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Go Green Technology By Ramsons @ Denimsandjeans Vietnam
Ramsons,Â an Indian brand for over 30 years known for its innovative cutting edge technology machines will be presenting new technologies related toÂ Sustainability at the fourth Denimsandjeans Vietnam show on June 12-13.Their machines aim to make sustainable equipments by saving and reducing the use ofÂ water, energy, chemicals and increasing automization.

The company gives information about some of its new products which include -Â Nano Go Green technology , Ozone , Conveyor Drier ,Low Liquor ratio Vertostar Technology , High Spin Washer ExtractorÂ etc. The company gives the details of their products in their own words below :

GO GREEN

Â ” Nano or Go Green technology drastically reduces water / chemicals in the Effluent treatment plant. The technology uses negligible water and works on the principle of chemical blasts into the warp and weft of the fabric for finishing effects of softeners / Enzyme, resin applications, and other similar applications in Garment Dyeing.” – Ramsons

The characteristics of this machine include :
- The machine is provided with spray nozzles which will be placed in the front loading washing / dyeing machines.
- Apply only the required product along with water which is completely absorbed by the garment resulting in huge savings of water and chemicals / Dyes stuff.
- Fully automatic operation controlled by PLC. Timing and flow rate can be controlled as per the requirement of the fabric/garment.
- This unit can be connected to existing washing / dyeing machines.
VERTOSTAR

The characteristics of this machine include :
- Low liquor ratio Vertostar 7.7 with jet spray /Sprinkler technology for garment /denim washing and dyeing with MLR (liquor ratios as low as 1:3)
- Ramsons Vertostar Series uses a state-of-the-art Dual Drainage System, which enables the reuse of effluent water and can reduce the size of the ETP while reducing the overall cycle time.
- Some of the optional features in these machines are:Jet spray technology (recycling of water),De-stoner attachment (easier removal of pumice stones),Controlled heating & cooling (for uniform dyeing),Filtration unit,Color kitchen and many other features.
CONVEYORIZED DRIER

The characteristics of this machine include :
- Conveyorized Line drying that utilizes the atmospheric energy and saves drying time by over 85%
- This system takes 85% Less Energy than standard tumble drying system.
- Also it helps to avoid problems like Back staining, Lycra Damage or Garment DE shape etc.
AUTOMATIC ROBOTIC SPRAY

The characteristics of this machine include :
- Robotic spray booths, curing ovens that work on gas in the dry process area to save on energy
- Ramsons â€œYANTRAMANâ€ Automatic Robotic Spray machine designed for PP spray process on denim trousers.Â It has a Robot fitted with a spray unit and the machine has 2 trouser Mannequins for continuous operation. Fully Enclosed cabinet with Exhaust blower and filter unit system for compliance and ease of working
- High Production with better consistency
- Less Dependency on Skilled operators hence better productivity
- Totally enclosed cabinet no pollution or suffocation in the working area.
- User friendly programming andÂ easy operationÂ of the Robot.
- Can be customized with different configuration as per customer requirement.
An extensive range of over equipments will be on display at the Denimsandjeans Vietnam showÂ on June 12-13.
May 22, 2019
Our Ecosystem By Crescent Bahuman @ Denimsandjeans Vietnam

This June, at DenimsandjeansVietnam, Crescent Bahuman will be showcasing “Our Ecosystem“, a documentary detailing their 25 year long quest in creating, and preserving a Green Ecosystem .Â It is a unique story, which depicts the remarkable transformation of marshland into South East Asiaâ€™s first vertically integrated Denim Facility.Â The story emphasizes the importance of circularity and explores how man, nature, and industry can indeed coexist.

TheÂ journey in Vietnam will explore 3 core strengths of CBL:

Our Love for Nature

“This is no ordinary love story.Â For 25 years, CBL has been at the forefront of sustainable technologies and practices. Being Green Screen certified and currently implementing the ZDHC program, CBL is steaming forward with its sustainability vision. Apart from various sustainable practices in the garmenting facilities, the Company has decided to attack the root of the product” – Crescent Bahuman

The sustainable product line is in alignment with their objective to:

-Reduce dependence on Cotton through using :

a. Hemp: Antimicrobial in nature while painting a cotton like characteristic

b. Regenerated Cellulose such as Tencel, Refibra, Modal and Viscose

c.Â iCollect certified PCW Fibres

– Eliminate Virgin Polyester:

With strong rumours of the EU moving towards increasing duties on items containing virgin Polyester, they utilise Repreve by Unifi which creates polyester through the recycling of PET bottles

– Conserve Water and improve reuse-ability of Indigo .

