In the first months of 2026, supply chains had to contend with cost pressures and geopolitical turmoil. As we head into the second half of the year, Carved in Blue is checking in with denim mills around the globe to get their take on the outlook...
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 604. AMK Atelier founder Maria Gunnarsson describes herself as...
In the first months of 2026, supply chains had to contend with cost pressures and geopolitical turmoil. As we head into the second half of the year, Carved in Blue is checking in with denim mills around the globe to get their take on the outlook...
The Hong Kong Design Institute’s “New Fashion Force” show has become an annual tradition, showcasing graduating students’ designs. This year’s edition, held on July 7, featured work from 28 graduates across the Higher Diploma in Fashion Design and BA (Hons) Fashion Design programs, the latter of...
In the first months of 2026, supply chains had to contend with cost pressures and geopolitical turmoil. As we head into the second half of the year, Carved in Blue is checking in with denim mills around the globe to get their take on the outlook...
Vintage jeans are a treasure trove of inspiration for modern denim creators. Looking at natural wear patterns that were etched into denim over time can help teams develop denim that fits the current desire to recreate looks from past decades. Star Fades International, part of the...
In the first months of 2026, supply chains had to contend with cost pressures and geopolitical turmoil. As we head into the second half of the year, Carved in Blue is checking in with denim mills around the globe to get their take on the outlook...
As fashion aims to transition to circular systems, one hurdle has typically created a roadblock: the prevalence of blended fabrics. The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA), laundry innovator Jeanologia and textile-to-textile recycler Looptworks are looking to scale recycling of blended textiles with...
The industry is constantly unleashing new projects, innovations and collaborations designed to improve sustainability and reuse. With this series, Carved in Blue brings you the latest in sustainability and circularity news so you can stay up to date on developments. Textile Recycling News Texile recycler Circulose(formerly known as...
Fashion is inherently reliant on water. Cotton plants need it to grow; manufacturers need water for dyeing and wet processing; and finally, consumers use water to launder their clothes. Fashion Revolution Japan dives into this relationship in its booklet “Fashion and Water,” which came out in...
EIM (Environmental Impact Measurement), the global reference platform for measuring the environmental impact of garment finishing, presents the second edition of its annual report, "Denim Industry Progress & Insights 2025." The study analyzes over 100,000 real denim finishing processes, providing an accurate and up-to-date view...
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 603. Historically, fashion has not been known for transparency....