Denimsandjeans has a large denim videos section where the latest videos from around the world are entered in the library.We shall be brining out in  regular posts some of the interesting denim videos for our readers and , of course, you can always see other videos in the collection. The first of these videos we are featuring today is about G-Star custom made jeans at G-Star store at Causeway bay at Hong Kong.  Peter, Raw, the country manager of G-Star  Asia tells more about the ...Read More

When one speaks of denim fashion in EU , the first nation that comes to mind is Italy. Italy has been the harbinger of denim developments with a number of important mills like TRC  and denim brands like Diesel  having originated from here. But what is the consumption of denim jeans in Italy ?  How many jeans are produced in Italy? How many of these are men’s and how many are women’s jeans ? What are the exports and imports of the same ? Is the production of jeans going ...Read More

This is a guest post by Harry Mercer where he shares some ideas on denim product developments. 1) More Softness In Fabrics Made With Open-End Yarn: Ring spun yarns are preferred in denim because of a feel that is more soft than open-end. The softness of open-end denim can be raised to the level of ring yarns in the warp by reducing the twist. For example, in a 14 ounce denim, the warp yarns are often a 7 Ne with about 470 turns per meter in the open end yarn. This can be reduced to about 415 ...Read More

“Sustainability” in textiles refers to methods employed in the production of fabrics that are more environmentally friendly. “Sustain” means “to uphold” or “maintain”, which in regard to manufacturing calls for establishing practices which maintain a balance in nature. A sustainable fabric is one that is produced in such a way that reduces the effect on the environment including recycling of water and raw materials, heat recovery from waste water and steam generation and ...Read More

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                                             8 BOTTLES, 1 JEAN – THE LEVI’S® BRAND INTRODUCES WASTE<LESS DENIM COLLECTION Levi’s introduces innovative denim collection made from recycled bottles as the next chapter in its sustainable design initiative. ...Read More

Cone is probably the most famous denim mill in the denim industry ever. A recently formed business unit, Cone & Burlington Apparel Solutions, is bringing new dyeing innovation and flexibility to apparel brands with the introduction of Affinity™. Using an entirely new Eco Friendly way to dye fabrics, the Affinity process allows water to be recycled from one dye bath to another without the worries of remaining dyes and chemicals. The Affinity process mimics the ring dye look of indigo ...Read More

Further to our previous announcement ,a seminar on “Improved Denim Manufacturing “ will be held at León, Guanajuato. MEXICO on November 13th -14th,2012. The seminar will have presentations and lectures related to various denim manufacturing processes. The schedule  of the seminar is  given below and registration for the same can be done here  on this page :   November 13th, 2012 08:00 – 08:30 Attendees registration 08:30 – 09:00 Sergio López ...Read More

International Denim Industry Growth Opportunities (InDIGO 2012) is the first-ever indigenous event , with a specific focus on the denim industry, to be held in India and being organised by Denim Club India. The first edition, will be taking place on 30th and 31st August, 2012, at International Expocentre, Sector 62, NOIDA, India. The  initiative by Denim Club India brings up a two day comprehensive event, which will include an international denim conference concurrent to a ...Read More

Bold colors and innovative prints are center of Urban Outfitters  latest denim offerings for men’s. Over 77 new printed and colored denim styles are offered.Along with the core blue and black washes, Urban’s new range of denim focuses on moving color forward, with a broad array of Autumnal colors (eggplant, pine, wine, and ocean blue). Beyond color there are a plethora of fresh-out-of-the-box prints, including geometric ikats and florals, with unique detailing like embroidery and ...Read More

Nudie Jeans, the famous denim brand from Sweden , does it again with a unique denim collection for the Fall Winter 2012 with complete collection made of Organic Denim. Here is what Nudie Jeans guys have to say about their focus on social responsibility in respect to manufacturing of their products: We do not envisage a trade off between profit and people , or between manufacture and environmental reponsibility . These issues are major factors in our choice of suppliers. As with most other ...Read More