The denim industry has been working to curb its water impact by innovating with new materials and dyeing processes. Now, both low-impact fibers and low-impact indigo dyeing are coming together with Spanish fabric manufacturer Tejidos Royo using TENCEL ™ Denim. Dubbed 'Dry Lyocell', the fabric contains...
Denim fabrications are constantly changing courtesy of new technologies and innovations. Pakistani-based denim mill SM Denim has seen the evolution of denim over the past 40 years, as shifting styles and consumer demands have shaped denim production. Today, sustainability is a driving force for invention, and the mill has...
By Michael Kininmonth In early 2011, three separate events contrived to significantly influence my thoughts about my view of the environment and my view of the products that Lenzing manufactures. American photographer Chris Jordan won the Prix Pictet Commission for his shocking photographs of albatross chicks...
One of the top trends to come out of Covid-19 is conscious consumption. As part of this shift, shoppers are paying more attention to the raw materials within their products. Responding to the demand for lower impact textiles, wood-based fiber producer Lenzing expanded its sustainable...
The pandemic has highlighted the need for social development in the apparel industry, but many of the areas for improvement existed before Covid-19 disrupted supply chains. Fashion is working to address problems like hunger, poverty and well-being, which fall under the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Interrelated with a...
Sustainable denim pioneer Jose “Pepe” Vidal Royo passed away on Nov. 30 at the age of 85. Pepe’s legacy includes co-founding low-impact denim finishing firm Jeanologia with his nephew Enrique Silla in 1994. Ahead of its time, Jeanologia has developed many of the sustainable techniques—such as...
During the pandemic, the traditional workplace has been upended. For many corporate employees, Covid has ushered in a switch from working out of offices to working from home. With this shift has come a growing adoption of digital tools to foster collaboration when in-person meetings and travel aren’t possible. While...
During the pandemic, many fashion companies have been focused on survival. But even with the added pressures of 2020, the industry cannot lose sight of sustainability. Recognizing the need for progress, this year marks the Decade of Action launched by the UN Secretary-General, centered on delivering the 17 Sustainable...
Since in-person trade shows are still put on hold this fall, Carved in Blue is taking an opportunity to digitally connect with its community. Conventional denim has a significant environmental footprint, but mills are innovating to create materials with less impact. This includes switching to cotton alternatives or blends that...
You’ve likely spent a large portion of recent months in your pajamas and loungewear. And while it’s been comfy, there’s something exciting about reclaiming “real” clothes. Yes, it can actually be (*gasp*) exciting to get dressed. But how can we do so sustainably? With the fashion...
Since in-person trade shows are still put on hold this fall, Carved in Blue is taking an opportunity to digitally connect with its community. Conventional denim has a significant environmental footprint, but mills are innovating to create materials with less impact. This includes switching to alternatives or blends...
Covid has been a stress test for brands, evaluating how they perform when faced with a global disruption. According to a new report from the Transformers Foundation, a number of denim brands, retailers and importers shirked their responsibilities to suppliers when times got tough. The study is shedding...