Jeanologia Celebrates 25 Years Of Laser Revolution: A Journey Through The Past, Present, And Future Of Denim At Kingpins Amsterdam

VALENCIA, Spain — October 17, 2024 — Jeanologia celebrates the 25th anniversary of its laser technology at Kingpins Amsterdam, with a unique capsule collection that blends the nostalgia of traditional denim with technological advances that have revolutionized the industry. This joint celebration with Kingpins — commemorating its 10th anniversary in Amsterdam and 20th globally — highlights the global impact of laser technology through a visual installation that traces a quarter century of innovation, with a focus on the future.

In a special collaboration with Kingpins, Jeanologia will offer a visual journey through a quarter century of innovation, with an eye toward the future.

The launch of Jeanologia’s first laser in 1999 marked the beginning of a new era for the textile industry, improving sustainability, quality, and efficiency. By eliminating hazardous practices like sandblasting, this disruptive technology enhanced processes and redefined the concepts of innovation and sustainability in an industry rooted in craftsmanship. Today, this technology is used in 50% of global jean production, solidifying its position as an essential tool for top manufacturers and fashion brands.

Jeanologia has successfully integrated laser technology into the DNA of denim without losing sight of its classic heritage. This balance between tradition and modernity has cemented its significant impact on the industry. “Laser has enabled more sustainable production and opened up creative possibilities that were once unimaginable,” said Fernando Cardona, Head of Jeanologia’s Brainbox.

25 LASER YEARS capsule collection of ‘old new designs’

To commemorate this milestone at Kingpins Amsterdam, Jeanologia will offer an interactive visual journey through the history of their laser technology and present a specially designed capsule collection to celebrate this anniversary.

This installation will showcase a special collection that captures the magic of laser by merging the classic with the modern. Patches, embroidery, and natural wear effects evoke the nostalgia of traditional denim, while the technology plays the silent protagonist behind each finish. The garments illustrate how laser allows iconic vintage effects such as stone washing, worn-out looks, washing marks, rips, and marbling effects using tools like the “Light Ripper” or “Light Scrapper.” The collection also explores the numerous creative possibilities these tools enable, including hyper realistic laser details, denim elements and bleach-like stains. This nostalgic approach invites the reinterpretation of the past through updated historical models that encapsulate the idea of continuous evolution and improvement in laser design.

This “old new designs” capsule collection symbolizes the connection between Jeanologia’s legacy and its vision of a greener, more responsible textile industry, celebrating its history while inviting both the industry and consumers to be part of a more sustainable future in denim.

As part of the 25th-anniversary celebration, Jeanologia will offer a digital version of this capsule collection, with 25 digital designs that pay homage to the evolution of laser technology and its transformative impact. Visitors can also experience the unique digital design process with eDesigner software, taking home their digital garment to produce it sustainably anywhere in the world.

Jeanologia invites brands, designers, and consumers to be part of a new era of denim, where tradition and technology merge to create a greener, more innovative, and sustainable future.

A tribute to the ‘Denim Tribe’

Jeanologia does not commemorate this anniversary alone. The collections and the accompanying narrative are a shared tribute to the global community of brands, designers, and manufacturers who have embraced laser technology and contributed to its progress. “More than a celebration for Jeanologia, this is recognition of the entire industry, the ‘denim tribe’ that has courageously and responsibly adopted this technology, advancing towards a more sustainable future in fashion. Without their collaboration, we wouldn’t have achieved this impact,” emphasizes the Head of Technological Development at Jeanologia.

Jeanologia: over 25 years transforming the textile industry

Since 1994, Jeanologia’s mission has been to create an ethical, sustainable, and eco-efficient textile industry. The company works closely with brands, retailers, and their suppliers on their transformative journey, offering disruptive technologies, innovative software, and a new operational model. Its revolutionary solutions, such as laser technology, G2 ozone, Dancing Box, e-flow, and H2Zero, have revolutionized the textile sector, offering unlimited design and finishing possibilities. These advances not only reduce costs but also save water, energy, and chemicals, ensuring zero pollution.

