Siddiqsons Modernizes Denim With Comfort Fabrics and Eco-Conscious Manufacturing

Denim trends are constantly evolving, and they often cycle back around. Even as styles return, the garments themselves are never quite the same as new fabric and production developments allow for modernized takes on classics.

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Siddiqsons Limited’s newly launched Vintage-Inspired Capsule embodies this old-meets-new approach, rethinking early aughts styles for the modern consumer. As Cowboy Core continues its popularity streak, the Pakistan-based mill is delivering fabrics and garments that fit the throwback Western theme.

“Recently, fashion has explored all the areas of streetwear from baggies and cargos to extra-large silhouettes,” said Ampelio Dal Lago, head of R&D at Siddiqsons. “Now we see another branch emerging: a mix of Y2K and Western wear using fabrics with more texture and low-rise silhouettes—shapes which have been driven by the highest-end brands like Louis Vuitton and Balenciaga on the catwalks.”

Within the collection are vintage colored denim looks in baby indigos, light and off-white washes and a new gray wash that can be lightened to a pearl-gray shade that has no brown cast. On the opposite end of the spectrum, the mill is seeing demand for dark rinse washes.

Although the styles are Y2K inspired, Siddiqsons has modernized the look and feel for today’s consumer. The materials have more visual texture and body, yet are lighter and smoother than the thicker, firmer fabrics of previous decades thanks to new technologies.

This is an expansion of Siddiqsons’ Cloud Core range of soft and drapey fabrics in various weights. “Today, comfort is associated with softness, touch, smooth elastic retention, light weight and an airy touch,” said Dal Lago. “To achieve this, we have revisited all the areas of production, from fiber selection to spinning methods, weaving parameters and finishing routes.”

Green Jeans

Along with modernizing fabrics, Siddiqsons is moving garment production in a greener direction in its cut-and-sew facilities. While sustainability and footprint reduction has already been a key focus for this 20-year-old division—with eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient methods—the manufacturer is furthering these efforts with the creation of a green garment division.

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“At Siddiqsons, we have always been deeply entrenched in sustainability efforts,” said Wayne Jansz, CEO of Siddiqson’s garment division. “This new facility gives us a chance to take advantage of all the latest innovations in the field. Our customer base is encouraging of these efforts as they look to partner with us in a more sustainable manufacturing process.”

The green garment division is in the final construction stage, and Siddiqsons anticipates that it will be up and running in time to produce Fall 2025 garments. This new facility will expand the company’s garment production capacity by 6 million units annually, bringing its total yearly production to 13.2 million pieces.

Siddiqsons’ green garment division will use technology and processes that consume less water, electricity and chemicals. It will also incorporate cleaner chemistry for a reduced impact.

A key focus of this division will be data collection and analysis to drive continuous improvement. “We are working on implementing an ESG platform with this new facility that will evaluate and guide us with a data-driven process,” said Jansz. “You can’t save what you can’t measure.”

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