DENIM SUSTAINS
THROUGH INNOVAT IONS AND INT E RNAL PUSHE S , DENI M I S GROWING T O B E THE SUS TAINABIL I T Y DAR L ING O F THE FASHION INDUS T RY
Among the Japanese specialists, Kuroki contributes to the production of high quality and durable fabrics, focusing on the typical selvage denim that is woven on 50 original Toyota ancient looms. Celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2020, the company launched its platinum denim with the concept of developing the world's most luxurious denim.
Engineered with an intimate blend of military-grade nylon and cotton for an authentic denim look and feel, has enhanced abrasion resistance and toughness. Cordura’s extremely durable performance wear fibers are inside fabrics used by brands including and
Sakamoto, established in 1892, has a long indigo tradition and constantly promotes technical innovations in the dyeing process to reduce environmental impact, such as the world’s first eco-friendly indigo dyeing system: Sakamoto Some Taro. Recently the company launched the Natural Plant Indigo 100% fabric and the Kapok Denim, just in time for the Summer season.
Protection is one of the most recent innovations from Brazilian company Vicunha to meet the market’s latest requirements. The new ‘V. Tech Protective’ denim and twill fabrics use the Swiss HeiQ Viroblock by CHT technology, which innovatively combines the antimicrobial activity of silver salts and the technology of fat vesicles. It has a tested rapid antiviral action that works against bacteria and fungi.
Tencel by Lenzing is a fabric known for its softness on the skin, smooth touch and its luxurious shine. A cellulose fiber made from the pulp of sustainably sourced wood from FSC-certified forests, Tencel has an exceptional capacity for thermal regulation and moisture absorption. Tencel denim uses Lyocell and Modal fibers, and the textile is produced with an innovative technology that reduces water usage. Brands using the material include and
ROICA Eco-Smart by Asahi Kasei are the world’s first responsibly made premium stretch yarns, offering a balance between comfort and fit, shaping and control. Asahi Kasei has partnered with a mill, to produce more sustainable GRS-certified premium stretch yarn.
Calik Denim’s new products highlight ecological and comfort advantages: ‘Blue H’ includes 20% hemp in both rigid comfort and stretch articles; ‘E-Denim’ uses a high percentage of recycled yarns; and the new ‘Dyepro’ technology avoids water use and waste during the dyeing stage. Their Denethic Denim creates significant resource saving in both fabric production and garment washing.
Artistic Milliners, the largest vertical-integrated denim mill in Pakistan, developed the ‘Crystal Clear Clean indigo dyeing process’ to design denim fabric that met Cradle to Cradle Certified Gold Level Material Health performance standards in collaboration with back in 2017. ‘Crystal Clear 3.0 Technology’ is now an improved version with waterless and salt-free dyeing, adding G2 Dynamic technology in fabric finishing, which reduces overall water use by up to 80%. The denim mill has also introduced ‘Purecolor’, 100% natural dyestuffs without the addition of any synthetic chemicals or binders that are fully GOTS certified, contain zero heavy metal traces, and consume 37% less energy and 50% less water.
Albini Group shows environmental engagement in the shirting sector and Albiate 1830 has developed light-weight versions of denim fabrics made of high-quality 100% organic cotton. It also launched ‘Saved’ fabrics, realized with recycled Retwist yarn.
Within the indigo and sportswear line Blue1925, Canclini has developed a wide range of fabrics for timeless shirting, from the 60/1 warp denim and 30/1 indigo fabrics to digital printed fancy articles. Exclusive fine weavings are made in collaboration with a small Japanese manufacturer in the Okayama production district.