What's Coming for Sustainable Denim in 2020? was originally published on Simply Suzette | Diligent Denim
I've been reading so many great round ups of 2019 and wanted to share some of my favorites. 2019 was a huge freakin year for sustainability in the denim and fashion industry, so let's bring on this decade of action!
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Here are my favourite 2019 round ups:
Kingpins Says These Are the Most Sustainable Products in the Denim Supply Chain - Sourcing Journals
5 Sustainable Fashion Trends for 2020 - WHBL
15 Sustainability Efforts of the Denim Industry in 2019 - Fashion United
Denim Made Strides In Sustainable Dyes, Fibers and Finishing in 2019 - Sourcing Journal
4 Buzzwords That Will Impact the Denim Industry In 2020 - Sourcing Journal
What’s Next On Denim Brands’ Sustainability Bucket Lists - Sourcing Journal
And here's a quick SparkNotes version of what's covered in the articles above:
- biodegradable stretch denim
- compostable and recycled fibers
- recycling fibres
- no dye denim
- indigo-free denim
- foam dyeing
- cottonized hemp
- transparency
- traceable cotton
- laser customization
- water stewardship
- upcycling
Let me know what you'd like to see in denim for 2020 in my DMs on insta!
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