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Author: Sandeep Agarwal

  • Arvind Buys Next , Debenhams and American Lifestyle’s India Operations

     arvindArvind Ltd – the flagship company of the $1.2 billion Lalbhai Group – has reinvented itself from a traditional ethnic fabric manufacturer to a dynamic company that professionalised its management and is now a force to reckon with in apparel brands and retail. Arvind Lifestyle Brands, a subsidiary of the Ahmedabad-based denim major Arvind, has acquired the business operations of British fashion retailers Debenhams, Next and American lifestyle brand Nautica in India from Planet Retail. Though India allows foreign retailers full ownership of their local operations in the single-brand segment, but many of these companies prefer to come into the country through the franchisee route.

    The acquisition of Debenhams is considered  as significant mainly because it gives Arvind an entry into the luxury department store segment. Arvind plans to increase the current number of Debenhams stores in India from two to eight over the next three years. While through acquisition of Indian businesses of Next, Arvind will enter the fast-growing segment of the apparel specialty retail. It plans to increase the number of Next stores from three to 12 in the next three years. The licensing arrangement with Nautica will strengthen Arvind’s already strong position in high potential sportswear segment of the market. The company plans to set up additional 30 Nautica stores taking the tally to 41 free standing Nautica stores and 71 shop in shops in the next 3 year.

    The company  plans to achieve Rs 500 crore (about $100 million ) revenues over the next five years from the current Rs 70 crore (about $14 million ) by investing Rs 150 crore(about $30 million )  in these three brands."

    The company previously also has a large portfolio of brands including Licensed brands like Gant USA 1949,  Arrow, Cherokee , Energie , joint venture brands like Tommy Hilfiger, Bridge to Luxury, and own brands like Excalibur, Flying Machine, Ruf & Tuf, New Port University etc. The addition of  three more brands adds significantly to the portfolio of brands with Arvind.

    At the same time,  Arvind  is also the 5th  largest denim manufacturer in the world. Arvind has since become one of India’s largest manufacturers of other woven fabrics as well, vertically integrated into garment manufacturing, and built one of India’s most impressive apparel brand portfolios.

    Managing Director of Arvind -Sanjay Lalbhai – is working on creating the future growth engines for Arvind and setting it on its path to achieving the goal of being a $2 billion company in sales revenue by 2015 and these acquisitions are a part of this strategy.

    Even on the social front, Sanjay Lalbhai  is actively involved in shaping Arvind’s engagement with society at large. Two such initiatives have flourished under his supervision. The first involves Arvind working with over 7,000 farmers to grow sustainable cotton across 60,000 acres of impoverished areas in Gujarat and Maharashtra. Through this project Arvind, is attempting to build a business model that integrates socio-economic benefits to farmers, a greener textile supply chain and financial benefits to industry.

    The second initiative involves Arvind working with the municipal school system of Ahmedabad to build an education intervention model that helps impoverished students progress through the system and access opportunities for employment. Currently, this project benefits about 1,000 students each year.

  • US Denim Fabric Actual Production : 2009-2011

    US has been the leader in denim fabric production since the 19th century and dominated the scene till the 90s. However, as is well known, the production capacities in US kept on decreasing in the last 2 decades and today the capacities are pale shadow of what they were before. However, it would still be a good idea to know how much of denim fabrics are ACTUALLY being produced in the US.

    The special report has the following content:

    • Table showing the actual production figures (quarterwise ) for blue denim fabrics in US in all quarters of 2009, 2010 and first 2 quarters of 2011 .
    • Graph showing the trend of this production .
    • Figures for actual consumption of denim fabrics in US for local jeans and other denim apparel production.
    • Commentary.

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    Actual Blue Denim Fabric Production In USA 2009-2011

    Quarter

    Production
    (in million sq mtrs)

    In linear meters (at 150 cm width)

    In Linear Meters (at 160 cm width)

    2009 1st

    40.68

    27.1

    25.4

    2009 2nd

    38.36

    25.6

    24

    2009 3rd

    39.54

    26.4

    24.7

    2009 4th

    34.4

    22.9

    21.5

    Total

    152.9

    102

    95.6

    2010 1st

    44.78

    29.9

    28.0

    2010 2nd

    34.37

    22.9

    21.5

    2010 3rd

    34.03

    22.7

    21.3

    2010 4th

    35.43

    23.6

    22.1

    Total

    148.61

    99.1

    92.9

    		     

    2011 1st

    36.41

    24.3

    22.8

    2011 2nd

    36.53

    24.4

    22.8

    Total

    72.94

    48.6

    45.6

    Extrapolated to Full year 2011

    145.88

    97.3

    91.2

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    We can see from the table and chart above that the blue denim fabric production in US  in 2011 has reduced compared to the production in 2009 and 2010. Compared to 2009, the reduction in 2011 is about 4.6%. This is not  a huge reduction looking at how the US is getting uncompetitive when it comes to denim production. However, it is to be noted that the actual  figures are till second quarter of 2011 and for the rest of the year we have extrapolated the first two quarter figures as the latest figures available are only till second quarter. The actual production in 2011 is likely to be lesser as the Liberty denim mill closed towards the end of 2011. In 2012 , the denim fabric production will be still lower as the complete impact of the closing of Liberty mill would be felt in this year. When we look at linear meters , we find that the production is between 90-100 million meters depending on the average width that we consider for these fabrics.

    However, we will also see some increase in production of fabrics in the end of 2012 and the year 2013 as the Santana denim mill from Brazil , which has set up a  new manufacturing unit at Texas , will start its production. This would be almost a historic time for denim industry in US – having a new denim mill starting its production – and would have been unheard of for a long time !.

