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the MILL DIRECTORY

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WASTE When it comes to waste management, synthetic fibres have come into sharp focus this season with the whole supply chain exploring unique methods to utilize polyester waste; from recycled fibers through to chemical alternatives. Sustainable, recycled or biodegradable stretch is also an expanding fibre category, meaning that we’re thinking more deeply about the end of life of our jeans and taking into consideration what is made, must be broken down. Man made cellulosic fibers continue to create wider possibilities when it comes to blending with cotton, leading to stronger denim qualities with larger recycled content.

This expanding category of fibers is opening up the concept of man made not necessarily equating bad.

POLYESTER

ELASTANE

CELLULOSICS

WASTE YARNS

DYESTUFFS

WATER

• DEGRADING POLY TO TACKLE MICRO

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• RECYCLED MAN MADE CELLULOSIC FIBRES • HIGHER CONTENTS OF INDUSTRIAL WASTE

• COTTON FIBERS EXTRACTED FROM POST

• TENCEL™ MODAL WITH INDIGO COLOR • WARPS FROM DYED POST INDUSTRIAL

• FILTRATION SYSTEMS ALLOW FOR

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PLASTIC PROBLEMS CIRCULAR FRIENDLY FIBERS RECYCLED POLYESTER FROM CLOTHING OR PET BOTTLES RECYCLED PLASTIC BOTTLES RE-USED AS TEXTILE CHEMISTRY

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RECYCLED OR ‘ECO MADE’ ELASTANE BIODEGRADABLE SYNTHETICS ECO ELASTOMULTIESTER SUSTAINABLE STRETCH MIXING CELLULOSE WITH RECYCLED SYNTHETIC CONTENT

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AND POST CONSUMER COTTON LYOCELL YARNS THE PERFECT FIBRE TO BLEND WITH

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INDUSTRIAL WASTE MILLS EXTRACT STRONGER STAPLE YARNS FROM RECYCLED COTTON FOOD INDUSTRY & BIO-BASED WASTE USED ACROSS FIBRE AND FINISH

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FIBRE ORIGIN RECYCLED DYESTUFFS FROM CLOTHING NATURAL AND ORGANIC DYES FROM FOOD WASTE COATINGS HELP ELIMINATE WATER USAGE

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RECYCLED WATER ZERO FRESH WATER USAGE TOTAL FACTORY WATER RECYCLING SYSTEMS INDIGO DYING AND FINISHING IS TARGETTED LAUNDRY OR END USE ALSO TARGETED

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METHODOLGY When making a quality dish, you need quality ingredients and a the right tools for the job. In the world of apparel and jeans-wear, the supply chain has been able to hide behind its complex and confusing network and remain ambiguous about a garment’s raw materials. With the advent of traceable technology and an increasingly discerning and environmentally conscious customer, the system is getting better at recognizing and standardizing the components that go into a denim garment. and the way in which it is produced. This has led to an explosion of new compositions, more considered fibre blends, updated production methods and accountable sources.

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COMPLIMENTARY COMPOSITIONS FOLDING IN SUSTAINABILITY DESIGNING VERSATILITY INTO FABRIC COTTON ALTERNATIVES MAN MADE ECO ADVANCES LONG LASTING AND DURABLE CHOICES

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PROCESS SAITEX

• RE-THINKING OLD TECHNIQUES • TECH DRIVEN SOLUTIONS • CLOSED LOOP CHEMICAL RECYCLING (SEE • • •

NAIA™) PROCESS ABOVE PROFIT INVESTING IN PEOPLE & MACHINERY CLOSED LOOP PROCESSING ELIMINATES WASTE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE

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FINISHING BOSSA

NATURALS

ELIMINATION

ARVIND

ARTISTIC MILLINERS

• CRADLE TO CRADLE CERTIFIED FABRICS, FIBERS AND PRODUCTION FACILITIES • ECO AND ETHIC BASED FIBER AND FABRIC CERTIFICATIONS • ENHANCED TRACEABILITY • TRANSPARENCY BEGINS WITH TRACEABILITY • BRAND ACCOUNTABILITY

• KINDER CHEMICALS OR CHEMICAL

• ORGANIC, PESTICIDE AND INSECTICIDE

• RECOGNISING AND REMOVING

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ALTERNATIVES HOLISTIC FABRIC DESIGN WITH END USE IN MIND LASER READY, EASY CHIP OFF

FREE UNBLEACHED AND UNTREATED EMBRACING NATURAL CHARACTER CELEBRATING IMPERFECTIONS

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HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS CUT DOWN USE OF NATURAL / VIRGIN RESOURCES ELIMINATING SINGLE USE PROCESSES

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SENSORY From authentic vintage touch coatings and characterful, authentic yarns to soft and supple drape and spongy stretch, tactility has never been so important in denim. As mills explore interesting new fibre blends and combinations, the inherent qualities of these fibres come into play. Future fabric design works in synergy with yarn characteristics, rather than fighting against them. In order to create a deeper connection in our clothing, mills prioritize adding tangible value to denim. Tactile and playful coatings add an optimistic visual edge whilst more functional qualities such as moisture wicking or temperature control provides a useful benefit the consumer can feel.

WARMTH

TOUCH

STRETCH

CHARACTER

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THERMO REGULATION WOOL/ CASHMERE BLENDS BRUSHED WEFTS FLEECES AND KNITS

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PIMA COTTONS SOFT AND DRAPEY FIBERS DENSE AND FINE CONSTRUCTIONS YARN MANIPULATION

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HIGHER STRETCH CAPABILITIES IMPROVED RECOVERY SOFTENED SURFACES VERSATILE SIZING MECHANICAL STRETCH

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SLUBBY AND NEPPY CHARACTERS UNEXPECTED SOFTNESS AUTHENTIC, ARCHIVAL APPEARANCES PURPOSEFUL FIBRES

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DECORATIVE DESTRUCTION LASERED FINISHES COATINGS AND FOILS PATCHING AND MENDING

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UNIQUE LAUNDRIES LASERED ARTWORKS PFD VERSATILITY VISUAL APPEAL

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SYMBIOSIS The term Symbiosis in biology means the interaction between two organisms to the advantage of both. When it comes to our relationship with mother nature, that arguably hasn’t been the case since the industrial revolution! How can we learn to progress as humans whilst maintaining (or replenishing) nature’s balance?

When designing and producing a 5 pocket jean, we can look at each element of the process, from virgin (or recycled) fibre, to indigo dyeing to weaving and washing. Dissecting the damage each stage has on our environment and exploring alternative technology or resources to adjust our behavior is the only way. Symbiosis presents the newest innovations in the supply chain to help you design and make a kinder jean.

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ARTISTIC MILLINERS - FLEETWOOD 100% BCI COTTON

SOORTY - C 23 FF1 W TOR ECO OC4 98% ORGANIC COTTON, 2% LYCRA®

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Cradle to Cradle As the demand for circular manufacturing and production practices continues to echo through supply chains and consumer networks, Cradle to cradle certification remains one of the most recognizable and reputable sustainable certifications in the industry.

Expanded scopes of C2C certifications have grown to not only include specific fibers or facility operations, but even entire denim qualities, measured in 5 different categories from material health to social fairness, allowing for clear communication and accountability between brand and customer.

AGI DENIM - AGI-17352 80% ORGANIC COTTON, 20% HEMP

Soorty is the first mill to gain C2C certification vertically in both the fabric and garment production stages. Artistic Milliners offers an Organic Cotton and Hemp C2C Blend and a 100% BCI Cotton quality meeting the 5 C2C category requirements resulting in an overall Gold Certification. Whilst many mills include certified Cradle to Cradle components, these three fabrications have received the stamp of approval for entire denim fabric, something we expect to see in increasing numbers next season.

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KIPAS 29354 49% POST INDUSTRIAL, 49%POST CONSUMER WASTE COTTON 2% RECYCLED ELASTANE

VICUNHA - MORUS 100% RECYCLED COTTON (A COMBINATION OF PRE AND POST CONSUMER)

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100% Recycled The apparel industry’s problem with waste is at the heart of new sustainable development. Why use raw materials or virgin resources when we can implement what’s already out there? As technology gains more sophistication season on season, we see more and more mills combining pre and post consumer waste with new cellulosic materials such as REFIBRA™, recycled polyester and variations of more sustainable elastane.

AGI utilize their in-house recycling facility to create a pre and post consumer waste denim, blended with recycled poly and REFIBRA™ and saving 85% water. The classic salt n pepper comfort stretch is a great unisex core fabric for brands set on 360 degree sustainability.

US DENIM BLUE DIAMOND - 1674JE-PL04 / RY-44 100%POST 74% RECYCLED INDUSTRIAL COTTON WASTE COTTON, 17% RECYCLED POLYESTER, 7 POST CONSUMER WASTE, 2% ECO MADE LYCRA®

ARTISTIC MILLINERS - ASSISI 80% POST INDUSTRIAL, 20% PRE-CONSUMER WASTE

AGI DENIM - 17508 56% POST INDUSTRIAL, 21% POST CONSUMER, 15% RECYCLED POLYESTER, 7% REFIBRA™, 1% ECO MADE LYCRA®

Artistic Milliners have combined preconsumer with industrial waste and decided to use no dye for the ultimate sustainable cloth, letting the true beauty of the recycled shade shine through.

