#Denim

2024-01-25

ISKO lands in Munich to join Bluezone.

Bringing updates and insights into fashion, sustainability and circularity projects. Tradeshow season is under way and ISKO is here for it with its SS25 collection completely made using ISKO’s cutting-edge Ctrl+Z material science, the Casual Line collection, the new textile-to-textile recycling technology platform, the creative collaboration with Adriano Goldschmied, the ISKO™ Luxury by PG latest collection, and the Rad Rags collection by Creative Room Italia.

23-24 January, Munich, Germany – Technologies, product updates and strategies have been at the core of ISKO’s focus in the past few months. The company has been hard at work to meet the needs of the market and of consumers alike.

SS25 collection entirely made with Ctrl+Z

In touch with its sustainable approach, ISKO has been working on making the SS25 collection entirely Ctrl+Z, using recycled polyester, recycled cotton, and regenerated cellulose fibers. Furthermore, the Ctrl+Z Blends family now includes regenerative cotton among its blends.

There are the updates on the fabric technology front with:

Lightweight, a 4-to-7 fabric ounce available in rigid and stretch qualities
ISKO Touch, bright, glossy finish and refined, silk-like appearance it gives the fabric an element of elegance
Indigo Heart, double-faced and textured with a handcrafted feel.

Among the many technologies ISKO is well known for, attendees will get to see ISKO’s timeless and improved: ISKO™ REFORM 100 and JEGGINGS™.

Casual Line

Beyond denim, ISKO has been working on a revolutionary fabric category that opens up new possibilities to experience casual sophistication: patented woven technology featuring recycled polyester and FSC viscose.

Scaling textile-to-textile recycling: RE&UP, the new venture to shift to circularity.

ISKO’s tireless vision of helping to make the industry more sustainable through innovative approaches brings you Re&Up: a new company that enables a closed-loop ecosystem from end-of-life textile waste to offer valuable recycled textile raw materials for the whole industry at scale. The goal is to recycle 1 million tons of textile waste through the RE&UP platform by 2030, also creating a large-scale circular hub. “Each and every industry appointment is a chance for us to show our innovations and share with the community what we have achieved and now with our new collection advancements and with RE&UP we really believe we are creating important milestones for the future.” said ISKO CEO Fatih Konuko?lu.

ADRIANO GOLDSCHMIED: material science meets 18th century magnificence On display is the godfather of denim’s latest collection made in collaboration with Creative Room Italia shows, where ISKO’s creative hub brought to life the designer’s vision. The collection is inspired by eighteenth century and its magnificence, revived thanks to the versatility of ISKO’s Ctrl+Z material science.

ISKO™ LUXURY BY PG: the new era of premium denim

The new ISKO™ Luxury by PG collection was born without a specific seasonality or gender in mind, a timeless collection for everyone that leverages the company's expertise in sustainability and its latest innovations in this regard. That's why the new collection is increasingly made with Ctrl+Z. The new 4 capsule collections Blob Trotters, Glamour Rock, Aurum Denim and ChArmy were designed by creative director Paolo Gnutti to amaze and to expect the unexpected. RAD RAGS™ Ø WASTE BY CREATIVE ROOM ITALIA Sustainable research has now come to embrace design. That’s where RAD RAGS™ Ø WASTE comes in, a collection by Creative Room Italia, inspired by historical and iconic denim pieces. The collection is made with Ctrl+Z material science and, in how it has been conceived, avoids any fabric waste as much as possible. A selection of 3 pieces will be showcased.

“Production is a product”

From technical textiles and AI-driven robotics to the limitations of textile circularity: Professor Dr Thomas Gries looks back on more than two decades of development at ITA Aachen. In the interview, he explains why production technology remains a decisive success factor, discusses international collaborations and innovation ecosystems, and shares his views on the transformation of production landscapes and the challenges facing an increasingly regulated industry.

“We need to move away from the price trap and return to a value-driven mindset.”

With its new Textile Innovation Center, KARL MAYER is sending a strong signal for innovation, collaboration, and the future of textile applications. In this interview, Karl Josef Mayer discusses new opportunities in warp knitting, the processing of staple fibres, recycling, the changing role of machinery manufacturers, and why the textile industry must once again focus more strongly on the value of textiles. by Oliver Schmidt

“Innovation, resilience and international experience remain the great strengths of the Swiss textile machinery industry”

Geopolitical uncertainty, growing competitive pressure from China, new free trade agreements and the shift towards a circular economy are currently reshaping the global textile industry. In this interview, Cornelia Buchwalder discusses the current mood within the Swiss textile machinery sector, the industry’s distinctive innovative strength, new market opportunities in India and Asia, and the technological trends that could shape the upcoming trade fair cycle leading up to ITMA 2027.

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.

ISKO unveils a new circular vision of color, texture and tactile innovation at Denim Première Vision Milan

At Denim Première Vision Milan (booth G3), ISKO introduces its FW27-28 Collection, built around three defining elements: color, texture and touch. This season, ISKO presents a vision where emotion and advanced textile innovation converge, rooted in a steadfast commitment to responsible material development by utilizing patented technologies and high-quality raw materials, powered by RE&UP.

Uster FiberQ excels for recycled raw materials too

Uster FiberQ is a complete solution for raw material utilization, supporting spinners to achieve consistent quality and profitability every day, building further growth for the future. The Turkish company ORTA relies on FiberQ with recycled yarn for its denim production. Data-driven knowledge puts the producer in control of raw material utilization – ready to make the correct decisions for process efficiency, quality and productivity.

Reju opens its first R&D Center in the U.S. in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania

Reju, the company specializing in textile regeneration, today announced the opening of a Research and Development (R&D) Center in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, the company's first proprietary research center in North America. Located within Technip Energies' existing Advanced Materials and Catalysts research center, the lab will allow Reju to accelerate the rollout of its recycling technologies and develop its next-generation circular solutions.

Itema reaffirms its commitment to the Syrian textile industry at NasTex 2026

From July 18th to 21st, Itema will exhibit at NasTex at the Damascus Fairground (Hall 11 – Stand C02), marking its return to one of the Middle East’s historically significant textile markets. Itema will showcase advanced weaving technology designed to support the competitiveness and technological evolution of Syrian manufacturers and announces a new partnership with Growfast Agency as the sole agent of Itema in Syria.

KARL MAYER's HKS 2-SE Expands Possibilities for Premium Stretch WARP KNITS

Warp knitted fabrics with a woven look are more in demand than ever in the fashion and apparel industries. Stretch WARP KNITS, in particular, impress with their freedom of movement, breathability, and virtually wrinkle-free wear – thereby opening up new style worlds such as smart casual or business casual. When it comes to the highly efficient production of premium-quality stretch WARP KNITS, the HKS 2-SE has long been the machine of choice. KARL MAYER’s best-selling tricot machine produces standard elastic fabrics characterized by high gauges, smooth, delicate surfaces, and a soft hand feel.