Denims

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Denim apparels continue to reign globally as casual dressing becomes t…

Denim market growth has always been a steady even in the most fluctuating of global economies. Reason: it is a fundamental component of the casual wardrobe and popular across all social and economic segments for men, women and children. With casual dressing becoming the norm in a post-pandemic world, many... Read more

With several new innovations, upcoming Munich Fabric Start to be bigge…

With the theme ‘Far Furore’, the upcoming edition of Munich Fabric Start is set to be bigger than ever, says Sebastian Klinder, Managing Director, Munich Fabric Start. To be held on August 30 and September 1, 2022, the exhibition will feature 1,500 collections from 900 exhibitors spread across... Read more

Candiani, Lenzing join hands to launch new denim fabric with alternati…

Italian premium denim manufacturer Candiani and specialized manufacturer of cellulosic fibers, the Lenzing Group have collaborated to sensitize consumers and industry leaders on the growing need to be sustainable and adopt fabrics made from alternative fibers like hemp. As per a Spin Off report, the colla... Read more

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