As the fashion industry seeks out sustainable material options, TENCEL Lyocell and regenerative cotton are a perfect match. TENCEL fibers are made from responsibly sourced trees. Preventing harm to ancient and endangered forests and protecting biodiversity, Lenzing solely sources wood from “semi-natural forests,” including its own plantations. Among its managed land is a 40-hectare forest surrounding its Austrian production plant, which houses wildlife. Trees are renewable resources that also pull carbon from the atmosphere as they grow. Because the fibers come from natural wood, they can als ..read more

Brazilian fashion brand Dod Alfaiataria is paying homage to samba music’s heritage while serving sustainability demands in its second capsule collection collaboration with TENCEL and local mill Canatiba Textil. Dubbed “Quintal 540,” the collection references Rio de Janeiro-based group Oito Batutas’ Parisian tour in 1922, which included six months of performing at the nightclub Schéhérazade. With Quintal 540, Dod Alfaiataria is bringing the connection between music and fashion to the forefront and celebrating an often-overlooked era in popular Brazilian music. Reflecting the country’s samba ro ..read more

Lenzing Group is issuing a call to action for the industry. The wood-based fiber producer’s joint Annual and Sustainability Report for 2023 asks whether readers are “Ready to join?” the company on its journey and push for positive change. As we strive for “Better Growth,” we are focusing on key areas such as fiber development, carbon reduction and collaboration. These efforts are already having impact, and we reduced our absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 19 percent across Scopes 1, 2 and 3 compared to a 2021 baseline. “Lenzing is working tirelessly to make the industries in which it operat ..read more

A prime way to create a consistent talent pool for the denim industry is to engage students. The Kingston University Masters Denim Project 2024, which just wrapped its third edition, provides this denim education with help from material manufacturers. Throughout the two-month-long project, students participated in denim wash workshops with Isko and trim workshops on trims with YKK. They also had access to tools and materials including HMS’ abrasion pen and cotton, polycotton and TENCEL topstitch threads in various colors. Five denim mills—Bossa, Cone Denim, Denim Prive/Kassim, Orta and Tusa—s ..read more

Due to their position in the supply chain, denim mills have a finger on the pulse of the category’s demand, trajectory and developments. In this series, Carved in Blue is catching up with mills around the globe to get their insights on sales performance, impactful innovations and projections for this year. Here, Pakistan-based mills Naveena Denim Mills and Rajby Textiles provide their denim update.  NAVEENA DENIM MILLS Aydan Tuzun, executive director of sales and marketing Carved in Blue: How did your mill close 2023? What were the highs and lows of last year? How has 2024 been so far f ..read more

Due to their position in the supply chain, denim mills have a finger on the pulse of the category’s demand, trajectory and developments. In this series, Carved in Blue is catching up with mills around the globe to get their insights on sales performance, impactful innovations and projections for this year. Here, Orta and Tüsa from Turkiye and Textil Santanderina from Spain provide their denim update.  ORTA Sebla Önder, marketing and sustainability manager Carved in Blue: How did your mill close 2023? What were the highs and lows of last year? How has 2024 been so far for your company? S ..read more

This Blue Cast episode, Tuncay Kilickan talks with Romain Narcy, founder at Rematters – Textile Recycling Solutions / Partner at Ereks Garment | Innovation & Circularity in Textile. Romain Narcy is a distinguished individual, renowned for his exceptional background in international business management. With extensive experience and knowledge of denim production at all stages gained during his tenure as marketing manager at Ereks – Blue Matters, Romain quickly rose through the ranks to become general manager and board member before being appointed head of innovation and strategy three ..read more

Currently, less than 1 percent of textiles get recycled, according to Ellen MacArthur Foundation. Consultancy Rematters is looking to change this. The idea for Rematters was born during the pandemic, driven by founder Romain Narcy who is also a partner at Ereks Garment. The manufacturer—which also runs laundry facility Blue Matters—decided to leverage its technical and textile engineering expertise to help overcome the industry’s circularity gaps. This consultancy, launched in 2023, is in line with Ereks’ goal and efforts to become a circular company by 2030. “We want to maximize our impact ..read more

Glaciers are crucial to many communities around the globe, serving as a water source and supporting biodiversity. As the planet warms due to carbon dioxide emissions, glaciers are at risk. According to the United Nations, glaciers are losing 58 billion tons of ice each year, and as they melt, glaciers are causing flooding and rising sea levels. One action being taken to prevent the loss of glaciers is covering them with nonwoven textiles. However, the geotextiles typically used for this are made from synthetic—or plastic—materials that release microplastics and do not biodegrade. Lenzing Grou ..read more

Due to their position in the supply chain, denim mills have a finger on the pulse of the category’s demand, trajectory and developments. In this series, Carved in Blue is catching up with mills around the globe to get their insights on sales performance, impactful innovations and projections for this year. Here, Pakistan-based mills Indigo Textile and Kassim Denim provide their denim update.  INDIGO TEXTILE Shahrukh Feroz, head of business and product development Carved in Blue: How did your mill close 2023? What were the highs and lows of last year? How has 2024 been so far for your co ..read more