Hong Kong-based Crystal International Group has launched a new denim fabric collection using recycled fabrics and other sustainable components. As per Sourcing Journal, the company has developed a line of 10 denim fabrics for men and women called Second Life Denim that provide deeper color shades and strong weft yarn compared to traditional recycled fabrics. The collection is made using recycled fabrics certified with Recycled Claim Standard (RCS), as well as sustainable materials including Lycra T400 fiber with EcoMade technology and Repreve recycled polyester.

The collection is a part of the denim factory’s wider efforts to close the loop—a concept that it initiated last year when it partnered with The R Collective to launch a range of jeans resewed from upcycled Levi’s inventory and leftover samples. The collection carries forward Crystal’s commitment towards cleaner production with dyes and wash processes. The recycled cotton is dyed with liquid indigo for further water and chemical reduction, and sustainable washing methods are adopted in the finishing.

The collection is available in physical and digital formats to meet the market’s growing demand for 3D virtual sampling. Customers can learn more about the fabric’s footprint by scanning the QR code on the product, which gives access to a video about the collection and manufacturing information, including fabric information, Environmental Impact Measurement (EIM) score, sample room and washing information and certificate logo.