Kipas Zero Impact range (zero indigo dyestuff, (see page 3) zero virgin cotton, zero chemicals) taps recycled cotton and recycled elastane.

Comparing these qualities to last season’s submissions, there is significant improvement in this segment.

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HANTEX - HTX-S157W1D1D 70% TENCEL™ , 21% POLYESTER, 8% RECYCLED COTTON, 1% LYCRA®

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CRESCENT BAHUMAN XA-3459-C 60% TENCEL™ , 40% HEMP

Zero Cotton Cotton is the world’s favorite fibre and when it comes to denim, this raw material is arguably unrivaled. However, through the exploration of more sustainable alternatives, mills have entertained the possibilities of a postcotton world and uncovered some interesting new blends in the process.

The complimentary blend of hemp with TENCEL™ continues to inspire new fabrics, especially when combined with other fibers. Crescent Bahuman have explored the simplicity of these two ingredients alone to create a drapey, open, natural denim.

SOORTY - 50040B RF W ECO 28% TENCEL™, 50% ECOVERO™, 22% RECYCLED POLYESTER, 1% LYCRA®

Both Bossa and Soorty have tapped ECOVERO™, blending it with TENCEL™ and recycled polyester, Bossa opting for a cotton-free 4 way stretch as part of their Dynamix range. This fabric could easily sit with the Sustainable stretch qualities on page 12.

BOSSA - SK0504 76% ECOVERO™, 19% RECYCLED POLYESTER, 5% ELASTANE

Hantex release a versatile PFD combining recycled poly and TENCEL™ with just 8% recycled cotton

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CRESCENT BAHUMAN - XMO-3513-A 73% COTTON 27% HEMP

ARTISTIC MILLINERS - FAROE 70% BCI COTTON 30% HEMP

AGI DENIM - 17352 80% ORGANIC COTTON/ 20% HEMP

BLUE DIAMOND - SE-02 45% HEMP, 30% RECYCLED COTTON, 25% MODAL

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NAVEENA DENIM - NDL-5344-F 40% HEMP, 35% COTTON, 24% TENCEL™ , 1% LYCRA®

High on Hemp After exploding in the market last season, mills settle into a comfortable relationship with this multi-faceted cotton alternative, using it in high doses as well as blending with other beneficial or complimentary yarns for ultimate effect. By now we all know the benefits of the hemp plant: its better for our soil, it sequesters carbon, it has a strong and hardy growth rate and it doesn’t need the damaging pesticides that cotton requires.

Pakistani mill, Naveena went all out this season with their collaboration with LENZING AG and Endrime, presenting their ‘Bast, Recast’ collection. The range boasts a huge selection of hemp or hemp blended fabrics in various weights and weaves.

BOSSA - NDICA SAVEDEEP 70% COTTON, 30% HEMP

Crescent Bahuman, Bossa and Artistic Milliners opted to blend hemp with cotton for a simple, natural handfeel but Naveena and Blue Diamond tempered the dryer texture with TENCEL™ branded Modal, or Modal.

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PROSPERITY - A4400A-8 90% COTTON, 10% CELLULOSE (PAPER FIBRE)

HANTEX - HTX-S038B1F1D 63% COTTON, 22% CORN FIBER, 17% RAYON, 1% SPANDEX

KILIM - D6284 34.6% COTTON, 34.6% TENCEL™ , 15.4% NAIA™, 15.4% COTTON COMBINED

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NEELA - NB-02226-FH 84.5% COTTON, 14% SOYA BEAN, 1.5% LYCRA®

Alt-Fibers While waste content is a buzz word in denim right now, fiber and fabric development continues to look for suitable and sustainable alternative sources to soften hand feel, add drape or to mitigate fiber strength loss during the recycling process.

Cellulose and by-product derived fibers continue to evolve with higher content percentages and more traceability and transparency.

Kilim’s utilizes NAIA™ cellulosic fibre, produced using responsibly sourced and managed pine and eucalyptus in a closed-loop system, where solvents are recycled back into the system for re-use, enabling an Eco-Tex 100 Verification.

Prosperity introduces a cellulose based paper fiber in an effort to move away from harmful oil based synthetics.

Hantex fabric contains 22% corn fibre mixed with rayon for an authentic slub and a smooth touch, perfect for a mens comfort stretch silhouette by Denim Clothing Company.

Neela Blue harnesses the sustainable fiber or Soybeans. This high strength fibre is Bio-degradable and sustainable often known as ‘Vegan Cashmere’ because of its luxurious appearance and handful.

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BOSSA - SK0499 46% RECYCLED FIBRES, 23% RECYCLED COTTON, 15% ECOVERO™, 15% RECYCLED POLYESTER, 1% RECYCLED ELASTANE

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CALIK - 72891D 54% COTTON, 30% RECYCLED COTTON, 12% RECYCLED POLYESTER, 4% LYCRA®

KIPAS - 29762 83% ORGANIC COTTON, 15% RECYCLED POLYESTER, 2% ELASTANE

Fibre development is at the heart of new sustainable stretch possibilities for the season, as mills tap recycled or biodegradable versions of man-made fibers such as polyester and elastane.

Look out for verified fibers such as ROICA™ V550 and Eco-Made LYCRA® or more general descriptions such as Eco Elastane (but always ask for specifics!)

The availability of these fibers paves the way for tomorrow’s stretch fabrics to be designed with circularity and sustainability, as well as comfort, in mind.

KILIM - D6517 ADVANCE - A0202V1 78% COTTON, 98.7% COTTON21% / 1.3% RECYCLED V550 POLYESTER, 1% BIODEGRADIBLE SPANDEX ELASTANE

Calik explores a circular design based denim, produced with a ring spun yarn containing a significant amount of recycled fiber in the core. This technology, called E-Denim is patent pending.

ARTISTIC MILLINERS - AMS-29-69-C 90% BCI COTTON 6% ECO ELASTOMULTIESTER 4% ECO ELASTANE

CONE DENIM - 9153J 87% COTTON, 11% CiCLO™ POLY , 2% ROICA™ V550

Bossa are proving that power stretch can be more sustainable, combining REFIBRA™, recycled cotton, ECOVERO™, recycled polyester and recycled elastane, creating what they are coining 100% sustainable.

In May Prosperity introduced Biostretch, using degrading polyesters to reduce micro plastics whilst Cone tapped both CiCLO™ Polyester and ROICA™ V550 .

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PROSPERITY - A4238B-1 92% COTTON, 7% SUSTAINABLE POLYESTER, 1% LYCRA®

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SHARABATI DENIM BOOM EBONY 82% COTTON, 16% POST CONSUMER RECYCLED POLYESTER, 2% ELASTANE

One For All Sustainability isn’t all about water and chemical saving, or more eco friendly fibers, its also about producing less, and waste is a big issue in our industry. Many mills are looking for ways to add more versatility and value to their fabrics in order to give brands more yardage for their buck. Gender neutral fabrics in comfort stretch with versatile wash down ranges enable designers to create more with less.

Soorty achieve an authentic look, unisex fabric in one of their more popular indigo shades, offering versatility in wash and silhouette. The soft hand creates a knit feel from a woven and its defined twill line creates an authentic look.

Added bonus: this article contains 15% PCW cotton.

ARVIND - GERDA-58282Q 99% COTTON, 1% ELASTANE

AGI - AGI-17354 99% ORGANIC COTTON, 1% ECO MADE LYCRA®

Sharabati Denim launch one of their most popular denims (a super soft stretch fabric) in an array of shades and colors, suitable across genders and needs. The Polyester is post consumer recycled.

Arvind’s versatile article combines workwear inspiration with sustainability. A beautiful blue shade from the Quantum portfolio is brought together with a comfort stretch broken twill construction to create a modern product that could be utilized for both mens and women's and across multiple product categories.

SOORTY - 8014N RF W TOR ECO RCS 80% COTTON, 15% POST CONSUMER WASTE, 4% C400, 1% ELASTANE

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BOSSA - SK0499 BEXIMCO / BOSTON-17M 69% RECYCLED COTTON, 98%RECYCLED 16% COT 2% ELAS POLYESTER, 14% COTTON, 1% RECYCLED ELASTANE

CONE - C010J 99% ORGANIC COTTON, 1 % ELASTANE

RUDOLF - 21-A33 WASHLESS DENIM HUB1922

CRESCENT BAHUMAN - XC-2905-B 63% COTTON, 35% TENCEL™, 2% ELASTANE

AGI DENIM - 17503 74% COTTON, 5% POST CONSUMER RECYCLED COTTON, 1% ELASTANE

DENIM DE L'ILE - EKMAN 42% COTTON, 48% VISCO (CIRCULOSE®

BY RENEWECELL), 2% SPANDEX, 8%

Water Preservation According to the UN, Water is at the core of sustainable development and is critical for socio-economic development, healthy ecosystems and for human survival itself. The supply chain tackle their responsibility with various technologies and initiatives this season.

