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  • Ethiopia Jeans Export Shows Signs Of Recovery During July-Sept 2020

    Ethiopia Jeans Export Shows Signs Of Recovery During July-Sept 2020

    Ethiopian Textile & Apparel industry has been one of the most promising sourcing destinations for the last few years. The country has a target to generate 30 billion U.S. dollars in export from the textile and apparel sector by 2030, according to Bogale Feleke, Ethiopian Deputy Minister of Industry.

    However, COVID 19 impacted Ethiopia also, a country that is already battling with many issues including poverty has been hit very hard by COVID. Due to the global slowdown in buying, it’s manufacturing also severely affected due to this. In our previous report, we’d analyzed the jeans export during April-June 2020.

    34% Fall In Ethiopian Jeans Export During April-June’20

    In this report, we have done a detailed analysis of leading denim exporters from Ethiopia and also the buyers who are importing these jeans from Ethiopia for July- Sept’20 with 10 tables and graphs . The details of the report are as below :
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    PARTICULARS
    Table And Graphs Showing Leading Exporting Destinations For Denim Apparel
    Pie Chart Showing The % Share Of Countries In The Total Exports Of Ethiopia
    Table And Graphs Showing Leading Exporters Of Denim Apparel From Ethiopia
    Pie Chart Showing The % Share Of Countries In The Total Exports Of Ethiopia
    Table And Graphs Showing Buyers Of Denim Apparel From Ethiopia during

    Disclaimer : The data for this report has been taken from some sources including customs etc. But we believe this data does not cover the entire exports from Ethiopia as all data has  not probably been captured. This report , however, gives a good representation of the exports taking place from this country.

    1. Top Export Destinations

    The United States with a 92.1% share in the total denim exports by Ethiopia ranked #1 during July-Sept’20. Out of total exports of 2.71 million units, the United States imported 2.55 million pcs. Spain is at #2 with a 1.78% share and it has imported 58,561 pcs of denim. Other countries including the UK, Canada, and Germany had also imported the denim from Ethiopia however the volume is not that high.

    Country of DestinationStd. Quantity% Share
    Canada43,8101.6%
    Germany38,2141.4%
    Italy1,4740.1%
    Malaysia24,1200.9%
    Spain58,5612.1%
    United Kingdom53,3851.9%
    United States2,551,86092.1%

    2. Top Denim Exporters

    Ethiopia has 5 major denim exporters which contributed more than 80% of the total denim exports during July-Sept’20 and they are Arvind Lifestyle Apparel (21.4%) Epic Apparel (17.5%), Ashton Apparel(16.5%), KGG Garments(15.8%), and Indochine Apparel (12.9%).

    Shipper NameStd. Quantity
    ARVIND LIFESTYLE APPAREL MANUFACTUR593517
    ASHTON APPAREL MANUFACTURING P.L.C457196
    DESTA PRIVATE LIMITED COMPANY46428
    EPIC APPAREL PLC484074
    INDOCHINE APPAREL PLC357699
    LINDE (ETHIOPIA) GARMENT PLC53385
    SHINTS ETP GARMENT P.L.C31911
    SILVER SPARK APPAREL ETHIOPIA PLC5927
    VELOCITY APPARELZ COMPANIES PLC303096
    KGG GARMENTS PLC438191

    ARVIND LIFESTYLES APPARELS MFG

    The Children’s Place(USA) is the primary buyer of Arvind Lifestyle which bought approx. 5.37 lacs units of Jeans during July-Sept 20.

    Address : SHED 5 – 11 PHASE 1 HAWASSA INDUS ADDIS ABABA ETHIOPIA
    Website – www.arvind.com

    Consignee NameStd. QuantityCountry of Destination
    CACEL PART DE53,234Spain
    H&M HENNES & MAURITZ LOGISTIK AB & CO. KG2,841Germany
    THE CHILDREN’S PLACE( CANADA )LP, 6040 CANTAY ROAD MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO CANADA L5R 4J25,37,442United States

    EPIC APPARELS

    The Children’s Place is the sole buyer for EPIC Apparels, Jeans have been exported .

    Address: SHADE NO 33-34 HAWASSA INDUSTRIAL PARK HAWASSA 251-115516250
    Website: https://www.epichk.com/corpinfo20v1/

    BuyerJeans(Unit)Country
    THE CHILDREN’S PLACE SERVICES CO4,84,074United States, Canada, Malaysia

    ASHTON APPAREL MANUFACTURING P.L.C

    The Children’s Place is the sole buyer for Ashton Apparels, Jeans have been exported .

    Address: P.O.BOX 11537 SHED NO. 19 20 BOLE LEMI INDUSTRIAL ZONE TEL : +251 911 259609 TEADDIS ABABA ETHIOPIA

    BuyersGarments(Unit)Country
    THE CHILDREN’S  PLACE,4,57,196United States, Canada, Malysia

    INDOCHINE APPAREL PLC

    The Children’s Place is the biggest buyer for Indochine Apparels, which has exported jeans.

    Website: http://indochineintl.com/home/home.php
    Address: SHED NO,37 HAWASSA INDUSTRIAL PARKHAWASSA,ETHIOPIA

    Consignee NameStd. QuantityCountry of Destination
    BONPRIX HANDELSGESELLSCHAFT mbh11,410Germany
    H & M HENNES & MAURTIZ 35,550United States
    LEVI STRAUSS & CO 67,403United States
    THE CHILDREN PLACE LLC2,43,336United States

    KGG GARMENTS PLC

    The Children’s Place has once again emerged as the biggest buyer with 3.69 lacs units. KGG Garments supplied the jeans to The Children’s Place.

    Address: SHED 30 HAWASSA INDUSTRIAL PARK HAWASSA 251-908279082

    Consignee NameStd. QuantityCountry of Destination
    H & M HENNES & MAURTIZ68,283.00United States & Germany
    THE CHILDREN’S PLACE3,69,908.00United States

    An interesting Q&A session with Mr. Muzaffar Rakhmatov
    of Bct_denim.

    From this report , we can see that TCP – The Children’s Place is the biggest buyer for denim during this period and has almost bought from all the large exporters. Ethiopia is just under a take off stage and we are likely to see many more buyers starting to source from here over next few years and exports are likely to grow significantly.