In 2024, Jeanologia celebrates the 25th anniversary of its pioneering laser technology, launched in 1999, which revolutionized denim finishing by replacing harmful practices and eliminating the use of harmful substances. With the same purpose, Jeanologia now faces the dual challenge of reducing the environmental impact of garment dyeing processes—one of the most polluting in the industry—through its revolutionary ColorBox technology and implementing its ATMOS ozone washing process as the reference technique for eco-efficient denim aging.

Posted: October 17, 2024

Source: Jeanologia

ITMA ASIA + CITME Kick-Off Of The KARL MAYER GROUP With High Visitor Response

OBERTSHAUSEN, Germany — October 16, 2024 — The KARL MAYER GROUP is delighted with the successful start to the ITMA ASIA + CITME 2024 exhibition. Stand C27 in Hall 4 of the Shanghai National Exhibition and Convention Center is a real crowd-puller with its modern, inviting design, its competent, welcoming staff and, above all, the wide range of innovations from all areas of the Group’s technology. “We have already recorded 200 registered visitors,” says Kong Zhen, General Manager of KARL MAYER (CHINA), after one and a half days at the trade fair. The professionals came mainly from China, but also traveled from Southeast Asia, Turkey and Pakistan.

Most of the guests were interested in the innovations in the fields of warp knitting, warp preparation and flat knitting and engaged in in-depth technical discussions. One of the topics of the exchange was the question: How to compete in the strong competition under the current difficult economic conditions? The KARL MAYER GROUP provides an answer, primarily through its products. The global player’s machines stand out from comparable products on the Chinese market thanks to their excellent price-performance ratio.

The warp knitting customers are particularly impressed by the performance and products of the exhibited HKS 2-S in the new gauge E 44. The highly efficient two-bar tricot machine – its output is 200 kg of textile per day – produces a wide variety of fabrics, from top layers for thick down jackets to articles for comfortable outerwear. Their E44 items are also setting trends, particularly in the hot topic of sun protection clothing. With their dense surface, they offer a high UVP factor, are also light and silky, feel cool against the skin and do not wrinkle – a performance that is of particular interest to manufacturers in the outdoor sector. Elastic 4-way stretch articles for outdoor clothing are a focus of many discussions.

Visitors generally show a great willingness to innovate. They are looking for promising applications for their products, for new fabric developments and opportunities to expand their business fields and for machines to realize their ideas. They will find what they are looking for at KARL MAYER, for example in the presentation of warp-knitted apparel fabrics for typical woven applications, comfortable sportswear articles for the growing yoga trend, delicate TEXTRONIC® articles with a uniquely contrasting interplay of transparency and plasticity and spacer fabrics for shoes and clothing.

A highlight for visitors from the flat knitting sector is the CMS 503Ki L E18. At the trade fair, the innovative machine will be producing a chic ladies’ scarf with a lace-like look that is sure to attract attention and is representative of the design potential available. With a working width of 50”, the STOLL machine produces items with an unlimited variety of patterns for a wide range of full fashion applications and with an extended size range. It also offers high productivity. The CMS 503Ki L thus offers everything that manufacturers need in their volatile, price-driven volume markets: a fast response to rapidly changing trends and an excellent price-performance ratio. The CMS 703 ki knit and wear in gauge E10.2 and the ADF 530-32 ki FLEX E7.2, which are likewise on show, are also closely surrounded by trade fair visitors. Both machines also focus on speed in volatile markets.

Customers from the warp preparation sector are impressed by the WARPDIRECT. The universal beam warping machine of the latest generation scores with an excellent price-performance ratio, quality of its products and speed. The warping speed reaches a unique 1,200 m/min. The high-quality warp beams produced enable less yarn waste in the sizing processes, lower costs in warp preparation and maximum efficiency during processing in the weaving mill. Other advantages include high operational reliability and less maintenance work.