This is doneÂ by applying :

a. Zero Water Discharge techniques in collaboration with Dystar

b. Hydro free Dyeing, eliminating salt formation and increasing the lifespan of the dyestuff.

c. Quick Wash Off

d.Delivering a 40% reduction in wash cycle

2. Our Authenticity

Our Authentic collection includes:

– Reimagined Non Stretches:

a. Shadow:

Gone are the days of tinting ! Shadow marvelously exhibits natural green caste tones the more you wash it!

b. Light Weight, Ultra Soft:

Light weight, Soft, and authentic in appearance!

c. OE Blends:

Paying homage to the Open End classics, weâ€™ve gone one step further by adding blends of Viscose and Tencel

– Authentic stretches

“The stretches have ~~Rugged~~ Rigid good looks with a beautiful authentic character “- Crescent Team

3. Our Flexibility

Flexible series explores the endless possibilities of stretch starting with

-Comfortably Affordable:

Lycra based products with good growth & recovery

– Superior Stretches:

In the constant quest to refine the end userâ€™s experience, CBL is currently in discussion with Invista to develop Zero pressure fabrics which would effectively eliminate hugging through 100% recovery, 0% growth

Todayâ€™s selection of Superior stretches offers CBLâ€™s finest 40-80% stretches

– Beyond Stretch:

Â Beyond stretch fabrics offer sizing flexibility with stretches of up to 150%! 150% stretch with an authentic, open structure achieved through innovation in the weaving process.

May 17, 2019
Clean Denim Journey : Anubha Industries @ Denimsandjeans Vietnam

Anubha Industries is another important company from India to join the Denimsandjeans Vietnam show. Â It is part of the Pratibha Group of companies, having a rich history of over 30 years in textiles and manufacturing.The Blue Sign certified company brings their AW20 Collection with a focus on Clean denim technologies and explains in their own words .

ICONS

“Lifetime products created with trans-seasonal appeal. We create jeans for a lifetime, because #lovedclotheslast”

Earth-care is at the heart of Anubha developments, blending sustainable cotton with natural blends of lyocell, linen and hemp.Â Woven into archive denim character. Authentic archive classic denim fabrics. Character-full denim that just gets better with age as per Anubha.Â 11 > 13oz
As by Sylvia Stults,

â€œSo let us plant a better seed,Protect what has been given us for free.Our waters, skies, wildlife and trees.â€

ARCHIVE LITES

Forever denim lite-weight archive inspired fabrics to evoke the sentiment of much-loved classics and inspire new layering all seasons. Combining a premium aesthetic and earth-care values to create great products-for-life.
sustainable cotton / linen / hemp
As by Socrates,

â€œThe secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old but on building the newâ€

365 UNIVERSAL

Unisex denim classics that reflect the iconic imagery from the past to create future classics. Combining a premium aesthetic and earth-care values to createÂ jeans for life.Just the right balance of stretch blended with natural fibres to create the best second skin.
As by David Dundas,

â€œWhen I wake up in the morning light, I put on my jeans and I feel alrite. I put my blue jeans on. I put my old blue jeans on.â€

MODERN UTILITY

Lifewear fabrics, inspired by iconic and time-honored utility and hero items. Subtle yet essential â€˜character cottonsâ€™. Premium aesthetic and earth-care values employed in the processing and production to create great products-for-life.
Street / skate / unisex / denim philosophy / lifewear
As by Robert Frost,

â€œNatureâ€™s first green is gold,Her hardest hue to hold .Her early leafâ€™s a flower: But only so an hour.â€

As by Oriah Mountain Dreamer,

â€œIt doesn’t interest me how old you are. I want to know if you will risk looking like a fool For love, for your dream For the Adventure of Being Aliveâ€

INDIGO TRAVEL

Global ecletic handloom character fabrics for unique easy-wear styling. Anubha offers bespoke fabric development and global indigo inspiration. Premium aesthetic and earth-care values employed in the processing and production to create great products-for-life.
Soft / loose / drapey / colour rich
As by Ibn Battuta,

â€œTravelling.It leaves you speechless.Then it turns you into a storyteller.â€

May 16, 2019
Kilim Denim At The 4th Edition Of Denimsandjeans Vietnam With Special 1986 Collection
Kilim denim is one of the well known denim mills from Turkey. Founded by Mehmet Kilimci , in 1979 they bought Kartaltepe Textiles. It has been in the industry for over 3 decades by keeping up with the transformation of denim over time but also remaining true to its essence. In 1986, Mehmet Kilimci replaced the old systems with a manila system, the first to be implemented in Istanbul. Featuring a capacity of 12 million meters of denim and 6 million meters of non-denim fabrics a year, Kilim denim mentions :

“We adopt the philosophy not to manufacture much but to manufacture by giving the fabric the value it deserves.â€.

In the last 7 years, Kilim has been exporting their made in Turkey fabric around the world .