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  • Tonello X Ian Berry Collaboration Lands In San Franciso

    Tonello X Ian Berry Collaboration Lands In San Franciso

    The Secret Garden was the subject of the first project between Ian Berry and Tonello in 2017 exhibited in New York at the Children’s Museum of the Art’s and now the installation also arrives at the Flower Mart in San Francisco, another fantastic location that will host the work in denim permanently.

    A hanging trellis with flowers, leaves, vines, wisteria and chrysanthemums welcomes visitors, but it is no ordinary flora but a dense structure that blooms in blue, indigo blue. Each piece cut from jeans and denim. 

    PHOTOS BY LAWRENCE ANDERSON

    Cascading high across the wide-paned windows as a floral curtain, this piece is a solemn and bold reminder of the industrial history of the United States. The denim from this piece was sourced from the last denim mill in the United States, Cone Denim’s, White Oak in Greensboro, North Carolina. 

    “Denim has been a medium for me over 15 years and one thing I love the most about it, is the history though time and its symbolism but also its origins. Representing the Flower Mart in the material famed in the city dating back to the 1870s and the official fabric of California will show that the great new building respects and embraces the city’s heritage.” Said Ian Berry

    Ian Berry is currently exhibiting in the birth home of Levi in Bavaria starting a tour of his work that takes in many cities across the world.

    • PHOTOS BY LAWRENCE ANDERSON
    • PHOTOS BY LAWRENCE ANDERSON
    • PHOTOS BY LAWRENCE ANDERSON

    “The democratic nature of this famed material is also a mark of this project’s preservation of blue-collared jobs and a bridge between the old and the new in this innovation. And of course, denim transcends all boundaries all over the world and ever since the 1800’s the Flower Mart has been ethnically diverse, and this history should be celebrated.” Conclude Ian Berry.

    A trademark for Ian Berry as well as an exciting result of a sincere collaboration for Tonello, who has been working side by side with the artist for several years.

    Today Tonello is the international benchmark for the garment-processing industry developing innovative equipment for the apparel industry. Not only, also known as the inspiring company, it boasts numerous projects and collaborations with international artists including Ian Berry, an artist that shows around the world in galleries, museums, and art. 

    Tonello has created the Secret Denim Garden using only innovative and totally responsible technologies.

    We are talking about Laser Blaze and The All-In-One System, pillars of Tonello Laundry (R)Evolution, the sophisticated fruit of a radically new conception in garment finishing processes. 

    Tonello mentions :

    ” 100% sustainable effect on leaves and flowers has been created , thanks also to the ECOfree2 technology – part of The All-In-One System – that through the use of ozone in water and ozone in air, reproduces an extremely natural bleach effect on denim, all in a completely responsible way.”

    With the installation for the new San Francisco Flower Mart, Tonello helped was (with ozone) dozens upon dozens of yards of the Cone denim and laser cut the vines to make the Trellis. Ian travelled to Italy to work with the specialist team in the region also famed for its denim industry 

    Alice Tonello, head of Tonello marketing and R&D said:

    “Having the opportunity to work with Ian Berry is always amazing. We are using denim in a different and inspiring way, and it’s something that in the industry usually doesn’t happen.

    When he asked us about this new project, we were so happy and so proud to be part of it. The installation in the San Francisco Flower Mart is an example of how collaborations and friendships can lead to unexpected and surprising results as well as portraying a message in a beautiful way.”

    IAN BERRY PERMANENT INSTALLATION IN SAN FRANCISCO

    Where:
    San Francisco Flower Mart, Kilroy Innovation Center (temporary location),660 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94107, United States

  • Denim Fabric Imports By Indonesia – September 2020

    Denim Fabric Imports By Indonesia – September 2020

    In this report, we’ve listed the major denim fabric importers in INDONESIA for the month of September 2020 and analyzed the volume and average price along with the countries from where they are buying. The contents of this report are as below:

    PARTICULARS
    TABLE SHOWING THE DENIM FABRIC SUPPLYING COUNTRIES TO INDONESIA ALONG WITH AVERAGE PRICE
    GRAPH SHOWING THE DENIM SUPPLYING COUNTRIES TO INDONESIA
    GRAPH SHOWING THE AVERAGE PRICE FROM THE DENIM SUPPLYING COUNTRIES TO INDONESIA
    TABLE SHOWING THE TOP DENIM IMPORTING COMPANIES OF INDONESIA ALONG WITH AVERAGE PRICE
    GRAPH SHOWING THE TOP DENIM IMPORTING COMPANIES OF INDONESIA
    GRAPH SHOWING THE AVERAGE PRICE OF THE TOP DENIM IMPORTING COMPANIES OF INDONESIA
    TABLES SHOWING THE IMPORTS OF DENIM FABRICS BY DIFFERENT COMPANIES INTO INDONESIA ALONG WITH AVERAGE PRICE
    GRAPHS SHOWING THE IMPORTS OF DENIM FABRICS BY DIFFERENT COMPANIES INTO INDONESIA
    GRAPHS SHOWING THE AVERAGE PRICE OF IMPORTS OF DENIM FABRICS BY DIFFERENT COMPANIES INTO INDONESIA

    COUNTRIES SUPPLYING DENIM FABRICS TO INDONESIA IN SEPT 2020

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    In the month of Sept 2020, Indonesia imported approx. 6.99 lacs meters of denim fabrics.

    CHINA is the biggest exporter of Denim Fabric to Indonesia with a total volume of about 4.88 lacs meters, which comprises a 70% share in total import of denim of Indonesia for Sept 2020.

    Hongkong with a 20% share is the 2nd largest exporting country to Indonesia during Sept 2020 – this effectively means that China controls about 90% of the market. Also we can see that the average prices of denim fabric coming into Indonesia from China or HK is not bad. Pakistan and Turkey contributed some miniscule quantities as well.

    Shipper CountryQuantityAverage Price( USD/Meter)%
    China4,88,7012.5370%
    Hong Kong1,40,3123.1220%
    Pakistan13,8032.922%
    Republic of Korea2,9895.150%
    Sri Lanka7,6813.571%
    Taiwan6,8122.731%
    Turkey39,4214.436%
    Total 6,99,7192.791100%

    TOP COMPANIES IMPORTING DENIM IN INDONESIA

    So far as the import of denim fabric by different companies are concerned, Sai Garment Industries and  PT. Sandang Asa Maju Abadi are the two biggest importers of denim fabric in Indonesia with a total import of 1.56 lacs meter and 1.31 lacs meters of denim fabric respectively. Average price for PT Sandang Asia is very high at $3.22/mtr .