AGI Denim recycled their water to create a core comfort stretch fabric, meaning no fresh water was used in the dyeing and fabric finishing. Crescent Bahuman have coined their new indigo dying process Naya, which has been 3rd party audited by TUV Rheinland. It saves 98% of water in dyeing and 80% water in finishing.

Cone have not only created a certified organic cotton selvedge denim that has both water and chemical savings in the dye process, they have added their ‘Flash Finish’ saving over 85% water and 40% chemicals in the finishing process.

This initiative is part of the Cone Community collection, aligned with water.org, a non profit organization that they will be donating a portion of their sales proceeds to.

Mills are also thinking beyond their own processes to consider both home and factory laundries (see more on page 34) Chemical company Rudolph Hub 1922 have explored anti-microbial and water resistance technology to repel dirt and body odor for their Washless Denim concept. in order to address domestic washing

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ADVANCE - QA017NQ3-5D 99% COTTON, 2% LYCRA®

KIPAS - 29856 70% POST INDUSTRIAL WASTE, 30% TENCEL™ MODAL WITH INDIGO COLOUR

CONE - N008J 100% ORGANIC COTTON

ARVIND - BAHT/9581193QR 78% COTTON 21% RECYCLED POLYESTER 1% ELASTANE

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BLUE DIAMOND - DV498A 46% TENCEL™ MODAL WITH INDIGO COLOUR, 29% COTTON, 25% RECYCLED INDIGO COTTON

Indigo Alchemy As mills explore the 360 degree impact of their processes, everything from raw materials to chemical use to water consumption comes into the spotlight.

So it's no wonder indigo is under scrutiny right now. The indigo dyeing process is long an arduous but mills are taking further steps to explore new technologies to reduce energy, chemical use and water in order to create a brighter, better blue.

Blue Diamond have explored an ingenious new approach to dying: using indigo dyed fibers from LENZING AG (TENCEL™ Modal with Indigo Technology) or by respinning recycled indigo with cotton. Kipas have launched a similar concept with their Zero Impact denim range (0 virgin dye/ zero virgin cotton zero chemicals) where colored fibre from the cutting table and indigo rope dyeing waste is used to create new indigo fabric.

Advance use an ecologically friendly reducing agent to create their ‘BIO BLUE’ denims. This liquid product helps reduce the discharge of pollutants in the entire production process and is expected to obtain the GOTs certificate this summer. Meanwhile Arvind continue with their Quantum dye technology that uses a foam process culminating in up to 90% water savings and a huge reduction in chemical usage.

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Old school as always, Cone continue their amazing collaboration with Stoney Creek Colors, with 100% natural indigo dye, homegrown in the USA.

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SOORTY - C 23 FF1 W TOR ECO OC 98% ORGANIC COTTON, 2% LYCRA®

RUDOLF - 21-A60 LASER SMOOTHER

ARVIND - SIRO, 580452 71% COTTON, 26% POLYESTER, 3% ELASTANE

DNM - LAVALI EASYBLUE 82% COTTON, 18% LYOCELL

BOSSA - SN0567 69% RECYCLED COTTON, 16% RECYCLED POLYESTER, 14% COTTON, 1% RECYCLED ELASTANE

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Laser-Ready As more sustainable laundry alternatives (using less chemicals and water) become the norm for many brands, mills explore ways in which they can aid and compliment the use of these techniques at the laundry stage.

Arvind launched their Cleankore technology to eliminate the use of PP sprays, also offering a huge reduction in water and chemical usage. The technology also works in unison with laser. Soorty launch a new indigo color this season that reacts very well to laser, preventing the need for heavier or more manual laundries with higher environmental impact.

Bossa teamed up with sustainable laundry, Strom to further align their fabrics with ozone and laser techniques.

Laser was used instead of dry processes ecological spray instead of PP spray, reusable ecological stone instead of pumice stone and ozone instead of hypochlorite.

Leading Italian chemical company, Rudolf have just launched a pioneering new product called Laser Smoother. This product is an all in one formula to apply to garments before laser burning that emulates the more detailed effects of hand scraping. The process enhances the fabrics natural characteristics and also reduces the laser power required to achieve the desired effect, saving both energy and time.

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CRESCENT BAHUMAN - XA-3556-A 73% COTTON, 27% HEMP

DESERT STUDIO DUBAI - NDL-5134-01 100% COTTON

COLLECT - OG1310 100% ORGANIC COTTON

NAVEENA DENIM NDL-5339-J-01 65% COTTON, 19% MODAL, 16% HEMP

ARVIND - PUMMICE 49376 100% COTTON

CALIK - 30489G 62% ORGANIC COTTON, 25% LYOCELL, 12% REFIBRA™, 1% ROICA™ V550

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All-Natural Natural, unbleached fabrics continue their appeal as a symbol of paired back simple sustainability. Seeded, rustic qualities, organic ingredients and authentic character is king.

Naveena Denim continue their Bast Recast range of hemp blends with this drapey modal mix and open construction, whilst Crescent keeps it simple with a cotton and hemp blend.

Both qualities offer drape and fluidity, letting the natural character of the hemp shine through. Arvind achieve a similar attitude with their lightly seeded unbleached cotton, but elevate the look with a strong red-line selvedge.

Desert Studio Dubai present a hydroless quality from yarn to finish and DDI tap BCI cotton.

If the fabric looks like its better for the environment, better make sure it is ;-)

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BEXIMCO - BDL-8186 100% COTTON

DENIM DE L'ILE - SOHO WHITE, COATED GARMENT DYED GREEN 90% COTTON 8% POLYESTER 2% SPANDEX

STELLA BLU - 5S650 100% COTTON

KIPAS - 29705 100% ORGANIC COTTON

ADVANCE - QA758H7-3 94% COTTON, 5% T400, 1% LYCRA®

OFFICINA+39 - 210206 NEBUDYE D

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Evergreen Denim color is making a strong comeback for FW in the form of natural and autumnal shades, either inspired by, or using natural dyes. With more and more consumers educating themselves about the impact of the dye process, mills explore new, more sustainable ways to apply color.

Advance continue to use their ‘Big Box’ dye process to achieve a number of beautiful shades. Big Box reduces water consumption by 95.5%, wastewater emission by 99%, chemical consumption by 35%, gas emissions by 44.3% and electricity consumption by 25.5%.

OFFICINA+39: taps their range of Nebudye dyestuffs to obtain a unique dyeing effect in nebulization machinery, all while saving water and energy. They call the treatment Ozone Powder and it gives garments a distressed, laundered look but is chlorine and potassium permanganate free.

Beximco use a coating rather than a dyestuff to create an acidwash-like highlow contrast.

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ADVANCE - PARA 94 % COTTON, 5% T400, 1% LYCRA®

CONE DENIM - 3263Y 75% COTTON, 25% TENCEL™

NAVEENA - NDL-5971-A-OC-01 100% ORGANIC COTTON

VICUNHA - CLAIRE 93% COTTON, 5% ELASTOMULTIESTER, 2% ELASTANE

KIPAS - 28768 100% ORGANIC COTTON

ISKO - SIMPLIFY COMFORT PFD PINK / R-TWOTM 80.3% COTTON, 15.01% PRECONSUMER RECYCLED COTTON, 3.63% RECYCLED POLYESTER 1.06% ELASTANE

Berry As natural dyes continue to trend, softened purples and berry shades emerge as a key fall color.

Cone denim took their cotton/ TENCEL™ mix, an open and fluid rigid, and sent it to MN Dye studio, a natural dye artist based in the Catskills, NY. Advance continue with their ‘Big Box’ dye process to achieve a number of beautiful shades. Big Box reduces water consumption by 95.5%, wastewater emission by 99%, chemical consumption by 35%, gas emissions by 44.3% and electricity consumption by 25.5%.

Other mills explore coatings instead of overdyes and aggressive washes, to achieve the same high-low effects with less water, chemicals and energy. Fabric bases range from nostalgic, chunky 3x1’s to tighter, high stretch denims.

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RUGGED The core roots of denim are durability, protection and function. This story explores those themes through an archival lens, with vintage weaves, familiar finishes and authentic character at the fore. A true midwinter story, Rugged explores new technology such as thermoregulation and water resistance to endure extreme weather. Workwear inspired colors, traditional plaids and time-worn orange peel surfaces add a touch of nostalgia.

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KIPAS - 29821 65% ORGANIC COTTON, 32% RECYCLED POLY, 3% ELA

STELLA BLU - 5S479 78% COTTON, 22% NYLON

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Winter Tech Indigo meets winter performance in an array of weaves and finishing techniques that bring indigo and denim textiles to the forefront of winter lifestyles.

Achieving a balance of functionality, enhanced protection from the elements as well as maintaining future focused design and finishings drive this category.