Today when fashion looks for originality and respects true values, Kilim denim returns to the essence of denim and shares the knowledge and experience of its employees who witnessed the first years with its special 1986 collection. The company announced the launch of a special collection â€“ 1986 Collection on the special occasion of completing this long Journey and they will be displaying this collection at Denimsandjeans Vietnam show on June 12-13.
Kilim Denim is excited about this launch and give details about this collection in their own words :

1986 is a collection by a company whose employees know the true origin of denim and realize those looks with todayâ€™s technology. 1986 marks the starting point of denimâ€™s origin and since then the brand has been continuing to manufacture for 33 years with some changes. 1986 was the year when Kilim made an investment in denim manufacture with a big vision in a time when wearing blue jeans wasnâ€™t very popular in Turkey.

FEATURES OF 1986 COLLECTION

When the comfort of stretch is combined with denimâ€™s character, it turns out a variety of fabrics which can easily be preferred by both sexes. As menâ€™s and womenâ€™s five-pocket pants and denim jacket patterns become similar, fabric looks are no longer classified in these categories. Made with dual-core yarns between 7.5-10.5 ounces, the fabrics of the GenderFree collection cater to both men and women with various colors and looks. The Ageless collection was designed to cater to both sexes with 9.5-14 ounces rigid and comfort stretch looks.Stretch fabrics with high elasticity are no longer just for women. Men are no longer afraid of tight jeans or jackets.

Kilim denimâ€™s color-coated, overdyed fabrics with special finishes, found only in its ColorCode collection.

SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS AND THE COLLECTION

Kilim says that all the products made for the presentation were made with biodegradable accessories, washed without water or chemicals, and made with a sustainable approach without compromising the denim look.
- CACTUS fabrics which decreases use of water by 93% thanks to advanced processes.
- Hydro Free project which comprises indigo-dyed fabrics with zero hydrosulphite.
- Certified fabrics made with yarns recycled from cotton and polyester yarns and post-consumer products.
- Sustainability efforts become visible with denim in the Re-Create collection, and with gaberdine fabrics in the Kilim white collection.
- Fabrics made with natural fibers such as organic, BCI cotton and Tencel.
KILIM AT THE DENIMSANDJEANS VIETNAM

Kilim is going to showcaseÂ its latest collection (booth no. 34) at the 4th edition of Denimsandjeans Vietnam which is scheduled for June 12-13 at Riverside Palace, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. TheyÂ To visit, buyers can register online at www.vmshow.denimsandjeans.com. For further information, drop an email at info@denimsandjeans.com
May 15, 2019
Swarovski Presents SS 2020 Innovations At The 4th Edition Of Denimsandjeans Vietnam
The fourth edition of Denimsandjeans Vietnam will bring the industry leader in crystals – Swaroski- showcasing their latest offerings for the denim fashionistas . They will introduce their new season crystal innovations – THE POWER OF EMOTIONSÂ

The mood for Spring/Summer 2020 is reflected in four new trends which the company describes in their own words :
- The Serenity of Being evokes a sense of stillness, reflecting the desire to â€œbe in the momentâ€ to offset the effects of isolation and information overload;
- The Joy of Expression captures Gen Zâ€™s desire for â€œInstagrammableâ€ disco-glam wardrobe statements;
- The Surprise of the Unexpected fuses athleisure wear with a new sartorial luxury, blending street looks with classic style;
- and the â€œanything goesâ€ attitude of The Excitement of Creativity is seen in the rejection of normcore in favor of creative, exuberant and multilayered designs.
Spring/Summer 2020 Innovations

Capturing all the youthful joy of the Insta-generation, nothing says itâ€™s time to shine more than Swarovskiâ€™s new Kaleidoscope Fancy Stones family. Thanks to Rivoli faceting on the reverse and large facets on the front, these triangular, hexagon and square crystals showcase a radiant and totally new rainbow-like optic. Ideal for jewelry and accessories, the user-friendly glue-in setting option will be very popular with the DIY community. Also new this season is the gently expressive, gemstone-inspired, 50-facet Princess Cut Pendant.

Ideal for hand-application techniques such as beading and wire working, as well as sewing, this easy, time- and cost-saving product works beautifully for jewelry and DIY, apparel and accessories. And because it is unfoiled, it makes for stunning standalone, open-back pieces that have an elegant, fine-jewelry look.

In an industry first, the Crystal Electric Lacquer^PRO familyâ€™s six new lacquered effects bring a burst of neon brightness to the Swarovski palette. Made with UV pigments that glow under light, their sparkling pops of color add excitement to sport-inspired casualwear, as well as answering the demand in the dance sport segment for intensely colorful crystals.

Spike Flat Backs & Sew on Stones defy convention with their boldly rebellious â€œanything goesâ€ attitude. Perfect for sewing, setting, gluing and using with Ceralun, these premium-looking spikes come in two shapes, with two sizes for the Sew-on Stones and three sizes for the Flat Backsâ€”just right for mixing and matching across a spectrum of creative designs, especially footwear and accessories.

