to DL, Tencel-lyocell fosters a closed loop process, meaning that the brand’s clothes prioritize the environment from sourcing to final product. “We use up to 50 percent less energy and water and up to 60 percent less...
Tricia Carey, director of global business development for denim at Lenzing Group, said the firm “is excited to unveil Juan Carlos’ Planet REhab collection, which is as beautiful as it is sustainable. Juan Carlos has proven Planet REhab’s premise that global collaboration of sustainability-minded companies...
Fiber firm Lenzing AG has partnered with Pakistani garment maker Chottani for its glittering and glamorous “Mesmerize” collection, which features Tencel fabrics embellished with hand-sewn Swarovski crystals, beaded embroidery and rather unusual uses of denim. The collection will be showcased in a separate trend section...
Fiber firm Lenzing is releasing a sustainable denim capsule collection, “Midnight Blues,” at Kingpins Amsterdam on Oct. 24 and 25. The collection was previewed at New York Couture Fashion Week in September. Its capsule collection incorporates Tencel Lyocell, Refibra technology and is in collaboration with...
And as the title sponsor of the event, Tencel will create a “shop-in-shop,” offering a selection of garments made with Tencel from brands such as 3X1, Mavi, Reformation and Godfather of Denim among others, the organization said. Its “interactive forest” will show the process of...