#Textile processing

2025-05-22

Jeanologia brings the creative revolution of denim to Kingpins China

The city of Hangzhou hosts a new edition of Kingpins, Asia’s leading denim trade show, on May 22 and 23. Jeanologia, a global leader in sustainable textile finishing technologies, is taking part in this major industry event with a disruptive proposal that leads the way into a new era of denim, driven by creativity, sustainability, and digitalization.

A unique combination of laser and ozone creates the most authentic, natural, and sustainable denim on the market

At Kingpins China, Jeanologia once again redefines the industry with an approach that merges creativity, technology, and sustainability. The Spanish company showcases how its laser technology, combined with G2 Indra ozone and its Atmos process, is transforming the way jeans are produced, offering an agile, clean and efficient process from design to wash.

With laser, designers can create hyper-realistic finishes, 3D effects, textures, and vector designs with complete precision, while eliminating polluting processes. Thanks to G2 Indra and its Atmos process, Jeanologia achieves the desired shade, dark, medium, or light, without using water, pumice stones or chemicals. These new standard preserves aesthetics, enhances creativity and significantly reduces environmental impact.

“Today, there are no creative limits. We can achieve any look in an efficient and sustainable way,” says Jessica Lau, Brainbox Product Development in Asia.

Special exhibition: Denim Métiers by Jeanologia

In collaboration with Kingpins, Jeanologia presents Denim Métiers, an inspirational exhibition that connects denim with haute couture. This capsule collection combines the industrial character of denim with the precision and sophistication of artisanal craftsmanship, showing that laser not only transforms the process but also reshapes the creative language of denim.

Each garment is conceived as a work of art, precisely traced by laser to break the boundaries of traditional design and transform denim into a refined, cutting-edge and sustainable medium of expression. A tribute to the creative potential of technology when placed at the service of contemporary craftsmanship.

Digital product development

Jeanologia also joins the panel “Denim in the Digital Age, building a Future-Ready Industry” on May 22 at 3:00 p.m., where Jessica Lau will discuss how to accelerate the creative process and connect brands and manufacturers from the very beginning with eDesigner, Jeanologia’s digital platform for denim product development. This tool allows hyper-realistic design and validation of ideas, reducing physical samples by up to 80%, speeding up both decision-making and go-to-market.

As the grand finale of the show, on May 23 at 5:00 p.m., the Denim Métiers collection will be presented on the Kingpins China catwalk, showcasing Jeanologia’s most artistic vision. The garments reveal the full expressive potential of laser applied to denim at its most contemporary.

China, a key market for the future of denim

Jeanologia’s presence at Kingpins China reinforces its commitment to efficient, automated and sustainable development of the country’s textile industry. With a strong regional footprint, the company works closely with local manufacturers and brands to promote more responsible and efficient production models.

Today, over 20% of the jeans produced in China are made using Jeanologia’s technologies, confirming its leadership in this strategic market. The synergy between innovation, sustainability, and digitalization on display at Kingpins also powers the company’s growth and impact in China, an essential ally in building the future of denim.

Jeanologia launches Billy

The new AI extracts precise laser designs from a garment image in minutes, transforming how vintage denim is recreated for production. If Jeanologia’s laser changed the way jeans were made at the end of the last century, its AI now takes the next step: moving from reproducing wear to designing it. / archive photo © 2026 Jeanologia

Jeanologia urges industry to accelerate PP Spray phase-out following ZDHC Watchlist update

Potassium permanganate has officially entered the Chemical Watchlist of the ZDHC Foundation, signaling increased scrutiny and potential phase-out of one of the most hazardous chemicals still used in denim finishing. The inclusion confirms an industry shift that Jeanologia anticipated more than a decade ago.

Jeanologia celebrates its 30th anniversary transforming how jeans are produced worldwide

Jeanologia celebrates its 30th anniversary reaffirming the mission it was born with in 1994, to transform the textile industry into a more sustainable, efficient, and human-centered sector. Three decades later, that vision has become a global reality. Today, more than 40 percent of all jeans produced worldwide are made using technologies developed by the Valencia-based company.

Texprocess 2026: Automation, digitalisation and AI reshape textile processing

Investment decisions in textile processing have become increasingly complex. Rising energy prices, labour shortages and geopolitical uncertainties are forcing companies to prioritise technologies that deliver measurable improvements in efficiency and process stability. This applies not only to apparel production, but also to the processing of technical textiles and high-performance materials. Modernisation projects are therefore being evaluated more selectively – but the pressure to upgrade production systems continues to grow. Texprocess 2026 reflects this tension between cautious investment behaviour and increasing technological demand.

Gunold showcases embroidery product range and services at Texprocess

At Texprocess 2026, GUNOLD will present numerous hands-on examples related to embroidery in Hall 8, Booth E20. The focus is on creative embroidery designs as well as the extensive product range of threads, nonwovens, and accessories for embroidery and embellishment. “Trade visitors can once again look forward to many new and creative embroidery designs. Of course, we will also showcase the matching products required to bring these ideas to life,” announces Marketing Manager Stephan Gunold.

New study shows low environmental impact by Cotton made in Africa Organic Cotton from Tanzania

Today, the Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) is announcing the results of a comprehensive life-cycle analysis (LCA) for cotton produced in Tanzania under the Cotton made in Africa Organic (CmiA Organic) standard. The study emphasises the small ecological footprint of CmiA Organic verified cotton. This can largely be traced back to the absence of synthetic pesticides, artificial fertilisers, and artificial irrigation. Consequently, CmiA Organic cotton can help the textile industry meet regulatory requirements as well as science-based targets. The results also show that the consequences of climate change threaten the livelihoods of these cotton farmers, even though the type of agriculture they practise barely contributes to climate change.

PERFORMANCE DAYS proves its relevance as the industry’s key meeting point

Held on March 18–19, 2026, PERFORMANCE DAYS once again confirmed its position as a leading international platform for functional textiles. A total of 3.366 trade visitors and around 560 exhibitors gathered in Munich, with the event already kicking off successfully on DAY 0, which received highly positive feedback for its interactive format. Despite challenging conditions caused by the public transport strike in Munich, the event saw strong attendance and a consistently high level of activity across both exhibition days.