About Swarovski

Swarovski delivers a diverse portfolio of unmatched quality, craftsmanship, and creativity.

Founded in 1895 in Austria, the company designs, manufactures and markets high-quality crystals, genuine gemstones and created stones as well as finished products such as jewelry, accessories and lighting. The Swarovski Crystal Business is run by the fifth generation of family members and has a global reach with approximately 2,800 stores in around 170 countries, more than 27,000 employees, and revenue of about 2.6 billion euros in 2016.

Together with its sister companies Swarovski Optik (optical devices) and Tyrolit (abrasives), Swarovski Crystal Business forms the Swarovski Group. In 2016, the Group generated revenue of about 3.37 billion euros and employed more than 32,000 people.

A responsible relationship with people and the planet is an integral part of Swarovskiâ€™s heritage. The global Swarovski Waterschool education program has reached 461,000 children on the worldâ€™s greatest rivers, and the Swarovski Foundation, set up in 2013, works to support culture and creativity, promote wellbeing, and conserve natural resources to achieve positive social impact.

Swaroski Group WebsiteÂ

Swaroski Crystals

For further information on their products, contact:

Giulia ValentiniÂ Â atÂ giulia.valentini@swarovski.com
May 14, 2019
Authentic Denim Puzzle Pieced Together By US Denim @ Denimsandjeans Vietnam
The US Denim presents its Autumn-Winter 2020-21 DENIM PUZZLE collection at the Denimsandjeans Vietnam show on June 12 and 13. Featuring several distinctive denims for specific interests along with new examples of the spirit of jeans â€“ innovation in hard-working comfort. As per the company, the booth and collection also demonstrate connections among major aspects of denim fashion. We reproduce US Denim’s description of their latest collection to be displayed at Denimsandjeans show in their own words :

Authentic Appeal

True jeans respect from iconic denim looks, modern comforts and greater sustainability. When more customers are buying the jeans their parents â€“ and grandparents â€“ would have loved, bring the best of the past to a better future:
- Rigid options with bolder indigo textures and brighter twill line.
- TrophyFlex styles 1970s color and texture with 2020s comfort, shape and slub possibilities.
- HeritEdge original style from legacy selvedge looms adapted to the advantages of new yarns and alternative or recycled fibers.
GreenSteps
to sustainability
- More sustainable fibers, dyes and washes.
- Archromaâ€™s aniline-free indigo dyeing thatâ€™s more friendly to aquatic life and humans.
- Alternative natural fibers, and beyond BCI to organic.
- Recycled â€“ plastic blends, or including PCW and PIW cotton in almost any fabric.
Magma+
deeper, richer color

Indigo or sulfur enhanced with lavish shade depth and subtle variation with coating layers saving dye dips while preserving natural feel, allowing more richness to emerge with washdowns, and giving designers new laser-etching advantages.

Dulcet
songs of softness

Combining everything that makes jeans gentle. The softest sustainable alternative plant fiber, blended with cotton for breath ability, and spun, woven and finished to enhance the natural, long-lasting caress.

FlexDomme
hyper freedom

US Denim says that FlexDomme category includes the most demanded fashion hyperstretch ideas, united for amazing flex, excellent recovery, better shrinkage and superb low growth.

US Denim has headquarters and mills in the Lahore area and isÂ one of the most reputed denim companies globally. It hasÂ regional sales offices located in New York & Istanbul.

For more information, visit : usdenimmills.com
May 13, 2019
SOORTY To Present Updated AW 20-21 Collection At Denimsandjeans Vietnam
Soorty – the reputed denim manufacturer from Pakistan will display their latest updated AW20-21 collection at the upcoming Denimsandjeans Vietnam Show to be held on June 12-13 at HCMC. The collection offers a wide range that targets different lifestyles, consumer tribes, and realities. The collections is inspired by nature ;Â paying respect to all its aspects.
The main inspiration for AW20/21 is about the realization of the problems existing; in a constructive way because a solution can only be defined when the problem is clearly identified. They bring together the practical and the stylish, the responsibly manufactured and the technology to offer a WORLD OF DENIM, DESIGNED FOR LIFE.

Letâ€™s take a quick tour of what they are going to reveal at the show – in their own words .

NOSTALGIA
- These are the pieces you collect now as in the future they will become the new vintage.
- Re-interpretations of familiar heroes.
- The core denim ranges which were elevated from neo rustic character constructions.
Extreme twills, heavier fabrics, selvedge and nostalgic details coming together. Handwork, artisanship, quilt, heritage is quite strong.

