The world may is facing a clean water crisis and the denim industry seems determined on doing its part to help. That’s why we’re continuing our SDG Decoded series, in which we tap the denim industry to see how they’re tackling the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals, with another installation...
In our next chapter of SDG Decoded, in which we learn how the denim community is tackling the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, we turn our attention to SDG #7 – Affordable and Clean Energy. According to the UN, about 800 million people in this world still...
Collaboration starts in the classroom. As part of the UTIB 9th Turkey Home Textile Design Competition, organized by Uludağ Exporters' Association (UTIB) and the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TIM), with support of the Republic of Turkey Ministry of Trade, university students present projects surrounding a single design...
School’s in for sustainability. Jeanologia recently collaborated with university students to design new pieces for its Sustainable Denim Wardrobe collection, and Carved in Blue has been chatting with them about their experiences. For Cristina Moreno González, whose proposal was the most commercial and showed effortless looks, sustainable...
Artisan Cloth and TENCELTM teamed up with Tavex, HW Textiles, Kurabo, CORDURA® Brand, FFI Global and Officina +39 for an invite-only Innovation Celebration that wants to explore one of today's most burning questions: What impact does sustainability have on creativity? Held in the DTLA Arts District...
About 400 million people lack basic healthcare, according to the United Nations Development Programme, while 40 percent fail to have social protection. Ensuring access to physical and mental healthcare is the driving force behind Sustainable Development Goal #3 – Good Health & Well-Being. For our next...
The difference between biodegradable and compostable products was the focus of Artistic Milliners’ first educational event at its New York City showroom. The company kicked off its Milliners Soho MasterClass Series Friday, an interactive platform designed to engage denim professionals through discussions with their peers, industry authorities and experts...
For some young designers, there’s no other choice but sustainability. Jeanologia and TENCELTM recently worked with university design students for the Sustainable Denim Wardrobe collection and Softwear Project, and Carved in Blue is chatting with some of the students to learn about the sources of their...
GUESS is growing its green Smart collection. A number of denim styles are ready for both men and women, with the latter also able to choose from eco blue fabric jumpsuits, recycled polyester dresses and organic cotton knit t-shirts. The men’s collection uses LENZING™ ECOVERO™...
As we continue through our SDG Decoded series, in which we tap the denim industry to see how they’re tackling the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals, we found it was necessary to return to SDG #6. Given the role water plays in denim dyeing and washing,...
While few of the denimheads we speak with could be described as loners, the Jeanologia team stands out for its strong collaborative bond. Comprised of people with an array of background and skills, each member plays a role in the making of the Sustainable Denim Wardrobe...
Sustainability in fashion has become increasingly important. And one way for a brand to become more sustainable is through its fabric. Fashion Frameworks talked to Saitex and Lenzing about fabric sustainability. An excerpt is below, and click here to read the interview in full. Fashion Frameworks: In...