    The denim produced in US is mainly used to be shipped to Latin American countries including  including Mexico for conversion into garments and for reimporting into US under various treaties like CAFTA. Some of the fabric is also used to produce denim jeans in US – though it is difficult to find how much of US denim is used in production of denim jeans in US. But the fabric consumed in US for domestic garment manufacturing in 2011 was about 41 million square meters  which helped the country to produce about 20 million denim garments.

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  • Vicunha Spring / Summer 2014 Collection

    VICUNHA , the famous denim group from Brazil, offers around 120 grades for Spring/Summer 2014 denim colection, divided into three broad themes :

    •  Denim Gallery
    • Color Jeans Gallery
    • Printed Gallery

    Prints and colours  have been  strong denim trends for next two seasons  and Vicunha incorporates them into their collection. Some of the key products from within these broad themes are here below :

    Super power stretch

    With an elasticity quotient from 40% up to an unprecedented 67%, SUPER POWER STRETCH is one of the big, stand-out sellers! Grades like Kristen, Fray, Tessa and Emily are available in light weights between 7oz and 9oz. Also available in black denim, SUPER POWER STRETCH is a very important summer edition!.

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    DUO D

    True coloured denim with a light stretch effect in eight different colour combinations. Whether pepper, orange, yellow, brown, green, ocean blue, mint or neon, this denim mixes it up with
    bold colours on the reverse side, creating an especially personal, innovative expression. Perfect for striking colour effects in young, modern design!.

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    ECO D

    This authentic, warp-yarn-dyed coloured jeans line with a white weft has it all. The fabric is 30% polyester, derived from recycled plastic bottles. That means three fewer plastic bottles on the planet per metre! The dye was developed in-house, with close attention to strict environmental protection measures, and is reduced with degradable glucose. A revolutionary dyeing process reduces the usual water consumption by around 80% – even the small amount of water remaining is up to 70% reusable. Technical innovation at its best! Available in kiwi, blueberry, litchi or mandarin.

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    METALLIC FINISH

    Glossy and metallic, perfect for the retro-glam look and much more! Lots of glitter and stretch are the perfect combination for urban disco reminiscence. This line is also based on sophisticated technology in terms of product resistance and durability, with around 100 washes.

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    PRINTED DENIM

    This product line significantly expands the expressive qualities of essential denim. Animal prints, plaids, floral or hounds tooth – the line offers a wide-ranging, trend-oriented palette. Whether a printed facing side for an overall stylistic expression or a printed reverse side for special details, PRINTED DENIM is one of the highlights of Spring/Summer 2014.

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    VINTAGE LEATHER – PETIT POIS

    Leather effects combined with sophisticated printing techniques offer particularly interesting just-washed effects. An elaborate sandwich lamination gives the material an organic used
    effect. Cool, modern, trendy!

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    Vicunha_SS14_Vintage Leather_OR_8029

     

    Vicunha is a large group with worldwide sales for the first half of 2012 were around 285 million U.S. dollars, with a net profit (EBITDA) of 34 million dollars.  The company currently employs 7,000 people and produces approximately 550,000 metres/day, seven days a week, in five of its own factories (three in Brazil and one each in Ecuador and Argentina). Vicunha is upbeat on the European market and hopes to sell 10 million meters in Europe in 2012.

    “Europe is picking up again and we  we estimate that we will see sales of 10 million metres by the end of 2012. In our opinion, the European market overall will restabilize in mid-2013,” sums up Thomas Dislich , European Director , Vicuha.

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  • Improved Denim Manufacturing Seminar , Mexico :Nov 2012

    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 de La Cerda,
    President of the Mexican Association of Apparel Manufacturers
    09:00 – 09:30 From fiber to jeans
    Miguel Angel Andreu
    09:40 – 10:20 The growth of Manmade Cellulosic Fibers in Denim
    Michael Kininmonth, Lenzing
    10:25 – 10:40 Break
    10:40 – 11:20 LYCRA® in Denim fabrics
    Humberto Arvizu & Isabel Zurita, INVISTA
    11:30 – 12:10 “Indigo, the basics”
    Jimmy Mc Farland.
    12:15 – 12:30 Break
    12:30 – 13:10 Finishes in Cotton fabrics.
    Cotton Inc.
    13:20 – 14:20 Fashion trends in denim
    Cotton, Inc.
    14:30 – 16:30 Lunch
    16:40 – 17:20 Solving problems in jeans manufacturing
    Eloy Quintana. Casa Diaz, sewing machines.
    17:30 – 18:10 Denim for the 21st Century,
    Ing. Luis Torre Blanca, General Director. CIATEC
    19:30 Cocktail

     

    November 14th, 2012

    08:30 – 09:10 “Zippers, buttons, rivets and snaps for Jeans”
    YKK
    Sergio Cordero. Esmeralda Gonzalez, Production and quality.
    09:15 – 09:55 Thread Education (Sewing thread and of stitches for denim)
    A&E Francis Moran, Gabriel Cortés, Mauricio Silos
    10:00 – 10:40 555 and classifying rolls taper
    Helmut Shubart, X-Rite-Pantone
    10:45 – 11:00 Break
    11:05 – 11:45 Fabric management for cutting
    Jorge de Leon Gerber Technology
    11:50 – 12:45 The best needles for the best stitches in denim. M.C. Karla Neri – Ing Ramón Sanchez Colin, Casa Diaz –Gross Becker
    13:00 – 13:40 Garment Dyeing with sulfurs
    Harry Mercer
    13:45 – 14:25 Denimax Core : Sustainability and fashion. Alfredo Galimberti . Novozymes, Italy.
    14:30 – 16:30 Lunch
    16:30 – 17:20 Future on Denim-Blue vs Green
    Rolando Sierra, Regional  Manager. Jeanología.
    17:30 – 18:20 Quality control in fabrics,
    Jose Rodolfo Tinajero, CIATEC.

