Articles

  • 1 week ago | sourcingjournal.com | Angela Velasquez

    Five years ago, during the deadliest days of the pandemic, the future of trade shows was uncertain. With travel and in-person meetings on hold, the denim industry began to question the necessity of gathering multiple times a year in distant locations. As a result, digital programming surged, online fabric libraries started to replace physical samples and collaborations formed over Zoom. However, the appeal of long-distance business relationships eventually faded.

  • 1 week ago | sourcingjournal.com | Angela Velasquez

    To our new readers, welcome to SJ Denim. To long-time readers and industry friends, welcome to the next evolution of Rivet. Ten years ago, Sourcing Journal (a.k.a. SJ) launched Rivet as a separate publication tailor-made for the denim sector. Fast forward to today, and so much has changed.

  • 1 week ago | sourcingjournal.com | Angela Velasquez

    Fit may be one of the most important qualities of a pair of jeans, but the first thing a consumer takes in is color. Rich shades of indigo, smokey grays and earthy over-dyes are leading color trends for Fall/Winter 2026-2027, and denim mills are achieving these hues with methods that reduce their environmental footprint. Mills are taking a “less is more” approach to dye processes.

  • 1 week ago | yahoo.com | Angela Velasquez

    Fit may be one of the most important qualities of a pair of jeans, but the first thing a consumer takes in is color. Rich shades of indigo, smokey grays and earthy over-dyes are leading color trends for Fall/Winter 2026-2027, and denim mills are achieving these hues with methods that reduce their environmental footprint. Mills are taking a “less is more” approach to dye processes.

  • 1 week ago | sourcingjournal.com | Angela Velasquez

    Leading denim mills are kicking off the Fall/Winter 2026-2027 season with new partnerships, certifications and investments that will drive positive change. AGI Denim is certifying its sustainability efforts. The Pakistani company’s new Apparel Park has obtained LEED Platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. Earlier this year, AGI Denim successfully obtained Regenagri certification across 7,000 acres in Ghotki, Pakistan for its regenerative cotton program.