#Denim

2025-05-15

XLANCE® introduces a new generation of high-performance stretch denim at PV Denim Milan

XLANCE®, a leading innovator in stretch fiber technology, will present its latest advancements in denim fabrics at PV Denim Milan, held at Superstudio Più. This event marks the official launch of XLANCE®’s new generation of stretch solutions, specifically designed to meet the evolving demands of the denim industry.

XLANCE® denim is not just a fiber—it represents a new approach to stretch denim © 2025 XLANCE

At the core of XLANCE®’s innovation is a cross-linked polyolefin-based elastic yarn, engineered to deliver durable stretch performance while withstanding the most challenging industrial treatments. Unlike conventional elastomers, XLANCE® offers superior resistance to oxidizing agents such as hypochlorite, laser, ozone, and aggressive wash cycles. Its unique polymer structure, combining a polyolefin backbone with chemical cross-links, ensures long-lasting elasticity, shape retention, and enhanced fabric durability.

Designed for industrial performance and creative freedom, XLANCE® enables manufacturers and designers to push the boundaries of denim finishing without compromising product quality. From vintage wash effects and laser etching to custom patterns and high-impact chemical treatments, fabrics featuring XLANCE® maintain their integrity, elasticity, and softness, even after repeated processing and wear.

One material. Endless possibilities.

XLANCE® is the bridge between performance and creativity.

It enables a new generation of stretch denim fabrics designed to move endlessly, without ever compromising performance. This is more than elasticity: it's intelligent reactivity. A fiber that adapts, responds, enhances. Designers are now free to push boundaries with advanced finishes, laser-etched vintage effects, custom patterns, and high-impact physical and chemical treatments—without sacrificing the fabric’s integrity.

Futuristic Fun, Creative Freedom.

XLANCE® is more than a technical innovation—it’s a mindset.

In the world of XLANCE®, jeans retain their original shape even after countless washes. Garments remain soft and comfortable, even after the harshest treatments. Every move is supported by dynamic, resilient stretch not passive elasticity.

It’s a universe of expressive and physical freedom. For creators. For wearers. For anyone who refuses to compromise on style or durability.

With the introduction of XLANCE®, denim manufacturers gain access to a reliable, high-performance alternative to traditional stretch fibers, ensuring products that retain their shape, comfort, and aesthetic appeal over time.

Industry professionals and visitors are invited to experience the XLANCE® innovation firsthand at PV Denim Milan, Superstudio Più, on May 21–22, 2024.

Eastman Naia™ brings its inside-out denim vision to Kingpins New York

Following its debut at Kingpins Amsterdam, Eastman Naia™ brings the next chapter of its denim story to Kingpins New York, taking place July 22–23. At Booth Green 7, Naia™ presents its denim proposition built around three complementary design directions: Performance Denim, Fashion Denim and Authentic Denim.

ISKO brings conscious color, texture, and tactile evolution to Bluezone Munich

At Bluezone ISKO is debuting its FW 27–28 Collection, structured around a trio of core sensory pillars: color, texture, and touch. This season, the textile leader showcases a creative vision where emotional connection and advanced technical innovation come together. The entire range is anchored by a dedicated commitment to eco-conscious material creation, utilizing patented processing technologies and high-quality Next-Gen materials powered by RE&UP.

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.

Naia™ from Eastman strengthens western hemisphere textile connections at Apparel Sourcing Show Guatemala

As brands and retailers explore more diversified and responsive sourcing networks, the Naia™ brand from Eastman is strengthening its engagement with the textile and apparel value chain across the western hemisphere. From August 18–20, the company will participate for the first time in Apparel Sourcing Show Guatemala, a regional meeting point for apparel sourcing, manufacturing and nearshoring.

Dornbirn GFC 2026 expands conference program with new thematic sessions

For 65 years, Dornbirn GFC has stood for innovation and is one of the world’s leading conferences in the fiber industry. From September 16 to 18, 2026, the international fiber community will meet in Dornbirn, Austria, to discuss current trends, technological developments, and forward-looking solutions. More than 600 experts from industry and academia from over 30 countries are expected to attend. With around 100 presentations by renowned speakers, a 2,5-day conference program, and three parallel presentation rooms with moderated sessions, Dornbirn GFC provides a first-class platform for knowledge exchange, networking, and international collaboration. Together, participants will generate ideas and impulses that will sustainably shape the future of the global fiber industry.

Europe is committed to recycling end-of-life wind turbine blades

Starting in 2026, Europe’s wind energy industry has committed itself to ensuring that wind turbine blades do not end up in landfills once they reach the end of their service life. The EU-funded research project REWIND is exploring ways to reuse this composite waste. The German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research Denkendorf (DITF) are one of 13 project partners from seven countries.

PERFORMANCE DAYS announces new focus topic & forums for October 2026

With its upcoming October 13–14, 2026 edition, PERFORMANCE DAYS is placing the spotlight on one of the textile industry’s most important transformations: “Bio-Based Materials – From Fiber to Fabric”, a two-part Focus Topic exploring the future of bio-based innovation across the textile value chain. Part 1, presented in October 2026, will focus on fibers and next-generation material developments, while Part 2 at the March 2027 edition will shift the perspective toward dyeing, finishing, additives, and processing technologies.