Cut-off shorts are not the only way to wear denim and stay cool this summer. Lightweight fabrics, loose weaves and fiber blends are among the ways the denim supply chain is helping jeans become a year-round staple for consumers even in the warmest climates. And with...
This spring, the top men’s styles blend a touch of comfort and sustainability. Classic silhouettes get a twist—literally—from modern manufacturing techniques. First-rate fabrics are lovingly finished and traditional American brands get a 21st century sustainability upgrade. These are the Carved In Blue team’s favorite men’s denim styles featuring...
The history of denim, as we know it, really starts in the mid-1800s and was commonly regarded as a durable cloth made from cotton fibers colored with indigo dye. In 1838, the Amoskeag Mfg. Co. is founded in New Hampshire and by the mid 1860s...
What could the denim industry look like in the coming years? The young masterminds behind Lenzing’s Sustainable Denim Wardrobe (SDW) can offer some insight into how jeans will be designed for the eco-conscious and tech-savvy consumer in the future. The group of students, who attend Escola...
Artistic Fabric & Garment Industries’ believes the secret to success is sustainability. A family owned business that started as a small retail shop in 1949 is now among the leading suppliers of premium denim fabric and garments worldwide, with 16 factories, two of them are fabric...
Anyone who has spent 35 years living and loving all things denim, deserves the “expert” moniker, and Christine Rucci is one such blueblood. Rucci cut her teeth in the denim world at age 10, when she designed her first piece for a Levi’s-sponsored contest. From there,...
As we take time on World Water Day to focus on the importance of water to the universe—and our industry—we thought it would be a good time to celebrate a company that’s made major advancements throughout the year to make our blue planet a greener one. For...
In its 23 years as a fabric producer, China-based Prosperity Textile has more than lived up to the literal meaning of its moniker. The denim fabric manufacturer, Prosperity Textile, is a “successful and thriving” industry leader with 80 million yards of capacity, more than 20 offices...
Whether it’s superior quality fabric, sustainability or successful innovations, Calik Denim has been delivering it to the denim industry for more than 30 years. At the very core of the Turkish company’s success is its dedication to the environment. From day one, Calik has made great...
The PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games have come and gone, with Norway raking in the most medals. While we may have all gotten caught up in the curling and the rate at which ski jumpers came flying down the slopes, there are a few things you...
Nowadays, the denim category is multi-dimensional and dynamic, comprising a wide variety of fibers, fabrics, fits and finishes. This collection is designed to reflect this situation perfectly. Sustainable Denim Wardrobe has been produced to showcase TENCEL® lyocell and Lenzing Modal® branded fibers across a number...
Nowadays, the denim category is multi-dimensional and dynamic, comprising a wide variety of fibers, fabrics, fits and finishes. This collection is designed to reflect this situation perfectly. Sustainable Denim Wardrobe has been produced to showcase TENCEL® branded lyocell fibers and Lenzing Modal® fibers across a...