Inside Denim

27/11/2025

At Denim Premiere Vision, ISKO Denim tells us about a new finish developed in collaboration with Adriano Goldschmied's Daily Blue brand:
https://insidedenim.com/News/173676

25/11/2025

In our latest Dialogue, Jane Pattinson, SVP & Global Head of Design at Gap, tells us how Gen Z and Millennials are reshaping denim — and why social storytelling, supply-chain empowerment and water innovation remain central to Gap’s future.

“Gen Z and Millennials are so good at making trends their own. We design by watching how they style denim in real life.”

From reissued icons like the Long & Lean to industry-wide initiatives such as RISE and PACE, Jane explains how Gap is evolving both product and impact.

“These efforts are core to how we show up as a brand… it’s a part of our work I’m especially proud of.”

Read the full Dialogue at insidedenim.com
https://insidedenim.com/Dialogue/173644

21/11/2025

Describing it as the mere “tip of the iceberg”, Adriano Goldschmied has told Inside Denim how he believes advances in digital print technologies are opening up a new realm of design possibilities and flexibility for the denim sector.

Read the full interview here:
https://insidedenim.com/Dialogue/173596

20/11/2025

Our first Raw Talk webinar, with Sharabati, shone a spotlight on the company’s ambitious sustainability and tech roadmap.

Key takeaways:
• 617 farmers are now part of the 4Growth regenerative cotton initiative, enabling enough Greek regenerative cotton for 7.5 million pairs of jeans
• Nearly 100% of mill waste is recycled, including cotton dust — now pelletised to fuel boilers
• Continued investment in digitalised production to generate reliable data and prepare for upcoming digital passport legislation

Sharabati’s long-term vision shows what scaled, future-ready denim production looks like.


Watch the full session now:
https://insidedenim.com/News/173597

13/11/2025

👖♻️ Stretch in or out?

Jeans are built for recycling — but elastane makes things tricky.
Now, forward-thinking brands and recyclers are finding ways to keep the stretch and close the loop.

From new 100% cotton “natural stretch” fabrics to advanced fibre recovery tech, the denim industry is stitching a more circular future.


https://insidedenim.com/Features/173542

05/11/2025

Andrea Rosso, head of sustainability for Diesel and the OTB group, joined Inside Denim’s co-editor Sophie Bramel at Perfomance Days in Munich as part of an Expert Talk exploring circularity through the lens of creativity.

Chaired by Sophie, the panel also included Daniel Hartung, designer and founder of Hartung Paris; and Courtney Samulik, supply chain lead for recycling innovator Circ®.

The conversation highlighted the role of good design, for all garment components, including trimmings, above and beyond sustainability criteria.

Read the story:
https://insidedenim.com/News/173468?develop=true

27/10/2025

After months of preparation, the team behind ‘SAKE – The Art of Purpose’ has presented the third project in the series – using denim as a canvas, dyes as 'paints' and processing techniques as tools – and is publishing the latest in their series of archive books.

SAKE is an interdisciplinary art project led by Endrime’s Sadia Rafique, Mohsin Sajid and artist Matt Duckett, in collaboration with Tonello, alongside Susan Zheng and Leah Hoy.

Supported by Cone, Indigo Textile, Sharabati, Stella Blu, Tusa Denim, YKK and 496 Fabric, the denim canvases and garments become artworks in their own right, finished and lasered at Tonello’s hub in Italy, and sold once the project draws to a close.

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24/10/2025

Disrupting an industry that produces some 70,000 tonnes of petrochemical indigo annually is no small feat. Innovators in synthetic biology claim they have already ticked key boxes: achieving purity levels comparable to conventional indigo and scaling production capacity—at least to a degree. Convincing mills and brands to switch to these biobased alternatives is the next box they need to tick...

We spoke to some of the leading innovators in this field for our new magazine:

https://insidedenim.com/Features/173221?develop=true

23/10/2025

Imagine your jeans helping to clean the air 🌿
Turkish denim mill Orta has developed a CO₂-absorbing fabric that uses a plant-based pigment to mimic photosynthesis — taking in carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen.

It’s part of their Climate Tech capsule in the Spring–Summer 2027 collection, reflecting a future where denim not only looks good but does good. 💚

https://insidedenim.com/News/173329?develop=true

22/10/2025

What happens when you combine denim innovation, historical research and creative storytelling?

Designer Miles Johnson and Soorty’s new project “Heroes of the Past & Future” celebrates denim’s interpretation of workwear — from female miners to fisherwomen — while showcasing Soorty’s cutting-edge fabrics, finishes and AI-driven visuals.

A love letter to workwear’s heritage and a vision for denim’s future.
🔗 https://insidedenim.com/News/173325?develop=true

21/10/2025

https://insidedenim.com/News/173313?develop=true

Denim mill Sharabati is preparing to return to Syria, with a new mill under construction that is expected to provide around 1,000 jobs. The family-run company was originally established in Syria in the 1970s, but left the country around 15 years ago due to unrest. It operates facilities in Egypt – its current headquarters – as well as Turkey, and has sales offices worldwide.

The reopening of a base in Syria, which is due to be completed early next year, makes the family proud, Joud Sharabati told Inside Denim. “Syria has been through a lot, so this will be coming full circle,” she said. “We want to support the people there, so we are very happy.”

17/10/2025

The denim industry continues to innovate and connect. This week brought highlights from Kingpins Amsterdam, product launches, partnerships, and celebratory gatherings. Here’s what you might have missed:

🔹 Resilience and 'Community' Dominate The Kingpins Show Amsterdam
Despite geopolitical concerns and lower global buying sentiment, the SS27 show saw strong engagement. Innovations included recycled and sustainable fibres, creative installations, and technical developments such as biobased CO2-absorbing fabrics.
👉 Read more
| insidedenim.com/News/173275

🔹 LYCRA brand Gears Up for Product Launch at Kingpins
Lycra will introduce VintageFX, a dual-core fibre technology for low-stretch denim with controlled stretch and vintage aesthetics. The company will also showcase bio-derived Lycra EcoMade fibre.
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| insidedenim.com/News/173232

🔹 Inside Denim Partners Podcast
Inside Denim will feature as a sponsor on the Jeansland podcast, amplifying discussions on sustainability, craftsmanship, and industry innovation across multiple platforms.
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| insidedenim.com/News/173251

🔹 Advance Boat Party Launches Denim Gatherings
Advance Denim celebrated 10 years of its Amsterdam showroom with a boat party, gathering suppliers, retailers, brands, and the wider denim community ahead of Kingpins.
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| insidedenim.com/News/173253