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Sector Scanner / Denim Futures / V

20 May 2022

 6 minutes
Recycling techniques are not yet well developed and widespread. More innovation should be done at that level. There is also the need to suggest the best solutions to customers—such as recycled denim, organic denim or zero-water finished denim—in order to put them in front of all the possibilities and guide them to the choice that best suits their brand philosophy.

Denim Companies Trying to Do Their Bit, But Will That Be Enough?

To be able to source/manufacture earth-friendly denim, communication is key which calls for a need to stay constantly updated. That would sound like a dictum from a management manual—only, things don’t work that way on the ground. So, what do companies do? texfash.com explores.

By
  • Subir Ghosh
 Report
Spotlight: Denim Futures
Sector Scanner / Denim Futures / III

18 May 2022

 5 minutes
Denim companies—from fabric manufacturers to garment exporters and accessory producers—had to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic on two fronts. They had to look at the denim ecosystem and pre-empt how to fit into the new scheme of things once the virus had been eradicated, and—like all other businesses in the fashion industry—manage both ends of the value chain.

That’s How Denim Companies Came out of the Pandemic

The pandemic is as good as over—touch wood. The new normal has brought newer challenges. But, how did denim players tide over the COVID-19 crisis. texfash.com looks ahead even as it looks back.

By
  • Subir Ghosh
 Report
Spotlight: Denim Futures
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Denim Finishing / EIM Report Interview
Environmental Impact Measuring (EIM) combines user input with strict benchmarking and automated calculations. To ensure data integrity, it uses a dual system: an accreditation programme for users and third-party validation by GoBlu International.

Future Lies in Hybrid Models Where High-Level LCAs Are Supplemented by Granular Data

  • Subir Ghosh

2 May 2025
Climate Action / Sportswear Report
Instead of only asking companies to reduce emissions from their own activities, it is time to ask how they can help deliver on human needs. We need to ask companies how much they can contribute to avoided emissions by making the world a better place and delivering on human needs.

Outdoor and Sports Sector a Climate Solution Powerhouse, Argues New Study

  • Special Correspondent

21 May 2025
 
Textile Recycling Expo
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Designer Talk / Nigerian Trends Report
These stunning runway moments at LagosFW24 redefined elegance with bold silhouettes, rich textures, and timeless sophistication.

How Lagos Fashion Blends Nigerian Tradition with Global Style Trends

  • Adwoa Owusuaa Bobie

29 May 2025
Toxic Fashion / Nonylphenol Usage Report
Indian textile products containing toxic chemicals may face barriers or trade limitations in the global market, hindering competitiveness of the Indian textile industry. By aligning with international efforts and adopting strict measures,

Toxic Chemicals in Indian Clothing Pose Health and Environmental Threats, Finds Study

  • Special Correspondent

27 May 2025
 
Young India Fashion Survey 2025