    Registrations are still open and  can be done  on this page here .

     

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  • World Denim Production And Consumption Report :2012

    We are very happy to announce the release of  a report on the world denim industry. We had been working on this report titled “ World Denim Market – Production and Consumption Report 2012”  and researched and collected information from various parts of the world gathering real time data from  over 100 denim professionals in the last few months  and diving deep into our database. It helped that I am associated with the denim industry since 1993 and running Denimsandjeans.com since last 5 years.

    The report shows the breakup of over 7 billion yards of denim capacity worldwide by Continent –> Country –> Individual companies. It analyses the future growth of the industry by region and shows where the production of over 9 billion yards would be done in 2021and also the consumption of the same..  It covers capacity /key persons/contacts and other details on over 300 denim mills worldwide . The report runs in  170 pages, has over 50,000 words  and is a large compendium on worldwide denim industry. It is divided into 5 chapters . A large number of tables and graphs accompany the information provided to help in easy understanding of the global denim scenario including how the world market for denim jeans is currently valued at over US$66 billion . Here are details on some contents of the report.Chapter 1 : Global Denim Production

    • Continent and country wise breakup of denim capacities
    • Actual Productions of denim fabrics (estimated) in 2011 – by country and total for the world.
    • Top 10 Denim groups worldwide.
    • A note on 8 Transnational corporations having denim productions in multiple countries /continents alongwith details of their capacities in each country .

    Chapter 2: Global Denim Consumption

    • Region wise breakup of denim fabric consumption.
    • A note on denim production and consumption in some major regions worldwide.
    • US – denim production and consumption – a note.
    • EU- denim production and consumption – a note.
    • China- denim production and consumption – a note.
    • India- production and consumption – a note.
    • Japan- denim production and consumption – a note.
    • Brazil- denim production and consumption – a note.
    • Russia – denim  consumption – a note
    • Forecast of denim production and consumptions in 2014,2016 and 2021
    • Estimated growth rates in increase of denim capacities in different regions 2011-14, 2014-16,2016-21 and 2011-21.
    • Estimated denim capacities in different regions of the world 2011-14, 2014-16,2016-21 and 2011-21.
    • Estimated growth rates in consumption in different regions 2011-14, 2014-16,2016-21 and 2011-21.
    • Estimated actual consumption in different regions of the world 2011-14, 2014-16,2016-21 and 2011-21.
    • Per capita consumption of denim fabric in different regions 2011 Projection of per capita consumption of denim fabric in meters in different regions in 2021.
    • % share of US, EU  and other regions in the total market of jeans (by value and by volume)

    Chapter 3: World denim capacity changes

    • Denim mills /capacities shut down in recent years.
    • Proposed expansions / new denim mills coming up in various regions around the world (this section will be updated again in few months for the buyers of this report)

    Chapter 3:  List and details of Denim Mills Worldwide

    • List of over 300 denim mills alongwith a short note on each.
    • Countrywise breakup of mill wise denim capacities.
    • Key Persons/ contacts in the companies .
    • Address/ phone/ fax / email etc coordinates in tabular form.

    Chapter 5: Data Section

    • US Import data for denim apparel , men’s denim and women’s denim jeans in US 2000-2012 with volumes , value and average prices.
    • EU Import data for denim apparel , men’s denim and women’s denim jeans in US 2000-2012 with volumes , value and average prices. (more details are given in list of tables below)
    • Japan – Exports and Imports of denim fabrics 2011-12
    • Exports of denim fabrics from Mexico 2011 Imports of denim fabrics into Mexico 2008-2011

     

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    List of tables and Graphs

    The report has a large number of tables numbering over 75 and a number of charts and graphs . 
    Here is the list of tables (not  exhaustive).

    • Denim fabric production capacities – by country
    • Country wise actual denim fabric production –2011
    • Top 10 denim companies worldwide – by capacities
    • Tavex denim production units with capacities
    • Vicunha denim production units with capacities
    • ITG denim production units with capacities
    • Santana denim production units with capacities
    • Raymond UCO denim production units with capacities
    • Kaltex denim production units with capacities
    • Nien Hsing denim production units with capacities
    • Gap Guneydogu denim production units with capacities
    • Region wise breakup of denim fabric consumption
    • Imports of all denim apparel into US 2000-2012 : Value, volume , average prices.
    • Imports of denim apparel into USA – Jan-July 2012 vs Jan-July 2012
    • Fabric Consumption in USA
    • Denim Apparel Consumption In USA: 2009-2011
    • US Men’s Vs Women’s Jeans market ratio
    • Top denim fabric exporting countries to USA
    • Jeans Consumption in EU 27 Countries
    • Men’s-Boys’ and Women’s-Girls’ Jeans market in EU – a ratio based on imports
    • Production Capacities in India 2007-11
    • Denim Apparel Consumption in Japan –2011
    • Projected Denim Fabric Productions :2011-14, 2014-16,2011-2021
    • Projected Growth Rates of Denim Fabric Production Worldwide in % age 2011-14,2014-16,2011-21
    • World Denim Consumption Forecast 2011-2021
    • Per Capita Consumption Of Denim Fabrics Worldwide in 2021
    • Capacities Shut Down In Recent Times
    • Proposed Expansions / New Mills
    • 32 Tables for denim mills in each country with capacities
    • Data section
      1) Report on Imports of Men’s / Boys’ Denim Apparel to US: 2000-2012
      2) Report on Imports of Womens Jeans to US: 2000-2012
      3) 6 tables Top Exporting Countries to US 2012(Jan-June) For All Denim Apparel, mens jeans, womens jeans for 2011 and 2012
      4) Imports of All Women’s  Jeans Into EU : 2001:2012
      5)Top Exporting Countries to EU27 for All Jeans : 2011 and 2012 (Jany- May)
      6) Top Exporting Countries to EU27 for Mens’ Jeans/Breeches : 2011 and for 2012 (Jan-May)
      7) Top Exporting Countries to EU27 for womens’ Jeans/Breeches : 2011 and for 2012 (Jan-May)
      8) Top Exporting Countries to EU27 for Denim Fabrics : 2011 and 2012 (Jan-May)
      9) Exports of Denim Fabrics from Japan – Worldwide : Jan- June 2012 vs 2011
      10) Imports of Denim Fabrics into Japan from around the world : Jan- June 2012 vs 2011
      11) Exports of Denim Fabrics in 2011 from Japan to major countries in the world
      12) Japanese Imports of Denim fabrics from around the world in 2011 – Top Few Countries
      13) Denim Fabric Exports From Mexico – worldwide in 2011
      14) Mexico Imports of Denim Fabrics 2008- 2011 and more charts and tables.

