For decades, denim mills have been using TENCEL™ fibers in their fabrics, but there was always a design limitation holding back wider adoption: luster. TENCEL™ is soft and sustainable, but it was also historically shiny. Sheen works for some applications—such as women’s wear—but it is...
At Kingpins Show in Amsterdam this week, Lenzing is launching a Matte TENCEL™ Denim Capsule Collection, which was developed in collaboration with mill partners....
The lush indigo color has been highly coveted since ancient times. But dyeing fabric in the blue hue has come at a huge environmental cost. Conventional indigo dyeing needs chemicals to make the pigment water soluble. The process of dyeing starts by dissolving the dye in...
We're making old cotton new again. In a world where we're using too much and replenishing too little, it's critical to find ways to upcycle, repurpose and lessen impact. And that was the key concept behind TENCEL™ x REFIBRA™. Here's a look at how we're making new...
As we move into 2019, we have some Carved in Blue highlights from 2018 and what it will mean for the denim industry. But before we close the chapter on this year, we’re taking a look at some of our favorite quotes from those shaping the indigo sector. From ALL IN THE FAMILY...
When masterminds like Chottani, Lenzing and Swarovski combine forces, the result is sure to be mesmerizing. These industry leaders are set to debut a new collection, dubbed “Mesmerize” at Denim Premiere Vision in London Dec. 5th-6th, highlighting denim’s versatility and range—and certainly upping the couture factor. “’Mesmerize’...
Recycled cotton keeps getting cooler. And TENCEL™ Lyocell with REFIBRA™ technology has made its way into a new collection by Levi’s Wellthread and Outerknown. The line includes wardrobe staples like a lined trucker jacket, slim fit jeans, Western shirts and tees—each made to embrace greater sustainability. On its...