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ISKO is part of Sanko Tekstil, the textiles division of the Sanko Group. With a global presence and offices in 35 countries, ISKO is the biggest producer of denim in the world. It has a capacity of 300 million metres of fabric per year, with 2000 state-of-the-art automatic looms. Marco Lucietti, Director for Strategic Projects at ISKO, says what it is to be like to be back at Denim PV.

If there is an event for the denim industry that is a *must*, then it is Denim Première Vision. As exhibitors and visitors ready themselves for the two-day Berlin edition of Denim PV that starts on 17 May, Show Manager Fabio Adami Dalla Val and Product Manager Manon Mangin tell texfash.com, what it will be like to be at the coveted event.

'False innovation' exchanges one problem or impact for another, like the latest 'big news' funding for bio-leather created in lab conditions using the cells of a real cow. Sustainable Leather Foundation (SLF) Managing Director Deborah Taylor calls on investors of the future and global brands to support real innovation that makes a valuable industry more sustainable instead of constantly undermining it.

You can count them on your fingertips — the number of brands globally that have made some progress in meeting approved emissions reductions targets or commitments with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). A texfash.com exclusive.

The Sustainable Leather Foundation (SLF) supports a whole value chain approach with focus on underpinning that communication with real data and metrics can demonstrate the work the industry is doing to ensure a sustainable future. SLF Managing Director Deborah Taylor elaborates on the mandate she has set for the not-for-profit foundation.

Extra charges over carry bags has been an ongoing battle between retailers and consumers. The practice goes back to the time when plastic carry bags slowly started disappearing from stores after the notification of the Plastic Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011. The Rule, only for plastic bags, soon became the norm for all carry bags. What’s right or wrong? texfash.com explores.

“Proving origin, protecting reputations” goes the tagline of Oritain, promising as it does to provide excellence in product traceability by testing products and raw materials to provide cold, hard data that can be used to verify where they come from. Chief Commercial Officer Rupert Hodges talks about the importance of certification as a crucial tool that must necessarily be validated by physical testing.

The focus at the century-old, family-run Royal Smit & Zoon is on bio-based chemistry, reducing usage of water, shortening leather-making processes, optimising waste stream. The emphasis is to support a society where nothing is wasted, everything can be re-used and ultimately recycled. The second and final part of the interview with Egbert Dikkers, Global Director ESG.

A leading global supplier of specialty chemicals for leather manufacturers, the focus at the century-old, family-run Royal Smit & Zoon is on sustainability through innovation as it develops and manufactures sustainable (bio)chemical solutions for the leather industry. Extracts from an interview with Egbert Dikkers, Global Director ESG.

India has been furiously negotiating deals ever since the RCEP came into force earlier this year. Initial rounds of negotiations on FTA and other trade policies with several countries should hopefully ensure a handful of agreements by 2024. A texfash.com report.