Some denim mills have committed to zero-waste policies, and using old jeans as a new rescource is gaining ground, as companies make progress on working with shorter fibres and become more efficient at sorting and shredding.

We take a deeper look at this topic in our features section, where we hear from companies including Mud Jeans, Calik, Orta, Bossa, Soorty and the Circular Fashion Partnership.

 

Image: Calik’s RE/J, a recycled denim fabric made from 100% pre- and post-consumer waste