Nostalgia is one of the containers with subconcepts.
- inky darks: dark indigo shades that make the most beautiful canvas for the slouchy looks, beautiful raws, and the engineered compositions.
- Rust dust, the re-interpretation of familiar heroes and the hand worked heritage items
- And also non- denim that offers a selection of whites and ecrus that all deliver the same premium feeling. The winter whites is an in thing and we are offering a wide selection of twills, weights, compositions, and constructions here.
C2C

Conscious consumerism is continuing to grow as the millennials and Gen Z continues basing their buying decisions on the brand reputation in this age of information. A new spirit of rebellion based on the consciousness that celebrates freedom, self-expression, happiness, and wellness. Soorty has launched C2C GOLD CERTIFIED TM denim fabric line last season, offering a wide range of fabrics from light to heavyweight in a variety of constructions. Being dedicated to the beauty of the C2C concept, they are building on to this precious line and will be expanding it with even more options in the upcoming seasons.
- Re-wild
- Circular Economy
- Transparency
- Positive Impact
Neutral Blue and Clean Blue are newest additions to the C2C family which they are launching and they claim it to be the worldâ€™s first clean liquid indigo to make the aniline free denim. Cradle to Cradle design system for developing sustainable products based on a circular economy, improves the way of MAKE, USE & RE-USE of things.

KISS ROLL

For the consumer group looking for everyday basics with a twist of technology or a fine-tuning touch. Looking effortlessly chick, as if it wasnâ€™t tried hard at all, but looks perfect in the end.
- Everyday essentials
- Daily wear
- Simplicity
with a twist of technology, coatings, crispy weaves or styling.It has been divided under two main concepts;
- Fashion Shades is where to find the majority of the basics; retro inspired midshades, a good focus on rigid, soft hand feel and an upsized fashion unisex. Wide range of fabric weights and fabrics that take effect quite easily.
- Utility on the other hand is where we see more coatings, crispy touches, unisex silhouettes and statement wear. Upsized items, big pockets, dense surfaces.
HIGH ENERGY

Performance properties and innovation are the key. Sportswear and classic tailoring get more and more involved each day. The pace of technological advancement has created a world where uncommon alliances are enhanced with the digital world.

Sartorial touches fused in with traditional sportswear silhouettes.
- A love affair between sportswear and classic tailoring
- Performance
- Athleisure
- Discovering materials and manufacturing methods to innovate, engineering to distrust
To check out collection of Soorty at Denimsandjeans Vietnam , register hereÂ
May 9, 2019
Denimsandjeans Japan Innovation Hub In March 2020 At Tokyo

Denimsandjeans family is happy to announce the dates of its maiden Japan show to be held at Tokyo . The show will be held on MARCH 4-5, 2020Â .

The show has already created a sense of excitement amongst the blue community globally and post the announcement with many of them wanting to be a part of the innovation hub. The Japan show has been planned in view of the importance of Japan being a very important part of denim innovation globally as well as it has a long history in Indigo and denim and has been able to teach a few lessons to the global community in terms of technological and fashion directions that the industry takes. The uniqueness and ethos of Japanese Fashion have always inspired the global denim community and designers look for Japanese Trends as an inspiration. It is a pole of attraction for designers from brands around the world who go there is a search of inspirations from the perfectionist fashion creations of the Japanese designers. So far as the volume is concerned, over 180 million pieces of denim coming to Japan every year.

Japan is one of the most innovative countries when it comes to fashion and especially denim. The show will be a symbol of respect to the abominable spirit of Japanese industry to be constantly innovative and contributing to the global denim development. Hence the focus would be on bringing this show as an innovation hub bringing the most innovative global companies together. Denimsandjeans shall be focused on creating this show as an innovation hub where the key global players from fibers, chemicals, technology, mills, washing, garments, etc will come together bringing their latest developments and inspire the visitors. Local Japanese craftsmen, brands, mills, etc will be involved and will enable the fusion of fashionable innovations to surface from the show. This collection of companies will be carefully selected and curated to enable only those companies to be involved who can add value to the innovation hub that this show will aim to create. The involvement of some key fashion designers and technologists from across the world as speakers will enable the show to also serve as a knowledge sharing platform.

Besides, Denimsandjeans will continue with its two shows â€“ one in Vietnam and other in India. The 4th edition of Vietnam show ,which is themed under â€“ My Earth My Denim , will be bringing some of the most reputed denim companies all around the globe including Artistic Milliners, Prosperity Textile , Black Peony , Kassim Denim, Swarovski , US Denim & Apparel , Arvind Denim, Kilim Denim, Foison , Soorty , Crescent Bahuman, and SD Chemicals along with some large Vietnamese Garment Exporters. The show is going to have 4 denim talks/seminars/presentations by International Denim Experts from the US and Europe. The show is scheduled for June 12-13 at Riverside Palace, Dist 4, Ho Chi Minh City. You can watch the previous season of Denimsandjeans Vietnam here.

