Calik Denim Talks Regenerative Cotton, Biodegradable Solutions at UN Meeting

Calik Denim shared the steps it is taking to transform the denim supply chain with a global audience.

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The Turkish denim mill recently participated in the 3rd Annual Meeting of the United Nations Fashion and Lifestyle Network. The meeting focused on fostering transparent, inclusive and transformative engagement among global fashion stakeholders to drive urgent sustainability action.

At the meeting, Rukiye Kuzu, Calik Denim’s marketing executive, shared how the company is following a more responsible production model and pioneering eco-friendly solutions like the biodegradable B210 technology .

Calik Denim launched B210 in 2022. The technology, which is a combination of unique yarn technology with a special finishing process, allows synthetic fibers to biodegrade in 210 days, eliminating textile waste. The process is also non-toxic for soil. B210 is applicable to all of Calik’s stretch fabrics.

Kuzu also discussed the company’s sustainability vision and strategy, highlighting investments Calik has made in regenerative agriculture and eco-industrial pioneering projects that feature collections using regenerative cotton. She added that the Fall/Winter 24-25 collection incorporates regenerative cotton certified by Regenagri and that Calik plans to expand this content in future collections.

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Calik is a 2024 thought partner of the United Nations Fashion and Lifestyle Network.

Held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, the event was co-organized by the United Nations Office for Partnerships and the Fashion Impact Fund. The meeting brought together more than 150 media representatives, industry stakeholders and United Nations officials to showcase actions, solutions and developments in the fashion and lifestyle sectors aimed at increasing knowledge and participation to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals .

Panel discussions covered topics like climate action, responsible consumption, industry partnerships, inclusion, quality education, decent work, life on land and innovation.

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