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  • Meet Laura Dixon, Three By One Europe®

    Meet Laura Dixon, Three By One Europe®

    This article is made under the series – Support to Denim Professionals Affected by the Pandemic – an initiative of Denimandjeans team to help bring professionals and their work into the limelight and get them connected to denim companies globally. We all need to support each other .

    In this article, Laura Dixon speaks about his background and work.

    Laura Dixon

    When I made my final collection at university 80% denim, I never really realized that it was the beginning of my 20-year journey in the denim industry. As I was leaving high school, I distinctly remember my art teacher asking me; “Why are you going to study fashion? You only paint nudes!”

    I couldn’t really answer that question, but off I went on my next adventure. Already in my first year of university, I was specializing in menswear, & in year 2 I started playing with denim. I was hand sanding, cutting, fraying, bleach splattering, with very little idea of what I was doing & no teachers with any denim knowledge to guide me.

    Through my own experimentation, I was beginning to understand the nature of denim & how truly unique it is.
    Denim felt natural to me somehow & when I was offered a job at Pepe Jeans it was the logical first step into the industry that has since become my second family.

    Working as a product developer for Pepe & then Wrangler, I ‘grew up’ on the factory floors & in the laundries of Turkey, Poland, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Italy, Mauritius, etc. Since 2017 when I launched my own company Three By One Europe® I have been working as a design & development consultant, & at the same time building my own brand. Working on the catwalk collection for Calvin Klein, the high street collection of Marks & Spencers, & mentoring start-ups, all while developing my own product range & building the business from A to Z.

    I am passionate about transparency, sustainability & inclusivity in the supply chain, Whether you are a small start-up brand or a big retailer or mill, I can help you develop products that are good for your customers, good for the planet, and good for the people who produce them. Whether it is creative direction, wash development, trim development, or the full process from concept all the way through to production, I create collections
    with a focus on innovation, sustainability, & high-quality standards.

    Translating trends & innovation into custom-made products fitting your brand, always working with sustainable practices at the forefront of everything.

    Contact me at threebyoneeu@icloud.com
    https://threebyoneeu.myportfolio.com
    www.threebyone.eu

  • Nandan Denim | Reputed Supplier | Denimsandjeans

    Nandan Denim | Reputed Supplier | Denimsandjeans

    Nandan Denim Limited

    About The Group and Mill

    Commenced in 1994 with textile trading business,Nandan Denim is One of the largest producers of Denim in India, poised to be the largest manufacturer in Asia, 4th largest in the world. Its Head Office & Marketing centralized at Chiripal House. The Manufacturing Facilities at  Piplej &  Bareja in Ahmedabad .Company claims its share of Domestic Sales is 80 % & that of Export is 20 %.Currently the company exports to 27 countries.

    Expanding denim fabric capacity from 71 MMPA to 110 MMPA in FY 17.Expanding Spinning capacity from 64 TPD to 124 TPD in FY 17

    According to company officials ,

    Our mission here is, “To emerge as the largest and most profitable denim manufacturer in Asia ,be a preferred customer for the vendors,be a great place to work and grow with the organization,be a preferred supplier for the valued customers, be the first brand to re-call,Paperless, transparent, pre-defined system,Most valuable denim fabric brand.”

    ADVANTAGE – NANDAN

    • Poised to be the biggest denim manufacturer in Asia
    • Diversified portfolio including Yarn, Dyed Yarn, Shirting, Khakis & Denim
    • Vertically integrated to insulate in case of downslide
    • Flat organization structure for quick decisions & communication
    • Latest Technology & Machineries sourced from across the globe
    • Robust Quality check systems
    • In house creative design studio & Product Development Cell with experts having understanding of latest trends
    • We love experiments with fashion, breaking old rules of fashion and defining new ones
    • IT-enabling. We run on SAP
    • Strong Financials

    Product Range –Current  Focus

    Nandan denim’s mission is to become preferred customer for the venders. For that company is producing and supplying all kinds of denim fabric , starting from 2.5 osy light weight shirting denim to 15.0 osy basic denim. All kinds of fiber blends, weaves, finishes, prints are core products.

    AW17/SS18 Products

    NEXT-G’

    -Special finish denim with different shades in different weight. All are with very low weft shrinkage for better control in garmenting. Saturated indigo looks take inspiration from traditional, natural indigo-dyeing methods such as baked indigo and rich dry indigo coatings. These applications allow for high-contrast wear lines such as back pocket templates, cracked lines and uneven retention. bromo indigo is one of that to give you a new brighter shade of indigo

    Performance denim

    Duel core denim for better recovery at good stretch. Romance between Authentic Core Denim and their new face for your comfort with its amazing recovery capacity, Performance Denim is a unique fabric featuring dual-core yarn technology in which two-component yarn patented technology for greater elasticity and lasting conformal jeans

    Rubber stretch

    Power stretch denim . Getting the right fit  is everything. You either want comfort or you want to look really smart, sometimes both. Our aim has always been to cover all bases in terms of fits. We offer the POWER STRETCH denim fabric. Suffice it to say, there’s something for everyone.

