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New Partnership Brings US Grown Hemp Fiber to Vietnam Textile Supply Chain
A new partnership connects United States hemp production with Vietnam's established spinning, weaving and…
How Alternative Low-Impact Fibers Are Changing the Fabric of Denim
Denim producers have access to a wider range of fibers than ever before.
Year in Review: Fibers Advance Sustainable Innovation in Denim
In 2025, fibers were central to sustainable progress.
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A new exhibition in Singapore explores a burning Earth while Natalie Portman joins Uncaged Innovations as a…
Fiber Producers Adapt to Market Demands
Material science is reshaping the denim industry.
Fashion for Good Wants to Scale Hemp Denim
A new project positions hemp as a more "climate-resilient alternative" to conventional cotton.
‘Business as Unusual’: How the Denim Industry Is Reshaping for a Cautious Market
At Bluezone, denim mills shift to conservative collections and smarter production.
Blue Notes: Innovations in the Denim Supply Chain for Fall/Winter 2026-2027
Amid geopolitical uncertainties and challenges, the denim supply chain shares the common goal to advance and…
Inside Panda Biotech’s Push to Bring U.S.-Grown Hemp Into Mass Production
The long dormant U.S. hemp market is set to regain its footing on a global stage.
Loose Threads: Ksubi, Anthropolgie, Ciele Athletics and More
The latest news from leading denim brands.
Material World: Caraa’s Silver Lining, Circ Makes NYFW Debut
Luxury brand Caraa uses silver to keep bags clean, while Circ Lyocell was featured in Christian Siriano's…
5 Companies Innovating How Denim is Made and Sold
There are many questions surrounding denim, from how to engage consumers with exciting retail experiences to…
US Denim Bridges Cotton’s Supply-Demand Gap with Hemp
The Lahore, Pakistan-based mill is adjusting and adapting to the new agricultural normal by exploring new…
Panda Biotech Opens Long-Awaited Hemp Gin Facility
The facility in Wichita Falls, Texas will process 22,000 lbs. of hemp fiber per hour.
4/20 Anyone? Lucky Brand Drops Cannabis Denim Collection
Lucky Brand touts "high quality" in its new collection.