    Consignee NameQuantityAverage Price
    BINABUSANA INTERNUSA706262.18
    CITRA ABADI SEJATI79864.85
    ERATEX DJAJA TBK.339084.91
    PT ANDALAN MANDIRI BUSANA221573.2
    PT SAI APPAREL INDUSTRIES1268602.16
    PT SANDANG ASIA MAJU ABADI1317553.22
    PT. INTI SUKSES GARMINDO76813.57
    PT. TRINUNGGAL KOMARA288153.35
    SAI GARMENTS INDUSTRIES1569682.23
    SANSAN SAUDARATEX JAYA, PT.463112.58
    TAINAN ENTERPRISES INDONESIA666523.47

    SAI GARMENT INDUSTRIES

    The total import of denim fabric made by Sai Garment Industries during the month of Sept’20 was 1.56 lacs meters. Undeclared shippers  from China shipped around 78,882 meters of denim fabric at an average price of $2.17/m while Zaozhuang Hiyoung Dynasty Textile Co shipped around 65,000mtrs.

    Shipper NameShipper CountryQuantityAverage Price
    Undeclared ShippersChina78.8k2.17
    ZAOZHUANG HIYOUNG DYNASTY TEXTILE CO., LTDChina65.4k2.31
    JIANGSU ZHONGCHUANG TEXTILE IMPORT AND EXPORT CO LTDChina12k2.22

    PT SANDANG ASIA MAJU ABADI

    PT Sandang Asia Maju Abadi imported 1.31 lacs meter of denim fabrics during Sept 2020 and it got many suppliers on board. Out of many suppliers, Upper Universe from HK emerged as the biggest supplier with an export volume of 55,816 meters ($3.07/mtr) and Prosperity Textile is the second biggest supplier from China with a total volume of 28,165 meters and supplying at $3.29 / mtr

    Shipper NameShipper CountryQuantityAverage Price
    ADVANCE DENIM CO.,LIMITED.China15603.38
    BLACK PEONY TEXTILE CO.,LTD.China175083.4
    INDIGO TEXTILE (PVT) LTD.Pakistan68183.17
    MOU FUNG LTD.Hong Kong13713.23
    PROSPERITY TEXTILE (H.K.) LIMITEDHong Kong281653.29
    UPPER UNIVERSE INDUSTRIAL LTD.Hong Kong558163.07
    VARCANO WORLWIDE LTDHong Kong50013.14
    XINGTAI H AND J TEXTILES CO.,LTD.China155113.41

    PT SAI APPAREL INDUSTRIES

    The total import of denim fabric made by PT Sai Apparel during the month of Sept 20 was 1.26 lacs meters. Out of many Changzhou City Hengfeng Weave from China is the biggest supplier which supplied 68,123 meters of denim fabric at an average price of $2.01/m

    Shipper NameShipper CountryQuantityAverage Price
    CHANGZHOU CITY HENGFENG WEAVE CO.,LTDChina681232.01
    GLOBAL CENTURY (HK) LIMITEDHong Kong20462.66
    HICOM TEX CO LTDRepublic of Korea29895.15
    JIANGYIN NEWKING TEXTILE CO.,LTDChina368401.95
    REALTEX COMPANY LIMITEDHong Kong128772.35
    WUXI JIAFANG TEXTILE FABRIC CO LTDChina39843.65

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  • Fall-Winter 2020 Looks From FDMTL” – A Live Presentation By Gaku Tsuyoshi

    Fall-Winter 2020 Looks From FDMTL” – A Live Presentation By Gaku Tsuyoshi

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9-B0Q1fi7E

    Founded in 2005, FDMTL is one of the most well known Japanese denim brands and is born to create denim with unique fits and washes typically unavailable to the denim market, showcased its Fall-Winter 2020 Collection at the 2nd edition of Denimsandjeans Virtual Show which concluded on October 15, 2020.

    Gaku Tsuyoshi, owner of FDMTL presented the latest FW 2020 collection where he showcased some of his favorite pieces from this collection.

    The FW 20 collection includes pieces that were developed under a collaboration including one with Mickey Mouse also.

    Mr Gaku also showcased one distressed denim made of Japanese Fabric (Sahsiko) which was distressed in style and had patchwork and completely handmade in Japan.

    Another piece which Mr Gaku showcased was a basic black jeans where the brand has used Japanese fabric and was minutely distressed.

    Since Japanese brands do not follow any particular season and widely known for their season-less collection, FDMTL also keeps some core jeans in their collection which carry on for years .

    A reflective shirt with interesting detailing was also showcased which becomes rich in texture and developed its own character with time.

    A Motorbike Jacket was had Sashika printed reflective design which is not only attractive but adds a safety feature for bikers at night.

    Another interesting collaboration article showcased by him was a Mickey Mouse with a covering of boro fabric developed in Italy . Prima Facie it looks that it is hand stitched boro but its a jacquard fabric which gives a unique boro effect.

    In the end, Mr. Gaku concluded the discussion with a very positive note and said that 2020 is really bad for everyone but there is a lot to learn from this and he hopes to have a very good 2021 year.

    Check out his full talk at this page .

  • Design Changes Affecting Production Processes – A Talk With Nicolas Prophte

    Design Changes Affecting Production Processes – A Talk With Nicolas Prophte

    Will the Covid create design changes in the denim industry and will those design changes affect production processes in the supply chain?

    We spoke to Nicolas Prophte – VP Sourcing, Production and Innovation Denim at Tommy Hilfiger – if there are any design changes that he feels have come  and whether they will affect the production processes.

    As a beginning note, Nicolas shared a great positive news that the demand for denim is good for his company and he saw a good appetite for denim bottoms. This kind of dispels so many doubts that had started emerging in the minds of the industry post covid. 

    He mentioned about the SS’21 Collection which was entirely designed digitally. He also mentioned that the company invested in a design development centre in Amsterdam a few years ago – where they have  assets like a huge physical and digital library along with lots of data and this library helped them a lot. They also have an amazing wash library and have strong relationships with vendors and all this helped them to create a great collection entirely digitally. He felt that the designers are learning new ways to design using digital ways. He also spoke about creating 3D designs for selling and felt there is no need to create salesman samples. He also felt that it is important to create more and more digital content to engage the buyers and this is going to be important for the future as well.

