Dismal future outlook compels The Denim World to close operations
Industry experts had hoped demand for sustainable denims will increase post pandemic. But, the opposite is happening and people are queuing up for cheaper, fast-fashion items, says Silvia Rancani, Founder, The Denim World which is soon set to shut operations due to dwindling demand. Founded in October 2018 a... Read more
Denim industry adapts itself to changing demands in 2021
In 2020, growing preference for comfortable and stretchy clothing hit the global denim industry hard compelling brands like G-Star Raw and True Religion to file for bankruptcy. However, the industry soon bounced back by adapting itself to new changes. It geared itself to offer comfortable, stylish and sustain... Read more
Denimazing shows the way as a virtual marketplace for denim companies
It’s said, winners seek opportunity in every adversity. So, when 2020 forced retailers to shut physical stores, Laura Pianazza, Founder, Denimazing, came up with a unique idea of launching an online platform for facilitating B2Bb/B2C sales of denims. Denimazing, the platform is a combination of two wor... Read more
Innovation and resilience to boost Bangladesh denim industry’s growth …
From production of basic wear, the Bangladesh and garment industry is fast transforming into a manufacturer of sophisticated garments aided by high-end technologies. A large part of this growth is being led by the denim industry, says a Denim Focus report. Already a reputed name in the world denim market, Ba... Read more
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
Traffic on Carved in Blue increases 30 per cent during pandemic
During the pandemic, traffic on the Lenzing’s Carved in Blue platform inc... Read more
Vishal Fabrics sells 1,016,000 equity shares to promoter group
A part of the India-based Chiripal Group, and a denim manufacturing and fabric ... Read more
Intertek accredited by GOTS
Leading total quality assurance provider to industries worldwide, Intertek has ... Read more
Levi’s partners tennis star Noami Osaka for a vintage denim collection
Denim brand Levi’s is partnering four-time Grand Slam singles champion an... Read more
US denim imports rise by 32.87 per cent from H1 2021
US saw a 32.87 per cent Y-o-Y increase in its denim clothing import values from... Read more
Century Textiles sells yarn and denim to Manjeet Cotton
Century Textiles has sold its yarn and denim units to Manjeet Cotton. The compa... Read more
Isko partners CSAIL to develop smart textiles
Turkish denim mill Isko is partnering MIT’s’ Computer Science and A... Read more
Denim to be consumers’ new work attire: Survey
A new survey by Kontoor Brands predicts denim will grow to be consumers’ ... Read more
C&A to set up denim factory in Germany
Retailer C&A is building a factory to manufacture denim jeans in Mönch... Read more
ILP to expand production capacity with $300 million investment
Textile Company Interloop Limited (ILP) plans to invest $300 million to expand ... Read more
Wrangler launches new sustainability platform
Global jeanswear and casualwear icon, Wrangler has launched the WeCare Wrangler... Read more
RepTrak ranks Levi Strauss as 14th most reputed global company
A new report from RepTrak, a solution company that ranks global companies&rsquo... Read more
Wrangler launches new sustainability platform
Wrangler®, a global icon in jeanswear and casual apparel, has launched a ne... Read more
World entering a new denim cycle says Chip Berg, CEO, Levi’s
Chip Bergh, CEO, Levi’s feels, the world is entering into the early stage... 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