There are also many discussions about KM.ON’s digital solutions, in particular Digital Production Management (DPM) as a pioneering solution for the shopfloor organization of warp knitting mills, the Quality Monitoring System (QMS) for AI-based quality management on warp knitting machines and the STOLL PPS powered by KM.ON tool for controlling, planning and optimizing flat knitting production. The design software of the CREATE family is also the subject of many meetings. The exchange focuses on the realization of the designed patterns in the production phase and the exploitation of the various potentials. The virtual modeling of the yarns is particularly well received.

Posted: October 16, 2024

Source: KARL MAYER GROUP

Cone Denim X Kingpins X Tonello Collaborate To Create One Denim Collection

GREENSBORO, N.C. — October 16, 2024 — Cone Denim® is excited to join with Kingpins and Italian wash innovators Tonello® to create the newest One Denim design collaboration at Kingpins Amsterdam, October 23-24. Coordinated by Kingpins designer Piero Turk, this collection marks the fourth edition of Kingpins Show’s “One Denim” feature, which will also be displayed at Kingpins Hong Kong on November 21, and Kingpins New York on January 22-23, 2025.

“Cone Denim is honored to be part of the Kingpins’ One Denim project with Kingpins, Piero, and Tonello,” stated Cone Denim Design Director Pierette Scavuzzo. “We feel that this project aligns with our forward vision and strategy as we develop our collections. This concept also aligns with our sustainability goals of reducing complexity.”

Each season, Kingpins, Turk, and Tonello create a new One Denim collection with a different denim fabric mill. Rather than feature multiple fabrics throughout the collection, One Denim features ten different silhouettes in one fabric to help inspire designers and brands. The newest One Denim collaboration tells the story of versatility using Cone Denim’s Stout fabric. The collection embodies the idea of sustainable design that avoids over development.

“Brands are using a lot of different denims for different styles and different washes. This also means a lot of waste,” stated Kingpins and One Denim Designer Piero Turk. “So, One Denim should show to everybody, mills and brands, that with just one quality you can make [almost] everything. You do not need to use many different denims to develop new ideas and have variety in a collection.”

Marketing and R&D Director Alice Tonello added, “A single fabric can be transformed and reimagined in countless ways, unlocking endless creative potential through innovative washes and finishes made with responsible technologies. It’s fascinating to see how these technologies expand, rather than limit, creative possibilities. We continually show how one fabric can produce a diverse range of results offering a sustainable approach that reduces waste while sparking imagination.”

One Denim silhouettes include five-pocket jeans and trucker jackets, alongside newer fashion forward looks such as vests, t-shirts and dresses. Each silhouette was curated and co-designed by Turk and Cone and sent to Tonello for their industry leading sustainable wash to complete the final look. This collection sets the bar for sustainable development and collaboration across the supply chain.

“We hope this collaboration gives you a visual story of how one fabric can transform into many interpretations, without constraints,” added Scavuzzo. “One Denim serves as inspiration and a model for brands; The bigger the vision, the better, with using only one fabric.”

Posted: October 16, 2024

Source: Cone Denim

Ambercycle And Reformation Kick-Off Partnership With Collection Featuring cycora®

LOS ANGELES — October 16, 2024 — Ambercycle, a pioneering material science innovator, and Reformation, a sustainable fashion brand, have joined forces to introduce cycora® material in key pieces of Reformation’s latest apparel collection. This launch marks the beginning of an ongoing partnership in which both companies work together to bring innovative, sustainable, and circular solutions to the market.

As the brand works toward its goal of becoming circular by 2030, Reformation will integrate Ambercycle’s cycora® regenerated polyester into select pieces of its latest collection.

“At Reformation, we’ve set an ambitious commitment to become circular by 2030,” says Kathleen Talbot, chief sustainability officer and vice president of Operations at Reformation. “To us that means using as little virgin material as possible, creating as little waste as possible, and keeping what’s in the fashion system in use for as long as possible. Through cycora, Ambercycle is helping brands like Ref bring closed-loop garments to the market. This is an especially important step forward for circular fashion when you consider that more than half of global fiber production is composed of fossil fuel derived synthetics like polyester and, at present, nearly all of it ends up in landfill after its first life.”