    Coming to mills and vendors, he felt that investing in relations with the supply chain over the years has helped them during this ‘storm’. Strong relationships ensured that they received full support from their vendors and helped them to be more agile and flexible. 

    Speaking on sustainability, he mentioned about various initiatives, he mentioned about a target of having 20% post-consumer recycled cotton in all their fabrics in the next 5 years and there will be a great focus on reducing the use of virgin cotton. Tommy wants to produce 1 million jeans with this composition in 2021 and by 2023 – about 3 million jeans. They are also pushing the laundries to be more responsible and with their KPI – LOW IMPACT DENIM. This denim uses eco-friendly washing systems including lasers, ozone, etc and their target for 2021 is to create over 50% LOW IMPACT DENIM.

    Lead times will be also massively impacted and closer to the market would be important in the future. Nicolas spoke about various other aspects of the current market , sustainability, digitalization, etc  and the complete talk can be accessed can be listened to from this link

  • What’s New From The Exhibitors Of 2nd Denimsandjeans Virtual Show – Part IV

    What’s New From The Exhibitors Of 2nd Denimsandjeans Virtual Show – Part IV

    In the IVth part of ” What’s new from exhibitors at 2nd Denimsandjeans Virtual Show” – we feature our 6 more exhibitors of the 2nd edition of the Denimsandjeans Virtual Show with their focus products  – Artistic Fabric Mills, Arvind Limited, Soorty Enterprises, Tonello SRL, Ramsons India, and JDS Japan. All this info is in their own words.

    Artistic Fabric Mills | Pakistan

    Artistic Fabric Mills, one of the leading premium denim mills from Pakistan brings the following focus Products for Oct-20 Show :  

    UNDONE,
    Made with 100% sustainable material, zero virgin cotton without any additional dyeing. 

    RRWEFT
    New fancy indigo-look rigid weft made with industrial waste. 

    PHOENIX
    100% sustainable denim ( Post-consumer waste / Post-industrial waste cotton ).

    ARVIND LIMITED | INDIA

    Arvind Limited’s “INFIKNITY” range explores the plethora of possibilities of knitted Indigo dyed yarns. They deliver substantially better performance, compared with traditionally woven denims.

    This fabric is much lighter, breathable, more soft & supple to touch, offers 360’ of stretch, mechanical or induced, allows the introduction of performance yarns, as required, and still looks & feels like traditional jeans wear, offering the legendary wash down & natural aging properties of Indigo Dyed Denims. The product becomes more inclusive, catering to a wider range of sizes and body types.

    • Inimitable dimensional stability, comfort, strength, and high stretchability offering ease of movement.
    • Body Shaping jeans that feature multidirectional stretch and recovery with performance and comfort.
    • Knitted Denim with superior comfort, stretch, drape and compressions giving the flexibility in movement.
    • Athleisure wear that provides just the right balance of freedom and support

    SOORTY ENTERPRISES | PAKISTAN

    These are the focused products by Soorty for the 2nd edition of Denimsandjeans Virtual Show.

    Triumph Hoodie
    For Medium and high impact workouts at the gym. Also for hiking climbing and exploring. Medium weight cotton stretch fabric with good recovery and breathable during the workout. The antibacterial finish has been applied. Easy-access pockets stash your essentials.

    A utility hood jacket with enlarged chest pockets and rolled-up sleeves. This is an ultra-soft, power stretch article for uni-sex. It’s a new yarn definition with very slub character. The shade is a deep blue that is developed with smart indigo dyes, adding value to sustainability. E-flow technology being used to wet the process.

    Developed with 0 waster water, this product has 100% organic cotton content and C2C certified with extreme soft hand feel.

    By using Tonello Core Technology 70% less water is used, in addition to that Color blocking done with the laser technique at the front panel and PP replacement chemical has been applied.

    TONELLO | ITALY

    At the 2nd edition of Denimsandjeans Virtual Show, Tonello brings the latest results of the Laundry (R)evolution are OBleach and Wake.

    OBleach is the new Tonello patent-pending process which, by using only ozone, “returns to the future” with an authentic, sustainable and cool Bleach.

    In short, the real Bleach without Bleach has finally arrived. And this in the year of the total ban of permanganate too.

    Always talking about responsibility, Wake is the first totally natural dyeing system. In fact, it uses only plants and vegetable waste, organic items like flowers, berries, and roots left to dry and infuse, without harmful chemical additives. 

    Japan Delivery Services | JAPAN

    Here are focused products of JDS Japan for the 2nd edition of Denimsandjeans Virtual Show.

    RAMSONS INDIA | INDIA

    Ramsons India, one of the finest technology company from India, brings some really interesting products at the 2nd edition of Denimsandjeans Virtual Show. Some of the focus products are as follows :

    We’re very pleased to welcome Soorty Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. as the supporting partner of the 2nd edition of Denimsandjeans Virtual Show to be held on October 14/15.

    Soorty is one of the leading denim garments and fabric manufacturers of basic and premium qualities. To know more about the company, please visit www.soorty.com.

    To meet reputed global suppliers Face2face with PRE ARRANGED meeting schedules, do not miss to register for the 2nd Edition of Denimsandjeans Virtual Show . It is not possible to join the platform without getting unique invite code. Register at https://lnkd.in/ekpaVrG

    Post Show Report of our 1st Edition – https://lnkd.in/d_xMc-6

    2nd Edition – Cloud Sourcing – https://lnkd.in/es-BjPF

  • What’s New From The Exhibitors Of 2nd Denimsandjeans Virtual Show – Part III

    What’s New From The Exhibitors Of 2nd Denimsandjeans Virtual Show – Part III

    In the IIIrd part of ” What’s new from exhibitors at 2nd Denimsandjeans Virtual Show” – we feature our 5 more exhibitors of the 2nd edition of the Denimsandjeans Virtual Show with their focus products  – Iskur Denim, Sharabati Denim, Jeanologia, Fashion Accessories, and Archroma . All this info is in their own words .

    ISKUR DENIM | TURKEY

    Founded In 2015, Iskur Denim is an important part of Iskur Group’s Textile Investment. With 18 million meters/year of denim capacity, Iskur Denim provides service to top jeans brands In Europe, the USA, and the Far East.

