Siddiqsons ups PIW content as it pushes away from virgin cotton
Siddiqsons has said its primary focus for its spring-summer 2026 collection was to achieve zero polyester and virgin cotton, adding in more post-industrial waste (PIW) and other fibres.
“The more we explore this concept, the closer we get to creating more circularity in our processes and fabrics,” Abbas Jan, director of sales and marketing at the Pakistan-based mill, told us.
After positive feedback from customers, it is expanding its Cloud Core range, which offers an “elevated hand feel”, from rigid to super-stretch.
Mr Jan said recent innovations in indigo dyeing allow for a 30-40% reduction in water usage and a 15-20% reduction in indigo consumption, and new wash techniques deliver improved results with reduced resource consumption.
He also acknowledged the growing demand for recycled fibres. “Recycled fibers offer significant environmental and economic advantages, making them a preferred choice for manufacturers and consumers alike,” he said. “Using recycled textile waste significantly lowers water consumption, energy usage and reliance on harsh chemicals compared to virgin fibers. This not only reduces environmental pollution but also ensures safer working conditions for manufacturing employees.”
Fabrics that will be on show at Kingpins New York this week include Heritage Reborn – “vintage denim reimagined for the modern era” – a collection combining heritage warp patterns with stretch fabrics that look rigid but offer flexibility and a lightweight feel. It will also offer dark indigos, green casts and new greys, as well as indigo-dyed wefts, to add dimension.
