Pandemic accelerates demand for secondhand fashion in India
The pandemic has changed the age old, shabby and worn out image of secondhand fashion and encouraged young Indian fashionistas to embrace pre-worn or used clothes. A report by The Times of India shows, Indian market for secondhand clothes is expected to grow 185 per cent over the next 10 years with many globa... Read more
Innovations, cost-management will boost Bangladesh denim sector
Although the Bangladesh denim industry has all backward linkage industries such as weaving, dyeing, finishing and washing, nearly 50 per cent of its denim fabrics are imported. As per ‘Denim in Focus,’ report Bangladesh is the top importer of denim fabrics. However, it is also the top exporter of ... Read more
Recycled and new materials to fuel global demand for denim
Global denim market is expected to continue its upward growth trajectory predicts various studies. With growing demand for recycled denims made from plastics and other materials the market is expected to grow at 6.20 per cent from of 2020 to 2027, says a databridgemarketresearch study. Similarly, as per psmar... Read more
COVID-19, local brands threaten Europe’s denim exports
Though the European Union fears a significant decline in denim imports due to COVID-19, it will continue to remain a huge market for international denim exporters. As per a report by the Centre for Promotion of Imports, the Europe Union imported denims worth €9.2 billion in 2019. Germany: The largest de... Read more
Denim circularity in focus as brands launch collections from recycled …
Held digitally, the recent Carved in Blue seminar, showcased the industry’s views on low-impact denim and the inclusion of wood-based Tencel branded fibers in new collections. Denims from biodegradable materials Pierette Scavuzzo, Design Director, Cone Denim, opened the discussion highlighting the com... Read more
Innovations rule denim world as brands launch fabrics and technologies
With consumers rediscovering their love for denim during the lockdown, brands are focusing on technical innovations and upcoming trends in their upcoming Spring/Summer 2022 collection, says a Sportswear International report. Innovations in fabrics and technologies Denim manufacturer Isko has launched 360 de... Read more
Focus on climate specific innovations to drive sustainability in denim
One of the most polluting industries, denim has been closely watched for its adverse environmental impacts. This has led the industry to accelerate sustainability innovations and inspire the fashion industry towards a greener and cleaner future. Over the years, denim industry has launched numerous innovation... Read more
Post COVID-19, denim retail to continue resonating with manufacturers
The denim industry has been integrating new fabric technologies and retail formats to boosts sales for a while. However, increasing unemployment and store closures are forcing the industry to face an unfamiliar retail landscape. These were some of the views presented at a Kingpins24 panel moderated by Edward ... Read more
Monforts denim promotes hemp fibre at Kingspins24
At the second Kingpins24 virtual denim show held in New York on June 23 and 24, the sustainable benefits of hemp fibre were referenced by many Monforts customers including AGI Denim, Artistic Milliners, Black Peony, Calik, Cone Denim, Naveena Denim Mills (NDM) and Orta. “Hemp is an easy to grow fibre w... Read more
Global denim industry to be more creative and sustainable post- COVID-…
As businesses remain shut and balance sheets get stressed, the pace at which the denim industry is trying to develop a sustainable supply chain is slowing down. This is mainly because the crisis has generated extreme contraction in product consumption which has led to a decline in investments in sustainability, says Lu... Read more
World Earth Day: Brands should pledge to be more responsible towards t…
Sustainability is a multi-step process, which requires technological advances, modification to processes as well as changes in the raw materials. Although, the word is sometimes treated like a fad, sustainability is actually a long-term process, and the journey to being fully sustainable can take years for brands. Wit... Read more
With vaccine rollout, Levi Strauss raises revenue growth forecast
And much like Levi Strauss, several apparel retailers like Nike and Kohl’... Read more
Isko launches selvedge denim fabric range
Turkish denim manufacturer Isko has launched a new selvedge range of fabrics wi... Read more
Soorty’s new project to pioneer use of organic cotton in denim production
Soorty’s new project, the ‘Soorty Organic Cotton Initiative’ ... Read more
Universal Standard teams up with Erdem for a denim collection
Universal Standard, the size-inclusive brand has collaborated with the UK fashi... Read more
Cantiba develops new technology for digital printing in denim
A part of the Texbrasil, Brazilia textile brand Canatiba has developed a techno... Read more
Bangladesh becomes leading denim exporter in 2020
Beating its competitors in the US market, became the largest denim exporter to ... Read more
ORTA’s new collection focuses on climate change
ORTA Denim’s new Deeply Rooted collection focuses on issues of climate ac... Read more
Archorma, Jeanologia team up to launch sustainable dyeing process
Specialty chemicals company Archroma and finishing technology firm Jeanologia h... Read more
Jeanologia launches H2Zero, first circular water treatment system
Jeanologiahas been a leader in the way that jeans are designed and produced wit... Read more
DTC focus, digital transformation helps Levi Strauss face COVID-19 challeng…
Despite facing extraordinary challenges in fiscal year 2020, Levi Strauss &... Read more
US Cotton Trust Protocol adds Advance Denim as new member
The US Cotton Trust Protocol has added Advance Denim as its new member. The bra... Read more
Archroma, Jeanologia launch new dyeing process for denim and casual wear
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions,... Read more
Outland Denim enters ready-to-wear segment
Outland Denim is expanding operations by foraying into the ready-to-wear segmen... Read more
M&S launches sustainability standards for denim
M&S has launched new sustainability standards for one of its most popular h... Read more
Ganni, Levi’s team up for a vintage collection
Ganni and Levi’s have teamed up to release a 14-piece selection of vintag... Read more
Hyosung to present sustainable fiber developments at Kingpins24 FLASH
Hyosung will present its latest sustainable fiber developments to the tightknit... Read more
Arvind launches new Indigo Knits collection
Arvind has launched its new Infiknity collection featuring more stretch indigo ... Read more
Introduce new laws to protect Bangladeshi suppliers: Mostafiz Uddin
Mostafiz Uddin, Managing Director, Denim Expert feels the industry needs to int... Read more