With a schedule that means he’s often on the road, Paolo Gnutti appreciates a day to visit local laundries, ISKO’s northern Italian Creative Room and spend quality time with loved ones.

Simon Giuliani, head of marketing and sustainability for Candiani, calls for a better alignment of industrial business goals with responsible production practices. One of the key issues that needs to be addressed, he says, is overproduction.

Doug Gunn preserves a precious part of denim’s history through the vast collection of jeans and men’s garments at The Vintage Showroom.

Nubuck and crust leather back patches, as well as leathers that allow for embroidery, embellishments and customisation, are big trends for denim companies in upcoming seasons. Vivolo’s new headquarters in Bologna and a €1 million investment in machinery are a demonstration of the patches and trim-maker’s ambitions.

Clocking On... A busy schedule means a base in Zurich but a global workplace for Säntis Textiles’ Annabelle Hutter, as she helps brands and manufacturers further their circular ambitions.

Co-founder David Hieatt tells us how made-to-order, consistency and its ‘salt-of-the-earth' GrandMasters are working to keep Hiut’s factory lights on along Wales’ Ceredigion coast. Maverick style.

Inside Denim’s new Roundtable feature will assemble a cross-section of denim experts to delve into innovation, trends and hot topics. This panel considers how fashions are affecting demand for stretch fibres, what challenges arise and what developments we can expect from the comfort side of the sector.

Denim consultant Malin Ekengren sees trends evolving with super-wide-leg jeans and the return of the skinny fit. Fibre blends and washes will evolve as designers think of creative ways to revamp style while adding substance.

Paola Maestro, chief product officer for Pepe Jeans London, tells us how staying close to its London roots has helped the brand maintain its relevance, as it celebrates its 50th anniversary.

Denim industry stalwart Romain Narcy, an Ereks & Era partner since 2020, details the optimistic yet pragmatic vision behind new venture Rematters – Textile Recycling Solutions for us.

Two decades in denim design and development has taken Towonda Vaughns around the world, giving a long-lens perspective on how the industry is changing.

Head of marketing and R&D, Alice Tonello also leads the family-owned company’s Research Centre and Creative Area that are its innovation and experimentation hubs.