Kipas uses a recycled polyester blend to achieve the appearance and properties of virgin synthetic fibers while maintaining stretch and recovery in their micro canvas weave. Palace X Northface Purple Label released their anticipated collaboration earlier this year exclusively in Japan, including technical indigo ripstop, paneled pant.

KILIM - D6494 100% COTTON (WATER & OIL REPELLENT)

Stella Blu presents a technical down jacket with in a classic 3x1 Cotton, Nylon twill, ideal for quilting and layering.

Kilim’s 100% Cotton quality combines the feel and warmth of a traditional 3x1 twill, with enhanced element protection including water and oil repellant.

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SHARABATI DENIM - ULTRA ALINE 40 AC OCEAN 70% COTTON, 21% COOLMAX, 7% T400, 2 LYCRA®

US DENIM MILLS PRT-0277AD 64% COTTON, 19 POLYESTER, 16% TRUETEMP, 1% ELASTANE

PANTHER - 200189 45% COTTON, 25.5 % POLYESTER, 14% RAYON, 14% ACRYLIC, 1.5 LYCRA®

ADVANCE QA419S7-40A 76% COTTON, 26, WAFER, 1% LYCRA®

Thermoregulation Sharabati Denim use Coolmax All Season fiber in their high stretch denim which keeps you warm in Winter and cool in Summer time. This fabric is suitable for every season with it’s high performance US Denim have a soft touch, thermal regulation knit denim that contains a recycled polyester but they also have a non knit denim quality in 75% cotton, 25% thermolite with 1% elastane.

Advanced Denim launch their WAFER 26 technology, a multi-functional fibre that creates all-season temperature adjustment. It keeps your body warm & cozy in winter and dry and cool in the summer.

NEELA BLUE NB-02127-FH 45% COTTON, 25.5% POLYESTER, 14% RAYON, 14% ACRYLIC, 1.5% LYCRA®

Neela combines performance with circularity in one with their blend of Rayon, Acrylic and LYCRA®. Moisture management and enhanced breathability combine with sustainable and recycled materials.

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BEXIMCO - DYNAMO-B3D 73% COTTON, 15% UHMWEP, 11% PES, 1% ELA

PANTHER - 210027 65% COTTON, 35% RECYCLED COTTON

SOORTY - 50036D FF1 W 4 95% COTTON, 4% C400, 1% ELA

US DENIM MILLS - PRT-0302AC 82% COTTON, 16% NYLON, 2% ELA

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Built to Last Durability, longevity, performance: all attributes that are highly sought after as consumers search for purchase justifications; items that work harder and resonate with their lifestyle.

Beximco uses UHMWEP, an ultra-high molecular weight fiber to enhance durability and resist abrasion, wear and tear while maintaining high performance recovery and increasing the garments lifetime. US Denim Mills also incorporates synthetic fiber strength to increase performance and durability.

Soorty combines high cotton and C400 content for a highly durable heavyweight with excellent recovery.

Crescent Bahuman’s classic yet versatile 14.5oz rigid, heavy weight denim is suitable for both top and bottom categories, nodding to heritage minded workwear.

CRESCENT BAHUMAN - XA-3232-N 100% COTTON

Fiber strength and integrity is often lost when recycling plant based fibers but Panther denim is using yarn technology to bring recycled cotton into the realm of durable fabrication qualities with a rigid, tear resistant denim containing 35% recycled content.

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ISKO - REAL DEAL OVERDARK / R-TWOTM 85% COTTON, 8% RECYCLED POLYESTER, 7% POST INDUSTRIAL WASTE COTTON

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STELLA BLU - 5S230 100% COTTON

Panama Rugged and durable canvas weaves and panama surfaces continue to trend after the resurgence of Carhartt fabrics on the market. Mills experiment with deep indigo shades and two-tone graphic canvas effects.

Naveena’s recent Bast, Recast line features this beautiful hemp/cotton mix that makes use of hemp’s durability and tactility. ISKO’s 13oz inky panama weave is a perfect work pant fabrication whereas Stella Blu’s lighter weight offering works for pants or shirt jackets alike. Bossa opts for a 2x2 panama rather than the traditional 1x1 to great results: this fabric would make perfect overcoat or kimono styles for the discerning denimhead.

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BEXIMCO - 609763 68% COTTON, 32% VISCOSE

KUROKI - PPM18WW-AGL3 100% COTTON

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US DENIM - PRT-0406CA 82% COTTON, 2% PES, 1% EL

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NEELA DENIM PANTHER DENIM - NB-02133-FO 201000 88% COTTON, 13% POLYESTER, 100% 1% LYCRA® COTTON

Winter Textures Nodding to the aesthetic shifts in winter apparel, innovative weave and surface textures drive fabric development from soft and chunky dobby ’s too thick and cozy double weave structures.

Paul Vogel taps their hand crafted loom technique to create a unique dobby structure resembling a shaved pile weave. While Beximco’s blends cotton and viscose for a textured yet soft and malleable dobby.

US Denim’s knit look dobby denim retains a soft yet structured appearance, cosy handfeel, mild drape and comfort stretch.

Panther includes a deep shade indigo shirting with pointelle like detailing and contrast.

Kuroki’s quilted double weave, encompasses winter wardrobe versatility as it easily moves through mens and women’s product categories of cosy and oversized silhouettes.

Neela Blue’s hybrid and unisex article offers a PJ like, cosy comfort feel without compromising performance and innovative weave structure.

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SOORTY - 3931D RF W ECO4 100% COTTON

AGI - 17469 100% COTTON

KIPAS - 29351 100% COTTON

HANTEX/ DESERT STUDIO DUBAI - HTX-13321-HF 100% COTTON

PROSPERITY A4238B-1 92% COTTON, 7% SUSTAINABLE POLYESTER, 1% LYCRA®

SHARABATI DENIM RW JAMON ROCK 100% COTTON

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Mid-Century Marble Keeping denim old-school, a nostalgic 50’s and 60’s sentiment is recreated for today, using 100% cotton characterful yarn with a textured orange peel surface that blooms upon wash down. These fabrics are a blast from the past!

Vintage character experts, AGI have modernized their 100% cotton, marble effect denim with a beautiful blue-black shade. Kipas have also also opted for 100% cotton, achieving an EMI score of 27. Nostalgia is the new luxury for Soorty, who’s lighter wash-down at their vertical facility achieves those beautiful flame effects.

Sharabati Denim opt for a heavyweight rigid fabric with a salt and pepper effect.

This authentic look fabric is available in multiple black, indigo and overdid colors. Prosperity are the exceptions to the 100% cotton rule with their cotton/ poly/ LYCRA® comfort stretch, but the effect is so perfect, they had to feature!

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BOSSA - RN0590 62% ORGANIC COTTON, 38% REFIBRA™

BLUE DIAMOND - SE-03 45% HEMP, 25% RECYCLED COTTON CO, 30% TENCEL™

NEELA FABRIC DNM DENIM DENIM TITLE / NASU - NB-02270-FH CODE MALDIVE 85 COTTON, 14% HEMP, 1% 79% COTTON, 20% LYCRA® HEMP, 1% ELASTANE

ISKO - DENIM LOVERS COMFORT / R-TWOTM 71% COTTON, 24% REUSED COTTON, 4% RECYCLED POLYESTER, 1% ELASTANE

SOORTY - 3998A RF W ECO 65% COTTON, 15% HEMP, 15% TENCEL™, 5% T400, 1% ELASTANE

PROSPERITY - A3479S-11 79% COTTON, 20% RECYCLED COTTON, 1% OTHER

Invisible Attributes We’re all in the business of making the perfect 5 pocket jean and this season, mills focus on authentic denim looks whilst adding invisible benefits to create additional value and storytelling.

Smarter fibre combinations such as hemp, TENCEL™ , recycled cotton, REFIBRA™ and recycled polyester work behind the scenes to make up these relatively simple but in fact rather complex denims. Most mills, now focused on sustainability, fold in a certain percentage of recycled cotton into the majority of their fabrics as solutions for fiber strength become more widespread. Many mills are also tapping hemp as a combination ingredient, known for its slubby character and more sustainable cultivation. Bossa’s organic and REFIBRA™ blend also incorporates an 85% water saving compared to conventional dying and is designed to be laser and ozone friendly.

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Authentic Black

ISKO SAITEX - DENIM / XXXX LOVERS REFORM CODE HP / R-TWOTM 77% COTTON, 14% POST INDUSTRIAL RECYCLED COTTON, 7% RECYCLED POLYESTER, 2% ELASTANE

US DENIM - 1990BPL01 (PRT-0640) 81% COTTON, 18% POLYESTER, 1% ELASTANE

SHARABATI DENIM - P-ULTRA PRESLEY BK/BK 74% COTTON, 20% RECYCLED POST CONSUMER COTTON, 5% T400, 1% LYCRA®

KUROKI - OG77BK 100% COTTON

ARTISTIC MILLINERS - FLEETWOOD 100% BCI COTTON

Yarn dyed or over-dyed black with faded, authentic character and hidden, added value remains a seasonal essential for FW22. Mills explore sustainable ingredients such as recycled cotton and polyester (ISKO and Sharabati Denim) as well as BCI cotton (Artistic Milliners) Tapping the heritage attitude to appeal to a more discerning, premium customer, two mills decide to add selvedge to their offering. US Denim launch a selvedge quality denim with an authentic natural slub. Japanese mill, Kuroki go one step further with a new line of custom selvedge weaves. This red spotty selvedge adds a playful touch to an otherwise core, premium denim.

