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New tools of the trade

New tools of the trade

The need to back sustainable and ethical claims is driving the adoption of traceability systems in the denim industry. As paper and pdf-based certificates no longer offer the necessary security, digital technologies promise to provide not only an extra layer of safety but also new services in support of sustainability and transparency. Do you know where your cotton comes from? This is a deceptively simple question....

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23 June 2021
Catalysts of change Catalysts of change
Enzyme-based processes can generate the worn-in look and feel of traditional bleaching and stonewashing without damaging the denim fabric and in near-waterless conditions. These milder, safer and more sustainable alternatives to some of the harshest chemicals and processes used in garment washing could make some of the industry’s worst pain points history.
17 June 2021
No slowdown for innovation No slowdown for innovation
With physical shows still not possible in most parts of the world, online shows, virtual presentations, webinars and seminars have been vital to keep the supply chain connected. Inside Denim rounds up some of the developments that mills presented at Kingpins24.
05 May 2021
From DPRK to Stockholm From DPRK to Stockholm
Julia Hederus, the designer behind Noko Jeans, the first (and possibly only) Western denim jeans brand to celebrate making its products in North Korea, diplomatically describes dealing denim with an enigma, plus making her own way in the fashion industry - via Thebes.
27 April 2021
Comfort and performance top the agenda Comfort and performance top the agenda
Clocking On... The Lycra Company’s Denise Sakuma considers herself lucky. “Work is 80% of the day, so you need to love what you do. If you love what you do 80% of the day, you will be a happy person.”
20 April 2021
A new spin on ‘American casual’ in Seoul A new spin on ‘American casual’ in Seoul
Comparatively little is written about South Korean denim, especially when contrasted with the collector’s paradise that is Japan, the country’s neighbour. Inside Denim talks to two protagonists on the scene in Seoul, both with unique insights to share on denim’s heritage and contemporary potency in the city.
06 April 2021
The Holy Grail of denim fabrics The Holy Grail of denim fabrics
When it comes to Japanese denim fabric manufacturing, there are only a handful of really great places in the land of the Rising Sun to visit. Kuroki is definitely one of them. Let Tilmann Wrobel take you on a guided tour…
31 March 2021
Liquid assets Liquid assets
An important part of Cone Denim’s commitment to reducing water useage is a new zero-liquid-discharge effluent treatment plant at its production facility in Parras, northern Mexico.
10 March 2021
Not only plastic Not only plastic
When textiles were first identified as a source of microplastic pollution, polyester fleece was rapidly singled out as a likely major contributor.
03 March 2021
From deckchairs to denim: UK selvedge stages a comeback From deckchairs to denim: UK selvedge stages a comeback
Hewitt Heritage Fabrics’ Lancashire-woven selvedge has been used in new ranges by brands including Hiut and Joe & Co...
23 February 2021
Building resilience at AGI Building resilience at AGI
The Pakistan-based mill is embarking on an ambitious expansion programme that includes a new LEED-certified spinning mill, a denim factory and a shredding facility...
22 February 2021
Rethinking the chemistry of colour Rethinking the chemistry of colour
As demand for more natural materials and processes grows, so does interest in alternative and plant-based dyes.
17 February 2021
The makings of ‘low carbon’ cotton The makings of ‘low carbon’ cotton
Cotton gets a bad rap. It is accused of consuming undue amounts of water and chemicals from farm to mill. But it is fighting back.
11 November 2020
The patchy sustainability of recycled polyester The patchy sustainability of recycled polyester
Some fashion companies make sustainability claims about recycled polyester, but there is often more to be understood. However laudable a switch away from fossil-fuel derived synthetics...
20 October 2020
Boncoura chooses carefully Boncoura chooses carefully
Japanese denim entrepreneur Hisashi Morisha has put meticulous selection of fibres, yarns, dyes and looms at the heart of Boncoura, a brand that will celebrate ten years in business in 2021.
13 October 2020
A French denim renaissance A French denim renaissance
In the country that invented denim, a new generation of entrepreneurs has decided to prove that it is once again possible to make jeans in France.
06 October 2020
Antibacterials up the ante Antibacterials up the ante
The covid-19 pandemic has makers of antimicrobial additives racing to find solutions that will keep face coverings and clothes virus-free.
29 September 2020
Cotton regenerated Cotton regenerated
Cellulose-dissolving techniques derived from viscose production are being applied to cotton waste as an alternative to mechanical cotton recycling.
22 September 2020
High time for hemp High time for hemp
A hemp and organic cotton fabric made by Swiss weaver Stotz won the Performance Days Eco Performance Award last April.
17 September 2020
Tech firms turn obstacles into opportunities Tech firms turn obstacles into opportunities
We consider some of the latest offerings from the technology sector

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