Denim Special Edition
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Lenzing Tops Canopy’s Hot Button Rankings
Wood and wood pulp are Lenzing’s most important raw materials, and as such the company focuses on responsible sourcing of both these raw materials. This is accomplished through certifications, responsible consumption and highly efficient use of these valuable resources. Canopy is a Canadian nonprofit organization focusing on the conservation and protection of ancient and endangered forests …
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Slideshow: The Scene at Denim Première Vision
The denim industry is progressively working to lower its impact. These ethical efforts were on view at Denim Première Vision, held from Nov. 23 to 24 at Superstudio Più in Milan. Over 2,000 attendees hailing from 50 countries came to the show to see sustainable developments across the production process—from spinning and weaving to manufacturing and finishing. Among the 67 exhibitors were Lenzing’s mill partners including Advance Denim, Bossa, Calik, Kipas and more …
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Textile Exchange Conference Stressed Importance of Collaboration
Last week, the Lenzing team was in Colorado for the Textile Exchange Conference. The week-long event was jam-packed with content centered on advancing sustainability in materials. There is an urgent need for climate action to avoid catastrophic outcomes for people and the planet. Raw materials in particular have a significant impact on the final ecological footprint of apparel and textile products. Lenzing is committed to offering responsible options that work toward the industry’s climate goals as well as our own ambitious science-based targets …
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Mill Memo: North American Producers on Cotton-Free and Circular Denim
Increasingly, mills are thinking beyond virgin cotton for denim. This might mean cottonless denim with materials like TENCEL™ Lyocell or hemp, or a mix of recycled textiles and wood-based fibers. Carved in Blue checked in with the TENCEL™ mill customers to chat about their cotton-free collections and circular fabrics. Read on to hear from Cone, Global Denim, Tavex and Twin Dragon …
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Iconic Garments | Simple Pleasures | SDW 2022
The Simple Pleasures collection envisages garments as a vehicle for self-expression, balanced with traditional styling that is made to last. Many of us have that treasured garment in our closet, something that we return to time after time, and regardless of how old it is, we are unwilling to stop wearing it and unable to throw it away—especially because of the emotional attachment we have for it. We aimed to embody that same feeling in each garment presented here …