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VICUNHA - KELVIN MINT 98% COTTON, 2% ELASTANE

DENIM CLOTHING COMPANY 26913/ OD-206 66% COTTON, 20% POLY, 5%

DNM - SONOMA MOCHABLUE 99% COTTON, 1% ELASTANE

KIPAS - 29927-ZB 99% POST INDUSTRIAL RECYCLED COTTON, 1% RECYCLED ELASTANE

US DENIM MILLS - PRT-0669A 99% COTTON, 1% ELASTANE

KILIM - 90921 98.7% COTTON, 1.3 % ELASTANE

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Inky Spill As color becomes more important in denim once again, mostly focusing around natural and natural tones, inky green cast indigos emerged as a key denim shade for FW22.

Layered coatings or overdyes combine indigo with sulphur black, either as a coating or as a welt tint. Kilim, Vicunha and US denim all launched an aquamarine indigo shade that bridges the gap between indigo and colored denim.

DNM presented a more menswearcentric, authentic comfort stretch, green cast denim with beautiful chip-off capabilities.

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KIPAS - 29931 100% ORGANIC COTTON

BEXIMCO - S19133 100% COTTON

FAR EAT NETWORK - 16096-R 100% COTTON

STELLA BLU - 5S531 100% COTTON

PANTHER - 190044 99% COTTON, 1% LYCRA®

GOLDRUSH STARDUST MSC75782OG 100% COTTON

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Plaid A seasonal staple gets an upgrade with characterful, tactile surfaces, and modern applications of this fall and winter favorite.

Kipas exemplifies versatility with their 100% organic cotton, reversible and brushed fabrication.

Beximco’s innovative indigo yarn dyes resemble textured and washed down twills throughout the textile. Stella blue captures an engineered slubby tactile appearance that adds texture to their plaid and Goldrush Stardust wow with a Japanese warped check.

Far East Network’s double weave chambray in 100% cotton, bridges the gap of casual to corporate shirtings.

Panther’s comfort stretch, printed reverse fabrications adds a touch of plaid backing to a classic bright blue 3x1.

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STELLA BLU - 5S464 100% COTTON

BEXIMCO - S99113 100% COTTON

496 FABRIC LAB - SBL01 100% COTTON

PAUL VOGAL - DSC_1708 100% COTTON

FAR EAST NETWORK - 11547-CL (157) 98% COTTON 2% ELASTANE

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Stripe Yarn dyed techniques give mills an opportunity to explore tactile and novel ways to update the classic indigo and ecru stripe. Utilizing herringbones, chevrons and ticking stripes as well as variegated dobby’s, these textured updates add bespoke interest.

Jacquard masters, 496 Fabric Lab combine a simple twill stripe with and allover relief logo, perfect for an elevated brand. Stella Blu’s 100% cotton micro herringbone is in a super soft BCI cotton.

Far East Network combine classic mattress ticking with an unbleached cotton with seed flecks and Beximco combine bold yarn dyed stripes with an intricate dobby texture.

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Vintage Crackle

DNM - CABRA IRIS BLUE 99% COTTON, 1% ELASTANE

RUDOLF - 21-A17 100% COTTON WITH CYCLELOGIC AND RUCOGEN

Laundry lines, crackle effects and scrunching effects become highlighted and exaggerated design details on a variety of base washes. A play on textile characteristics and washes throughout the ages, Ranging from vintage wash and wear on mid century characterful denim through to modern archive development of high contrast marbled and lightening like patterns. Bringing theses washes into this century is the eco-saving technology behind the coveted washes that were at one time environmentally damaging.

SAITEX USA - XÁC THỰC NON TOXIC LAUNDRY 3D MACTEC CURING TECHNOLOGY

Rudolf Chemical’s Cycle-Logic finishing technologies are composed up cycled post consumer plastic bottle waste. They developed an advanced indigo dispersing agent, Rucogen from up cycled RNB, enabling high contrast, no bleed washes.

ISKO - SIMPLIFY REFORM HP / R-TWOTM 78% COTTON, 14% REUSED COTTON, 6% RECYCLED POLYESTER, 2% ELASTANE

NAVEENA - NDL-5485-A-16 62% COTTON, 19% HEMP, 19% MODAL

OFFICINA+39 applies their Aqua Ageless, Active Slub-B and o-zone powder on deep tone indigo resulting in high contrast washes, with less water needed than ever.

Saitex USA’s state-of-the-art wash and finishing capabilities allow for timeless high’s and low’s, indigo seam pooling and starch, accentuated laundry lines with no harmful chemicals, no water waste and no compromise of design or quality.

ISKO’s bright blue cast provides for directional allover texture. DNM’s slubby, faded fabrication captures the heritage of laundry line fades.

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BEXIMCO - BDL-8187 100% COTTON

CONE - 4383J 80% COTTON, 20% RECYCLED COTTON

DENIM DE L'ILE BELLINI WHITE 100% COTTON

DENIM DE L'ILE BELLINI WHITE 100% COTTON

COLLECT - OG1310 100% ORGANIC COTTON

DESERT STUDIO DUBAI - ST-7006-916 98% COTTON, 2% ELASTANE

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Carhartt Palette There’s been a vintage explosion, especially in the US, of vintage Carhartt work pants and jackets, resulting in a neutral denim and workwear trend that’s perfect for Fall. As mills tap this color story, they also explore new, more sustainable ways to apply color.

Beximco use a coating rather than a dyestuff to create acidwash-like highlow contrast and Cone denim team up with Miles Johnson to utilize Tonello WAKE’s new food waste dying machinery.

DDI dye their loose, supple and draped 100% cotton PFD's with a recycled dyestuff Shades range from tan and mushroom through to warm ecru.

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CRESCENT BAHUMAN - XAD-3385-B 99% COTTON, 1% ELASTANE

SAITEX USA - BẨN THỈU NATURALLY DERIVED TINT

RUDOLF - 21-A22 HUB 1922 WASHLESS TECHNOLOGY

DESERT STUDIO - 0168KIARA 90% COTTON, 8% PES, 2 ELASTANE

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Dirty Tints Mid-Century, workwear, midwestern denim and vintage has long served as wash and finish inspiration for jeans of today, however it wasn’t until recently have we began to see the gravitation towards oil, grass and overall super dirty jeans, the exact markings that landed those jeans at goodwill to begin with, are now highly sought after.

Saitex USA uses naturally derived tint recipes and eco-sustainable applications to achieve realistic tint colors and stain patterning.

Rudolf uses its Washless technology to preserve wash and finishing techniques, by reducing the frequency of at home washes needed and extend the look of the garment.

Crescent Bahaman pairs light wash comfort stretch denim with a warm, rusty over dye. Desert Studios tonal tinting and repair work on a soft touch, slubby weave, nods to traditional heritage wear and aging.

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CONE DENIM - 3263Y 75% COTTON, 25% TENCEL™

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BEXIMCO - 609450 100% VISCOSE

DENIM DE L'ILE - ALABAMA WHITE LG TIE DYE 98% COTTON, 2% ELASTANE

Camo Wash Nature’s camouflage mixes surfaces inspired by nature with nature-friendly techniques to create symbiosis between man and nature.

Cone collaborated with MN Dye studio, a natural dye artist based in the Catskills, NY to create beautiful, fluid jeans with a mottled natural wash.

OFFICINA+39used Nebudye dyestuffs , which are an ozone powder that creates bleached, distressed and worn looks that are chlorine and permanganate free.

OFFICINA+39 - 210205 NEBUDYE D

CONE DENIM - 3263Y 75% COTTON, 25% TENCEL™

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LOW-KEY LUXE Comfort, tactility and flexibility are at the heart of tomorrow’s denim design. As we return to life’s ‘new normal’ our clothing needs have changed dramatically. Workwear has taken on a new meaning as working from home becomes an excepted part of the corporate experience. Versatile denim looks refined and chic, feels amazing but provides us with all the benefits of the perfect jean.

Mills tackle size problems caused by online shopping and fluctuating post-covid bodies, creating a more inclusive and versatile fabric than ever before. Hidden stretch and comfort is also key as our love for authentic weaves and vintage looks continues.