    Price of the report

    The report, in pdf format,  is priced  at US $1900 for Company use license (within a single office ) license and US$2900 for  Enterprise use License( for use in multi location offices).. However, for some of our readers who are early birds , we are giving some copies at a discount and for the same discount coupons are mentioned below :

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  • Las Vegas Show S/S ‘13 Denim Trends

    In this report, we are presenting the Las Vegas Trade show for the Spring / Summer ‘13 denim trends. This trend report has been prepared by Stylesight and kindly shared with us.  Its PRINTS, PATTERNS and PRINTS all over . Its like the whole world has been printed in some or other motif !. Denim prints, which were unthinkable a few years ago , now seem to be the major trend among top brands – though medium and mass labels have yet to pick it up in a big way . But surely, its coming !. Here are the key findings from the report.

    Aloha Denim (Print + Pattern)

    • The seasonally appropriate Hawaiian story reaches saturation point for S/S 13.
    • A 50s vacation theme drives new retro takes on this summer story / Retro postcard scenes and placements /Tropical all overs feature palms, parrots and sunsets / Hand-drawn looks conjure 70s wallpapers / Photo-realistic looks offer a more modern interpretation / Key unisex story for denim brands.

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    Bleulab Denim

    Photo-Real (Print + Pattern)

    • One of the most important and visually impactful trends at the show, digital photo prints are key for S/S 13.
    • Digitally rendered prints adorn entire pant silhouettes / Engineered artworks are designed to work with pant shapes /all-over repeats of sunglasses create a summery attitude / City-scapes and sunset horizons are key / Color-blocked photo prints offer a fresh take.

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    David Bitton Denim

    Painterly Print (Wash + Color)

    • Denim brands play with the concept of prints replicating laundries or vice-versa
    • Layered graphic dye effects look digitally printed / Detailed batik and tie-dyed create a more sophisticated aesthetic/ Print techniques in mottled and layered paintery effects / Abstracted florals offer an updated feminine look.

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    Galaxy wash (Wash + Color )

    • Photo-real prints and diffused laundries create a new frontier of laundered denim.
    • The photo-real trend enables digitally created space-scapes to adorn denim / Airbrushed and bleach splashed surfaces evoke stars and galaxies / Deep and dark color palettes / Strong hi-lo contrasts / Ethereal looks and techniques apply to a unisex market.

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    Sponged Color (Wash + Color)

    • New color applications take over from tie-dye looks for S/S 13.
    • Sprayed, sponged and blotched color is applied to denim surface / 3, 4 and 5 colors in one jean / Batik techniques add another dimension / Soft focus and bled pigments and dyes / Creates a new update to hippie tie-dye looks.

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    Iridescent Treatments

    • The holographic trend, which emerged last season at the Las Vegas shows, continues for S/S 13.
    • Multi-tonal metallics and holographic PU coatings / Pearlescent qualities update pastel color ranges / Manish Arora x Notify continue their collaboration with holographic finish washable leathers / Focus is on 3-5 shades of metallic in one jean.

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    Opulent Denim (Print + Pattern)

    • Opulent denim surfaces emerge for S/S 13.
    • A trend that’s set to progress into F/W 13 / Deep and dark shades of black, indigo and burgundy / Accents in antique gold and bronze / Heavy and dense embroideries / Foil prints and lasered “burn-out” looks / Wallpaper designs, rococo and arabesque artworks / fits in with the Outré trend for F/W 13.

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    Paisley Indigo ( Print + Pattern )

    • For Juniors, the Paisley skinny becomes an essential item in many denim ranges.
    • Bright indigo and stark white are paired / Micro repeats and scaled-up allovers / The Bandanna print was noted at many S/S 13 vendors / Denim Jacquard trends for Women’s markets / Lasered denim effects create a subtle and tonal look.

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    Indigo Pattern ( Print + Pattern )

    • A huge trend for both Men’s and Women’s markets, this look has been key at all trade shows from Berlin to Copenhagen.
    • Discharge prints, laser technology, embroidered motifs and indigo jacquards are all key / Adds textural interest to Summer indigo garments / Micro repeats and jacquards trend / Embroideries nod to traditional British menswear looks / Key unisex story.

