Indigo may dye denim blue, but a new report from the Transformers Foundation notes that claims around the popular dye have often led to greenwashing since they are based on outdated information. Looking to rectify this, the organization established the Indigo Council last year to study...
Among the hurdles in denim recyclability is the prevalence of trims, including buttons and rivets. Whether jeans are headed for mechanical or chemical recycling, these metal pieces cannot be processed along with the rest of the garments. Trim manufacturer YKK’s Türkiye facility has introduced a solution...
Combatting the fashion industry’s environmental footprint is going to take an international initiative. Uniting 1,000 key players in the industry including pioneers, policymakers and innovators, the Global Fashion Summit earlier this month sought to tackle the “Barriers and Bridges” in sustainability, addressing the hurdles and...
Water is one of the most precious natural resources, but the industry hasn’t always treated it kindly. Following wakeup calls about the waste and scarcity that stem from water-intensive processes, denim makers are developing methods that reduce their water impact. Carved in Blue asked industry insiders...
Water is one of the most precious natural resources, but the industry hasn’t always treated it kindly. Following wakeup calls about the waste and scarcity that stem from water-intensive processes, denim makers are developing methods that reduce their water impact. Carved in Blue asked industry insiders...
Water is one of the most precious natural resources, but the industry hasn’t always treated it kindly. Following wakeup calls about the waste and scarcity that stem from water-intensive processes, denim makers are developing methods that reduce their water impact. Carved in Blue asked industry insiders...
Water is one of the most precious natural resources, but the industry hasn’t always treated it kindly. Following wakeup calls about the waste and scarcity that stem from water-intensive processes, denim makers are developing methods that reduce their water impact. Carved in Blue asked industry insiders...
Blue Cast is a podcast series from the TENCEL™ Denim team. Each episode features a conversation with a special guest from within the industry or the fringes of the denim community. The following is a recap of Episode 514. Within the denim business, Kingpins founder Andrew Olah...
Blue Cast is a podcast series from the TENCEL™ Denim team. Each episode features a conversation with a special guest from within the industry or the fringes of the denim community. The following is a recap of Episode 513. Quiet luxury pertains to more than just a...
The denim industry is making strides in reducing negative effects on the environment and people, but there is still plenty of room for further improvement, according to a report from an impact measurement solution. EIM—or Environmental Impact Measuring—is a software platform developed by manufacturing technology firm...
When targeting clothing’s environmental impact, the focus is often placed on production. But apparel’s impact doesn’t end there. As garments are laundered and worn, small fiber pieces break off. Although small, these tiny fibers—referred to as microfibers, microplastics or fiber fragments, among other names—have a collective...
Austria’s Lenzing Group wants to transform the textile industry through lower impact production methods, greener energy and caring for people and the planet. But it can’t do it alone. The company’s 2024 Sustainability Report is titled “Activate Transformation Here,” acting as a call to action for...