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DNM - CLEVER TOPBLUE 54% POLYSETER, 42% COTTON, 4% ELASTANE

CALIK - 30501G SHERLOCK PFD 37.5 67% COTTON, 28% POLYESTER, 5% LYCRA®

AGI DENIM - 17505 60% COTTON, 35% POLYESTER, 5% ELASTANE

ISKO - SIMPLIFY COMFORT / R-TWOTM 57% RECYCLED POLYESTER, 39% COTTON, 2% REUSED COTTON, 2% ELASTANE

VICUNHA - ECO SQUASH 77% COTTON, 21% POLYESTER, 2% ELASTANE

SOORTY - 8089A-RF-CF-SD201-W 35% ECOVERO™, 35% REFIBRA™, 25% COTTON, 4% T400, 1% LYCRA®

Easy Jean Smooth, supple constructions combine with high elasticity capabilities to create an elevated WFH look with all the comfort of a track pant. These mostly lightweight (5-6oz) fabrics offer great stretch and recovery alongside ultra soft and smooth finishes. Mills explore sustainable ingredients such as recycled polyester and reused cotton (ISKO) or ECOVERO™ and REFIBRA™ (Soorty) Vicunha and DNM push the sporty button and tap legging or track pant qualities but with an elevated, sophisticated aspect. AGI pair their 100% stretch with an impressive 94.6% recovery.

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PANTHER DENIM - 210111 91% COTTON, 8% T400, 1% LYCRA®

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DENIM DE L'ILE - TORNADO ST28 86% COTTON, 12% POLYESTER, 2% SPANDEX

PG DENIM - G0010 CHIRU 59% COTTON, 32% WOOL, 7% POLY, 2% ELASTANE

NEELA BLUE - NB-02130-FM 45% COTTON, 25.5% POLY, 14% RAYON, 14% ACRYLIC, 1.5% LYCRA®

SHARABATI DENIM - IDOL / RS OCEAN 93% COTTON, 6% T400, 1% LYCRA®

Loop Back As innovation continues to elevate knit denim and double weave construction both aesthetically and technically, these fabrications move beyond winter basics.

Coming out of a year and a half of lounge and comfort dressing, many consumers are facing sweatpants fatigue but continue to seek comfort in their indoor-to-outdoor wear. Visible and authentic twills team with soft and comfortable loop-back wefts for wide leg, five pocket styles and cargo detailed joggers.

Neela Blue’s soft touch, mid-drape loop back quality combines fluffy acrylic properties with rayon drape and comfort stretch. PG denim embraces winter warmth with a wool mix development.

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BLUE DIAMOND FABRIC TITLE - RY-40 50% CODECOTTON, 24% RECYCLED, 19% POLY, 6% BAMBOO, 1% LYCRA

CALIK - 73382D 61% POST INDUSTRIAL RECYCLED COTTON, 20% RECYCLED COTTON, 17 % REPREVE POLYESTER, 2% ECO LYCRA®

PROSPERITY - RA3782-21 83% COTTON, 16% POLYESTER, 1% LYCRA®

BEXIMCO - H0109B-K2D 79% COTTON, 19% POLYESTER, 2% ELASTANE

Spongey Stretch A playful stretch story to emerge from last season’s 80’s obsession, mills pair heavier, winter-weight weaves with highintensity stretch capabilities to create these chunky 3x1 twills.

Open-end appearances nod to lowquality 70’s and 80’s constructions whilst comfort, handful and excellent recovery set these stretches apart from their retro counterparts. Calik has designed their fabric with shorter fibers in mind: it has an 80’s, open-end appearance yet contains recycled cotton, polyester and eco-made elastane.

Blue Diamond achieves a super high stretch spandex stretch, softened with modal. These new power stretches offer a modern alternative to archival vintage.

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Flex-Fit Versatility becomes increasingly imperative for the denim fabrics that will entice tomorrow’s consumer. Mills present authentic looks and handfeels that appeal across ages, genders and size-brackets and work with the consumer’s fluctuating needs. Calik were one of the first mills to tackle the online buying / returns problem with their Selfsized range, aimed to decrease the number of garments produced at manufacturing stage and make it easier for shoppers to find the perfect fitting jean. Vicunha and Kipas have joined the party with their FREEF!T® / Fit-ID ranges and Soorty takes a step towards inclusive fashion and diversity with their unisex, e-commerce friendly and 100% stretch fabric. Vicunha: light weight 50% stretch / 9.5 oz (V.move) / LYCRA® dualFX®, FREEF!T®.

CALIK - 72564D 63% ORGANIC COTTON, 27% COTTON, 5.5% RECYCLED POLYESTER 4.5% LYCRA®

AGI DENIM - 17489 89% COTTON, 5% POST CONSUMER COTTON, 4% T400, 1% ELASTANE

KIPAS / 28194 VICUNHA - RITZ 52% LYOCELL, 89% COTTON, 36% 9% ORGANIC COTTON, ELASTOMULTIESTER, 6% ELASTANE 2%

SOORTY - N-RO-107TORH-1726E-DP 89% COTTON, 7% T-400, 4% ELASTANE

ARVIND - SIRO 71% COTTON, 26% POLYESTER, 3% ELASTANE

Appearance is also key and a high stretch content that maintains an authentic look and feel remains a basic requirement. AGI’s beautiful high stretch quality is slubby, with a non stretch look.

Arvind’s season-less and genderless high stretch denim quality, SIRO, uses Cleankore tech to eliminate the use of PP spray and make it laser friendly while maintaining a soft handful and a high stretch capacity.

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ARTISTIC MILLINERS - AMBERLY 51656-A 67% BCI COTTON, 33% TENCEL™

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Supple Smart As many in the workforce head back to the office, attend in-person meetings and begin to travel for business again, wardrobes are in a mode of refreshment.

The impact of not only working but also socializing from home has led to a need for versatile fabrics suitable for coffee dates or morning commutes, in a new age of anywhere and everywhere styling and fabrication.

Tight structured woven constructions elevate denim aspects and hit the intersection of office casual meets heritage trouser styling.

CALIK-73471D 100% COTTON

Calik Denim presents their D-Leisure super soft and fluid 100% cotton which has been infused with R-Vital® multivitamin treatment. Artistic Milliners blend BCI Cotton with TENCEL™ for increased drape. US Denim captures deep, rich tones while adding stretch and fluid comfort.

US DENIM-PRT-0561A 74% COTTON, 23% POLY, 3% ELASTANE

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EYTYS FW21

KILIM - D6284 34% COTTON, 34.6% TENCEL™ , 15.4% NAIA™ 15.4% COMBED COTTON

BEXIMCO - 619211 50% LYOCEL, 50% COTTON

AGI DENIM - AGI-17263 60% SUPIMA, 38% CONVENTIONAL COTTON, 2% TENCEL™ LYOCELL

ARTISTIC MILLINERS - FULTON 60% ORGANIC COTTON 40% TENCEL™

PANTHER DENIM - 200965 100% COTTON

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Softened Rigid In a market where comfort is king but authentic character is an essential, mills respond to consumer demand with open, fluid and non-stretch denims.

Many mills are exploring the benefits of mixing cotton with TENCEL™ / lyocell to add drape without the shine, and AGI Denim add Supima for increased softness. Kilim have blended cotton and TENCEL™ with NAIA™, a new cellulosic staple fibre, introduced in 2020 and also known for its tactility and quick drying qualities. But one of the newest buzzwords in comfort is ‘Mechanical Stretch’ tapped by both Panther Denim and AGI Denim.

In an attempt to eliminate non biodegradable yarns such as elastane and spandex, mechanical stretch is usually created in the finishing process and offers open fluidity and malleability to rigid fabrics.

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ADVANCE - QA017NQ3-5 99% COTTON, 1% LYCRA®

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AGI - 17461 94 COTTON, 5% POST INDUSTRIAL WASTE, 1% ELASTANE

DNM - CABREA IRIS BLUE 99 COTTON, 1% ELASTANE

Everyday Comfort Alongside all the technical advances this season, perfecting the perfect core comfort stretch is a perennial obligation for any mill.

An essential 1% comfort stretch is added to these classic 99% cotton denims, whilst attention is paid to authentic yarn character and appearance. US denim focus on a delicate but noticeable vertical slub in a selvedge quality for the discerning denimhead whilst Advance and DNM perfect the strong and clean twill lines reminiscent of a 90’s 501. AGI Denim take full advantage of their inhouse recycling plant, folding 5% recycled yarns into their 80’s/90’s look ‘marble tech’ denim.

US DENIM - PRT-0666A 99% COTTON, 1% ELASTANE

PROSPERITY - A4379C 99% COTTON, 1% LYCRA®

As comfort becomes a wardrobe requirement, even the most authentic looks are often hiding that subtle elastane.

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PANTHER TAT FUNG - 210185 46% COTTON, 20% LYOCELL, 19% ACRYLIC, 9% NYLON, 4% CASHMIRE, 2% LYCRA®

KIPAS - 29978 83% ORGANIC COTTON, 17% RPES

KIPAS - 29969 80% ORGANIC COTTON, 20% RPES

HANTEX - HTX-S053M1D2A-B1 95% COTTON, 4% T400, 1% LYCRA®

ISKO - COSY SUEDE / R-TWOTM 17% REUSED COTTON, 1.5% ELASTANE, 51% COTTON, 10% POLYESTER, 16.5% RECYCLED POLYESTER, 4% POLYAMIDE

BOSSA - SK0502 99% COTTON, 1% ELASTANE

Brushed & Fleecy Insulated casual wears become more versatile and appreciated throughout market segments as paired back wardrobes and versatile styles continue to take priority in the mind of consumers. Long gone are the days of excessive layering, just to don your favorite jeans in winter months. Warmth and fuzz levels ranging from brushed backs to cashmere double weaves and more.