Reformation’s new apparel collection, designed to complement its limited-edition jewelry collaboration with Clare Waight Keller, evokes the glamour of Hemingway’s Paris with 1920s influences woven throughout. This collection, focused on evening-appropriate gowns and separates, will incorporate cycora polyester, a high-performance material made from discarded textiles that would otherwise be destined for landfills or incineration. cycora provides a true breakthrough in circularity by regenerating textiles into new, high-quality fabrics, overcoming the performance limitations of conventional recycled materials. According to the Center for European Textile Innovation, CETI, its superior durability ensures cycora® can be used and reused multiple times without degrading in quality, seamlessly meeting the demands for closed-loop products in fashion.

“We value Reformation’s high material standards and are excited to help them meet their circularity goals,” said Shay Sethi, CEO of Ambercycle. “Collaborating with another like-minded, LA-based brand to drive global impact is especially meaningful. By integrating cycora into their collections, we’re not just advancing sustainability — we’re transforming how materials are sourced, used, and reused in fashion.”

Posted: October 16, 2024

Source:Ambercycle

 

Hyosung Presents Solutions To Support With New Sustainability Regulations At Fall Trade Shows

SEOUL, South Korea — October 16, 2024 — Looming European Green Deal regulations to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55 percent by 2030 have fiber suppliers, mills, brands, and retailers alike scrambling to meet protocols. At forthcoming tradeshows this fall, Hyosung will present how its broad portfolio of 100 percent recycled, BIO and circular sustainable textile solutions is well-positioned to help partners meet their impact goals.

“We understand that achieving the greenhouse emissions target requires a collective effort across the industry to develop effective solutions,” said Simon Whitmarsh-Knight, Hyosung Global Sustainability director – Textiles. “To this end, Hyosung is actively partnering with industry leaders such as Geno, utilizing its BDO™ technology, and more recently with Ambercycle in the development of circular business models. Additionally, our collaborations with Textile Exchange have also given us valuable insights that we can share with our customers to support them on their sustainability journey.”

Hyosung will discuss these developments along with the following textile solutions at Performance Days Munich October 23-24, The Textile Exchange Conference in California, October 28 – November 1, Functional Fabric Fair Portland November 20-21, and Future Fabrics Expo NYC November 19-20.

From Nature to Performance Fiber

Creating a more powerful, traceable sustainable story, Hyosung has expanded its regen BIO Spandex offering to include various options for the yarn to be made with a higher content of renewable resources to include new regen BIO + and regen BIO Max. Hyosung was the first company to commercially introduce USDA and SGS-certified regen Bio-Based Spandex made with 30% renewable resources in 2022, which has been successfully adopted by leading global brands such as Pangaia, Icebreaker, Silver Sea, Van Harvey, and more.

Reuse. Recycle. Regen.

To meet consumer desire for sustainable apparel that offers comfort with performance benefits, Hyosung has uniquely added multi-function properties in the manufacture of its certified 100 percent recycled Spandex, Nylon and Polyester fibers that include performance benefits such as cooling, warming, anti-odour, and that also offer a natural touch. Hyosung will also present the latest innovations with its GRS-certified, 100 percent post-consumer recycled regen Ocean Nylon made from discarded fishing nets.

Additionally, through its partnership with Ambercycle, a leading material science company, Hyosung is introducing a circular polyester made from end-of-life textiles into supply chains, further advancing its efforts to create a circular textile ecosystem.

“Sustainable strategies vary widely among brands, so it’s important to provide solutions to meet their needs,” Whitmarsh-Knight said. “Some customers have been committed to using recycled materials for a significant time and are now looking to expand their fabric offerings to include materials made from renewable resources. On the other hand, there are brands who prefer 100% recycled materials and are not yet ready to explore fabrics made from bio-based fibers. Nevertheless, through communication and education about new sustainable technologies, we have observed an increased willingness among brands and retailers to incorporate new options into their product lines.”

