Increasingly, mills are thinking beyond virgin cotton for denim. This might mean cottonless denim with materials like TENCEL™ lyocell or hemp, or a mix of recycled textiles and wood-based fibers. Carved in Blue checked in with the TENCEL™ mill customers to chat about their cotton-free...
To deliver something new and innovative, one needs to go beyond their bubble and explore partnerships. This spirit of collaboration is alive at China-based mill Prosperity Textile. In the latest episode of Carved in Blue’s Blue Cast podcast series celebrating TENCEL™’s 30th anniversary, Prosperity Textile director...
The definition of corporate success looks very different today than it did years ago. Whereas once, financial growth was the north star, now companies are chasing goals that have more to do with responsible management than revenues alone. Based in Lahore, Pakistan, US Apparel and Textiles...
Denim manufacturer Soorty opened its showroom doors on July 18 and 19 to showcase its collaborations. During the two days, visitors had a chance to see the different collections made in collaboration with industry partners. Additionally participants could engage in the Denim Curiosity Table...
There are some standard qualities of denim that don’t change, but the material is always ripe for reinvention. By using different inputs and blends, denim mills can bring new attributes to the traditional textile. Hong Kong-based mill Panther Textiles and its subsidiary Tat Fung Textile have...
Soorty's first SpaceD open house Last fall, Soorty launched its New York showroom SpaceD with a week-long event. Now, on July 18 and 19, the creative hub will once again open its doors for the denim community to come explore its partnerships, with a focus on...
According to Blue Cast host Tricia Carey, two of the most frequently used adjectives she hears used to describe Aamir Akhtar are “kind” and “humble.” He is also up for a challenge, and has never stopped exploring new educational opportunities throughout his career. With his long...
TENCEL™ lyocell is a great blending partner for hemp, but a new collaboration between Lenzing and Candiani takes this combination to a new level. Lenzing has created a Limited Edition TENCEL™ lyocell fiber that uses hemp as a portion of the pulp input, replacing some...
To tackle waste in fashion, the industry needs to get out of its linear mindset. Recycling can help, but to truly make a difference, companies must begin thinking about circularity at the product development stage. A new collection from Pakistan-based Naveena Denim Mills offers an example...
The worlds of luxury fashion and denim have been colliding for some time. Denim looks walk the runways at global fashion weeks, and stars show up to swanky red carpet events sporting jeans. Advance Denim is creating its own take on luxury denim fabric by using...
Denim mills are cleaning up jean production, and one of their moves is evolving raw material choices. Wood-based TENCEL™ fibers offer a lower impact alternative that comes with the added benefit of improved softness and durability. Here, executives from Canatiba and Vicunha discuss how they are...
Denim mills are cleaning up jean production, and one of their moves is evolving raw material choices. Wood-based TENCEL™ fibers offer a lower impact alternative that comes with the added benefit of improved softness and durability. Here, executives from Kaihara, Moririn and Vinatex discuss how they...