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    Ksubi Denim

    Summer Blanket ( Print + Pattern )

    • The success of the blanket lined trucker has led to summer versions of blanket stripe emerge on the market.
    • Re-working internal blanket stripes into external prints / Wider-spaced awning stripes are key for S/S 13 / Double faced chambrays offer a summer alternative to fleecy blanket qualities / Printed and yarn-dyed stripes / Girly colorways are key for the womens wear market.

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    Marshall Artist Denim

    Ticking Stripe ( Print + Pattern )

    • The success of the railroad stripe has led to traditional ticking stripes emerging in the market.
    • Purist denim brands begin to favor ticking over railroads / Clean and crisp indigo and white cloths / Faded and antiqued looks replicate antique garments / Variegated stripe patterns create further interest / Wider-placed prison stripes also remain key.

    Prospective Flow Denim

    The Gold-Rush Vest Product

    • Brands continue to tap into Old West styling for a traditional take on workwear.
    • Styling ranges from mid-17th century gold-rush looks to more 30’s influenced workwear / Utility styling is taken over by a more gentlemanly look / Collared waistcoats borrow from maritime looks / Color-blocking and pinstriped fabrics add interest.

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    Granddad Shirt Product

    • A new unisex shirt shape for Summer 13, this Spartan Granddad silhouette was seen at many key vendors. Small stand collars create a puritanical attitude / Half-placket styling remains strong / Color blocked detailing gives the item a more modernist look / Bib seams nod to traditional menswear looks / Elongated bed-shirt silhouettes.

    Remi Relief Denim 

    Bowling Shirt Product

    • The 50s short-sleeved shirt becomes an essential Men’s item for S/S 13. Retro, Button-down styling / Clean chambrays and lightweight denims / New Spread-collar styling for on-trend, directional brands / Crisp and short sleeve length / Single or twin pocket styling / Boxy loose shape replicated the Hawaiian shirt block.

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    Chambray Classics Styling

    • Chambray continues to dominate the Summer denim market for both guys and girls.
    • A key fabrication for Summer 13, re-working classic shapes in this lightweight cloth give and immediate update / Traditional 5-pocket jeanswear styling is a refreshing alterative to tailored items / Colored chambrays uptrend, particularly red and grey shades / The pleat front trucker and railroad jacket is re-worked for Summer.

    The Stronghold Denim Thvrm Atelier  

    Neo-Shirtdress Product

    • The classic shirt-dress is re-worked for Summer 13, with innovative and directional updates.
    • Outdoorsy, parker styling gives the classic shirtdress a tom-boy attitude / Mending function and fashion for a fresh take on a womens wear item / Retro 70s styling drives fitted, Charlie’s Angels style pieces / Functional zip-through detailing is key / Simple shift and shell dress updates offer high-summer appeal / Bright, 70s cast denims and light weight chambrays.

    Ksubi Denim 

    All-Weather Summer ( Print + Pattern )

    • Unisex story; brands explore functional outerwear silhouettes and detailing for Summer 2013.
    • The denim cape emerges for Women and Juniors / Hooded jackets, storm flaps and drawstrings add functionality / Multi-pocket parker shapes / Military and utility references / Lightweight denims and chambrays lend summer appeal to traditionally winter items / The popover style trends for men. 

    Gentle Fawn Denim

    Indigo Camo ( Print + Pattern )

    • Camouflage repeats have been trending for some time, but S/S 13 collections continue to celebrate this classic print.
    • Camo repeats over indigo denims and chambrays modernize the color palette / Woodland and flecktarn camos nod to outerwear and military / Upsized and exploded prints add graphic boldness / Indigo-on-indigo looks create a subtle effect / Contemporary and modernized camo interpretations.

    Matias Denim 

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  • Bossa Autumn Winter 13/14 Denim Collections

    Bossa is a reputed manufacturerr of  in Turkey and produces over 40 million mtrs of denim p.a .  For its Fall/ Winter 13 Collection the company has come out with three concepts :

    1. Ultranero : The Ulimate Black Denim.
    2. Hyberblue : The Super Dark Blue
    3. Eden : Recycled Cotton Denim

    Let’s have a look at these three concepts.

    Ultranero – The Ultimate Black Denim

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    “After 6 months of development trials, we are pleased to announce the launch of our Ultranero concept , a ground breaking approach to producing ultimate black jean that stays truly black , even after 40 home washes and beyond. Bossa  has created a unique process that combines the use of special dyestuffs and processes along with a specially devised technique for finishing the fabric. The result is an intense black shade of denim that holds its color for the life of the jeans. ” – says Bossa product development team

    bringing the black denim back into focus .

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    Hyperblue  – The Super Dark Blue

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    Bossa claims to have created the darkest shades ever supporting diferent treatments and technical specifications . Here is what their Research and Development Manager – Sedef  Uncu Aki has to say for Hyperblue .

    “It took 9 months of hard work and experimentation , 19 slow and steady dips into the baths of pure indigo and finally Hyperblue emerges as the deepest , darkest shade of indigo. For true denim afficionado , the raw and rinse washes give an almost black blue of indigo that will gracefully and beautifully age over time. For the vintage lover , the deep rich color comes to life with heavy vintage washing that highlights the brilliant color contrast. For the environmentally conscious, ozone or lazer applications will create striking results .And for the technically minded, Hyperblue also has excellent crocking properties , despite the deep shade.”

