Denim

Here’s a weaver-designer deconstructing and redesigning everyday garments in a new way, pushing too for an equal division between the textile-making process and the fashion design process, as very often, the textile maker is rather invisible compared to the fashion designer. texfash in conversation with the Swedish Kelly Konings of the eponymous Kelly Konings Textiles.

The 8IGB Founder and Creative Head Ruben Bissoli feels fashion with its craving for what feels authentic will see a return to its roots: craftsmanship, artisanal techniques, and a greater emphasis on the human touch. So, says he to texfash, that he is exploring more of handmade elements in his bid to reconnect with the art of creating something truly unique and tangible.

Here’s a brand that envisions a future "exactly as it is now” albeit with “a greater expansion” but always limited to where the founders “can reach in person!" texfash talks to Davide Biondi, the man behind a classic denim label — Hen’s Teeth — from Pescara in Italy.

The preview textile show—View Premium Selection—at Munich on 3-4 December will see more than 300 curated collections of high-quality fabrics and accessories for Spring/Summer ‘26.

As the denim community of manufacturers, designers and buyers make a rush for Milan to attend the Denim Première Vision edition, texfash speaks to Julieta Mercerat (Denim Expert – Première Vision) and Fabio Adami Dalla Val (Show Manager – Denim Première Vision) to get a feel of what it is like on the ground.

Soorty Enterprises' reverse vertical integration effort sources responsibly grown fibre and improves farmer incomes in Pakistan's most impoverished areas. Eda Dikmen, Senior Marketing & Communications Manager and Mobeen Chughtai, Head of Corporate Communications & Corporate Social Responsibility, talk about fibres, regenerative agriculture and the climate crisis. This is the second of a 2-part interview.

Soorty Enterprises is the only company with LEED Platinum and Cradle2Cradle Gold certifications for both its denim mill and garment factory. Eda Dikmen, Senior Marketing & Communications Manager and Mobeen Chughtai, Head of Corporate Communications & Corporate Social Responsibility, talk about cotton, denim and climate goals. This is the first of a 2-part interview.

Spanish manufacturer Jeanologia, which has been at the cutting-edge of denim production since the beginning, is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its laser technology. Carmen Silla, Marketing Director at Jeanologia, talks about the technology, supply chains and clean production.

The two-day Kingpins Amsterdam show on 23–24 October was special as it observed its 10th anniversary in the vibrant city. For the global denim community this is one event to get inspired and inspire others. A texfash look back through the eyes of two key participants.

The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel Limited (HKRITA) has developed a mechanical recycling method for denim fabrics that addresses the challenge of minimising fibre damage using existing mechanical recycling technologies.