#Denim

2021-08-30

Kemin Textile Auxiliaries’ Garmon Studio joins Ellen McArthur Foundation’s Jeans Redesign

Kemin Industries, a global ingredient manufacturer that strives to sustainably transform the quality of life every day for 80 percent of the world with its products and services, has announced that Garmon Studio, the application laboratory of Garmon Chemicals, the company’s textile auxiliaries business unit and the chemical solutions brand for the denim and fashion industry, joined the Ellen McArthur Foundation’s Jeans Redesign project in July.

Garmon Studio joins 94 other industry members, confirming its leadership in sustainability

With acceptance into Jeans Redesign, Garmon Studio joins 94 other garment manufacturers, fabric mills, retailers and brands – including GAP, Levi’s, C&A, H&M, Lee and Guess – demonstrating its commitment to sustainable chemicals for the garment-finishing industry.

The Jeans Redesign project provides a set of guidelines for the denim industry based on the principles of circular economy. Today, 95 percent of the brands and garment manufacturers that have accepted the guidelines have already successfully prohibited the use of potassium permanganate, stone finishing and sand blasting – practices that Garmon Chemicals eliminated with its sustainable solutions years ago.

Launched in 2019, Jeans Redesign provides a powerful framework to scale circular practices, driving the whole denim industry forward. Promoted by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Jeans Redesign encourages leading brands, mills, and garment manufacturers to transform the way jeans are made.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is an international nonprofit that spans industries and is committed to the creation of a circular economy that tackles some of the biggest challenges of our time, such as climate change and loss of biodiversity.

With Garmon Studio’s acceptance into Jeans Redesign and Garmon Chemicals’ role in the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Community Platform, Kemin Textile Auxiliaries confirms its position as a sustainability leader, a role the company has earned through many actions: the creation of safer chemicals for the finishing industry; the adoption of the ZDHC programme and of the Bluesign® certification; and, recently, the creation of the water-savings-made-easy system, Smart Foam.

For more information on Garmon Studio services and the sustainable solutions of Garmon Chemicals, go to http://www.garmonchemicals.com or contact your local sales agent.

Texprocess 2026: Automation, digitalisation and AI redefine textile processing

Making investment decisions in textile processing has become significantly more demanding. Increasing energy costs, a shortage of skilled labour and ongoing geopolitical uncertainties are compelling companies to focus on technologies that deliver clear gains in efficiency and process reliability. This applies equally to apparel manufacturing and to the processing of technical textiles and high-performance materials. As a result, modernisation initiatives are assessed more carefully – even as the need to upgrade production systems continues to intensify.

Techtextil 2026: Between innovation pressure & market reality

From 21 to 24 April 2026, Techtextil in Frankfurt am Main will once again become the central meeting point for the international technical textiles and nonwovens industry. Running in parallel, Texprocess will focus on the industrial implementation of textile processing technologies as the leading platform in this field. Together, the two trade fairs form a closely integrated presentation and working platform along the entire textile value chain – from material development to finished applications.

Between geopolitical pressure and industrial resilience

In this interview, Dr. Janpeter Horn (VDMA) discusses the current challenges facing textile machinery manufacturers, shaped by geopolitical tensions, regulatory developments and subdued investment. He also outlines why innovation strength, integrated solutions and strategic positioning remain key to global competitiveness.

Jeanologia brings “Billy” to China, the AI transforming denim design

The denim industry is turning its attention to Hangzhou this week, where a new edition of Kingpins, the leading international trade show for the sector, takes place on May 21 and 22. There, the Spanish company Jeanologia, a global leader in sustainable technologies for the textile industry, is introducing its latest innovation to the Chinese market: “Billy”, the first artificial intelligence specifically developed for denim finishing design.

ISKO unveils a new circular vision of color, texture and tactile innovation at Denim Première Vision Milan

At Denim Première Vision Milan (booth G3), ISKO introduces its FW27-28 Collection, built around three defining elements: color, texture and touch. This season, ISKO presents a vision where emotion and advanced textile innovation converge, rooted in a steadfast commitment to responsible material development by utilizing patented technologies and high-quality raw materials, powered by RE&UP.

Uster FiberQ excels for recycled raw materials too

Uster FiberQ is a complete solution for raw material utilization, supporting spinners to achieve consistent quality and profitability every day, building further growth for the future. The Turkish company ORTA relies on FiberQ with recycled yarn for its denim production. Data-driven knowledge puts the producer in control of raw material utilization – ready to make the correct decisions for process efficiency, quality and productivity.

Mayer & Cie. Global is getting ready for ITM 2026

ITM 2026 marks the beginning of a new chapter for Mayer & Cie. Global. For the first time, the company will present itself to the international textile machinery industry in its new setup: combining proven circular knitting technology engineered in Germany with a clear commitment to its Albstadt headquarters and an internationally shaped, agile management approach.

Driving digitalization, efficiency, and Smart Manufacturing across textiles and carpets

At this year’s ITM, BMSvision proudly showcases its next leap forward in digital manufacturing excellence. As a long-standing global pioneer in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) for the textile and plastics industries, BMSvision continues to accelerate digital transformation by delivering powerful, data-driven solutions that boost productivity, enhance quality and support sustainable growth. Visit BMSvision at the Vandewiele booth in Hall 7, Booth 710, to experience the future of textiles manufacturing.