    At the 2nd edition of Denimsandjeans Virtual Show, the company focuses on the following products:

    SOFT BREEZE: Innovative soft-touch fabrics without compromising the denim look

    30 years of experience in yarn spinning are reflected in Iskur Denim’s soft touch denim fabrics. Rigid and stretch fabrics are made much softer without losing their true denim look. Permanent softness with different fibers, innovative yarn production technologies, and weaving techniques.
    Their fabrics are dyed with the WAW process which decreases the use of water in the indigo dyeing process up to 95%.

    Fabrics with Modal, Tencel content:
    Their fabrics with high-performance elasticity are manufactured with natural fibers that require very little water during production, are soft and comfortable with a perfect humidity balance.

    Soybean Protein Fiber (SPF):
    Soy, the only herbal fiber in the world which has a protein content of nearly 45% and softens and moisturizes the skin. In addition to its soft and smooth feeling, soy also absorbs and expels the perspiration and humidity, offering a dry and fresh feeling.

    Sharabati Denim | Turkey

    Sharabati Denim is one of the largest integrated textile manufacturers in the Middle East, Egypt, and Turkey, producing 100 million running meters of fabric annually.

    With sales offices in Germany, Italy, Turkey, Egypt, Tunisia, and Morocco, we serve customers worldwide. Our production was divided into 60% denim and 40% flat fabric. In our own Re-Cycle factory, we recycle fabric and cotton waste generated through the spinning, weaving, finishing, and sampling processes, as well as end-of-life garments, closing the loop on fabric waste.

    At the 2nd edition of Denimsandjeans Virtual Show, the company focuses on the following products:

    UNISIZE
    Sharabati Denim’s Unisize group redefines high-elasticity unisex fabrics with its unique performance. Unisize fabrics have a very high level of elasticity. Despite an elasticity level up to 95%, they have a perfect growth rate.

    In addition to their high elasticity, Unisize fabrics also have high holding power. However, when you wear them, it applies minimum pressure on the body; which means extra comfort and relaxation. Manufactured at the newly-invested wide looms, Unisize fabrics have high width despite high elasticity.

    The fact that these fabrics have low shrinkage makes them especially advantageous for garment manufacturers. The feature, which also enables the manufacture of different sizes with fewer patterns, lends its name to the group.

    All fabrics in the Unisize group are manufactured with combed cotton yarns, which means achieving a denim look with a soft touching.
    Moreover, thanks to the AC (air conditioning) feature they’ve added to Curtis and Sting families, there are fabric options that keep the body cool in summer and warm in winter by regulating the body temperature according to the weather.

    Jeanologia | Spain

    Jeanologia, one of the finest and leading technology companies from Spain, is going to showcase some of its latest developments at the show. Two of them are as follows:

    SMART DESIGN BY JEANOLOGIA

    SMART DESIGN was the seed of Jeanologia origin. They have always had PRODUCT DESIGN and CREATORS as the CENTER of all their RESEARCH, and today they are working on reconnect fabric, design and finishing through innovative hardware and software.

    With Jeanologia eDesigner software, what you see on your screen is what you get.

    Their lasers and eco-technology and software have been conceived, and developed to facilitate design, and to make designers work easily, in more creative, efficient and productive ways.

    Moreover, they have developed design standards PROTOCOLS LIGHT SENSITIVE FABRIC (LSF) that are meant to achieve optimal product aesthetics, and efficient results while designing their collections from scrap.

    Their recent eDesigner software facilitates the designer’s job by virtually reproduce on a raw garment what one designs on the computer. Today digital design and visualization of jeans finishing is possible.

    As a more holistic tool, the EIM (Environmental Impact Measure) software helps the design team create a more sustainable product, and reduce water consumption, chemical usage while also improving labor conditions.

    Jeanologia SMART DESIGN is based on creativity, digitalization, simplicity, efficiency, reproducibility and sustainability.

    Fashion Accessories | India

    Fashion Accessories India Pvt Ltd (RCBC Group), a leading trims & accessories manufacturer from India, will showcase their latest AW 21/22 collection. 

    1. Launch of more than 30 new metal finishes in their sustainable collection – “Kind To The Planet”  – all created without using additional chemicals or electroplating 
    2. New designs & trim stories that draw inspiration from WGSN trends for Fall Winter 2021
    3. Introduction of new PVC free & FSC certified materials for patches

    Archroma | Switzerland

    Archroma, a global, diversified provider of Dyes and Specialty Chemicals serving the branded and performance textiles, packaging and paper, and coatings, adhesives and sealants markets. At the 2nd edition of Denimsandjeans Virtual show, these are their focused products:

    • PURE INDIGO FLOW: 
      • Introduction: An aniline-free* indigo system that produces authentic denim without compromising our planet
    • INDIGO REFLECTION:
      • Introduction: A coloration system that behaves like indigo but with a more sustainable and efficient process
    • CASUAL X SMART:
      • Introduction: A sulfur dyeing system for trendy wash-down looks to make versatile clothes with a smart production process that is gentler for the planet

    To meet reputed global suppliers Face2face with PRE ARRANGED meeting schedules, do not miss to register for the 2nd Edition of Denimsandjeans Virtual Show . It is not possible to join the platform without getting unique invite code. Register at https://lnkd.in/ekpaVrG

    Post Show Report of our 1st Edition – https://lnkd.in/d_xMc-6

    2nd Edition – Cloud Sourcing – https://lnkd.in/es-BjPF

  • Leading Denim Companies Join The 2nd Edition Of Denimsandjeans Virtual Show

    Leading Denim Companies Join The 2nd Edition Of Denimsandjeans Virtual Show

    Denimsandjeans, the host of the 2nd edition of Denimsandjeans virtual show- Cloud Sourcing which is scheduled for October 14/15, releases the exhibitors’ name in its latest press release. 

    The list includes names of over 37 companies including Arvind Limited (India), Envoy Textile (Bangladesh), Archroma (Switzerland), Nearchimica (Italy), Iskur Denim (Turkey), Indigo Textile (Pakistan), Raymond UCO (India), Garmon/Kemin (SanMarino, USA), Soorty (Pakistan), LNJ (India), Officina+39 (Italy), Kaiser/Dystar (Turkey), JDS (Japan), Jeanologia (Spain), Ha-Meem Denim (Bangladesh), Sharabati Denim (Turkey), Artistic Fabric Mills (Pakistan), Denim Clothing Company (Pakistan), SEI Laser (Italy), and Tonello(Italy).  The complete list is available at https://virtual.denimsandjeans.com/virtual/exhibitor-list.php

    The list includes Fabric Suppliers, Garment Exporters, Accessories Makers, Chemical Manufacturers , Yarns Suppliers, Technological Companies and Design Houses/Consultants which offers a complete basket where a buyer can find all solutions for its sourcing queries. 