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    Eden – Recycled Cotton Denim

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    The third concept from Bossa has an environmental orientation based on the concept of recycling of yarns , fabrics and garments – back into Denim …Gulperi Erkanli – Marketing Manager says

      “Cotton and fabric waste can be produced at every stage of manufacturing and we have developed techniques to enable us to capture and recycle this waste. At the start of the process, bales of cotton are opened and turned into slivers. Broken yarns and slivers during this stage are set aside to be recycled. During the Rope Dyeing process, some ropes cannot make it to second stage of manufacturing due to dye saturation. Such ropes are also set aside .Finally , the waste of denim fabrics from apparel making  is also collected . It is estimated that 15% of denim fabrics from apparel making ends up as waste”.

     

    All these wastes are sent to a recycling facility where a shredder reduces the pieces of fabrics , ropes and yarns into fibrous form. The recycled cotton fibre is then rebaled to go back to EDEN – Bossa’s new spinning mill exclusively for recycled yarns and process begins all over. There are two features of fabric thus made :

    • Because  the recycled cotton is made from indigo dyed yarns and fabric, it is already blue in colour, so after rope dyeing, the fabric takes on a richer indigo hue.
    • Recycled cotton has a slubbier character which gives added texture and dimension to the fabric.

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    6 HR Slivers from recycled fiber Denim Bossa

    8 HR Recycled cotton yarn

    Link : Data section on Denimsandjeans.com

  • Mexico : Denim Fabric Exports

    mexico denim exports worldwideMexico is one of the important centers worldwide producing both denim fabrics and garments. Its proximity to US , benefits of trade agreements like CAFTA and its strategic location between the two Americas also contributed to its growth as a textile and apparel centre  .
    While we all know that Mexico is a large exporter of denim apparel to US, next only to China (it was first for many years till China took over)  and consumes denim fabrics which it produces to enable it export the garments, it is not well known that Mexico is also an exporter of Denim Fabrics . It is shipping fabrics to many countries around the world and in decent volumes too.  We will have a look at the table below which gives the following details :

    • Top 14 countries to which Mexico shipped denim fabrics in 2011.
    • The Volumes of those shipments and the average prices of these shipments.
    • The total denim shipped in this period.
    • A bar graph which shows the different markets of Mexico .
    • A brief note on the top top two  countries where Mexico has exported and what’s happening on denim scene there.

    We will be publishing report on imports of denim and info on some buyers in Mexico shortly.

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    Denim Fabric Exports From Mexico – worldwide in 2011

    Country Name

    Quantity (million sq. mtrs)

    Value
    (US $ Million)

    Av. Price (US$/ Sq. Mtr)

    Colombia

    14.93

    33.67

    2.25

    Nicaragua

    12.28

    28.91

    2.35

    United States

    5.06

    11.57

    2.29

    Dominican Republic

    3.10

    7.89

    2.54

    Peru

    1.73

    4.58

    2.64

    Guatemala

    1.21

    2.95

    2.43

    Venezuela

    1.08

    2.16

    2.00

    Egypt

    0.47

    1.20

    2.55

    Uruguay

    0.38

    1.06

    2.80

    South Africa

    0.22

    0.59

    2.74

    Equador

    0.21

    0.27

    1.27

    Turkey

    0.17

    0.65

    3.78

    Bolivia

    0.16

    0.46

    2.87

    Chile

    0.12

    0.24

    2.05

    Total

    41.78 sq mtrs

    $97.79 million

    $2.34/ sq mtr.

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    From the above table, we can see that the prime markets for Mexico are Colombia, Nicaragua and US. Colombia is one of the most important markets in South America and it is no wonder that Mexico should be shipping there . It is also for this reason that the Kaltex Group in Mexico bought the COLTIJER denim mill in Colombia.  Even many other countries export to Colombia and there are some good brands and buyers in Colombia .

    Nicaragua is the latest country in South America which is showing promise of new growth story. The denim industry there is showing very good signs of growth and the exports to US have increased significantly in the last 2 years touching almost 24 million pieces of denim apparel  in 2011.  There is also a denim unit in Nicaragua which belongs to ITG – Cone group. The unit has been closed due to losses , but there are now frantic efforts to open this mill now.

    The price at which Mexico is exporting denim fabrics are good prices given the costs of production in Mexico.  These prices are in square meter, so the actual price if the average width is 160 cm would be about $3.66 per meter which is a very decent price for the country as a whole. It shows good realisations by the companies in these markets.

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  • Levi’s India Fall Winter 2012 Collection

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    The Levi’s® Fall/Winter 2012 collection is based on a refined and tailored look, for both men and women inspired by the ocean, coastal communities and their associated handcrafted tradition. The essence of the collection is in its refined intention and tailored head-to-toe looks melding and craftsmanship.

    The Collection

    The salient features of this collection are :

    • Water<Lessâ„¢ – Levi’s® Water<Lessâ„¢ finishing reduces the amount of water used in the making of Levi’s® jeans for men and women. Levi’s has been using the Water<Less finish in many of its international collections and showing its commitment to eco friendly technologies by using them in Indian collections. Last Fall it did more than 12 million jeans created  with Water Less processing.
    • Levi’s® Commuter – Ride, live, and work in the same pair of jeans. Designed for the urban cyclist, our Commuter jeans feature a Levi’s® exclusive performance fabric in stretch, midweight denim that incorporates water-resistant and dirt-repellent NanoSphere® protective finish as well as an odor-resistant Sanitized® protective finish
    • Coated, Stretch, Light-weight denim – In leggings for women
    • Range of Rinse Stretch Twill – Pants for men and skinny jeans for women
    • Workwear – Crisp blue and light grey rigid denim, white contrast stitching, and workwear inspired details in vests and jeans for men.

