Tag: denim
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Durak Laser Safe sewing thread adds value and longevity to denim products
Durak Tekstil, a leading manufacturer of industrial sewing and embroidery threads, has developed a new solution to eliminate the problems caused by laser applications in denim apparel. Durak Laser Safe sewing thread offers superior sewing performance and strength, resisting damage from high heat and energy during laser etching/abrasion and pattern applications on denim. Durak Tekstil’s…
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Data on water consumption in indigo dyeing is now more accurate
Today, it is not possible to scientifically verify the claims of many factories and facilities regarding water savings, as there is no basic benchmark. But, a study unveiling the water usage in indigo dye process, brings now an universal benchmark allowing to measure sustainability in denim production. The Transformers Foundation, the denim supply chain platform…
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Sorbents from denim wastes can reduce heavy metal pollution
A new research published in Scientific Reports revealed that two novel sorbents prepared by using post-consumer textile waste (PCTW) could trap the heavy metal cations from contaminated water. The rapid development in agriculture and industrial sectors has raised some serious global issues like heavy metals pollution of water resources, while Cadmium (Cd) is amongst the…
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Industry’s leading companies join forces for Contra Denim
A specialty chemicals company Archroma, Türkiye-based denim manufacturer Kipaş Denim, and a sustainable textile solutions company Jeanologia are collaborating to pioneer a new denim finishing process for enhanced aesthetic appeal and greater sustainability. Combining their advanced technologies, the three textile innovators are behind Kipaş’s new Contra Denim concept. This important step towards the dyeing and…
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Cone Denim increases success in denim production with Loepfe
America-based Cone Denim LLC has a denim heritage dating back to 1891 and is an important actor in the global market in denim fabric production. Cone always prioritizes quality in their work and prefers the Loepfe solution for cleaning technology, one of the most important factors in obtaining yarn quality. Cone Denim President Steve Maggard…