The show in India is scheduled for July 17-18 at Hotel Lalit, Bangalore and it is going to be the 3rd edition. This show will have over 45 companies from different parts of the world including Vietnam, Korea, Turkey, Italy, Spain, India, and Singapore. Keeping the theme â€“ RESURGENT INDIA,Â Denimsandjeans would like to bring the focus of International denim community on growth prospects of Indian Denim Market and also focus on India as a large sourcing location not only for fabrics but also for denim apparel .In past years, many international brands including Zara, H&M, GAP, and Uniqlo advocated the rising and growing opportunities in the Indian Market. The show brings all the denim supply chain partner under one roof for two days, this enables them to understand the market very closely and hence helps them to develop accordingly.Â A brief tour of the show here.

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April 23, 2019
Resurgent India – 3rd Edition of Denimsandjeans India Brings Focus on Indian Market And Supply Base

The growth of Indian markets is no more a hidden story and has been the reason why many International brands & Retailers have been flocking to the worldâ€™s fastest growing economy. The growth story coupled with a rapidly improving supply base ensured that Denimsandjeans themed their 3rd edition of the denim supply chain show as RESURGENT INDIA. With a consumer size of 125 billion people, liberal FDI norms and unified taxation, India has all which an investor looks for. Most of the large global retailers already have a presence in the country and over 20 important International brands are further expected to enter India by the end of 2020. The latest addition to this is UNIQLO- one of the biggest Clothing retailers from Japan, which is launching its first store in India in 2019.

The existing brands like H&M, GAP and Zara are already on their expansion spree and their target regions are not only Tier I metro cities but more importantly over 100 Tier II cities which are throwing up large consumer base. Zara has over 20 stores in India, H&M is planning to open 50 stores by 2020 and GAP is eying on adding 3-4 new stores per year to cross INR 1000 crore sales mark soon.

Denimsandjeans, the pioneers of Denim Trade Shows in Bangladesh and Vietnam, made their successful debut in India at the Silicon Valley of India â€“ Bengaluru in 2016. The 3^rd edition is scheduled for July 17-18 at Hotel Lalit, Bengaluru. This edition seeks to bring renewed focus on the strengths of India not only as a market but also a large and increasing supply base for local and international markets. India, which was for various reasons, left behind other large apparel producing countries, seeks to catch up again to cater to its own huge demand as well as to serve global clients. The show will have over 50 companies which will cover the give a good mix of companies in the supply chain from across the world and also from India.

All the major retailers and brands including H&M, Marks & Spencer, VF Corporation (all major divisions) , Landmark Group , Future Group , Future Retails , Naygard ( Canada), Li Fung , GAP Inc , Zara , Tesco ,Pepe Jeans , Killer Jeans , Spykar , Target , Benetton , Shopper Stop , Reliance Trends , Myntra , ITC Limited , Mothercare ,Levis, C&A ,PVH, Being Human, Blackberry, Jabong, Pantaloons, FFI, Ajio, Westside, Asmara India , Asmara Bangladesh ,Bestseller , Ostin , Mufti, Aditya Birla Fashion, Arvind Brands, Raymonds Apparels, Newtimes, etcÂ visited the show with their sourcing and design team. Denimsandjeans team expects more retailers and buyers to be present at the show this time.

Watch the show video

Here is what some of the exhibitorsâ€™ feedback on the latest edition of Denimsandjeans India Show

â€œWe feel that the inflexion point both in terms of buoyancy of markets and sourcing base is about to be reached and it will entail large growth in both segments. The restructuring of the taxation systems etc did have some impact on the industry but we see a large overall growth coming up in 2019-20 which will further increase in the following years”Â Sandeep Agarwal

The entry in the show in on Invitation basis only and visitors need to register on this link to get their invitesÂ https://www.india.denimsandjeans.com/invite

For more information on the show , contact us at info@denimsandjeans.com

January 30, 2019

Munich Fabric Start Kicks Off On Jan 29 With Several New Initiatives

Munich Fabric Start is set to kick off next week on Jan 29 at the MOC Munich and in the Zenith Area with over 1,000 suppliers ofÂ fabrics, additionals, denim & sportswear who are going to exhibit their latest product and trend developments in 1,800 collections from 29 to 31 January 2019. The Denim Suppliers will be exhibiting their products at the Bluzone ( Dedicated space for Denim Companies). The organizers are bringing one more segment named B.L.U.E.C.H.A.I.N 4.0 in order to bring more focus on transparency, resource-saving process solutions, and conscious consumption. Companies like SC Ready Garment Technology, Lotus Garments, Denim Authority, and Pagada will be presenting their Spring Summer 2020 collections.