    Compuss denim

    Two way stretches in different weave and shades. Advances in stretch technologies keep the skinny jean relevant. Smart fabric designed using the highest technology and special blends in both warp and weft offer multi-directional elasticity, while optimum recovery ensures a silhouette that retains impeccable form.

    Craft-D’

    Light weight shirting denim in different fiber blends, structure and finishes.Deep, intense indigo shades capture the raw surf spirit for both casual and smarter denim items. Subtle artisan all-over and banded patterns and textures enrich.

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    Sustainability Technique Used In Production

    The company Says ,

    “Sustainability is the future . Company as it’s core value, constantly invest in sustainable process. Zero discharge effluent one such example.Re-cycle and re-use of process waste like cotton, caustic, water etc. are regular core process.As a Sustainable denim , company is using alternative fiber like Tencel denim, lenen denim. “

    Immediate Future Growth Plans

    Nandan denim as a company and Chiripal group as a whole is investing huge amount of money in all segments :

    • Spinning capacity. From 64 MT per day to 124 MT per day. Company is venturing into all kinds of yarn spinning like blended yarn ( cotton/ tencel, p/c/spandex, P/V/Spandex), finner counts, compact yarn, melange yarn, fiber dyed yarn and many more.
    • Weaving capacity. 71 MMPA to110 MMPA . The new expansion will be catering to all kinds of weave design and any width required by the constantly changing fashion market.
    • Dyeing capacity. 84 MMPA to 110 MMPA. The company is capable of doing any kinds shades with any yarn.
    • Value added finishing : Flat finish, over dyeing ,and in many other special finishes.

    Market Focus

    The company claims to have a strong dealer network spread across the world to enable easy and timely availability with direct contacts available in Hong Kong, Bangladesh, Egypt, Peru, Panama, Columbia and Korea. The mixing of international customers with the domestic customers enables Nandan to mix the two different streams of cultures, brining world to India and taking India to the world.

    Though present main market is Indian domestic market, Nandan denim supply denim in almost 27 countries. Now focusing more on exports markets like USA and Europe.Other areas like Bangladesh, Vietnam, Latin America etc.

    Suggestions For The Industry

    Industry needs to think seriously and implement alternate process of garment washing to save water.

    Nandan denim at Denimsandjeans Shows !

    Nandan Denim

  • VICUNHA Spring/Summer 2018 collection

    VICUNHA Spring/Summer 2018 collection

    Brazil’s denim mill – Vicunha Têxtil  reveals the early trends for Spring/Summer 2018 with their product lines manufactured from 100% BCI cotton. VICUNHA has invested its energies in new technological advancements to introduce their collection :  Denim at its best!

    SUSTAINABILITY

    Sustainability is THE MANTRA for a large number of buyers and suppliers in the changing global eco-financial environment. Some companies however try to take this mantra a step ahead . Vicunha finds it  one of the most important pillars  and has been the focus of their activities for more than ten years now. The Vicunha Team stresses this point :

    “ All VICUNHA denims are distinguished by 100% BCI (Better Cotton Initiative) cotton. The recycling process is so efficient that there is no waste at the end of the production and therefore we can claim to produce zero landfill. In fact VICUNHA is the largest individual consumer of BCI cotton in the world and uses around 100,000 tonnes a year. For SS2018 we will be launching a new range of ECO RECYCLE fabrics, this range incorporates waste yarn , recycled back into the spinning process to create new yarn, options are set to be available in both stretch and rigids. The key to good recycled yarn is consistency, this is difficult to achieve, however as VICUNHA create this in house under strict control, we are able to achieve exacting standards. The range of fabrics to be offered also includes options that also use less water in the making. The number of eco styles is continuing to increase and VICUNHA is ahead of the game, this is Eco power at its best!. Here are some of our products made in eco – sustainable way .  “

    VICUNHA Spring/Summer 2018 | Denimsandjeans

    VICUNHA Spring/Summer 2018 | Denimsandjeans

    VICUNHA Spring/Summer 2018 | Denimsandjeans

    DRYYARN TECHNOLOGY

    With the new Dryarn technology, Vicunha is bringing a high-performance denim with temperature-control effect to the market. The company claims that the fabrics can be worn for high-performance sports in all weather conditions and It also uses a really lightweight yarn that is not only comfortable to wear, but is able to keep you warm when the conditions are cold and cool when the conditions are hot . This further blurrs the boundaries between casualwear and sportswear.