    This time the show caters to the time zones of the USA, South America, and Europe and will run for 15 hours in order to cover the maximum number of buyers. The show with a theme of Cloud Sourcing focuses on the need for virtual sourcing in the denim industry and how Cloud Sourcing helps the industry to achieve sustainability goals. 

    This time the show also offers an opportunity to all the visitors of the show to schedule their meetings with exhibitors participating at the show in advance, this may help to plan their visit in a better way. Every visitor has to register at https://virtual.denimsandjeans.com/virtual/ to enter the platform and to schedule the meeting in advance. 

    The host has also released the visitor guide to making them understand the platform in a better way, you can watch the visitor guide here

    Talks and panel discussions to understand the changes in the production methodology, impacts on the consumer behaviour , new techniques and approaches by the sourcing companies and the sourcing strategies of different countries in light of recent political developments will be held at the show. 

    Apart from that, a virtual trend zone with all the latest collection showcased by the exhibitors in following categories will be displayed at the show, every visitor can see the same once they enter the platform. 

    The categories are as follows 

    1. Super Sustainable 
    2. Health Times
    3. Chemicals For Mother Earth
    4. Futuristic Technologies
    5. Denim Hygge
    6. WindowShop Us

    Denimsandjeans has also started different campaigns to educate the visitors of the show about this platform so that they would be able to make the most of it. Please note that every visitor needs to have a UNIQUE INVITE CODE . For joining , pl register at https://virtual.denimsandjeans.com/virtual/ to receive the invite link. For any query, you can contact the hosts at info@denimsandjeans.com 

  • What’s New From Exhibitors Of 2nd Denimsandjeans Virtual Show – Part II

    What’s New From Exhibitors Of 2nd Denimsandjeans Virtual Show – Part II

    In the 1st part of ” What’s new from exhibitors at 2nd Denimsandjeans Virtual Show” – we had featured our 4 exhibitors of the 2nd edition of Denimsandjeans Virtual Show with their focus products  – Nearchimica, Kaiser/Dystar, Deridesen, and Elin by Elasten. 

    In this article, we are going to introduce offerings from 4 more exhibitors of Denimandjeans Virtual show which they will be displaying at the show .  

    RIBBONTEX | ITALY

    “Ribbontex – a leading accessories manufacturers from Italy is going to exhibit its latest AW 21/22 collection at the show which they named –LEADING THE FUTURE”

    A sporty, technical, and futuristic collection which is the result of :

    • Use of innovative techniques
    • Use of new and Avant-garde materials with increasingly sophisticated performances.
    • Study and research in continuous evolution.”

    Denim Clothing Company | Pakistan

    “Founded in 2005, Denim Clothing Company (DCC) is a well known denim garment manufacturing facility. The company is committed to leading responsible initiatives in fully recycling and conserving water, reducing energy use to a minimum, and eliminating the use of hazardous chemicals entirely within its production facility. 

    For the S/S 21season, DCC has explored sustainable alternative fabrics for garment production. Re:Code range is created using innovative fibers such as Hemp, Green Mint and Corn, producing garments which not only look and feel like traditional denim wear but are completely biodegradable and resource-conserving.

    DCC looks forward to introducing these and other exciting innovations to the buyers at the 2nd Denims and Jeans virtual show. “

    Bukhara Cotton Textile | Uzbekistan

    “BCT Denim Division is a part of Petromaruz Group which has been operating in Central Asia and Europe since early 2000’s and employs over 14.000 people worldwide. They are fully vertically integrated from farming stage with Response Cotton, Denim Fabric and Garment Manufacturing.

    These are three focussed products which BCT Denim is going to showcase at the 2nd edition of Denimsandjeans Virtual Show. “

    Interloop | Pakistan

    “Interloop utilizes the most environmentally safe manufacturing processes is central to the way they do business, their commitment to sustainability in an era of environmental crisis has wider implications.

    The company understands that to be truly responsible they must strive towards a circular economy and push forward conscious consumption at all levels. 

    Focused on sustainable fashion, their products are made with eco-friendly fabrics using pre/post-consumer waste, organic cotton, and plant-based fibers. Their product range showcases the latest trends in synergy with green washes and finishes conceptualized and designed in CLO to further minimize our waste. “

    Here’s the company’s website link:http://denim.interloop-pk.com/

    To meet reputed global suppliers Face2face with PRE ARRANGED meeting schedules, do not miss to register for the 2nd Edition of Denimsandjeans Virtual Show . Register at https://lnkd.in/ekpaVrG

    Post Show Report of our 1st Edition – https://lnkd.in/d_xMc-6

    2nd Edition – Cloud Sourcing – https://lnkd.in/es-BjPF

  • What’s New From Exhibitors Of 2nd Denimsandjeans Virtual Show – Part I

    What’s New From Exhibitors Of 2nd Denimsandjeans Virtual Show – Part I

    As the 2nd edition of Denimsandjeans Virtual comes closer, we bring you more information from our exhibitors who will be participating in the show . In a series of articles, we will bring focus on their latest activities and offerings so that our visiting buyers are aware of what to expect from them when they visit the exhibitors virtually ! The exhibitors express themselves in their own words .

    NEARCHIMICA | ITALY

    “ In everything that surrounds us, chemistry is there. Chemistry is also something else: people relationship, feelings, reliability….

    Nearchimica is an Italian Family Company, fully engaged in Chemical Responsible production in Textile field. Innovation and Sustainability are the driving forces behind the continuous development of our products.

    E-class collection represents our commitment in offering to consumers an attractive pair of jeans treated with conscious chemistry.

    Starting from Fabric to Garment our development is focused on Renewable resources (Bio-based), on ECO-bleaching, and on Functional Finishing with Protector Shield TM technology.

    KAISER/DYSTAR | TURKEY

    THE FIRST EVER ENYZMATIC LOCAL BLEACHING CONCEPT

    As DyStar/Kaiser, we always push our limits for a sustainable textile production chain. We always target to be a pioneer company on new products, new techniques, and their applications worldwide.

