Welcome to the latest issue of Inside Denim! This time, we unravel fibres: Neil Bell tells us about the work being done to make hemp more palatable for mills, and we find out why wool is blending its way into the higher-end categories. There has been progress in separating elastane from denim fabrics – leading innovators share the latest; and we hear from the biotech dye sector about fermented indigo’s potential. Following the viral success of its autumn-winter campaign, Gap’s global head of design, Jane Pattinson, explains why denim is so central to the brand; Guest Commenter Miles Johnson offers his wisdom; and designer Nikita Raman shares her inspiration. Plus, more!