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
A unified approach to help Italy’s denim sector out of COVID-19 mess
As COVID-19 wreaks havoc across Italy, the country’s premium denim sector has come to a virtual standstill. For over a month, most parts of Italy’s Lombardy region—home to denim players like Berto, Candiani Denim, Hub 1922, Tonello and more—have been under lockdown as the country became the Euro... 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
Closed and Candiani's collaborate to launch eco-denim line
Closed will launch a capsule collection in February as a part of its ‘A B... Read more
Guess brings’90s back in style with Guess Originals x Pleasures Drew Barrym…
Guess is launching Guess Originals x Pleasures Drew Barrymore revamping the &rs... Read more
US denim exports from Bangladesh drops
With overall apparel shipment reducing in Bangladesh denim apparel import by th... Read more
Kingpins plans to return to physical shows in September 2021
Andrew Olah, Founder of Kingpins is keen to go back physical shows once more. I... Read more
Jindal Worldwide sees exports grow post-COVID, plans expansion
India’s second largest denim maker, Jindal Worldwide which saw post-pande... Read more
Secondhand luxury market to grow by 12%
As per a new report from fashion search engine Tagwalk and “contemporary ... Read more
Jeanologia co-founder Jose Vidal Royo passes away
José “Pepe” Vidal Royo, Co-founder, Jeanologia, passed away ... Read more
2020 Rivet 50 honorees provide collective outlook for denim industry
An international group of executives, retailers, creatives and influencers nomi... Read more
Angelo Bague, Levi’s teams up for vintage collection
Angelo Bague, Founder, Awake and former Brand Director, Supreme has teamed up w... Read more
Unspun teams up with H&M Group brand for custom-fit jeans
Unspun, the technology-driven made-to-order jeans company, has teamed up with W... Read more
Cone Denim launches Cone Community Collection
In order to support its efforts to end the global water crisis and increase acc... Read more
Indigo knitwear helps address need for flexible denims: Experts
Indigo knitwear is addressing consumers’ needs for flexible denims by exp... Read more
Denim Premiere Vision to host first digital program from Nov 30
Denim Première Vision will host its first digital program from November ... Read more