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Restructuring plan in place as Lycra goes into Chapter 11

White paper presents business case for decarbonisation

Devil-Dog Dungarees introduces women’s jeans

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Jeanologia introduces AI-powered laser design solution

Jeanologia is launching a new software programme today that harnesses artificial intelligence to cut down time designing patterns for lasering. The new design aid is called Billy AI, in reference to a pair of jeans from WWII once owned by an...

Royal reception for OTB as part of Fashion Task Force
OTB Group’s chairman and sustainability ambassador met His Majesty King Charles III at Buckingham Palace during a ...
Circ expands China-based network
Textile recycling innovator Circ has formed a partnership with Xinxiang Bailu Chemical Fiber Co. for the production of...
Denim PV to debut in Japan
Trade show Première Vision has announced the first edition of Denim Première Vision in Tokyo, taking...
Levi’s resets emissions targets to account for growth
Levi’s has set new emissions targets that reflect the growth in the business over recent years. Its chief...
Benetton reintroduces Jean’s West
Looking to tap denim’s growing presence in ready-to-wear, Benetton is relaunching its cowboy-inspired denim label ...
Dope-dyeing fibres can deliver huge emissions savings, Lenzing claims
The dope-dyeing of fibres to allow mills to use Tencel to create fabrics with the appearance of denim is making it...

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Clocking On with Nikita Raman

Nikita Raman’s experience across categories, segments and countries helps shape her approach, with Hugo Boss’ suiting strength an inspiration for fresh designs. 6.00am Let’s be honest: my day does not start with a sunrise jog or a green...

Gap builds on its indigo foundations
Jane Pattinson, senior vice-president and global head of design at Gap,...
Adriano Goldschmied on the potential of digital printing
The ‘Godfather of Denim’ tells Inside Denim how he sees advances in technology...
Miles Johnson on why true denim sustainability demands collaboration, not competition
Consultant Miles Johnson acknowledges the dichotomy between balancing profit...
Clocking On...Terrence Ruggiero - A day in the off-season
After years in Manhattan, Lunasalt Denim founder Terrence Ruggiero swapped one...
Playing to its own fashion rhythm
Claudiu Ciubotaru, marketing director at Bucharest-based denim brand No44, says ...

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Indigo’s sophisticated companion

Advances in blending, weaving and dyeing wool have led to some exciting new denim fabrics, in a quietly growing segment that offers an upmarket take on winter collections. Adriano Goldschmied loves the idea of expanding natural fibres into denim....

Tokyo retail reality check
Tokyo, a fantastic and shining metropolis. A mecca for denim lovers and a...
Stretch in or out?
Jeans are near perfect candidates for mechanical recycling thanks to their high ...
A new spin on hemp
Innovation in hemp processing is helping the natural fibre shed its...
Biotech indigo at a tipping point
Disrupting an industry that produces some 70,000 tonnes of petrochemical indigo ...
Lift-off for LaundRE
The doors are finally open to the UK’s washing, upcycling and R&D hub for jeans ...