The big news from the Lenzing Denim team next week at Kingpins Show Amsterdam is the launch of our new TENCEL™ Lyocell – HV100 fibers. This debut is a long awaited solution that our customers have been asking for: a lyocell that looks closer to...
As wardrobes and lifestyles continue to trend toward casualization—with even formal dress codes relaxing—denim is following this leisurely direction. Performance jeans wear that looks like traditional denim but feels like technical attire fits perfectly into this new norm. Denim that offers stretch, a comfortable fit and...
Overall fiber production is on the rise, from around 125 million in 2023 to 132 million tonnes in 2024, according to Textile Exchange’s Materials Market Report. Although much of the growth in the fiber market is coming from virgin synthetics like polyester, man-made cellulosic fibers—which includes...
Since TENCEL™ Lyocell burst on the denim scene in the 1990s, the wood-based fibers have been making inroads in the industry. Despite the advances, there was still one thing holding back adoption: they simply couldn’t fully replicate the look and texture of cotton-heavy jeans. TENCEL™...
On Oct. 15 and 16, Kingpins Show Amsterdam will return to Sugar City with a roster of roughly 100 exhibitors across the denim world. Below, executives from 10 of the exhibiting denim mills from around the globe share the highlights from their upcoming Spring/Summer 2027 collections...
Ruedi Karrer is clear about his position on denim: It should be raw. For half a century, he has been collecting worn and heavily faded denim. Over time, this hobby blossomed into the nonprofit Jeans Museum in Zurich, which can be visited by request. Ruedi, who...
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 Textile-to-textile recycling is progressing steadily, with several...
At Carved in Blue, we believe denim is more than just fabric—it’s a story of people, passion and purpose. Our new series, Meet the Makers, shines a light on the designers, artisans and innovators shaping the future of denim. Through their personal stories and creative...
The 2025 Intertextile Shanghai Autumn/Winter Fabrics Exhibition pulsed with innovation as visitors entered the “Lenzing Pavilion," where the Lenzing Group and 43 value chain partners joined forces to exemplify how strategic partnerships help propel innovative solutions that elevate the entire textile ecosystem. Spanning the full textile...
Pakistan’s Punjab region is experiencing one of its worst flooding disasters in its history. Moonsoon season comes every year, but this year’s storm systems have brought catastrophic rainfall that has led to flash floods and rising rivers. Millions of people in the region have been affected,...
Los Angeles has been the setting for some iconic denim moments, and soon it will be the home of a denim-focused museum and educational hub. The Denim Institute and Museum, slated to open next June, is the brainchild of denim designer Loren Cronk and L’Agence CEO...
DCIM\100MEDIA\DJI_0567.JPG As Lenzing Group works toward our target of net-zero emissions by 2050, one of the key investment areas is renewable energy. We are increasingly powering our regenerated cellulose fiber facilities with energy sources such as solar, wind and biomass. Building on these efforts, the company is...