    VICUNHA Spring/Summer 2018 | Denimsandjeans

    VICUNHA Spring/Summer 2018 | Denimsandjeans

    SHIRTINGS AND LIGHTWEIGHTS

    With newly woven textures and visual effects, Vicunha pushes forward on a range of lightweight shirting / dress fabrics for spring/summer 2018 . According to the company ,

    “The current trend for retro-modern patterns is reinterpreted in fabrics with patchwork effects in multi tones and textures with irregular slubs in the warp and weft that emphasise the characteristics of the fabrics. Texture features strongly in the collection, fresh small dobby’s and herringbones which when coated further emphasize and enhance the structure of the fabric in wash. As a contrast VICUNHA also incorporate a lightweight papery finish shirting which provides an excellent base for prints. “

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    VICUNHA Spring/Summer 2018 | Denimsandjeans

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    VICUNHA Spring/Summer 2018 | Denimsandjeans

    VICUNHA Spring/Summer 2018 | Denimsandjeans

    DUAL-CORE TECHNOLOGY

    In the premium denim range the focus of Vicunha is on dual-core technology, high-performance denim with perfect recovery. The company asserted that these are in fresh summer blues perfect for the new season.

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    About Vicunha

    Vicunha Têxtil S.A. is, in terms of annual sales level, the largest Brazilian enterprise in the textiles and clothing sector. Vertically integrated, Vicunha is engaged in spinning,weaving, and knitting textile fibers, dyeing and printing fabrics, and making garments. Its products consist of filaments, yarns, denim fabrics and twills, natural- and synthetic-fiber knitted fabrics, synthetic woven fabrics, and ready-made articles of clothing. Each one of these areas constitutes a business unit. Vicunha has offices or subsidiaries in the United States, Europe, China, Argentina, and Colombia and exports its products to 80 countries.

  • Siddiqsons Pakistan | Denim Supplier

    Siddiqsons Pakistan | Denim Supplier

    This article is continuing   the series of articles for the companies who regularly  participate in Denimsandjeans shows. These are very reputed players in the denim supply chain and leave their footprints on the industry. We will bring the various aspects , strengths, products etc. of the companies through regular articles on such companies.

    Siddiqsons Pakistan

    About The Group and Mill

    The story of Siddiqsons began with venturing into the textile industry and unfolded as Mr. Muhammad Rafi embarked on trading cotton cloth in 1959. The company has expanded into various areas of textiles, becoming the pioneers of denim manufacturing in Pakistan. Along the successful journey, Siddiqsons diversified into other businesses including Tinplate, Construction & Real Estate, Dairies and Energy.

    The textiles division of the group is one of the oldest and most established in the country.

    According to their team :

    “ With a vast amount of experience and technical know-how we have come to establish a Denim Dynasty and are recognized by WGSN as one of Asia’s top 5 denim manufacturers. Company has recently installed in slasher dying machine & wider width fabric looms, further company plans to increase its capacity by 50% by the Mid of 2018.The sales turnover of the company is USD 600 Million.Our mission here is, “to bring the best clothing experience to consumers of all ages globally through our innovative quality-oriented product offerings.”

    True Indigo Knit Denim Fabric  is the Unique Sale Proposition according to Siddiqsons and as far as the capacity of production is concerned , the company produces the followings : 

    • 36 Million Meters of Denim Fabric
    • 6 million Garments
    • 1.5 million Kgs of Indigo Dyed Knits
    • 30 million lbs Spinning Capacity

    Product Range –Current  Focus

    The company focus lies mainly on creating authentic denims by sourcing the finest fibers. As fashion dictates the trends they also incorporate a range of new and innovative products with performance fibers such as

    1. T400
    2. Dual FX
    3. Thermo-cool, etc. and luxury fabrics mixed with Tencel, Modal, Viscose, Supplex.

    With trends shifting globally towards sustainability it is equally important to them to ensure that their product is not only fashion forward but also responsibly sourced and produced. They aim to reduce their carbon footprint by developing systems that use less chemicals, energy and water whilst minimizing waste and emissions to promote sustainable business practices in making our fabrics & garments.

    AW17/SS18 Products

    With six different stories for the season, their Fall/Winter ’17 collection focuses, as the name of the collection implies, on authentic denims with a touch of ethnicity. “Indigenous” by Siddiqsons captures the very essence of denim, while blending in luxury, performance and eco-friendly fibers to create products for niche markets.