To help product developers and designers conceive garments made with its innovative yarns, Hyosung will present a broad assortment of multi-function fabrics and concept garments developed by its Fashion Design Center (FDC) at each show.

Posted: October 16, 2024

Source: Hyosung

AMSilk Announces Successful Partnership Negotiation With Ajinomoto For Industrial Fermentation

NEURIED, Germany — October 16, 2024 — AMSilk GmbH, a producer of advanced biomaterials made from spider silk-based proteins, today announced that the company and Ajinomoto Foods Europe, a company with more than 50 years of experience in industrial fermentation and the affiliate of the globally established Ajinomoto Group, have expressed mutual interest to step into a long-term partnership to biomanufacture silk proteins at Ajinomoto Food Europe’s manufacturing facility in Nesle, France.

AMSilk is forming a strategic collaboration with Ajinomoto, leveraging Ajinomoto’s extensive industrial expertise in precision fermentation and its strategically located site in France. The facility, in the vicinity of AMSilk’s key customers in the premium textile and consumer goods industries, is backwardly integrated with local raw materials and renewable energy, aligning perfectly with AMSilk’s commitment to sustainable business practices.

This partnership marks a significant step for AMSilk as it rapidly progresses towards becoming a commercial supplier of spider silk-based proteins. By harnessing Ajinomoto’s global fabrication capabilities and state-of-the-art facilities, AMSilk is well-positioned to achieve its commercial milestones and further its mission of delivering high-performance biotech materials on a large scale.

“We are thrilled to partner with AMSilk and are committed to accelerating the market development of their innovative products by supporting their large-scale biomanufacturing efforts,” said Hiroshi Kaneko, president, Ajinomoto Foods Europe. “Together, we aspire to create a substantial economic and social impact while driving global innovation forward.”

“As a global player with longstanding expertise, Ajinomoto is an ideal production partner for us,” said Ulrich Scherbel, CEO at AMSilk. “Their premier fermentation capabilities in France enable us to meet the demands of our European customers by providing near-shored, high-quality materials.”

AMSilk provides disruptive material solutions to enable the world’s leading brands to address their carbon footprint. Its protein formulations do not contain any substances of animal origin or fossil-based raw materials and leave no microplastics behind. At the end of their life, they are verifiably biodegradable or recyclable. Being biofabricated, these materials can be tailored at a molecular level to specific markets or product requirements.

Posted: October 16, 2024

Source: AMSilk GmbH

Envalior Launches A New Range Of Sustainable Pocan® PBT Compounds Based On Bio-Circular BDO

DÜSSELDORF,, Germany — October 16, 2024 — Envalior is excited to announce the launch of Pocan® X-MB series of new polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) compounds based on bio-circular 1,4-butanediol (BDO). The sustainable content of the thermoplastics is certified and classified in accordance with the ISCC PLUS (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification) standard. The precursor for bio-circular BDO is used cooking oil, which does not compete with food production, as it is a second-generation feedstock. Envalior will be showcasing the new bio-based PBT compounds at the Fakuma trade show, October 15 to 19, 2024, at Friedrichshafen Exhibition Center. You can find Envalior in Hall B4, Stand 4302.

“With these compounds, we are enabling our customers to lower the carbon footprint of their products, reduce their dependency on raw materials from fossil sources, and conserve resources as a result. At the same time, the new compounds are an important milestone on our pathway of being able to offering alternatives based on biological and/or recycled materials to the entire Envalior product portfolio,” explains Marc Marbach, Global Business director for PBT at Envalior.

In addition to used cooking oil, other sustainable raw material sources are currently being explored, including post-consumer recycled materials (PCR). The material innovations have extensive potential in typical PBT applications, such as connectors and housings, as well as structural and functional components.

Sustainable raw material content of up to 71 percent

Three product variants of Pocan X-MB with glass fiber contents of 20 and 30 percent are currently certified in line with ISCC PLUS. In principle, the entire Pocan range can be produced on the basis of bio-circular BDO, including the hydrolysis-stabilized, flame-retardant and/or laser-transparent product variants. “We will rapidly expand the new product range in close collaboration with our customers,” Marbach added.

