Mumbai to host Gartex Texprocess 2022 from May 12 showcasing latest te…
Upcoming Gartex Texprocess 2022 fair to be held from May 12-14, 2022 at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai will highlight advanced and sustainable garment manufacturing technologies in India. The fair being jointly organized by Messe Frankfurt India and MEX Exhibitions will display innovative p... Read more
Denim demand to revive with ‘business comfort’ dominating office style
As consumers sought to refresh their wardrobe post pandemic, they mostly shopped for denim, reflecting their desire to retain comfort in their ensembles. Comfort will continue to be a dominating factor in consumers’ clothing choices, says Elizabeth Spaulding, CEO, Stitch Fix. However, they may... Read more
NPD Group’s list of top selling jeans brands in America shows denim co…
Recent data from the NPD Group ranks Levi’s, AG, Amiri, Burnello Cuccinelli and Goria Vanderbilt as some of the top-selling denim brands of 2021. As per a Sourcing Journal report, these brands were ranked on the basis of their performance in respective categories. For instance, AG was awarded for la... Read more
Sustainability trends driving the apparel market in 2021
The impact of global textile and apparel industry on the planet is not unknown. Global consumption of cotton alone leads to 220 metric tons of carbon emissions besides utilizing 4 per cent of the world’s nitrogen fertilizers reveal studies. Since over 60 per cent of all textiles manufactured across ... Read more
Munich Fabric Start and Bluezone to highlight the changed future for i…
Scheduled from January 25, to 27, the Munich Fabric Start and Bluezone exhibitions by Munich Fabric Start Exhibitions will attract 600 suppliers from 33 countries including around 90 international suppliers of denim fabrics. The organizers are highly motivated to offer the industry a safe and inspiring trad... Read more
Green denim trends dominate with mills churning out innovative lines
Focusing on sustainability, the recent spring-summer edition of Denim Premiere Vision highlighted the growing demand for green denim among consumers. The event offered a wide range of alternatives to raw cotton and chemicals for clothing and showcased vintage and workwear-inspired apparel styles. Alternate d... Read more
US buyers shift preferences to basic denim apparels post COVID-19
Having witnessed a tremendous uptick over the years, the US market for denim jeans is estimated to be around 25 per cent of the global denim apparel market. As per Global Industry Analysts Inc (GIA), the total value of the market is expected to reach $16.40 billion in 2021. The import data released ... Read more
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
US’ denim imports rise by 37.55% in March
Denim imports by the US increased by 37.55 percent year to date though March to... Read more
Denim brands to launch mixed fibers pants
Denim brands in India are planning to launch pants made from mixed fibers to co... Read more
XDD to launch seven new collections at Kingpins Amsterdam
XDD plans to launch seven new collections at Kingpins Amsterdam to be held from... Read more
Cone Denim to launch hemp denim collection at Kingpins Amsterdam Show
Cone Denim® plans to launch a new US grown hemp denim collection at the Kingpins Amsterdam ... Read more
Wrangler launches first denim collection from organic cotton
As a part of the Jeans Redesign Project, Wrangler has launched its first denim ... Read more
Denim Deal lays groundwork to achieve sustainability goals by 2023
The Denim Deal, officially known as the Dutch C-233 Green Deal on Circular Deni... Read more
Amsterdam Denim Days to organize live event on April 22-23
After a two-year hiatus, Amsterdam Denim Days, the two-day shopping and educati... Read more
Bangladesh leads as US’ largest denim garment imports for second time
In 2021, Bangladesh emerged the largest exporter of denim garments to the US fo... Read more
C&A to cut ties with Mustang by next year
European fashion retail chain C&A plans to severe ties with denim brand par... Read more
Kingpins Show plans next physical event in Amsterdam
Denim show Kingpins Show will host its next physical show in Amsterdam from Apr... Read more
Thailand textile exports to grow by 15%
Boosted by a demand from apparel producers Vietnam, Indonesia, India, Europe an... Read more
New Delhi hosts a successful Gartex Texprocess event
Gartex Texprocess India made a comeback post Covid-19 in Delhi and had a succes... Read more
Advance Denim opens eco-friendly unit in Vietnam
Advance Denim’s newest production facility in Vietnam is eco-friendly, re... Read more
Bluezone shifted to May
Denim trade fair Bluezone which to be held in Germany, January 2022, stands can... Read more
Lee Jeans to offer a line for children in EMEA market
Lee Jeans will introduce a children’s collection in the EMEA (Europe, the... Read more
Vicunha launches hemp denim
Vicunha has launched denim made with hemp. Hemp is one of the most versatile an... Read more
Anantapur jeans industry in Andhra Pradesh faces testing times
Increasing raw material costs have pushed the jeans industry of Anantapur into ... Read more
Zaitex develops denim wash
Zaitex Fashion has developed a denim treatment. It is a laser improver, born to... Read more