    The men’s collection offers classic yet contemporary head-to-toe looks built around refined styles with sharp clean aesthetics, tailored to perfection. The key item for men this season is the reconstructed classic 5-pocket jean. The jean, first introduced by Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis in 1873, has evolved through the years improving with age. Driven by a commitment to craftsmanship, this fall, the brand will re-introduce the classic 5-pocket jean with a host of upgraded features.

    The overall style of the women’s collection is classic and refined with a clean, tailored aesthetic and pronounced femininity. The key silhouette for women this season is the Bootcut Skinny, which the Levi’s® brand claims to have completely reinvented and is a sexy, modern skinny fit .

    In addition to the Bootcut Skinny, the brand is launching a feminine tailored dress collection. These tastefully crafted garments give a subtle nod to the idea of femininity but thoughtfully leave it open for interpretation. The Levi’s® Dress Collection includes several new denim and non-denim dress styles in a variety of fabrications including light, effortless knits, cotton-linens and soft chambrays.

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  • EU- Over 12% Fall In Denim Imports Jan-May 2012

    The poor economic situation of the EU region is reflected in the relevant fall in the imports of Denim Jeans into EU. For the period Jan- May 2012 , the imports of all jeans into EU27 fell by about 12.37%  over the same period last year. This had been already been anticipated by most exporters and the exporters to EU have been feeling the brunt of this fall in terms of reduced orders. Exporters in countries like Bangladesh have felt the heat with reduced order positions, shorter lead times being given by the buyers and in some extreme cases, cancellation of confirmed orders.
    However, the average price of imported jeans continues to rise with over 6% rise in this period . The effect of increased prices of cotton are still reflected in these jeans to some extent – even though the cotton prices are about 1/3rd of what they were in Feb 2011 – see chart at end ..

    EU Jeans imported 2012

    Whereas the quantity imported decreased from about 194 million pieces to 170 million pieces, the average price increased from Euro 7.39 /pc to Euro 7.84 per piece.

    Average price of Jeans in EU 2012

    It would be , however, important to understand whether both the men’s and women’s jeans imports have been equally affected . The men’s jeans imports fell by a larger % of about 14.95%  from 107 million pieces to 91 million pieces. On the other hand  the women’s jeans imports fell by 10.3% from 87 to 78 million pieces. This shows that the women’s import market is still comparatively better than that of men’s jeans and economic factors have affected the purchase of men’s jeans to a higher extent.

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    This has consequently hurt countries which are more focused on exporting men’s denims . We will cover in another report shortly , the impact on top exporters and the changing market dynamics of jeans exports to EU.

    Cotton price chart for last 20 months
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    Source: Indexmundi.com

  • Indigo 2012–Internationl Denim Industry Growth Oppurtunities

    Denim Club India presents InDIGO 2012 :: First Ever International Denim Business Exhibition on 30-31 August, 2012 at Expocentre, NOIDA

    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 business exhibition, and first-ever denim excellence awards. InDIGO 2012 is being organized with the objective of helping meet the needs of the fast-growing denim  industry and a rapidly evolving and expanding denim-wear market, in Asian Subcontinent, and enabling stakeholders in the entire denim eco-system in converging on a single platform for networking, exchange of ideas, sharing of current experiences, showcase latest innovations, products and developing a vision for the future.
    The event will attempt to cover the entire denim value chain, and will witness international participation. It will offer a platform for companies to spread awareness about design & development; emerging technologies and applications; and eco-friendly garment washing, paving the path for manufacturing greener denim as well as smarter denim apparel.
    The business expo will include a focused buyer-seller meet section, enabling the businesses to reap the benefits from the presence of serious and genuine decision makers from denim industry.

    Exhibition at InDIGO 2012

    The event offers an opportunity to show-case latest innovations, products and technology, for the denim industry segment leaders, to a very large number of professionals, buyers and decision makers from the denim industry.

    While covering all the segments of denim value chain, from fiber to finished goods, it will provide an opportunity to all stakeholders from denim supply chain, from across the globe, to come together under one roof and meet and interact with each other in an informal and congenial environment.