The PBT base resin of Pocan X-MB has a sustainable material content of 26 percent. This proportion can be significantly increased in the compounds if, for example, PET from post-consumer recyclates and recycled glass fibers are used in addition to sustainable BDO. This is the case for Pocan T3230 RC X-MB. It contains a total sustainable share of around 71 percent.

The carbon footprints of the new products are over 30 percent smaller than those of equivalent standard compounds. Efforts to calculate these footprints precisely for each compound and make them available to customers are ongoing. “In doing so, we also aim to help ensure that our customers and theirs too can prepare full life cycle analyses for their products,” Marbach said.

Replace fossil-based compounds easily

BDO produced from used cooking oil is chemically and physically identical to BDO of fossil origin. Therefore, the PBT compounds produced from it have the same chemical, physical and processing properties and the same quality as their fossil-based counterparts. They meet the same technical specifications and certification standards.

“This enables our customers to use the X-MB compounds simply as ‘drop-in’ solutions to substitute equivalent PBT products that are fossil-based, and to employ ongoing production processes for this. There are no substantial costs for conversion, such as tool construction,” Marbach explained.

Envalior is a member of the ISCC Association

The ISCC PLUS certificate is coupled with mass balancing. This provides an accounting-based comparison of the quantities of raw materials used and products launched. As a result, materials and their quantities can be tracked through multi-stage production processes, and the amount of sustainable raw material in the end product can be calculated and communicated to the processor and its customers precisely and transparently.

The ISCC PLUS certificate for Envalior does not apply only in Germany and to circular BDO. It can be extended to all plants worldwide where the company produces PBT compounds. The company will manufacture the Pocan X-MB range at various sites worldwide and sell it from there as certified products.

“With the ISCC PLUS standard becoming increasingly important to the chemical industry, Envalior has joined the ISCC Association. We aim to play an active role in enhancing the ISCC PLUS standard and advancing the use of sustainable raw materials,” Marbach said.

High demand for PBT compounds based on mechanical recycled materials

For some time now, under the Pocan ECO name, Envalior has been selling ISCC PLUS-certified PBT compounds, which contain recycled glass fibers from industrial glass waste and in some cases in addition mechanically recycled post-consumer PET. Product examples are Pocan ECOB3235 with 30 percent recycled glass fiber content by weight, Pocan ECOT3230 with 30 percent recycled PET (PCR) by weight and 30 percent recycled glass fiber content by weight, and the halogen-free, flame-retardant PBT Pocan ECOBFN4231, containing 25 percent recycled glass fiber by weight.

“Demand for these types of recycled material has soared recently, particularly in the automotive industry — not least because of the upcoming new EU Directive on the environmentally sound disposal of end-of-life vehicles,” Marbach said.

Compliant with the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Envalior’s sustainability efforts are geared towards the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In particular, the company is focused on four of these goals: “Affordable and clean energy”, “Climate action”, “Partnerships for the goals” and “Responsible consumption and production”. “The last of these four goals was one reason behind the development of Pocan® X-MB. In addition, it gave us impetus to successively offer our entire product range in variants based on recycled and/or biological materials in order to develop material cycles,” adds Marbach.

Envalior was established in 2023 through the merger of Lanxess Performance Materials and DSM Engineering Materials.

Posted: October 16, 2024

Source: Envalior

Lenzing, Kaihara Denim And ROICA™ By Asahi Kasei Launch SAISEI Collection, Premium Stretch Denim Line Made Of Recycled Materials

LENZING, Austria — October 16, 2024 — The Lenzing Group, a supplier of regenerated cellulosic fibers for the textile and nonwovens industries, ROICA™ by Asahi Kasei, a producer of premium stretch fiber, and Kaihara Denim, the world-renowned Japan-based denim manufacturer, join forces for the first time to co-create a premium stretch denim collection, “SAISEI Collection.” The strategic partnership is well-placed to offer the international market a higher composition of recycled materials in denim. Blending LENZING™ ECOVERO™ branded viscose fibers with REFIBRA™ technology1 with ROICA™ EF recycled stretch yarn and entrusting them with Kaihara Denim’s renowned denim craftsmanship, the high-quality denim collection is brought to light. It will make its first appearance at Kingpins Amsterdam, October 23–24, 2024.

