The Kingpins Amsterdam trade show featured various industry partnerships aimed at advancing denim sustainability, material technology, and creative design.
Key facts
- •Archroma and Prosperity Textile partnered to focus on denim innovation, durability, and aesthetics.
- •Hyosung TNC began commercial production of sugarcane-based regen BIO Spandex in August.
- •The Kingpins "Made in China" exhibit explored the future of the country's denim industry.
- •Cone Denim displayed previously unseen garments to mark its 135th anniversary.
- •Officina39 collaborated with Gold Girl Co. founders to create a two-piece collection using marble dust and leather coatings.
The Kingpins Amsterdam B2B trade show brought together denim mills, fiber manufacturers, and designers last week to showcase collaborative projects. Participants focused on turning experimental concepts into commercially viable products through new material technologies and sustainable manufacturing processes.
By the numbers
Strategic Industry Partnerships
Several companies announced new collaborations to improve denim performance and sustainability. Archroma and Prosperity Textile signed an agreement to co-develop approaches for enhancing denim aesthetics and durability. Meanwhile, Hyosung TNC engaged in multiple partnerships, including a project with Maritaş using regenerative cotton and recycled spandex, and a collaboration with DNM Denim to produce fabrics containing post-consumer recycled cotton and bio-based spandex.
Material and Technology Advancements
Lenzing partnered with Kaihara Corporation to develop the REMOD collection, which utilizes various Tencel lyocell fibers to offer new blending possibilities. Additionally, Jeanologia worked with consultant Sue Barrett on a utility wear collection called Common Ground, utilizing laser and ozone technologies to achieve specific finishes and patterns. Officina39 also debuted a collection titled Renegade Renaissance, which experimented with unconventional materials like marble dust and leather coatings.
Exhibits and Cultural Showcases
The event featured several artistic and historical exhibits. Artist Isha Pimpalkhare presented a textile installation titled "Four Breaths of Blue," while Stella Blu collaborated with artist Nouch on a limited edition collection of bags. Cone Denim celebrated its 135th anniversary with an exhibit of archival garments, and Kingpins hosted its "Made in China" series, highlighting the intersection of traditional craftsmanship and modern technology in the Chinese denim sector.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by WWD.
