Hundreds, nearing on thousands, of tonnes per month. While still marginal, the volumes of textile waste recycled into new fabrics by denim mills have dramatically scaled up in recent years.
The city of Genoa would like to remind denim lovers that it made a significant contribution to the world of jeans, through the very term itself, derived from its historic indigo-dyed fustian fabrics.
The Mills Fabrica’s London exhibition unites companies across the supply chain to promote the positive behind-the-scenes work and innovative solutions for responsible denim manufacturing.
The denim industry is often cited as a driver of change in making fashion more sustainable, through its choice of materials and innovation in processes.