“Through this partnership with Kaihara Denim and ROICA by Asahi Kasei, we are taking bold steps to drive denim circularity empowered by joint expertise and devotion,” said Dennis Hui, Global Business Development Manager, Denim at Lenzing. “The synergy between ROICA EF yarn, LENZING ECOVERO™ fibers with REFIBRA technology, and Kaihara Denim’s exceptional craftsmanship has given life to premium, resource-efficient denim fabrics that have sustainability, performance, and style at heart. This partnership not only underscores the shared commitment between Lenzing and our partners to create excellent products while doing better for the environment4, but also serves as a catalyst for driving the transformation towards low impact practices4 across the denim value chain and beyond.”

Weaving the future of denim with collective innovation

The new denim collection boasts a special fabric composition, making the most of ROICA EF yarn and LENZING ECOVERO fibers with REFIBRA technology thanks to their resource-efficient attributes. ROICA EF, made of pre-consumer recycled content as well as featuring excellent stretchability, is integral to the flexibility, and comfort of the fabric. On the other hand, LENZING ECOVERO fibers with REFIBRA technology, comprises up to 20 percent of post-consumer textile waste, which is sourced from cellulose-rich materials or polyester-cotton blends, supporting natural softness to the denim fabric.

“Our vision for sustainability at Asahi Kasei is to achieve zero emissions and seek to recycle all of our industrial waste,” said Hiroaki Shinohe, chief marketing officer of ROICA Europe at Asahi Kasei. “Our innovative ROICA EF yarns, which is 30-percent lower in CO2 emissions compared to regular yarns, exemplify this dedication. By partnering with Lenzing and Kaihara Denim on a recycling concept that gives new life to pre-used materials, we are able to leverage our collective expertise in sustainable stretch fabrics. We are thrilled that the incorporation of LENZING ECOVERO™ with REFIBRA technology and Kaihara Denim’s premium denim craftsmanship can provide an exceptional fabric that meets the growing consumer demand for environmentally consicous, comfortable denimwear.”

Redefining denim applications for high-performing, eco-conscious fashion

The collection offers three distinct denim fabrications — super stretch (Monster Stretch by Kaihara Denim), comfort stretch, and low stretch (selvedge denim) — each crafted with Kaihara Denim’s artisanal expertise using the meticulous blend of LENZING ECOVERO with REFIBRA technology and ROICA EF. This innovative denim fabric features a subtle bulkiness and reduced drape, delivering a unique hand feel. The versatility of the new denim fabric opens a world of possibilities for fashion designers and brands, empowering them to create stylish, resource-efficient garments that range from everyday chic, casual wear to workwear.

“As Lenzing’s long-standing partner, we are thrilled to be part of this transformative journey with ROICA by Asahi Kasei that embodies our concerted efforts towards driving positive change across the global denim landscape,” said Hirofumi Inagaki, executive officer, general manager of Sales Department at Kaihara Denim. “Our long history and established expertise in premium denim manufacturing allow us to unlock the full potential of LENZING ECOVERO with REFIBRA technology and ROICA EF, resulting in this innovative, resource-efficient denim collection. Together, we are reshaping the future of sustainable denim applications, both casual and formal, paving the way for a more circular fashion value chain.”

The new denim collection will be showcased at the Lenzing booth (no. 12 in blue zone) and ROICA booth (no. 10 in yellow zone) during Kingpins Amsterdam, October 23–24, 2024.

