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Lenzing Unveils Sustainable Denim Wardrobe Capsule at Kingpins Amsterdam
Denim’s indigo roots, vibrant colors and eco-efficient laundry techniques come together for Lenzing’s latest sustainable denim wardrobe capsule. Entitled Blues & Hues, the capsule, created in collaboration with denim finishing leader Jeanologia, made its debut at Kingpins Amsterdam this month. The collection was designed to demonstrate how eco-mined companies can work together to address a void in the market for sustainable denim and promote eco-conscious consumption among consumers.
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Candiani Taps Atelier & Repairs for 80th Anniversary Denim Collection
Candiani Denim is celebrating its 80th anniversary, and to mark the occasion, it’s reimagining denim with a major leader in regenerative apparel. And the fruits of this collab will be at retail as the denim world convenes in Amsterdam this April. The Italy-based denim mill is collaborating with Maurizio Donadi, the founder of circular apparel company Atelier & Repairs, to display its Re-Gen Denim, a super-selvedge fabric with TENCEL™ x Refibra™ Lyocell that leverages sustainable technologies for minimized environmental impact.
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Meet the Maker: Baykan Moda on Driving Responsible Denim Production
Baykan Moda shares with us how to create a more sustainable denim supply chain. The Turkey-based denim garment maker, which produces apparel for giants like Arcadia Group and Inditex, is working to reduce the industry’s carbon footprint with eco-responsible materials and manufacturing equipment. Baykan Moda uses sustainable fibers, including TENCEL™ and TENCEL™ x Refibra™ branded lyocell fibers, in its jeans, while ozone technology machines enable it to use up to 90 percent less water in its denim production process.
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Artistic Fabric & Garment Industries Envisions a Future for Recycled Cotton
Artistic Fabric & Garment Industries’ believes the secret to success is sustainability. A family owned business that started as a small retail shop in 1949 is now among the leading suppliers of premium denim fabric and garments worldwide. As an industry leader, the company believes a successful future begins with sustainability—and its deliberate about implementing eco-friendly production practices, like zero-water-waste dyes, reduction in water consumption and use of in-house waste-recycling plants that produce new textiles from old jeans.
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Blogger's View: Indigo Visual Mavens
For some really visual inspiration from the denim industry, Carved in Blue sought out Instagram’s selvedge queens and influencers posting the latest jean trends for their industry-focused followers. With snaps of denim washhouses, model photo shoots and Fashion Week outfits, these influencers are demonstrating how to capitalize on all that’s great about denim. Carved in Blue caught up with three denim Instagrammers who provided insights on street style, upcoming spring trends and the pair of jeans they wished were available IRL.