#Denim

2025-02-06

MIC Spa at the Denimsandjeans to consolidate its international presence in the denim sector

After the great success of the Future of Denim Production event held in Cairo last October, MIC Spa, a historic Italian company specialising in the production of sewing yarns, returned to Egypt to participate in the first edition of Denimsandjeans, a trade fair entirely dedicated to denim, which took place in Cairo on 2-3 February 2025, sealing the first of many collaborations with QST (Quick Service Textiles), an American multinational company specialising in the manufactureof high quality products for the clothing industry to ensure durable construction and perfect fit.

Tommaso Cumerlato Chief Commercial Officer at MIC © 2025 MIC

At MIC Spa and QST's stand 11, visitors could explore the future and innovative perspectives of denim production while admiring the collections, yarns and trendy materials. MIC Spa believes in the Egyptian denim industry and in a future full of opportunities, and is ready to support and collaborate with companies, brands and retailers interested in establishing business relationships. The company offers high quality sewing threads that not only improve the quality of garments, but also contribute to a more sustainable and responsible world. The Egyptian textile sector is experiencing remarkable growth and the MIC Group's presence in Alexandria at Cometex Threads SAE positions it favorably to take advantage of the many opportunities offered by this market.

In the Trend Area at the show, MIC Spa took the lead in presenting its biodegradable yarns (Megaflex, LYOCELL® and Biocotton, GOTS-CO), recycled yarns (Kuma GRS) and laser-treated yarns (Ray Guard). The company is confirmed as a reliable and innovative partner, committed to helping manufacturers and brands achieve their quality and sustainability goals.

The union of these two companies, MIC Spa and QST, in the partnership for denim and jeans, is a tangible manifestation of excellence in the garment and yarn industry and represents a real commitment to quality, innovation and customer satisfaction.

MIC Spa organized a “Future of Denim Production" event in Egypt

MIC Spa, a historical Italian company specializing in the production of sewing threads, organized the Future of Denim Production event held on October 12th, 2024, at the Conrad Cairo Hotel in Cairo, Egypt. The event was attended by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Egypt and CDP, in collaboration with three other Italian companies from the denim production chain.

Archroma expands denim possibilities at Kingpins Amsterdam

Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals, will present a portfolio of six sustainable denim innovations at Kingpins Amsterdam from April 15-16, 2026. Under the theme “Creating Possibilities in Denim”, the showcase reflects Archroma’s commitment to giving brands and mills solutions that are as commercially compelling as they are environmentally responsible.

Jeanologia launches Billy

The new AI extracts precise laser designs from a garment image in minutes, transforming how vintage denim is recreated for production. If Jeanologia’s laser changed the way jeans were made at the end of the last century, its AI now takes the next step: moving from reproducing wear to designing it. / archive photo © 2026 Jeanologia

Lenzing commissions 14 MW power‑to‑heat facility, strengthening grid stability and heat management

The Lenzing Group has successfully commissioned a new power‑to‑heat (P2H) facility with an electrical capacity of 14 megawatts. The installation converts renewable electricity directly into process heat, is fully integrated into the existing heat network at the industrial site, and represents a key building block for a fossil‑free heat supply. As project partner, VERBUND was responsible for the energy‑market integration and will operate the facility for balancing energy marketing, enabling it to respond flexibly to short‑term fluctuations in the power grid.

Kraig Biocraft reaches next step in production growth

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, Inc. (OTCQB: KBLB) (“the Company”, “Kraig Labs”, or “Kraig’s”), a world leader in spider silk technology*, today announced that it has produced more than 1.3 metric tons of recombinant spider silk cocoons in a single month. This is a new world record and shatters the Company’s previous production record by a factor of five. Today marks a pivotal step forward in the transition of spider silk from laboratory innovation to an industrial-scale material platform.

ASGLAWO group with new products at Techtextil 2026 in Frankfurt

The ASGLAWO group, with its two companies ASGLAWO technnofibre GmbH and Form- und Technik engineering GmbH, is pleased to present its latest developments in the field of technical textiles and nonwovens at the leading international trade fair Techtextil 2026. The fair, taking place from April 21 to 24, 2026, is the international meeting place for innovations in the textile industry.

Hohenstein publishes 2025 Sustainability Report

The testing and research service provider Hohenstein has published its latest sustainability report, outlining key progress and strategic initiatives. The report focuses on ambitious CO₂ reduction targets, the company’s new mission statement and the systematic expansion of sustainable services for customers worldwide.