This week, Panther Denim will introduce Planet Indigo at Kingpins Amsterdam, a collection offering a sustainable alternative to conventional denim. This week, ...

But after the indigo formula was discovered in 1883, it didn’t take long for German chemical manufacturer BASF to develop an artificial version. “Synthetic indigo is sold worldwide, especially ...

While indigo itself is naturally derived from a plant, growing demand for blue jeans throughout the 20th century gave rise to synthetic indigo, which is now more commonly used.

In this Q&A, Tim Huesemann discusses Panther's new additions to its Planet Indigo line and why retailers must increase their sustainable initiatives to remain competitive in an ever-evolving market.

The Blue That Enchanted the World. Indigo is growing again in South Carolina, revived by artisans and farmers with a modern take on a forgotten history.

To get that blue color, over 70,000 tons of indigo dye are made each year. When the dye (and garment dyes in general) isn’t handled properly, it can end up polluting waterways, damaging local ...

Though indigo disappeared in the American South after the Revolutionary War, it’s now making a comeback in and around Charleston.Travelers can take artisan-led workshops on how to harvest and ...

The indigo arts revival has also taken root in cities: Keisha Cameron, of High Hog Farm outside Atlanta, grows four types of indigo, including woad, a European plant that yields a weaker blue but ...

"Planet Indigo is designed as an ethical and sustainable denim option, ... The term "藍 lán," or blue in English, refers to the dye plant cultivated in China for over 4,000 years, ...