The denim industry would be little without the machinery that makes it. And Monforts, the global manufacturer and export of textile machines, knows a thing or two about advanced fabric finishing technology, has some unique insight into what the sector will see in 2019. Carved in Blue...
If you’re looking for denim inspiration, Hong Kong is a place to find it too. Specifically, you’ll find it at the bustling street fair that is the Hong Kong Denim Festival. Attendees from all walks of the blueblood life descended on the fair to peruse the latest...
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 read this past January: We Need Fashion Industry Watchdogs...
When times are tough and bottom lines are ever important, brands may tend to focus on cost over creativity. That, however, is an unfortunate scenario Kurabo works to avoid by keeping things fresh from the fiber level. Whether it’s innovative spinning techniques or new fiber blends, the...
Denim brands are certainly not all created equal. reDEW8, for one, has chosen to focus on style, sustainability and technology to make a denim product that also contributes to good in the world. To put the brand’s ethos into perspective, we only have to look so far...
About Planet REhab Planet REhab is a capsule collection produced by an international partnership of textile and apparel companies committed to reducing their impact on the environment. The companies recognize that achieving their goal requires both working collaboratively and responsibly - seeking out more sustainable raw...
The Sustainable Angle wrapped its latest Future Fabrics Expo (FFE) on Jan. 25, leaving the industry with lots to be excited about where future fabrics are concerned. The expo, which is a showcase of commercially-available fabrics and materials that leave a lower environmental footprint. The show’s aim, The...
Munich Fabric Start is upon us, and this edition of Bluezone will carry the conversation about cleaner denim forward. From Tuesday Jan. 29 to Wednesday Jan. 30, those gathering at the show will encounter a focus on one key statement: “The future is now. Brave and...
Arkun Durmaz, president of Mavi, said the women’s denim collection is seeing an uptick in sales as fabric innovations help the brand achieve the same comfort and versatility of its athleisure competition. “The yoga pant will never go away, but it won’t be as dominant as...
Collaboration may be the thing to drive the apparel industry—and sustainability—forward in 2019. A new joint effort by textile and apparel companies united around efforts to reduce their impacts on the environment, has given rise to a new capsule collection called Planet Rehab. The “soulful Latin inspired”...
With an updated trade agreement, prime positioning for speed to market and increasingly innovative denim, Mexico is on track to shine in 2019. To get the scoop on the denim scene in Mexico, Carved in Blue caught up with four key leaders in the space. Hear...
Since 1992 TENCEL™ Lyocell branded fibers have been incorporated in the denim garments of major brands and retailers around the world. So what makes TENCEL™ Lyocell a perfect partner for denim and why have brands been using it for all these years? Here's the points: COMFORT Smooth...