    Following mills are reported to be participating in the exhibition : Oswal Denims, Modern Denim, LNJ Denim, Nandan Exim, Suryalakshmi and Vinod Denim, from India, and Hantex, Mekotex, Naveena, Pak Denim, and S. M. Group from Pakistan. The exhibition will also feature A. T. E. Enterprises Pvt. Ltd., A, Ganapathi Chettiar, Bureau Veritas, Carpenter Jeans, Dystar, Intex Consulting Group, Mehala Machines India Ltd., Music of Twills by Neelima, Pack Impex, Timeless Fashion in Handloom Denim by Preetha and Turel Group representing different segments of the denim value chain.
    Denim Conference at InDIGO 2012
    The conference at InDIGO 2012, spanning over two days, will focus on innovation, capacity building, sustainability and growth opportunities in denim. It will witness a galaxy of eminent industrialists, learned professionals and technicians sharing their deep insight and wealth of knowledge with the participants, by way of interactive panel discussions and / or presentations, covering a wide range of subject lines relating to the Indian and international scenario in denim industry.
    The theme of the InDIGO 2012 conference, as the name itself suggests, is “International Denim Industry – Growth Opportunities”. The idea behind is to explore and evaluate the opportunities, that are emerging, in the South Asian region, for collaborative working, technology exchange, expertise sharing, among the industry segment leaders. The theme session will highlight the key areas and respective strengths of individual players, and propose solutions which will guide the process of internationalization of denim industry in this region.
    One major area of concern, in the context of Indian denim industry, is that the recent quantitative growth needs to be matched with qualitative evolution of the industry. The industry has to identify, understand and implement strategies and solutions to become globally competitive. The session titled “Indian Denim Industry – Growth & Evolution” will address these issues and concerns.
    The conference will also take a close look at the innovations in denim, leading to constant evolution of the fabric of the people and for the people. In the recent years, a lot has happened in terms of improvement in quality and durability of fabric, along with the introduction of stretch denim, and  wide range of blends which have redefined denim. The session “Innovations in Denim – The Road Ahead” will attempt to review the past and peek at the denim of the future.
    In today’s world, it is not possible to talk about denim and stay away from environmental pollution. The trend in denim fashion is turning more and more towards ecological concerns. Lower impact on the environment implies more style! The new must in production of denim is attention to sustainability not only of processes but also adapting eco-friendly technologies and fabrics. Saving of water and energy, use of fewer chemicals and less pollution of water bodies are becoming the integral symbols of a conscious style. “Denim Goes Green” is dedicated to a discussion on an environment friendly approach for the various segments of the denim industry.
    Another very critical, though not so visible, dimension of the business of denim is about meeting quality standards, proper product testing and compliance. The manufacturers need to understand, very clearly, the possible defects and how to avoid them, so as to avoid rejections and losses. It is of critical importance to be familiar with the large variety of tests and certifications, sought in the international market and be prepared to deliver the same to continue to sell. Moreover, compliance related issues are gaining more and more importance, and proper knowledge of these will become essential for a company to remain in business. The session “Product Testing & Compliance – Doing It Right” will turn the spot-light to matters related to quality, testing and compliance.
    Denim jeans make up one of the most fragmented, but also one of the most lucrative sectors of the apparel industry, with products aimed at men, women, teens and children. In the competitive era, retailers and brands alike are looking at new ways to grow business and enhance customer loyalty. With the internet serving as an important tool for both purchasing and researching apparel online shopping or e-tailing is also becoming increasingly popular. The discussion in the session “Finding Growth in Retail Market” will focus on how to seize the current challenges in order to be a future winner.
    Who should attend InDIGO 2012
    The exhibition and conference at InDIGO 2012 will be  useful and beneficial for all decision makers & professionals involved in the denim supply chain.

    • Manufacturing / Trading / Export / Import of Denim Fabric.
    • Manufacturing / Trading / Export / Import of Fibre / Yarn Used for Denim  Denim Garment Manufacturing / Trading
    • Buying Houses • Design Houses • Export Houses
    • Merchandising / Trading / Sourcing Companies
    • Manufacturing of Trims, Accessories & Consumables
    • Manufacturing of Dye-stuff, Chemicals & Enzymes
    • Washing & Laundry Services
    • Garment Manufacturing Machinery / Equipment Manufacturing / Trading.
    • Laundry & Washing Equipment Manufacturing
    • Product Testing, Certifications & Compliance
    • Testing Lab Equipment Manufacturing / Trading
    • Retail & Branding
    • Supply Chain Management
    • Distributors & Agents of Denim Garments

    The event will be useful  for all the faculty members and students at Textile, Fashion, Apparel, Design, Retail Institutes.
    Participation in the conference and exhibition is free. However, pre-registration is necessary for participating in the conference as a delegate and for visiting the exhibition.
    Pre-registration for the event can be done online, on the event portal at  Denim Expo

    Denimsandjeans.com shall also be participating in the event and i shall be there at the exhibition . Anyone wanting to meet can mail me at this email address.

  • Paige Denim Fall 2012 Look Book

    Paige Denim’s  Fall 2012 Collection, is inspired by the possibilities and excitement of traveling. Drawing from intellectual, cultural, and
    artistic influences, the Fall 2012 Collection introduces new fashion silhouettes, new non-denim fabrics, and wash treatments .

    Key Trends

    • Textured washes and colors are key trends this fall.
    • Innovative wash techniques are utilized on both men’s and women’s denim ranging from art-inspired prints for women and oil based washes for men.
    • Fall’s  styles for women include prints ranging from leaf, feather, and paisley designs as well as hand splattered and heavily coated denim.
    • The women’s line also offers deeply saturated hues in bodies adorned with zippers at the hips and side seams.
    • The men’s line embodies a modern heritage with updated fits, rich colors, and vintage-inspired washes.
    • Fall introduces new men’s fits such as the Lincoln and
      Stanford, a slouchy tapered leg, available in both five-pocket and chino bodies.
    • Paige continues to offer a paint box of twill colors and introduces for fall a unique oil wash collection.

    Prints and Color denim are two trends that are the most visible in the collections of most brands- and it seems that these trends are likely to continue for some time.

    Verdugo Ultra Skinny (Estate Green)

    Verdugo Ultra Skinny (Estate Green) Paige Denim

    Hoxton Zip Ultra Skinny (Forest )

    Hoxton Zip Ultra Skinny (Forest ) Paige Denim

    Skyline Skinny (Porcelain)

    Skyline Skinny (Porcelain) Paige Denim

    Athena Pull On Leather Skinny

    Athena Pull On Leather Skinny Paige Denim

    Eve Zip (Skinny)

    Eve Zip (Skinny) Paige Denim

    Saddle Patch Leather Skinny

    Saddle Patch Leather Skinny Paige Denim

    Lincoln Tapered Leg

    Lincoln Tapered Leg Paige Denim

    Normandie Straight Leg

    Normandie Straight Leg Paige Denim

    Normandie Slim Straight

    Normandie Slim Straight Paige Denim

    Normandie Slim Straight (Syrah)

    Normandie Slim Straight (Syrah) Paige Denim

    Note: Denim Import Reports updated with latest data.

    Paige Denim Fall 2012 Lookbook from Denimsandjeans.com