Kipas harnesses the natural softness of organic cotton blended with recycled synthetics to create plush and reversible fabrications. Isko’s Cosy Suede double weave adds a built in layer of soft and textured warmth behind classic twill lines.

Bossa’s upgraded classic quality features authentic looking, high cotton content twill, with comfort stretch and brushed backing.

Hantex incorporates high stretch and recovery yarn technology with authentic slub lines and bright blue casts.

Panther taps the inherent properties of cashmere and lyocell for a soft, comfortable and livable quality.

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STELLA BLU - 5S286A 100% COTTON

BOSSA - 169500 100% COTTON

PAUL VOGAL - DSC_1683 100% COTTON

BLUE DIAMOND - PD-04A 100% COTTON

RAINBOW - CD72051 98% COTTON, 2% ELASTANE

KIPAS - 28742 70% ORGANIC COTTON, 30% HEMP

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Tactile Stipe Indigo textures and high piles make these tactile surfaces perfect for Winter.

As corduroy continues to trend in the market as a winter alternative to denim, mills explore indigo dyed versions for the denim-centric market.

Paul Vogel, Blue Diamond and Rainbow all explore fluffy and brushed yarns to emulate that wintery feel. Stella Blu’s strong raised dobby is reminiscent of a Bedford weave and Bossa go all out with their raised wide stripe with high pile.

Kipas offer a cotton hemp mix which is high in gloss, utilizing a chevron repeat: a different type of tactile altogether.

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DOPAMINE DENIM Having explored sustainability, durability and comfort, it’s time to let our hair down and enjoy the roaring 20’s. A pure, joyful antidote to the last 18 months, we see attitudes begin to lift and the knock-on effect this has on design, emerges from the ashes.

Color, surface, tactility and creativity inspire playful denim design from acid washes and 80’s textures to laser and foiled finishes. Vendors maintain a strong eye on sustainability, as they explore more mindful ways to have some fun. Recycled textiles create colored dye effects, bleach alternatives are utilized and mills focus on energy, water and chemical savings throughout.

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BEXIMCO - 619231 50% COTTON, 50% TENCEL™

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BLUE DIAMOND - PD-47 62% COTTON. 29 MODAL, 7% T-400, 2 SPANDEX

Solid Color PFD’s allow for versatile and playful denim design as well as close to season updates. Mills upgrade this core quality with sustainable ingredients, softer fibers and tactile textures.

DENIM DE L'ILE have used a BCI cotton and over-dyed it in a powerful purple and a hot pink (not pictured here) Beximco’s heavy weight seersucker and Blue Diamond’s corduroy adds wintery surface texture to these clean, solid shades whilst the use of TENCEL™ and modal, respectively, adds comfort and drape.

DENIM DE L'ILE TONNERRE WHITE 95% COTTON, 2% SPANDEX

Collect keep it authentic with yarn dyed 100% cotton selvedge in stunning, bright shades.

BLUE DIAMOND - PD-04 100% COTTON

COLLECT - OG1310 100% COTTON

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DENIM DE L’ILE - BELVEDERE BLK 66% COTTON, 30% POLY, 4% SPANDEX

ISKO - EUPHORIA JEATHER 50% COTTON, 31% RECYCLED POLYESTER, 10% REUSED COTTON, 4% ELASTANE

PG DENIIM - G0123 HARLEM SKY SPRAY 97% COTTON, 3% ELASTANE

PG DENIM - G0123 SUN SHINE LASER 97% COTTON, 3% ELASTANE

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OTTOLINGER ISKO FABRIC

Foiled Consumers are waking up excited to get dressed for the day again. As old traditions, like having a night out instead of in, return, so does the urge to see and be seen. Our minimalist tendencies of the last year are replaced by a maximalism attitude and dopamine inducing colors, finishings and styling.

Directional takes on a favorite winter finish by ISKO, highlighting fabric and construction details with luminescent foil contrast and placement as seen in Ottolinger SS21, with ISKO’s typical excellent stretch and recovery.

PG Denim’s foiling techniques highlight textured weave characteristics. These coatings come with laser design compatibility, meaning you can take foil to the next level!

Denim De L’ile blends a luxe, light catching coating with a soft and malleable, cotton poly, high stretch blend.

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SOORTY - N HW W TORS 3886B MR 33% TENCEL™, 24% COTTON, 53% ECOVERO™, 7% T400, 3% ELASTANE

US DENIM - PRT- 0545A 63 % COTTON, 36% VISCOSE, 1% ELASTANE

CALIK - 73264D 59% COTTON, 40% LYOCELL, 1% LYCRA®

CRESCENT BAHUMAN - XA-2798-B 100% COTTON

DNM - HELMAND OCEAN BLUE 99% COTTON, 1% ELASTANE

BLUE DIAMOND - SM-19 40% HEMP, 30% COTTON, 30% TENCEL™

All Over 80’s As this vintage fabric trend continues to endure and spread through the denim market we see more aggressive openend looks and salt and pepper surfaces emerging. A range of innovative content compositions and eco-conscious acid and stone wash alternatives, allow for specialized fabric properties with a retro look.

Soorty creates a classic salt and pepper stretch fabric with modern, ecoconscious composition, enhanced handfeel and drape by using zero cotton.

US Denim combine a comfort stretch and authentic 80’s look with 36% viscose, offering a drapey, soft handful.

Calik taps seamless fiber blends to create an authentic, rigid looking, slub and speckled quality with a softened texture and comfort stretch. Crescent Bahuman creates an authentic rigid quality, optimizing open-end staple fibers with a clean stone wash and bright base shade.

DNM’s super stretch quality mimics visual rigid fabric properties. Whereas Blue Diamond’s fibre composition gives this non-stretch fabric a speckled, smooth and stretch like surface.

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NAVEENA NDL-5916-A-OC-01 100% ORGANIC COTTON IN GOLD

KIPAS - 28770 100% ORGANIC COTTON

DENIM DE L'ILE - SOHO WHITE MUSTARD GARMENT DYE 90% COTTON 8% POLYESTER 2% SPANDEX

BOSSA - 57900/ ORG.GOLD AUTUNM PFD 54% ORGANIC COTTON, 46% REFIBRA™

SHARABATI DENIM - TIMBER RGD 58% COTTON, 42% TENCEL™

KIPAS - 29704 100% ORGANIC COTTON

Autumnal Acid Fall colored acid wash effects are inspired by natural dye tones and thrifted fades. Bossa combines organic cotton and REFIBRA™ whilst their dye techniques use less chemicals and water.

Most mills implement organic cotton, TENCEL™ or recycled materials in order to elevate the base cloth of these retro fabrics and minimize the damage to the environment. However, in order to achieve these washes in a more sustainable way, check out Advance, OFFICINA+39 and Beximco’s solutions on page 33.

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BOSSA - RN0583 70% COTTON, 30% HEMP

DENIM DE L'ILE BELGRADE LG 100% COTTON

DESERT STUDIO - HTX-16195-F 98% COTTON, 2% ELASTANE

OFFICINA+39 - 210206 REMOVER BC

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Laser Laser advancements continue to be aided not only by laser enhancing fabrications and finishes but by the imaginative scope of possibilities this sustainable and time saving technology had allowed denim designers. Advanced effectiveness on laser application on a broader scope of fiber blends, weaves and finishes, leads designers to move beyond traditional whisker and honeycomb wear patterns.

Bossa’s authentic, orange peel fabrication is enhanced to smoothly take intricate designs.

Denim De L’ile blends varied levels of indigo removal by laser resulting in a flush, smooth and abstract, allover pattern.

PG DENIM - G0092-ANGELA-BK-FLK-AB 85% COTTON, 12% VISCOSE, 3% ELA

Desert Studio uses a bright cast, comfort stretch quality by their sister mill, Hantex with precise laser and fluid allover design.

PG Denim has mastered layered surface effects using laser capabilities to create works of art on top of coatings and flocks.

OFFICINA+39 multi layered surface design exemplifies the design capabilities of sustainable finishing technologies in conjunction with each other.

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SAITEX - ĐEN PP SPRAY ALTERNATIVE ROBOTIC SPRAY SYSTEM

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DENIM DE L'ILE SKYLER BK OD BK 88% COTTON, 9% POLYESTER, 3% SPANDEX

STELLA BLU - 5S464 100% COTTON

Painter Noir Textured and graphic laundry effects update sulphur surfaces to provide an extra layer of interest too black.

Chemical workshop, OFFICINA+39: have invented Novapret Glass: a coating effect that can be applied allover or locally to create sheer shine. They have accompanied this with an Ozone Powder finish, that increases the laser effect on indigo or dischargeable dyestuffs, preventing fabric tearing issues.

Stella Blu’s open, rigid cotton construction is complimented by strong high-low contrast fades whilst PG Denim makes their black stretch shirting pop with a speckled bleach effect.