Posted: October 16, 2024

Source: C.L.A.S.S. Eco Hub

DECATHLON Pulse, unspun Forge Strategic Partnership To Drive Innovation In Fashion Manufacturing

LILLE, France — October 10, 2024 — unspun, a fashion-tech company, and DECATHLON Pulse, the investment arm and start-up studio of DECATHLON, a global multi-specialist sports brand, have formed a partnership to deploy unspun’s 3D weaving technology, Vega™, across Europe. The partnership, which centers around the investment and a multi-year offtake agreement through 2030, aims to scale unspun’s 3D weaving technology throughout the region.

The exact terms of the deal are undisclosed. This news follows unspun’s recent closing
announcement of its Series B funding round.

DECATHLON Pulse intends to collaborate with unspun as an industrial partner to expand 3D
weaving throughout Europe serving multiple European brands. unspun aims at deploying
Vega machines to pioneer local, low-waste, and low-inventory production in the region.
unspun’s state-of-the-art 3D weaving technology, Vega, revolutionizes the manufacturing
process by weaving semi-finished products directly from yarn.

This collaboration with DECATHLON Pulse represents a significant milestone in unspun’s
mission to provide 3D-woven apparel products to European customers.

Walden Lam, CEO and co-founder of unspun, expresses enthusiasm for the partnership, stating: “Decathlon has been a great partner from the very beginning. This collaboration enables us to provide apparel products that have been produced in a more sustainable way to mainstream customers in Europe. Collectively, we are contributing to carbon neutrality objectives on millions of garments in a bid to help the fashion industry reduce waste from the supply chain. Our Vega technology is a key step on this journey to bring fast, low-impact, circular, and cost-effective production in low operating volumes to Europe.”

unspun’s vision extends beyond reducing carbon emissions in fashion, as the company pioneers innovative garments and production methods. Vega unlocks scalable potential for on-demand production, allowing brands to establish micro-factories for localized and automated manufacturing. With the EU’s Waste Framework Directive regulations on the horizon, unspun’s approach and technology offer brands better management of finished goods inventory levels, reducing waste from unsold inventory. By addressing overproduction and emissions, unspun’s low-inventory method is crucial in combating the growing global waste problem, projected to increase by 70 percent by 2050.

Franck Vigo, CEO of DECATHLON Pulse, stated: “We are thrilled to team-up with unspun. This partnership will enable Decathlon to reduce waste within the manufacturing process and strengthen our commitment to sustainability. By leveraging the potential of 3D weaving, we are working to revolutionize the garment manufacturing process and offer consumers customized, recyclable, and locally-produced products.”

unspun’s technological capabilities and vision for the future of fashion have landed the company on America’s Top Greentech companies 2024 by Time magazine, Vogue 100 innovator’s list, Newsweek’s Climate Change Innovators, TIME’s Best Inventions, and Fast Company’s World-Changing Ideas.

Posted October 15, 2024

Source: unspun

Marcio Manique Joins Milliken’s Textile Business As Senior Vice President, Protective Fabrics

Marcio Manique

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — October 15, 2024 — Diversified global manufacturer Milliken & Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Marcio Manique as senior vice president of protective fabrics for its textile business. In this critical role, Manique will oversee the fire service, workwear, and napery businesses, in addition to managing Westex: A Milliken Brand.

“Marcio has an impressive background and proven track record of driving growth and innovation across various industries,” said Allen Jacoby, executive vice president and president of Milliken’s textile business. “His expertise brings a level of excellence to the protective fabrics space that will be reflected in every corner of our business.”

Manique has previously held leadership roles at E.I. DuPont de Nemours and DSM. Most recently, he served as a Global Business Director at Avient Protective Materials. He holds a bachelor’s degree in metallurgical engineering from FEI-Brazil, an MBA from São Paulo University, and a postgraduate degree in materials science from the University of São Paulo-Brazil. Additionally, Manique is a certified Six Sigma Master and Black Belt and has completed the Authentic Leader Development program at Harvard Business School.

“I am honored to join Milliken’s longstanding legacy of innovation and especially look forward to collaborating with our talented and passionate team of experts,” Manique said. “Together, we will continue Milliken’s tradition of protecting workers and those who protect us, advancing innovation, performance, and sustainability in the markets we serve.”

October 15, 2024

Source:Milliken & Company

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