Other highlights include the â€˜FUTURISTIC CUSTOMIZATION GALLERYâ€˜, a joint project by denim specialists MYR from Italy and Fimatex, as well as the presentation of the Capsule Collection developed by PG Denim in cooperation with Jonathan Christopher, the Denim Award winner 2018. Artist Anna Weber, @artworks.and.denim will present her very personal â€˜Denim Art Exhibitionâ€˜.

â€˜With MUNICH FABRIC START we have laid the foundation in the past for a future-proof trade fair format thereby creating an optimum point of departure and platform for being able to respond to current market developments with the flexibility demanded time and again.â€™Wolfgang Klinder, Managing Director MUNICH FABRIC START

KEYHOUSE, one of the most talked about space, has been developed with companies cooperating on these future themes, start-ups, experimental research projects of leading colleges and universities as well as projects for unconventional resourcing into a think tank for progressive fashion technology. Its current focal themes include the extended area for installations related to SUSTAINABLE INNOVATIONS. The development of new technologies, the efforts made for developing sustainable products and assuring transparent processes and supply chains are recognized by MUNICH FABRIC START with the HighTex Award. Awarded for the fifth time now, this innovation prize will again be presented as part of the trade fair at the KEYHOUSE on 29 January 2019 and the award winner will be on display during the trade fair

With SUSTAINABLE INNOVATIONS, the HighTex Award as Innovation Award of MUNICH FABRIC START as well as dynamic interactions and a strong line-up of high-calibre lectures and seminars we are providing a unique preview of future-proof materials and manufacturing processes at the KEYHOUSE.â€˜Frank Junker, Creative Director MUNICH FABRIC START

DENIM TALKS AT THE SHOW

Seminare, Workshops, and Talks on the latest developments in the denim industry, about consumer needs, Blockchain, sustainability and techno denim all feature on the agenda of the DENIM DOCK in Hall 7.
The idea and concept of New Heritage, the Festival for All Things Timeless, will be introduced by the masterminds of the event at the New Heritage living room staged at the Reception Lodge of the BLUEZONE outdoor premises. Furthermore, denim experts and influencers will inform visitors about perspectives and their interpretations of current denim innovations.

PARTICULARS	SPEAKERS/PANELISTS	TIME
SPORTSWEAR INTERNATIONAL TALKS: ITâ€™S A CONSUMERâ€™S WORLD â€“ DEFINE THE DEMANDS AT THE VERY END OF THE SUPPLY CHAIN.	Sabine KÃ¼hnl talking to Kelly Harrington, Maria Hunstig (Vogue), Charles Bahr (Tubeconnect Media) and Gen-Z	Tuesday, 29 January 2019 from 3.00 pm â€“ 4.15 pm Wednesday, 30 January 2019 from 2.00 pm â€“ 4.00 pm
INSIGHTS INTO CURRENT DENIM TRENDS	Tilmann WrÃ¶bel, Monsieur-T.	Tuesday, 29 January 2019 from 2.00 pm â€“ 3.00 pm
RECAPPING TODAY AND KNOW DENIMâ€™S FUTURE â€“ THE POTENTIAL OF CIRCULAR FASHION, NEAR-SOURCING, NEW NEEDS IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN AND AUTOMATION.	Panel discussion with Angela Velasquez (Rivet & Jeans) and industry experts.	Wednesday, 30 January 2019 from 11.00 am â€“ 12.30 pm

Over 90 exhibitors from Denim Supply Chain from different parts of the globe will be exhibiting at the show, to check the exhibitorsâ€™ list .The timings of Bluezone are as below:

29 January 2019 | 9.30 am to 6.30 pm
30 January 2019 | 9.30 am to 6.30 pm

Further information about MUNICH FABRIC START can be found at www.munichfabricstart.com.

January 25, 2019

Resurgent India – India’s Growth Story By Mckinsey & BOF
India is currently the fastest growing large economy globally . The country has been changing structurally in the recent years and though, on the one hand , it has caused some disturbance, on the other there have been rectifications in the structure of the industry which has created very positive outlook for the country . A recent report by Mckinsey and Business of Fashion gives a big thumbs up to the growth story in India and this includes the fashion and apparel manufacturing industry. We bring some excerpts from this article on Business of Fashion.
- - Expected annual GDP growth from 2018 to 2022 – 8%
  - Middle class growth rate 19.4%
  - 300 international fashion brands are expected to open stores in India in the next two years
  - Organized retail is less than 35% of total retail. This will be about 45% in 2025
  - Ten years ago 5 million smarphones and 45 million on internet. Now 355 million and 460 million respectively. By 2021 more than 900 million will be online
  - E-commerce leaders moving to AI solutions.
  - Growth of textile and apparel exports is expected to accelerate
  - 41 percent of chief procurement officers expect to increase their sourcing share from India
  - Â High availability of raw materials e.g., cotton, wool, silk, and jute will help in this increased sourcing
  - Traditional clothing is still very much the default choice for women, making up an estimated 70 percent of womenâ€™s apparel sales in 2017.Â Appetite for Western styles is likely to increase
  - Indian authorities are certainly keen to promote investment. Relaxed FDI regulations (e.g., allowing 100 percent foreign-owned single brand retail operations), will likely lead to more overseas-originated activity through the value chain.
Â Sanjay Kapoor, founder of Genesis Luxury, an Indian luxury retail conglomerate, higher incomes are likely to create a whole new class of consumer: â€œWe are moving on towards the â€˜gold collarâ€™ worker. Itâ€™s a term that defines the well paid, highly paid professionals, who are happy to look good, happy to feel good and are expanding the consumption of today.â€

