Ancestral uses of indigo The history of denim is intertwined with that of indigo. With its intense blue hue, this ancient natural dye has been used in Asia for over 4,000 years. The earliest evidence of the use of indigo dye, dating back to the third millennium B.C., was found in the Indus Valley, […]
(Sponsored content) Created with a Proprietary Waterless Dyeing Process, Collection Offers Nearly Invisible Structure for Use Under the Lightest and Sheerest Fabrics. Innovation Made in France. Chargeurs PCC, the world’s largest apparel interlinings manufacturer, announced the launch of the ZeroWater Rainbow Collection of sustainable knitted interlinings. This made in France collection of ultralight inner […]
(Sponsored content) A recycling project promoted by Lurdes Sampaio, at the service of brands to respond to environmental issues, considering the principles of the circular economy and focusing on the importance of recycling in the textile universe. Lurdes Sampaio is a Portuguese knitting company founded in 1990, with a extensive experience in the market that […]
[…] chain very challenging,” Boivin explains. “Monitoring manufacturing quality and sourcing in remote locations, specifically in Asia, was very difficult. There were no digital tools then, so in 2009 I decided to create Pivot88.” “Pivot88’s solutions are easy to use, combining technology with deep insight into business needs,” explains Sven Matzen, Pivot88 Account Management. Matzen joined […]
(Sponsored content) Pontex, established in 1972 in Italy, is specialised in apparel fabrics and will take part to the Première Vision show in February 2023. The commitment to the environment and the value of awareness are at the heart of new Pontex’s Spring Summer Collection. The focus proposal concerning resin-treated, in particular deserves a […]
(Sponsored content) The platform aims to bring the Italian manufacturing tradition into the future of commerce and facilitate the growth of Made in Italy premium business for international brands.
“Leather experience, next level”. Founded in 1958, the family business Gruppo Mastrotto, specializing in the treatment of bovine hides, is an exception in the world of tanning. Aware of the potential environmental impact that their activity can cause, the Italian group is committed to making ecology a priority through multiple actions aimed at reducing […]
Mary Sholl is a leading Colour and Concept Specialist representing UK-based forecasting agency Unique Style Platform at the Premiere Vision’s international meetings. With 15+ years in the specialist field of colour and concept, Mary’s career has spanned both ends of the industry; from roles as the leading in-house Colour Specialist for some of the UK’s largest […]
(Sponsored content) Introducing a new approach in materials science: ISKO’s Ctrl+Z fabrics made entirely from recycled and regenerated fibers.
(Sponsored content) MYR is a digital portal with a constantly evolving database, able to connect all the players in the denim supply chain to recreate original looks with extreme ease: from the digitization of the design process, prototyping and industrialization of the denim product, up to the in-shop and online. MYR with its revolutionary […]
(Sponsored content) We are a Tuscan company with over 45 years of experience and specialized in jacquard fabrics. Over the years we have been able to evolve and grow without losing our identity and without detaching ourselves from an almost artisanal vision and approach towards fabric. We have always created jacquard fabrics in a […]
(Sponsored Content) Recovering denim scraps to repurposed them as flock in new products.
(Sponsored Content) Calik Denim prepares to move the industry with B210.
#50 Matteo Ward, Co-founder & CEO of WRÅD “WRÅD is not a brand, it’s our call to action”, today, Smart Creation invites Matteo Ward, co-founder and CEO of WRÅD, an innovative project dedicated to change in the fashion industry in all its forms (social, economic, environmental). From supply to manufacturing methods, including logistics and traceability, every […]
#49 Shannon Mercer, Chief Executive Officer – FibreTrace® (Traceabil ity technology) When it comes to purchasing, there’s no doubt that consumers want to understand what’s behind the product. This topic has made its way, and now finds great key players to act for real shifts. At FiberTrace®, Chief Executive Officer Shannon Mercer is acting […]