Sustainability trends driving the apparel market in 2021
The impact of global textile and apparel industry on the planet is not unknown. Global consumption of cotton alone leads to 220 metric tons of carbon emissions besides utilizing 4 per cent of the world’s nitrogen fertilizers reveal studies. Since over 60 per cent of all textiles manufactured across ... Read more
Munich Fabric Start and Bluezone to highlight the changed future for i…
Scheduled from January 25, to 27, the Munich Fabric Start and Bluezone exhibitions by Munich Fabric Start Exhibitions will attract 600 suppliers from 33 countries including around 90 international suppliers of denim fabrics. The organizers are highly motivated to offer the industry a safe and inspiring trad... Read more
Green denim trends dominate with mills churning out innovative lines
Focusing on sustainability, the recent spring-summer edition of Denim Premiere Vision highlighted the growing demand for green denim among consumers. The event offered a wide range of alternatives to raw cotton and chemicals for clothing and showcased vintage and workwear-inspired apparel styles. Alternate d... Read more
US buyers shift preferences to basic denim apparels post COVID-19
Having witnessed a tremendous uptick over the years, the US market for denim jeans is estimated to be around 25 per cent of the global denim apparel market. As per Global Industry Analysts Inc (GIA), the total value of the market is expected to reach $16.40 billion in 2021. The import data released ... Read more
Dismal future outlook compels The Denim World to close operations
Industry experts had hoped demand for sustainable denims will increase post pandemic. But, the opposite is happening and people are queuing up for cheaper, fast-fashion items, says Silvia Rancani, Founder, The Denim World which is soon set to shut operations due to dwindling demand. Founded in October 2018 a... Read more
Denim industry adapts itself to changing demands in 2021
In 2020, growing preference for comfortable and stretchy clothing hit the global denim industry hard compelling brands like G-Star Raw and True Religion to file for bankruptcy. However, the industry soon bounced back by adapting itself to new changes. It geared itself to offer comfortable, stylish and sustain... Read more
Denimazing shows the way as a virtual marketplace for denim companies
It’s said, winners seek opportunity in every adversity. So, when 2020 forced retailers to shut physical stores, Laura Pianazza, Founder, Denimazing, came up with a unique idea of launching an online platform for facilitating B2Bb/B2C sales of denims. Denimazing, the platform is a combination of two wor... Read more
Innovation and resilience to boost Bangladesh denim industry’s growth …
From production of basic wear, the Bangladesh and garment industry is fast transforming into a manufacturer of sophisticated garments aided by high-end technologies. A large part of this growth is being led by the denim industry, says a Denim Focus report. Already a reputed name in the world denim market, Ba... Read more
Pandemic accelerates demand for secondhand fashion in India
The pandemic has changed the age old, shabby and worn out image of secondhand fashion and encouraged young Indian fashionistas to embrace pre-worn or used clothes. A report by The Times of India shows, Indian market for secondhand clothes is expected to grow 185 per cent over the next 10 years with many globa... Read more
Innovations, cost-management will boost Bangladesh denim sector
Although the Bangladesh denim industry has all backward linkage industries such as weaving, dyeing, finishing and washing, nearly 50 per cent of its denim fabrics are imported. As per ‘Denim in Focus,’ report Bangladesh is the top importer of denim fabrics. However, it is also the top exporter of ... Read more
Recycled and new materials to fuel global demand for denim
Global denim market is expected to continue its upward growth trajectory predicts various studies. With growing demand for recycled denims made from plastics and other materials the market is expected to grow at 6.20 per cent from of 2020 to 2027, says a databridgemarketresearch study. Similarly, as per psmar... Read more
C&A to cut ties with Mustang by next year
European fashion retail chain C&A plans to severe ties with denim brand par... Read more
Kingpins Show plans next physical event in Amsterdam
Denim show Kingpins Show will host its next physical show in Amsterdam from Apr... Read more
Thailand textile exports to grow by 15%
Boosted by a demand from apparel producers Vietnam, Indonesia, India, Europe an... Read more
New Delhi hosts a successful Gartex Texprocess event
Gartex Texprocess India made a comeback post Covid-19 in Delhi and had a succes... Read more
Advance Denim opens eco-friendly unit in Vietnam
Advance Denim’s newest production facility in Vietnam is eco-friendly, re... Read more
Bluezone shifted to May
Denim trade fair Bluezone which to be held in Germany, January 2022, stands can... Read more
Lee Jeans to offer a line for children in EMEA market
Lee Jeans will introduce a children’s collection in the EMEA (Europe, the... Read more
Vicunha launches hemp denim
Vicunha has launched denim made with hemp. Hemp is one of the most versatile an... Read more
Anantapur jeans industry in Andhra Pradesh faces testing times
Increasing raw material costs have pushed the jeans industry of Anantapur into ... Read more
Zaitex develops denim wash
Zaitex Fashion has developed a denim treatment. It is a laser improver, born to... Read more
Denim exports from Bangladesh to the US on the rise
From January 2021 to September 2021 denim exports from Bangladesh to the US ros... Read more
Soorty introduces new stonewash for denim
Soorty, Pakistan’s largest vertically integrated denim company promises t... Read more
Centric Brands, WHP Global buy Joe’s Jeans
Centric Brands and WHP Global Partner have teamed up on a deal to buy the premi... Read more
Itema showcases mechatronic device iSAVER at Denim Premiere Vision
Worldwide leading manufacturer of advanced weaving solutions Itema showcased th... Read more
Chiripal Group to expand domestic and international footprint
Ved Prakash Chirpal, Chairman, Chiripal Group of Companies informs, his group a... Read more
Cone Denim appoints new Senior Vice President, Commercial Strategy
US denim producer Cone Denim has appointed Amie Borges as the new Senior Vice P... Read more
Traffic on Carved in Blue increases 30 per cent during pandemic
During the pandemic, traffic on the Lenzing’s Carved in Blue platform inc... Read more
Vishal Fabrics sells 1,016,000 equity shares to promoter group
A part of the India-based Chiripal Group, and a denim manufacturing and fabric ... Read more