Over the past few years, the denim industry has had ups and downs as consumer and market demand ebbs and flows. With the first half of the year in the rearview, Carved in Blue is checking in with denim mills to get their take on how...
Stretch has become a key attribute for certain denim shoppers, but achieving that flexibility typically requires non-renewable resources. One path toward making stretch more sustainably is circular systems. At Kingpins Show Amsterdam next week, Lenzing Group, Kaihara Denim and Roica by Asahi Kasei will debut their...
One area of the denim world that is attracting innovation investments is the laundry. Over time, the conventional techniques to give denim its signature look have evolved to become more efficient and eco-friendly. Denim made with Lenzing’s fibers—including TENCEL™ Lyocell and Modal—responds favorably to some of...
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 509. If Lil Denim Jean has its way, denim...
Vietnam-based XDD Denim is proving jeans can be made from more than cotton. As part of its raw material diversification, the mill is using TENCEL™ fiber innovations to make denim that is comfortable, soft, colorfast and sustainable. TENCEL™ is also versatile, allowing XDD to achieve both...
Over the past few years, the denim industry has had ups and downs as consumer and market demand ebbs and flows. With the first half of the year in the rearview, Carved in Blue is checking in with denim mills to get their take on how...
Last week, the Lenzing Denim team jetted to Los Angeles to be part of the first-ever West Coast event held by Sourcing Journal and Rivet. During the full-day conference on Sept. 26, we chatted with industry friends new and old, heard insightful discussions on stage and...
Over the past few years, the denim industry has had ups and downs as consumer and market demand ebbs and flows. With the first half of the year in the rearview, Carved in Blue is checking in with denim mills to get their take on how...
The denim industry came together to help nurture local Hong Kong designers and encourage entrepreneurship through a six-month program that brought the supply chain and young talents together. Launched in December 2023, the Global Denim Talent Programme was initiated by the Hong Kong Design Institute-organized Hong...
Over the past few years, the denim industry has had ups and downs as consumer and market demand ebbs and flows. With the first half of the year in the rearview, Carved in Blue is checking in with denim mills to get their take on how...
Fashion and furniture label Misci centers on the diversity of its native Brazil. Much of the brand’s production and raw labor sourcing happens domestically, showcasing the country’s sustainability as well as craft. Now, Misci is partnering with TENCEL™ and Brazilian mill Canatiba on a collection of...
Over the past few years, the denim industry has had ups and downs as consumer and market demand ebbs and flows. With the first half of the year in the rearview, Carved in Blue is checking in with denim mills to get their take on how...