Denim Research

DENIM RESEARCH has been setup up as a support for denim brands and people in need of sustainability advice. I work on 3 areas - Product development, sustainability/responsible choices in factories and customer facing. Sustainability & Development - Develop sustainable ranges to show what can be achieved- This will include PCW cotton, PIW cotton, recycled nylons, recycled polyester pre and post consumer. Eco - tencel, viscose and lyocell … - Chemical selection is key to reduce and improve impact on the planet and workers- Work on 1, 3 & 5 year plans of action to remove and improve certain chemicals from the supply chain totally- Work closely with multiple chemicals suppliers around the world to develop the best effect vs price- Trims, labelling and packaging to work on full package for more responsible futures- Trend research and key areas to cover within ranges. Fit, colour, cast, finish, casual, smart, vintage - Trend reports from shops, development trips, fabric and trade shows. Sustainability for factory - Work on 1, 3 & 5 year plans for machinery that will be necessary to deliver responsible jeans- Working directly with laser technicians on laser development and requirements- Develop new laser level washes that can speed up production as well as offering something different- Work closely with teams to utilise washers & ozone machines in production- Develop ranges with the newest updates as they come- On each travel trip i will teach first hand in the factory, explaining what is needed and how to develop better more responsible products using less resources. Customers - Work closely with customers to understand their requirements- Develop ranges/samples in line with their targets- Travel to their offices to meet, review ranges and understand challenges they face within their supply chain- Present ranges to buyers and talk through sustainable attributes per garment- Summary reports for the whole team on key visits to customers.