    Some niche products from the company :

    DS-8028A Lycra Beauty

    From the story Femme which focuses on soft hand feels and feminine fabrics, this garment is embellished with lace flowers to add a delicate touch.

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    AZ-6160 Slub Stretch:

    AZ-6160 is versatile and can be used in men’s, women’s or kids garments. Here it has been garment dyed and embroidered with an ajrak pattern which is indigenous to Sindh.

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    D8026D Jetclub:

    A cotton, polyester & lycra blend which is soft to touch. From the story, Psychedelic, this piece has embellished turn ups with bright, neon colors that catch the eye.

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    Market Focus

    The company believes that USA, EU, TURKEY, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, China, Vietnam are their main markets over which they are closely focusing and to tap the potential of these regions.The company is also focusing more and more on sustainability which is the need of the hour now. Their collections,Indigenous, has a story called Sustenance which makes use of alternative fibers such as hemp, crailar & jute cell along with recycled cotton & polyester.

    “ We have seen immense growth is Denim industry in past decades and we foresee a similar pattern going forward. As denim moving from just a rugged casual wear to everyday office and party wear product.”

    Suggestions For The Industry

    Industry needs to now focus more towards Sustainability & start implementing to protect the environment and conserve the nature for future generations.

    Siddiqsons at Denimsandjeans Shows !

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  • Officina +39 Italy | Reputed Supplier | Denimsandjeans Exhibitor

    Officina +39 Italy | Reputed Supplier | Denimsandjeans Exhibitor

    This article is first in the series of articles for the companies who regularly  participate in Denimsandjeans shows. These are very reputed players in the denim supply chain and leave their footprints on the industry. We will bring the various aspects , strengths, products etc. of the companies through regular articles .

    Officina+39 Italy

    About The Company

    OFFICINA+39 is a division of Techna Italia, company born in Italy in 1990 and dedicated fully on chemicals for textile industry. About their background in their own words :

    “OFFICINA +39 division started in 2006 as the innovative branch and it’s becoming the most important division of the group.The company strongly believes in service and support to the customers as key of our daily activity and Continuous Research and Developments on new process and technology are their mission.A team with common passion for textile world and fashion,OFFICINA+39 combines experience of real professional people, devoted to anticipate, develop and support market demands related to garment field. It’s real heritage is made up of thirty year experience dedicated to research and chemical application in textile sector, and present engagement to transmit it to new technicians generation. The group based in Biella, near Milan in the     north of Italy. In Biella they’ve main office, R&D center, production facilities and warehouse.With the capacity of 20 tons daily and having a sales turnover close to 10 Million USD, OFFICINA has become one of the major denim chemical company within less than two decades in Italy.The company’s USP is its Innovation on Eco-sustainable products.”

    Product Range – Current Focus
    • RECYCROM: Colors to dye recycling 100% textile waste REMOVER IND/J: Substitute of PP ZF RESIN SYSTEM: System for 3D effect and permanent creases formaldehyde free and without glyoxalic ( the company claims to provide 100% guarantee for no damage fabrics)
    • NOAMIN AZ: Anti-ozone softener avoiding gas-fading issue
    • NOVAPRET NFC/LT: Low temperature Bleachable resin.

    AW17/SS18 Products

    The company showcases the following products created using their chemicals .

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    Market Focus

    The company believes that Europe and Mediterranean area, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Korea, Colombia, Peru, USA, Ecuador, Mexico are their main markets over which they are closely focusing and to tap the potential of these regions, the company lunched  different local branches in: COLOMBIA (OFFICINA+39 COLOMBIA is managing all South America with local dilution plant and warehouse). USA (OFFICINA+39 USA is managing north and central America with local dilution plan and warehouse). BANGLADESH (OFFICINA+88 is managing South Asia market with local dilution plant and warehouse) during last year. In addition to that ,the company is also planning to open a new plant for RECYCROM Colors .

    Sustainable Products

    RECYCROM

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      Remover IND/J & Swept

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    Future of Denim As Per Officina+39

    Denim was and is the most innovative garment in the fashion industry. To maintain its status, Denim must remain in the future as pioneering as possible. Investing in innovation to provide to the designers the newest technologies possible in the fashion industry.

    Suggestions For The Industry

    The Denim industry’s efforts must be to reduce its environmental footprint in the future. All the players in the Denim industry have responsibility on this, so it’s the real time to jump in new age. All we must support and promote eco-sustainable process.

    Officina+39 at Denimsandjeans Shows !

    Officina+39 and Denimsandjeans Shows

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