The points mentioned in the Mckinsey/ BOF report are known already but its great to be authenticated by global knowledge experts. The Indian apparel market is growing and so it the denim market within it . Though we have seen some overcapacities recently, the industry is set to regain its agility in the near future. Textile and apparel is again becoming a focus area for Indian govt. with several states in India offering special investment opportunities which are attracting large corporates to set up apparel parks – something which was not visible in last decade and beyond . The increasing consumption locally for large retailers like H&M, Reliance, Future Group, Inditex and others requires organized productions which is attracting large investments in this long forgotten area.

So, while on one hand, we will see a market which is strongly growing – creating opportunities for local and international suppliers, on the other hand we are likely to see increased sourcing of apparel and textiles from India as the strengths build up. India is still much cheaper than China when it comes to costs and this gives it an advantage as a sourcing destination.

Check out complete report by BOF hereÂ

The theme of our next show in India corroborates what the report by Mckinsey states – that India is on ascent. We will celebrate this fact with our theme which will focus on the growing strengths of the Indian economy and Industry ! Do mark the dates and wait for updates.
January 7, 2019
Denim PV London Is Coming Up !
Denim PV is coming up with its first edition in London with a new roving concept on 5-6 December 2018 bringing over 80 global companies together . The aim is to encourage proximity with fashion and design markets while offering the sector new revelations. The venue for December edition is The Old Truman Brewery, London. An international platform that offers technical and technological innovations of exhibitors. This edition emphasis on the experienced part of the market with the workshops & talks about the challenges facing the sector,events & happenings. Letâ€™s grab the details here:

GET THE SS20 DENIM TRENDS- On Day 1

Shopping With benefits

For one special week, Shoreditch turns blue! Denim PV have teamed up with over 30 retailers with jeans in their collections â€“ from fashion-focused brands through superb selvedge to vibrant vintage â€“ to bring their badge holders some sweet discounts and perks.Plus: Late Night Shopping and events on Thursday 6 December, when many of the stores will be offering drinks and holding special events for the Denim PV community.

The Smart Creation Area

Denim PVâ€™s Smart Creation Area offers a Library of eco-responsible fabrics and accessories plus a Wardrobe of responsibly-produced outfits by world-leading denim brands.THE SMART LIBRARY-The Smart Library showcases the latest products and innovations in sustainable denim fabrics and accessories. Get a preview of one eco-responsible development you will discover in December

Denim Making Workshops

Sharpen your skills with their denim professor Mohsin Sajid: learn about the history of jeanswear design and get hands-on with fabric, scissors and a sewing machine in our fully-equipped studio.Mohsin Sajid, British Fashion Designer, owner and creative director of Endrime, Denim History and 74mma is a highly accomplished denim specialist, acclaimed pattern cutter and ergonomic tailor. He has worked for some of the best denim and apparel companies in the global industry for the last 16 years.

Fashion Talk With Marquesâ€™Almeida, London brand ambassadors

Marta Marques & Paulo Almeida, the designers behind the British label Marquesâ€™Almeida (the winning duo of the 2015 LVMH Prize) are the showâ€™s special ambassadors this December.The Marquesâ€˜Almeida designers like fabrics, and denim in particular, in all its forms. From head to toe, raw or deconstructed, pleated, frayed, in wide-legged pants, shirts, dresses, worked in volume and more. Thatâ€™s why, they will be featured at an exclusive event to talk about their award-winning approach to design.

THE LATESTS IN ECO-CREATION

Experience the next in sustainable denim on second day:
- 7 Smart Talks about sustainable innovations in all the value chain process
- Smart Square with the Smart Library (sustainable & innovative developments from exhibitors) and the Smart Wardrobe (responsibly sourced and manufactured clothing)
Image Credits : Denim PV

Location

WEDNESDAY 5 & THURSDAY 6 DECEMBER | 9.30am â€“ 6.30pm
THE OLD TRUMAN BREWERY â€“ LONDON
91 Brick Ln, London
United Kingdom
November 23, 2018