    We are more than glad to offer the most sustainable alternative of potassium permanganate for our industry. This is the first-ever made bleaching enzyme as a replacement of permanganate which is working in closed spraying systems that’s supplied by Blutech.

    It is designed to work on indigo dyestuff so it does not have any effect on fabric and it works at room temperature conditions with an economical sustainability profile.

    elin by Elasten | Italy

    élin® by Elasten produces all kinds of Hemp stretch and Linen stretch yarns made with single stretch core, multi stretch core and also naturally stretch effect (BFlex patented technology family).

    HEMP STRETCH

    Ref. 3477G Patented

    Nm 17.000 | 80% Pure Best HEMP in natural Raw col. |10% Lycra® |10% T400®

    LINEN STRETCH

    Ref. 3406G Patented

    Nm 17.000 |80% Pure Best LINEN in natural Raw col. |10% Lycra® |10% T400®

    DERIDESEN LABEL | TURKEY

    DERIDESEN is a leading leather label supplier of the denim market in Turkey. DERIDESEN is a well-known and experienced label manufacturer, based in Istanbul since 1969. Some of the products which they are going to showcase are as follows:

    1. GRS Certificated Recycled Leather
    Bonded leather is a material consisting of leather fibres and binders. It has a leather fibre content of at least 50%. This item has GRS Certification.

    2. Eco-friendly Silicone Labels
    These labels are PVC free and PTH free. It is available in any color.

    To meet reputed global suppliers Face2face with PRE ARRANGED meeting schedules, do not miss to register for the 2nd Edition of Denimsandjeans Virtual Show . Register at https://lnkd.in/ekpaVrG

    Post Show Report of our 1st Edition – https://lnkd.in/d_xMc-6

    2nd Edition – Cloud Sourcing – https://lnkd.in/es-BjPF

  • Calik Sustainability Report- Q&A With Tolga Ozkurt

    Calik Sustainability Report- Q&A With Tolga Ozkurt

    Calik Denim, one of the leading premium denim manufacturers in the world and is included among the top 200 exporters in Turkey. It has been focused on sustainability , the company has received a variety of international certificates such as Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), Organic Content Standard (OCS), Oeko-Tex, RCS, Nordic Swan, Eco Label, EU Ecolabel and Global Recycle Standard (GRS). In addition, since 2016, the company has also been included in the Turkish Turquality Support Program, the only program by which companies that have competitive advantages and branding potential are supported by the government. Recently , they released their 2019 sustainability report with targets for 2025 . We spoke to Tolga Ozkurt, Deputy General Manager of Sales and Marketing regarding the same .

    Q.Among your 2025 sustainability goals, which do you think is the most important?

    At Calik Denim, we are aware of the responsibility of corporations to the world. Therefore we, as one of the leading premium denim manufacturers in the world, aim to maximize our accountability and transparency towards our operations. Also, the fact that the industry is being faced with global environmental and social change, shapes our path for future. We consider this change as a challenge that allows risks to turn into opportunities and as a reason for us to manage the impact of denim on life, create positive value for and deliver benefits to its stakeholders. Therefore, our sustainability strategy has been defined as Passion for Denim Passion for Life, focusing on the purpose of making a positive impact for a better life. We are truly encouraged by the passion for denim and passion for life to become the leading denim brand that triggers the sustainability-driven transformation in the industry.

    2025 TARGETS

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    As a leading denim company, we set to achieve its purpose of making a positive impact for a better life by leading innovative products, creating positive impact for/ with our stakeholders and by reducing our impact on environment. Under our strategy, we defined 2025 Sustainability Targets under 4 main titles: Environmental Sustainability, Sustainable Raw Material Procurement, Innovation and Thought Leadership, Internal and External Stakeholder Rights.

    In accordance with our vision, the most important issue we tackle with is environmental sustainability, about which we put much effort to improve. Living in an era where climate crisis drastically affects deeply the communities and environment urges us to take action to minimize our impact on the climate change.

    Under environmental sustainability title, we identified 4 targets that are related to each other:

    • Reducing carbon emissions per unit production by 20%,
    • 100% increase in the power generated from renewable resources as compared to 2018,
    • Reducing water consumption per unit production by 30%
    • Lastly reducing wastes emerging from production processes by 30%.

    Considering the fact that global textile industry causes the production of emission at 1.2 billion tons emissions of CO2 every year, we prioritize our first target “reducing carbon emissions per unit production by 20% until 2025”. While governments take action to reduce carbon emissions in accordance with the Paris Agreement or the European Green Deal, we, as a business world, must also play a key role by increasing R&D investments and focus on innovative technologies that would reduce carbon emissions. We are developing innovative and sustainable products and technologies focusing on energy efficiency and reducing environmental footprint to contribute fighting against climate crisis.

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    Q. Water saving is such an important goal. But do you think there can be a uniform way to measure its usage?

    Among our other targets, we also find water management crucial for a sustainable future and sustainable industrial growth because textile industry is one of the industries that use natural resources, especially water, extensively. However, we believe that there are innovative solutions to minimize the waste and consumption of water and still pursue our Passion for Denim. By using technology and innovation, we are committed to improve the efficiency of our operations.

    Among our several innovative solutions, Washpro Technology is Calik’s latest sustainability-driven innovation that aims to reduce the environmental impact throughout the denim lifecycle. The new Washpro technology promises long-lasting freshness for garments thanks to Calik’s new fibre innovations. With Washpro technology, end-users are required to wash their jeans less throughout the denim garments life cycle. It’s well known that each home laundry requires a lot of water and energy, so Washpro featured fabrics provide significant saving of resources – a perfect remedy for new generation eco conscious consumers who are looking for products with greater intention and longevity.

    Other concept that we are proud of to develop is Oxygene. With the Oxygene concept, we are able to create awareness in the sector by ensuring that its customers make sustainable production with the concept developed. On the other hand, customer satisfaction increases with superior ozone washing effects, stone washing effects in a shorter time, bright look and clear tones, fabrics with a light touch. Thanks to the Oxygene concept, 95% less water, 50% less chemicals and 79% less energy is used during the washing stage.

    At Calik Denim, the water intensity per product has been reduced by 11% in 2019 compared to 2017. With new investments to be made, it is aimed to reduce the water intensity by 30% by 2025.

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    Q. Can you explain your Denethic and D Clear concepts.

