Carved in Blue is all about telling denim and textile stories, whether it is through our blog, podcast conversations or social media. Over the course of a year, we publish a lot of these posts, so as the year wraps, we're taking a moment to...
Credit: Vincent Blanchard Indigo has long been central to denim production, giving jeans their iconic blue color. Conventional synthetic indigo, widely used for decades, is typically produced from petrochemical sources and plays a key role in achieving consistent quality and performance in denim manufacturing. However, its...
It was a busy year for the team behind Carved in Blue. The Lenzing executives traveled the globe, launched and marketed a new fiber and collaborated with the industry on trend-centric collections. Read on for their reflections on a challenging yet momentous year and their hopes...
As Transformers Foundation aims to create a more sustainable denim industry, one of its key pillars of action is educational outreach. The organization’s Transformers ED series, launched in 2018, has brought educational events to institutions such as colleges in global destinations ranging from Mexico and Brazil...
The "Lenzing Talks Series," held since 2023 to raise environmental awareness in the textile sector, will continue to shape the future of the sector with diverse cities and topics. The series recently continued for the seventh time in Istanbul, Türkiye after editions in Brazil, Mexico...
At the most recent Textile Exchange conference in Lisbon, Portugal, Lenzing Group took groups on a field trip to some of our local production partners. The optional add-on experience on Oct. 17 was a full-day excursion to Porto, Portugal-area manufacturers to discover how they are using...
Denim has a distinctive culture, and that personality has been on display during the fourth edition of the Hong Kong Denim Festival. Held at Harbour City, the festival was organized by the Hong Kong Design Institute, part of the Vocational Training Council (VTC), and presented with...
Olya Kuryshchuk (right) founded 1 Granary Last year, TENCEL™ helped launch a virtual community with 1 Granary—the leading global fashion education platform and creative network dedicated to empowering the next generation of creative talent and driving positive change in the fashion industry. The 1 Granary TENCEL™...
Garment from Calik using TENCEL™ Lyocell – HV100 When Lenzing Group launched TENCEL™ Lyocell – HV100 this fall, the debut happened in partnership with global denim mills. We teamed up with 17 mills to create a collection of fabrics that showcased what is possible with the...
When Lenzing Group launched TENCEL™ Lyocell – HV100 this fall, the debut happened in partnership with global denim mills. We teamed up with 17 mills to create a collection of fabrics that showcased what is possible with the new fiber, which features varied lengths to...
The industry is constantly unleashing new projects, innovations and collaborations designed to improve sustainability and reuse. Each month, we’ll bring you the latest in sustainability and circularity news so you can stay up to date on developments. CIRCULARITY NEWS Less than 1 percent of the 15.4 million...
As the weather cools down, the leading goal in getting dressed is being comfortable. Denim containing TENCEL™ Lyocell provides a soft hand feel, making it a perfect partner to cozy knitwear and layers. From tops to trouser-style jeans, we have picked out some standout styles from...