#Denim

2024-01-25

ISKO lands in Munich to join Bluezone.

Bringing updates and insights into fashion, sustainability and circularity projects. Tradeshow season is under way and ISKO is here for it with its SS25 collection completely made using ISKO’s cutting-edge Ctrl+Z material science, the Casual Line collection, the new textile-to-textile recycling technology platform, the creative collaboration with Adriano Goldschmied, the ISKO™ Luxury by PG latest collection, and the Rad Rags collection by Creative Room Italia.

23-24 January, Munich, Germany – Technologies, product updates and strategies have been at the core of ISKO’s focus in the past few months. The company has been hard at work to meet the needs of the market and of consumers alike.

SS25 collection entirely made with Ctrl+Z

In touch with its sustainable approach, ISKO has been working on making the SS25 collection entirely Ctrl+Z, using recycled polyester, recycled cotton, and regenerated cellulose fibers. Furthermore, the Ctrl+Z Blends family now includes regenerative cotton among its blends.

There are the updates on the fabric technology front with:

Lightweight, a 4-to-7 fabric ounce available in rigid and stretch qualities
ISKO Touch, bright, glossy finish and refined, silk-like appearance it gives the fabric an element of elegance
Indigo Heart, double-faced and textured with a handcrafted feel.

Among the many technologies ISKO is well known for, attendees will get to see ISKO’s timeless and improved: ISKO™ REFORM 100 and JEGGINGS™.

Casual Line

Beyond denim, ISKO has been working on a revolutionary fabric category that opens up new possibilities to experience casual sophistication: patented woven technology featuring recycled polyester and FSC viscose.

Scaling textile-to-textile recycling: RE&UP, the new venture to shift to circularity.

ISKO’s tireless vision of helping to make the industry more sustainable through innovative approaches brings you Re&Up: a new company that enables a closed-loop ecosystem from end-of-life textile waste to offer valuable recycled textile raw materials for the whole industry at scale. The goal is to recycle 1 million tons of textile waste through the RE&UP platform by 2030, also creating a large-scale circular hub. “Each and every industry appointment is a chance for us to show our innovations and share with the community what we have achieved and now with our new collection advancements and with RE&UP we really believe we are creating important milestones for the future.” said ISKO CEO Fatih Konuko?lu.

ADRIANO GOLDSCHMIED: material science meets 18th century magnificence On display is the godfather of denim’s latest collection made in collaboration with Creative Room Italia shows, where ISKO’s creative hub brought to life the designer’s vision. The collection is inspired by eighteenth century and its magnificence, revived thanks to the versatility of ISKO’s Ctrl+Z material science.

ISKO™ LUXURY BY PG: the new era of premium denim

The new ISKO™ Luxury by PG collection was born without a specific seasonality or gender in mind, a timeless collection for everyone that leverages the company's expertise in sustainability and its latest innovations in this regard. That's why the new collection is increasingly made with Ctrl+Z. The new 4 capsule collections Blob Trotters, Glamour Rock, Aurum Denim and ChArmy were designed by creative director Paolo Gnutti to amaze and to expect the unexpected. RAD RAGS™ Ø WASTE BY CREATIVE ROOM ITALIA Sustainable research has now come to embrace design. That’s where RAD RAGS™ Ø WASTE comes in, a collection by Creative Room Italia, inspired by historical and iconic denim pieces. The collection is made with Ctrl+Z material science and, in how it has been conceived, avoids any fabric waste as much as possible. A selection of 3 pieces will be showcased.

Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024 signed by Governor

Senator Josh Newman (D-Fullerton) is proud to announce that Senate Bill 707 (SB 707), the Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024, has been signed into law by the Governor of California, Gavin Newsom. This groundbreaking legislation establishes the country’s first Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) textile recycling program, marking a significant step forward in the state’s efforts to combat waste and promote sustainability.

Modtissimo promotes sustainability with 28 coordinates in the Green Circle

Modtissimo is proving more and more to be a textile and clothing show that delivers the latest innovations in the area of sustainability, with the iTechStyle Green Circle being the main showcase for companies' creations. In this 60+4 edition, taking place on 12 and 13 September, 28 coordinates will be exhibited in a section organised by CITEVE and curated by Paulo Gomes.

The EU and Egypt team up to mobilise private sector investments at Investment Conference and sign a Memorandum of Understanding underpinning €1 billion in macro-financial assistance for Egypt

At the EU-Egypt Investment Conference, co-organised by the EU and the Government of Egypt on 29-30 June, the EU and Egypt are teaming up to intensify private sector investments in Egypt. They are also signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the disbursement to Egypt of up to €1 billion in Macro-Financial Assistance.

Officina39 brings “Shades of Sunset” to Kingpins Amsterdam

At the Winter edition of Kingpins Amsterdam (October 15–16, SugarFactory), Officina39 unveils Shades of Sunset, the new creative collection where color becomes a language for emotions. Inspired by the shifting hues of the sky at dusk, both on calm days and during dramatic storms, this interpretation of Spring–Summer 2027 embraces the imperfect beauty of nature and turns it into expressive, wearable storytelling. From serene and sun-washed gradients to intense contrasts and moody undertones, each piece reflects a unique “sunset state of mind.”

Jeanologia shapes the denim of the future at Kingpins with ‘Mediterranean Soul’

Jeanologia, the global leader in sustainable technologies for the textile industry, returns to Kingpins Amsterdam with its new collection “Mediterranean Soul”, blending nature, creativity, and technology to prove that authentic denim can be designed and produced with efficiency and minimal environmental impact.

Heimtextil 2026 strengthens the global home textile industry with trends, designs and AI technologies

With an optimised hall layout, progressive design collaborations, inspiring trends and AI-driven innovations, Heimtextil 2026 reacts to the current market situation – and offers the industry a reliable constant in challenging times. Under the motto ‘Lead the Change’, the leading trade fair for home and contract textiles and textile design shows how challenges can be turned into opportunities. From 13 to 16 January, more than 3,100 exhibitors from 65 countries will provide a comprehensive market overview with new collections and textile solutions. As a knowledge hub, Heimtextil delivers new strategies and concrete solutions for future business success.

A circular European value chain turns post-consumer textile waste into new garments for Dutch retailer Zeeman

A closed-loop recycling project has successfully transformed 24 tons of post-consumer textiles into nearly 50,000 garments for Dutch retailer Zeeman, with each product containing a high-rate of 70% recycled content. This achievement represents a major milestone in accelerating textile-to-textile recycling in Europe.

Freudenberg accelerates local production for apparel market by expanding its site in India

Freudenberg Performance Materials Apparel (Freudenberg Apparel) celebrates the grand opening of a major expansion at its manufacturing facility in Chennai, India, on October 14, adding 20,000 square feet of production space and introducing new production lines tailored to the Indian apparel market. This strategic investment is aimed at significantly reducing lead times and enhancing the availability of high-quality, locally produced interlinings for the fast-evolving apparel sector in India and South Asia.