The pandemic has highlighted the need for social development in the apparel industry, but many of the areas for improvement existed before Covid-19 disrupted supply chains. Fashion is working to address problems like hunger, poverty and well-being, which fall under the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Interrelated with a...
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Pakistan’s Naveena Denim Mills is bringing together low-impact materials and processes in a new line that leverages today’s sustainable technologies. Dubbed “Holistic Denim,” the collection is meant to reflect the mill’s comprehensive approach to sustainable development. At the same time, Holistic Denim is a showcase of Naveena’s innovation and investment...
Sustainable denim pioneer Jose “Pepe” Vidal Royo passed away on Nov. 30 at the age of 85. Pepe’s legacy includes co-founding low-impact denim finishing firm Jeanologia with his nephew Enrique Silla in 1994. Ahead of its time, Jeanologia has developed many of the sustainable techniques—such as...
During the pandemic, the traditional workplace has been upended. For many corporate employees, Covid has ushered in a switch from working out of offices to working from home. With this shift has come a growing adoption of digital tools to foster collaboration when in-person meetings and travel aren’t possible. While...
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: More Than 50 Percent of...
During the pandemic, many fashion companies have been focused on survival. But even with the added pressures of 2020, the industry cannot lose sight of sustainability. Recognizing the need for progress, this year marks the Decade of Action launched by the UN Secretary-General, centered on delivering the 17 Sustainable...
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. Conventional denim has a significant environmental footprint, but mills are innovating to create materials with less impact. This includes switching to cotton alternatives or blends that...
You’ve likely spent a large portion of recent months in your pajamas and loungewear. And while it’s been comfy, there’s something exciting about reclaiming “real” clothes. Yes, it can actually be (*gasp*) exciting to get dressed. But how can we do so sustainably? With the fashion...
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. Conventional denim has a significant environmental footprint, but mills are innovating to create materials with less impact. This includes switching to alternatives or blends...
Indigo-dyed knitwear may not be new, but the potential audience for these styles has grown during the pandemic as loungewear became the leading fashion. More than ever, consumers are seeking out comfortable clothing. Indigo knitwear is stepping up to give consumers their denim fix in fabrications that allow for...
Blue Lenz is our YouTube channel devoted to denim. Check out the channel for the best denim videos from our Carved in Blue conversations, mill partners and brands. Catch up with some of our favorite recent videos: Cone Denim - Staff Picks SS '22 White Weft -...