OFFICINA+39 - 210262 REMOVER BC & LASER / COATING

PG DENIM - ART SHARK 63 90% COTTON, 6% POLYESTER, 2% ELASTANE

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DESERT STUDIO DUBAI - HTX-17205 92% COTTON, 6% POLYESTER, 2% ELASTANE

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SAITEX - RÂU RIA NON TOXIC LAUNDRY 3D MACTEC CURING TECHNOLOGY

Hi-Low Indigo From authentic looks to more dramatic shibori finishes, these indigo fades benefit from clean, white contrast base shades for full effect.

Desert Studio Dubai create a watercolor indigo sunburst effect on Hantex’s core stretch PFD. Crescent Bahuman’s 100% cotton heavyweight denim in a deep, rich indigo is the perfect base for heavy high low contrast effects.

Rudolf launch a very interesting product this season: Cycle-logic is based on the concept of treating polyester waste as a resource rather then an environmental threat. They have focused on the up cycling of plastic bottles into valuable textile chemistry and have created a disbursing agent called; Rucogen Upcycled RNB.

RUDOLF - 21-033 CYCLE-LOGIC, RUCOGEN, UPCYCLED RNB

CRESCENT BAHUMAN XC-3266-A 100% COTTON

PROSPERITY - A4400A-8 90% COTTON 10% CELLULOSE (PAPER FIBER)

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ISKO - EUPHORIA RIGID / RTWOTM 85% COTTON, 15 REUSED COTTON

Pastel Pop Winter whites are refreshed with pops of softened color for a genderless look., aimed at a younger, fashion-driven market.

ISKO’s old school rigid quality, reminiscent of a 90’s 501 look, is the perfect canvas for experimental washdowns. The barely-there indigo is treated with pastel pink, reminiscent of a true thrift store home-dyed find. Their ‘Vintouch’ finish adds a true vintage handfeel to the fabric, cementing the authentic look and feel of this nostalgic fabric.

OFFICINA+39 - 210261 100% COTTON USING RECYCROM ™

OFFICINA+39 have unveiled an exciting new development called Recycrom: A sustainable dyestuff solution that is actually recycled from textile waste to create the color. This process is a huge water saving and tackled the garment waste issue. Their eco marble process creates an acid wash effect with vastly reduced water and harmful chemicals.

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DENIM DE L'ILE - REBEL ECRU 82% COTTON, 18% RECYCLED COTTON

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DESERT STUDIO DUBAI - HTX-245-HF 100% COTTON

Splash Artistic and layered inks, dyes and bleach effects conjure Gen-Z friendly DIY looks.

Denim De L’ile refreshes a traditional ecru with multi-colored and layered dyes whilst ISKO opt for a more considered painterly effect, reminiscent of the Earth.

An apt artwork considering their earth friendly PFD quality contains recycled materials.

Desert Studio Dubai taps their sister mill Hantex denim in 100% cotton as a base for their authentic look, dramatic all over paint splatter.

DESERT STUDIO DUBAI - HTX-245-HF 100% COTTON

ISKO - EUPHORIA COMFORT PFD / R-TWOTM 83% COTTON, 14% REUSED COTTON, 2% RECYCLED POLYESTER, 5% ELASTANE

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DESERT STUDIO - HTX-241-SF 100% COTTON

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OFFICINA+39 - 210206 NEBUDYE D O-ZONE POWDER, REMOVER BC & LASER

Decorative Repair Hand-crafted repair detailing adds to tactile surface textures and nod to artisanal and heirloom pieces. Visible patch and repair, reinforcement stitching and intricate weave structures add a one-of-a-kind value to garments.

Desert Studio, Hantex and Denim Clothing Company’s vertical alignments allow for synonymous garment design with top quality textiles, construction, and complex wash and surface design with seamless design execution.

Panther Denim taps heritage centric patch and repair detailing on a soft bright blue cast reminiscent of workwear aesthetics.

PANTHER - 210193 100% COTTON

496 FABRIC LAB - DP6017 100% COTTON

OFFICINA+39 plays with applications of laser, splatter, patchwork and destruction techniques for an artful and intricate yet humble surface.

496 Fabric Lab uses their expertise in sophisticated jacquard weaves and knits to build surface decor and texture directly into the fabrication itself.

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DENIM DE L'ILE - RE-GILDA BLACK OD BLACK 77% COTTON 22% RECYCLED POLYESTER 1% SPANDEX

BOSSA - 057700 100% COTTON

OFFICINA+39 - 210262 REMOVER BC & LASEER COATING

496 FABRIC LAB DP6018 100% COTTON

Extra-Texture Destroyed or textured, tactile surfaces create strong denim personality for the ultimate online statement. Wether they’re engineered, woven or lasered, the effects take denim out of its traditional comfort zone and into the helm of high fashion.

Bossa get playful with their 100% cotton allover fringed and fluffed surface in unbleached cotton. An eye catching fabric for statement jackets.

OFFICINA+39 layer their ‘Nova Stone’ and ‘Novapret effects with ‘Ozone Powder finish, a technology that increases the laser effect on dischargeable dyestuffS and enabling more high contrast effects.

NAVEEENA - NDL-5815-C-01 74% TENCEL™ , 26%

Naveena developed their laser friendly finishing on a TENCEL™ cotton mix stripe and the destroyed and frayed surface creates added contrast to this soft and tactile quality.

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DP6018 100% COTTON

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Founded in 2012, 496 Fabric Lab aims to create new inspirational textiles for the Denim industry with years of experienced Jacquard weaving in their background. Originality, innovation and creativity are at the core of every 496 Fabric Lab design. Using their strength and expertise in Jacquard weaving combined with indigo and denim textile concepts, 496 Fabric Lab creates an elevated space for denim textiles and product categories, as well as maintaining the ability to create specialized, branded and original textiles for some of the denim and luxury industries biggest players.

DLE048WH 100% COTTON

DP6017 100% COTTON

DLE047WH 100% COTTON

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“Advance Denim has dedicated it efforts around the core beliefs of innovation, service, quality, people and sustainability.”

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QA017NQ3 99% COTTON, 1% LYCRA®

PARA 94% COTTON, 5% T400, 1% LYCRA® BIG BOX DYE

CERTIFICATIONS BCI, GRS, OCS, GOTS, +8 ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

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Advance Denim, the oldest denim mill in China, sits at the intersection of innovation, quality, people and environmental protection, creating over 500 new developments per year with innovative partners including Archroma, Jeanologia, LENZING AG, Cordura, Cotton USA and more. This seasons fabrications include Bigbox dyeing, a sustainable dyeing method that reduces the 8-13 dye baths in traditional dyeing to just ONE Bigbox, reducing water waste, chemical consumption, electricity and gas emissions. Another sustainable implementation this season is BioBlue. BioBlue denim uses a new eco reducing agent as a substitute for sodium hydrosulfite during indigo dyeing process. It has low impact to the environment with less pollutant discharge while maintaining high quality dyeing standards.

QA713V1-6 85% COTTON, 10% HEMP, 4% T400, 1% LYCRA®

QA358D5 80% COTTON, 20% HEMP OVERDYED SOFT SPUN HEMP

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“Artistic Garment Industries is one of the leading vertical suppliers of premium denim fabrics and garments in the world.”

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CERTIFICATIONS CRADLE TO CRADLE GLOBAL RECYCLE STANDARD US COTTON TRUST PROTOCOL +21 ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

AGI -16991/A3 51% ORGANIC COTTON, 48% TENCEL™ REFIBRA™, 1% ECO MADE LYCRA® ELLEN MACARTHUR FOUNDATION ‘JEANS REDESIGN’

AGI-17261/RF 60% SUPIMA COTTON, 38% CONVENTIONAL COTTON, 2% TENCEL™ LYOCELL MECHANICAL STRETCH TECHNOLOGY

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Established in 1949 in Karachi, AGI Denim is one of Pakistan’s leading premium denim manufacturers. As a market leader, keeping abreast of the changing times, we produce quality denim in an innovative culture that seeks out and uses only the latest equipment and machinery. We pride ourselves on maintaining production methods that ensure a safe and productive work environment for our employees.

AGI Denim focuses sustainability and product innovation through three product lenses: Fiber, Fabric, Finishing. Fiber newness include 100% recycled fibers, hemp, and functional yarns. Fabric innovations includes water and chemical reduction technologies such as Double Zero and ReFresh, which reduce and recycle water in both dyeing and finishing.

Finish technologies include closed loop fabric finishing. Design direction continues to be towards authenticity of nostalgic eras using beautiful yarn and finish characters.

AGI - 17564/RF 70% POST INDUSTRIAL COTTON, 30% POST CONSUMER COTTON

AGI - 17355/AS-509-B2 79% ORGANIC COTTON, 20% HEMP, 1% ECO MADE LYCRA® CRADLE TO CRADLE CERTIFIED GOLD

AGI - 17352/AS-509-B2 80% ORGANIC COTTON, 20% HEMP CRADLE TO CRADLE CERTIFIED GOLD

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