#Denim

2019-10-24

Cone Denim expands commitment to sustainability with launch of Crystal Collaboration

Cone Denim®, a global leader in denim authenticity and sustainable innovation, is excited to showcase the Crystal X Cone Collaboration at the Kingpins Amsterdam Show October 23-24. This exclusive collaboration with Crystal, a global leader in apparel manufacturing, brings together two leading denim experts to provide a new level of sustainable denim solutions and fabric offerings. Visit the Cone Denim booth in Amsterdam to view the full collection.

The Crystal X Cone Collaboration expands the sustainable denim offered as part of Cone Denim’s Sustainblue™ Collection and brings new capabilities to customers as part of Crystal’s Eco Blu Collection. These new fabrics support sustainable practices throughout the development and production lifecycle featuring responsible cotton, recycled content and environmentally friendly processing. The Crystal X Cone capsule collection offers premium denim fabrics that are uniquely engineered and designed for high performance with garment laser technology.

“We have been previewing the Crystal X Cone Collection for the last few weeks at key trade shows and the response has been tremendous,” said Steve Maggard, Cone Denim President. “We’re excited to partner with Crystal, a leader in laser technology and denim finishing, and officially launch this Collection in Amsterdam. Together we are able to advance the sustainability supply chain and offer denim products that are environmentally responsible from the fabric through to the laundry. Cone is committed to partnering across the denim community supply chain to innovate meaningful solutions and create revolutionary products that reflect our commitment to the environment.”

The Crystal X Cone collaboration includes a range of rigid and stretch denims made with recycled post-consumer waste cotton, REPREVE® polyester fibers and Cone’s Distilled Indigo™ eco-friendly dyes. The collection reflects thoughtful consideration throughout every phase of development and manufacturing processes, creating some of the world’s most responsible denim. View the Crystal X Cone collection video.

“As a leading denim apparel manufacturer, we are proud to produce sustainable products that significantly reduce the impact on the environment in new and meaningful ways,” says Niki Chong, Assistant General Manager of Finishing Technical Services for Crystal. “Applying our philosophy ‘Blue Denim Green Approach’, we continue to innovate and develop new clean processes to achieve the beauty of worn out denim for our worldwide customers. The Crystal X Cone exclusive collaboration applies our extensive experience in laser technology, water and chemical reduction processes to achieve a 70% reduction in water use per garment using 70% recycle water.”

textile.4U publishes special edition “Top 100 Textile Recycling Companies 2025”

With a comprehensive 176-page special edition, textile.4U is dedicating its latest issue entirely to one of the most dynamic and influential topics in today’s textile industry: textile recycling. The new issue, published exclusively in high-quality print, presents the Top 100 textile recycling companies researched and selected by TexData – organizations that already play a key role in the transition to circular textiles or are expected to have a significant impact in the near future.

Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024 signed by Governor

Senator Josh Newman (D-Fullerton) is proud to announce that Senate Bill 707 (SB 707), the Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024, has been signed into law by the Governor of California, Gavin Newsom. This groundbreaking legislation establishes the country’s first Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) textile recycling program, marking a significant step forward in the state’s efforts to combat waste and promote sustainability.

Modtissimo promotes sustainability with 28 coordinates in the Green Circle

Modtissimo is proving more and more to be a textile and clothing show that delivers the latest innovations in the area of sustainability, with the iTechStyle Green Circle being the main showcase for companies' creations. In this 60+4 edition, taking place on 12 and 13 September, 28 coordinates will be exhibited in a section organised by CITEVE and curated by Paulo Gomes.

The EU and Egypt team up to mobilise private sector investments at Investment Conference and sign a Memorandum of Understanding underpinning €1 billion in macro-financial assistance for Egypt

At the EU-Egypt Investment Conference, co-organised by the EU and the Government of Egypt on 29-30 June, the EU and Egypt are teaming up to intensify private sector investments in Egypt. They are also signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the disbursement to Egypt of up to €1 billion in Macro-Financial Assistance.

ISKO’s SS27 collection and latest collaboration with Adriano Goldschmied land in Milan at Denim Première Vision

ISKO returns to Denim Première Vision to present a powerful showcase of next-generation denim innovation. At booth D17, visitors will discover a full spectrum of ISKO’s latest developments, including the brand-new SS27 collection, its advanced material collaborations with RE&UP, and the much-anticipated design project with Adriano Goldschmied: Moonskin Denim.

Officina39 brings “Shades of Sunset” to Kingpins Amsterdam

At the Winter edition of Kingpins Amsterdam (October 15–16, SugarFactory), Officina39 unveils Shades of Sunset, the new creative collection where color becomes a language for emotions. Inspired by the shifting hues of the sky at dusk, both on calm days and during dramatic storms, this interpretation of Spring–Summer 2027 embraces the imperfect beauty of nature and turns it into expressive, wearable storytelling. From serene and sun-washed gradients to intense contrasts and moody undertones, each piece reflects a unique “sunset state of mind.”

SHIMA SEIKI returns to ShanghaiTex

Leading flat knitting solutions provider SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. of Wakayama, Japan, together with its Hong Kong and Chinese market subsidiary SHIMA SEIKI (HONG KONG) LTD., will exhibit at the ShanghaiTex 2025 exhibition (Booth No.: Hall N3, Booth A20) held in Shanghai, China this month. This marks the return of SHIMA SEIKI to ShanghaiTex after a 14-year hiatus, its last exhibit at the show having been in 2011.

Fraunhofer CCPE presents the “Monomaterial Design Set” – Innovative solutions for circular product design

Composite materials made from different types of plastic often extend the lifetime of products but make recycling more difficult in the circular economy. That is why Fraunhofer CCPE has developed the “Monomaterial Design Set”. This new approach helps to reduce the variety of plastics used in durable products and offers circular solutions for designers and product developers.

arena introduces renewable LYCRA® EcoMade fiber in its latest swimwear collection

Italian swimwear specialist arena has unveiled a new collection that brings sustainability and performance even closer together. Launched on December 4, the line features swimsuits made from recycled nylon and renewable LYCRA® EcoMade fiber — the first time the bio-based spandex has been used commercially in swimwear.