Candiani’s Coreva said to have regenerative powers
25/10/2022
Last week, Candiani Denim brand partners RE/DONE, Everlane, J Crew, Citizens of Humanity and Taylor Perez joined the company at the Rodale Institute of California to take part in its ‘Road to Denim’, a science-based experiment on a fully circular and virtuous cycle for denims. The test was conducted on a field of Candiani’s own Blue seed cotton, a non-genetically modified variety.
Candiani claims that its natural stretch yarn Coreva not only biodegrades but also nourishes soil as it decomposes. Company owner and president Alberto Candiani told Inside Denim that when Coreva yarns decompose, they release phytonutrients found in rubber which makes them suitable for use as organic fertiliser. “Germination can be boosted by up to 25%,” he said.
He believes it is important to increase the use of renewable resources to reduce the negative impacts of landfills overflowing with discarded garments. “We are thrilled to be working alongside Denham the Jeanmaker and Stella McCartney and brands including Huit, Kings of Indigo, Closed and Heron Preston to share our innovation with the wider fashion industry,” he said.
Imagery courtesy of Candiani Denim
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