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    We care about water resources and develop innovative and sustainable technologies for denim manufacturing. Denethic is a product concept we have developed with a sustainable approach for the whole supply chain of a denim garment – manufacture with its important contribution to sustain our environment and our planet consciously and with responsibility. With the Denethic concept, the need to wash jeans after sewing is eliminated and this technology provides fabrics with a washed look. Denethic allows us and our customers to reduce water consumption. While we save water by 44% for rinse look, 15% for rinse enzyme look and 32% for bleached look at mill, our customers use Denethic fabrics ready to cut and sew without washing.

    D-Clear technology of Calik Denim offers considerable saving values for both indigo / sulphur dyeing and finishing steps of production. The technology allows us to use 40% less water during the initial indigo dyeing and 83% less water during the finishing of denim and decrease the chemical use by 94%. We used D-Clear technology in 10% of our 2020-21 Fall- Winter collection and we aim raise it to 50% by 2020 and 100% by 2025.

    Q. Do you think Covid has given a stronger push towards sustainability?

    Covid-19 crisis has changed many aspects in our lives. Businesses and economies got damaged, as the crisis had its reflections on many systems other than health systems. Businesses were forced to slow down and most of the world has faced a drastic recession. According to the survey of Sustainable Apparel Coalition, 1/3 of the member brands were unprepared to such a crisis, which shows the importance of sustainability and risk management for corporations. Besides, it is estimated that revenues for the apparel and footwear sectors will contact by 27 to 30 percent in 2020.

    We believe that prioritizing sustainability is what allows a company to survive from such a period. Companies that were already prioritizing are able to recovery easier now. Despite its importance, most of the companies prioritized to solve short- term problems that Covid-19 has brought with survival instincts. However, the companies with long term goals may integrate sustainability into their practices, because it will make them more resilient and allow them to adopt quickly to new challenges.

    Besides the awakening of business, the awareness towards sustainability from the demand-consumer side has also risen. People facing with such a drastic crisis recognized the negative impact of unsustainable practices, including the unjust relation between the nature and human beings. The consumers are expected to prefer companies with sustainability practices more. With suppliers moving into “survival mode”, workers in some of the poorest countries face unemployment and risk of poverty and hunger. Applying human-centered practices in this time of crisis while also sustaining the businesses will influence many and shape the consumer behavior, which will determine the future of the companies.

    At Calik Denim, in terms of quick solutions during this time, focusing on virtual operations and keeping the communication sustained with customers is crucial and it was one of our first responses to the crisis. We directly reach our customers and suppliers or reach through our representatives in respective countries. We have shaped our strategy in accordance with country-specific conditions and restrictions. We localized our decisions and connections in this sense. In addition, we were able to turn our mobile application into a more useful tool during this period. It was our chance to have such a mobile technology, which we activated even more. Our mobile application was used for sample requests and we have created another module in which we uploaded our video for the exhibition and started a blog with a group of 4 prominent bloggers and editors who will write weekly on our industry. In new era, adopting strategies that embrace digital solutions and sustainability is key in building more resilience for the industry. 

    The company has , apart from the above, come out with various initiatives related to chemical management, waste management, climate change and energy .

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  • Preferred Fiber Toolkit (PFT) By GAP Inc

    Preferred Fiber Toolkit (PFT) By GAP Inc

    Gap Inc. and Textile Exchange have recently announced the public release of Gap Inc.’s Preferred Fiber Toolkit (PFT), a resource to be used by sourcing and design teams to inform companies on meeting their sustainability goals.  

    With this partnership, the Toolkit will be developed as a publicly available, industry-wide resource, providing companies with consolidated, validated guidance so that together they can create healthier communities while better protecting the planet.  

    As an industry, apparel and retail have struggled to cohesively measure and explain sourcing material choices, often resorting to a brand-by-brand decision-making process that can be subjective and opaque. With customers, employees, and other shareholders expecting higher levels of transparency than ever, brands are working to source and market more sustainable fibers.  

    The Toolkit includes a rigorous evaluation of raw material choices building upon quantitative data inputs from the Sustainable Apparel Coalition’s (SAC) Higg Materials Sustainability Index.

    It also incorporates other holistic indicators to consider environmental considerations, such as biodiversity and land-use change, and waste-elimination guidance for contributing to the circular economy. Human rights, labor concerns, and animal welfare within raw material sourcing are also considered, to layer in additional nuance beyond environmental data. This tool will provide clear direction to create alignment and reduce the proliferation of conflicting guidance.  

    “The development of the PFT has been crucial to Gap Inc’s ability to set goals and develop internal awareness on how to design better products and set fiber strategies,” said Diana Rosenberg, Product Sustainability Manager, Gap Inc.

    “A rigorous and data-driven approach allows for greater confidence in our sustainable materials sourcing decisions while creating an incentive to select more planet-friendly raw materials.” 

    As Textile Exchange updates this tool for broader use, it will have refined methodology and an independent review process. This Toolkit will serve as a complement to the SAC’s Product Tools, by expanding coverage of fiber sourcing considerations beyond the measurable environmental impacts contained within the Higg MSI. The PFT will ensure we drive the industry forwards on sustainability performance within our fiber choices, including a reduction in climate impacts that aligns with science-based targets. 

    “Textile Exchange was part of the early days of the work alongside other independent reviewers such as the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), we are pleased to be given the responsibility and ownership of the tool starting in 2020,” Liesl Truscott, Director of Europe and Materials Strategy, Textile Exchange added.

    “We will continue to improve upon the foundational work of Gap Inc. to create a tool that combines quantitative and qualitative data from materials into a decision-making tool for the industry. This tool will drive the work of Textile Exchange to meet our 2030 Climate+ goals.” 

    Textile Exchange will update the Toolkit with new data and a broader set of fibers and materials and begin using this tool to drive the adoption of the materials recognized for their contribution. Textile Exchange will also work to identify areas of further reduction of impacts to support the industry in meeting science-based targets. The updated Toolkit and the proposed review process will be shared with stakeholders for comments and feedback later this year.  

    “The Sustainable Apparel Coalition is thrilled to see the release of the Preferred Fiber Toolkit (PFT). With the embedded Higg MSI data and other qualitative indicators in the PFT, users can consider environmental impacts and additional sustainability values in their sourcing decisions. By aligning the PFT with Higg MSI data, users of both tools can seamlessly track the impacts of their decisions from fiber to full materials and products,” said Joël Mertens, Senior Manager of Higg Product Tools, Sustainable Apparel Coalition. 

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