Where there is sustainability, there is also the possibility of greenwashing.
In an attempt to avoid the latter, denim trade show Kingpins Show has published the second edition of its Most Sustainable Products (MSP) list.
As the name implies, the list highlights 10 of the most sustainable exhibitors at its Spring/Summer 2021 in Amsterdam last October. The first list was published last June and represented the Fall/Winter 2020 season.
This time around, the show organized products by innovations in three categories: environmentally friendly fibers; application processes that reduce water, chemical and energy usage; and new concepts.
“Innovation, sustainability and transparency are the critical elements of our show today. MSP is our solution to bring actionable and reliable information to brands and designers looking for the most sustainable and impactful resources at their disposal,” said Andrew Olah, founder of Kingpins Show. “Our research is continual and we are open to hearing from any and all mills anytime—24/7, 365 days a year—for new, sustainable products.”
These are Kingpins’ most sustainable products for Spring/Summer 2021:
Artistic Milliners—Product: Bio-Vision platform
Artistic Milliners created its Bio-Vision platform as a way for those in the industry to research the best biodegradable and compostable ingredients. Each of the fabrics included in the platform are compliant with the Ellen MacArthur Jeans Redesign.
Bossa—Product: Org Deolinda SavesWorldShield
Bossa’s Org Deolinda SavesWorldShield uses sustainable fibers and dyeing techniques. The end result is a fabric with an authentic look that uses independently verified water savings.
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Calik Denim—Product: Denethic Denim
Denethic Denim from Calik Denim includes a range of fabrics that reduce time and water usage at both the mill and laundry levels.
Candiani Denim—Product: Re-Gen (SK 6256 K-Old Pure)
Candiani Denim’s Re-Gen (SK 6256 K-Old Pure) is a blend of lyocell, cotton, and recycled pre-consumer cotton and elastane. It also uses technologies throughout the dyeing process to reduce water, chemical and energy usage.
Kilim Denim—Product: Morris Middark Cactus PCRD ST (D5329)
Kilim Denim’s Morris Middark Cactus PCRD ST (D5329) uses a chemical to improve the fixation of indigo on the warp yarn, which requires less water to remove unfixed dyestuff.
Naveena Denim—Product: Blue Hemp concept
Blue Hemp concept by Naveena features a collection of hemp-blend denim fabrics that include cottonized hemp, Tencel and recycled polyester by Unifi.
Neela Blue—Product: Green by NB
Neela Blue’s Green by NB uses a different yarn spinning technique that ultimately requires no dyeing at all.
Orta Anadolu—Product: Immortalist collection
Made of organic cotton and functional, responsible fibers, Orta Anadolu’s Immortalist collection features organic cotton Tencel x Refibra, Ecomade T400 elastane and Refibra.
Prosperity Textile—Product: Revelation Blue (RA3713V)
Revelation Blue from Prosperity Textile is an indigo-free blue denim featuring a new proprietary eco dyeing technology that reduces water and chemical usage.
Vicunha—Product: Twig
A lightweight denim fabric made without virgin cotton, Vicunha’s Twig uses 90 percent less dye and 95 percent less water.