Around 83 exhibitors and more than 1,600 visitors, along with 1,800 professionals participated in the Digital Denim Week on May 17 and 18, 2022 at Berlin in Germany. These brands showcased Fall/Winter (F/W) 23-24 collections and their up-to-date sustainable R&D denim developments.
The elite show created an opportunity for denim manufacturers to meet with the creative minds behind brands.
Family-owned Italian laundry Blue Jeans Lavanderie showcased their chlorine- and potassium-free permanganate solution to attain the in-demand 3D effects seen on the Fall/Winter 22-23 catwalk.
Pacific Jeans proudly promoted ‘Made in Bangladesh’ at Denim PV in Berlin. The buyers visited Pacific Jeans stall at Denim PV and explored and experienced the premium jeans manufactured by Pacific Jeans. Bangladesh-based Square Denim presented its ‘ballerina’ impression with 85% stretch and no growth. Along with ballerina fabric – Square Denim also showcased vintage-inspired fabrics, ‘always raw’ finishes and ‘cactus’ denim manufactured with waterless dyeing in the F/W 23-24.
Turkey-based Isko presented its iconic fabric franchises like the Isko Reform, Isko Pop. Over 95% of Isko’s collection comprises a least 50 per cent recycled material – underlining the company’s emphasis on reducing virgin components.
Blue Jeans Lavanderie highlighted that the high-end denim market is beginning to transform from the worn-in vintage Levi’s look to bolder distinctions, needle piercing and color.
Pakistan-based Chottani presented a slow fashion notion that customs carved woodblock prints. Sustainability was the main attraction as recycled cotton and BCI cotton was the center stage of RealteksTekstil’s collection of tried-and-true indigo fabrics.Serbia-based Eurotay showcased A nostalgic collection that offers the 80s- and ’90s-inspired fabrics. A heritage range centers on selvedge denim with a worn look.
Another Pakistan-based denim manufacturer SM Denim’s booth attracted visitors with its eye-catching digital prints.Indigo Textile showed its zero-waste notion developed in collaboration with US designer Danielle Elsner.
Some of the other happenings at the Denim PV show included in-person and online fashion seminars, innovations at the show in the Trends Agora, Digital Denim Smart Talks to review the sector’s ecological progress and innovations in terms of sustainable materials, a Season Smart Talk donating new eco-friendly denim developments, and a Traceability Smart Talk to determine traceable-production solutions presented by the show’s exhibitors.
