China has long been the leading supplier of denim to the United States, but lately this dominance has been challenged. From January to May 2020, the denim imports from China to the U.S. dropped 67 percent. As a result, Mexico and Bangladesh surged ahead of China in import...
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. COVID-19 has created challenges, but it has also ushered in a “Great Reset,” allowing companies to pause and accelerate their sustainable efforts. We touched...
Fashion industry operations are increasingly becoming digitized, from product development to e-commerce. One area that is coming under focus for a digital overhaul is the chain of custody management of sustainable materials. Over the last year, Textile Exchange and TextileGenesis have been collaborating on a project to develop...
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. COVID-19 has created challenges, but it has also ushered in a “Great Reset,” allowing companies to pause and accelerate their sustainable efforts. We touched base with...
For the family behind Mozartex, fabric quality comes first. Mozartex founder Mozart Tseng was an early developer of dyeing and finishing techniques for TENCEL™ branded fibers dating back to 1992 in Taiwan. Making a commitment to the fiber, Mozart decided to create a family business dedicated to TENCEL™...
Every month, Carved in Blue scours the web for the hottest topics in the sector—from who’s making what, to what’s innovative and new, to how consumers are shifting and what they’re buying. Here’s a look at what we are reading this month: Fashion's Dirty Secret: How Sexual...
Recognizing the need for change and enacting transformation are two different things. Earlier this year, the denim industry thought leader turned into action as it turned its Kingpins Transformers content programming into an NGO centered on taking the industry in a more sustainable, responsible direction. This...
As the denim industry continues its push to make less impactful jeans, it can’t overlook the less visible components that go into these garments. While much of the eco-friendly focus has been on the materials that go into denim textiles, trims—including thread, buttons, zippers and care labels—also contribute to...
Since its start four years ago, Lenzing’s Carved in Blue blog has sought to connect the denim world through storytelling. The Lenzing Denim Team is pleased to announce that Carved in Blue has been named Best Topic-Specific Blog at the 2020 Content Marketing Awards. Out of a field of...
The fashion industry has traditionally been opaque, but that is changing as consumer pressure forces companies to be more open about the origins of their products. “In my opinion, transparency is certainly a key step to enable sustainability or sustainable action,” said Tai Ford from Retraced. “Transparency offers you...
Denim weaver Advance Denim is blending Eastern and Western aesthetics by joining forces with Italian denim specialist Paolo Gnutti. Known for his innovative creations, such as denim with metallic threads and 3-D designs, Paolo brings an artistic touch to the partnership. Along with design creativity, the collection also reflects both parties’...
By Tricia Carey Over my more than two decades in the apparel industry, I’ve seen the sales volume fluctuations between jeans and chinos give way to an alternation between jeans and leggings. The past six months of COVID-19 have ushered in an increased desire for comfort and casualization, as “normal” business...