Today in the fashion world, sustainability is commonplace. But not long ago, it was primarily early adopters, or “tree huggers,” sounding the alarms for change. In the most recent episode of our Blue Cast podcast, Lenzing’s Michael Kininmonth chatted with sustainable fashion consultant Marzia Lanfranchi, who...
Wood-based fiber manufacturer Lenzing’s sweeping sustainability strategy goes beyond aggressive ecological targets. In addition to aims like cutting carbon, its “Naturally Positive” plan focuses on encouraging and empowering people, plus enhancing community well-being. With production sites across the globe—from Austria to Asia and America—Lenzing’s social efforts...
In the past year, apparel supply chains have been faced with disruption, ushering in a transformation toward more ethical, environmentally responsible operations. “It feels almost as if we’re at a breaking point where the industry is fragile, it’s fragmented, and it’s essentially kind of breaking down,”...
Since its start four decades ago, fabric manufacturer Badjatex has focused on producing denim responsibly. But recently, the company has ramped up its sustainability strategy. In 2006, the mill in Bandung, Indonesia began using organic fibers, and it started incorporating recycled cotton into collections in 2009....
On the hunt for the perfect pair of denim jeans? I always thought the hardest part was deciding which cut I wanted. FYI: Apparently, the skinny jean is now dead, and it’s all about those boot cut and barrel-legged jeans. But way before I delved...
For Indonesian mill PT. Garuda Mas Semesta, denim development and production leverage both heritage and innovation. The mill makes products under the Gamatex brand name, using time-tested techniques mixed with modern sustainable ingredients. One of Gamatex’s specialties is weaving. From jacquard and wabash to dobby patterns,...
Since its launch in February, TENCEL™ Modal with Indigo Color technology has been adopted by a number of mills around the globe. Turkey’s Bossa is one of the denim manufacturers experimenting with the new TENCEL™ Modal offering, which has indigo pigment embedded at the fiber production...
The denim industry has taken time to warm to the idea of sustainability, but some industry figures caught on to fashion’s ecological future ahead of their peers. In the most recent episode of our Blue Cast podcast, Michael Kininmonth from the TENCEL™ Denim team caught up...
Hemp is quickly catching on in the denim world as an alternative to cotton and a blending partner with cotton and wood-based fibers like TENCEL™ Lyocell. The fiber is a less thirsty crop than cotton, making it drought tolerant, and its cultivation is quick. Hemp also...
Climate change is affecting the entire world, but Pakistan in particular is facing challenges tied to a warming Earth. The nation is one of the top 10 countries that is facing a climate change emergency. Just in the last two decades, global warming has cost...
Blue Lenz is our YouTube channel devoted to denim. Check out the channel for the best denim videos from our Carved in Blue conversations, mill partners and brands. Because April is Earth Month, it was a prime time for the denim community to showcase their...
TENCEL™ Modal with Indigo Color technology is opening up a new way to make blue jeans. As a wood-based cellulosic fiber, TENCEL™ Modal is created by dissolving wood pulp into a viscous substance and then sending this solution through spinnerets to create fibers. Instead of dyeing...