The Naturalls denim collection, shown at Climate Week NYC, brings together The Lycra Company, Avalo, Neela by Sapphire Fibers, and Soko to produce plant-based, low-carbon denim. The fabrics use Avalo's Low-Footprint Cotton, which requires zero irrigation, 75% less fertilizer, and generates half the emissions of conventional cotton, plus Renewable Lycra with 70% renewable content. The finishing process, using Soko's Hydrogel technology, cuts water use by up to 85%, energy by up to 68%, and processing time by up to 50%. The project highlights how collaboration across the supply chain can reduce environmental impact in fashion. However, the article provides percentage savings without baselines, and it doesn't address the source of energy used in milling or the full lifecycle emissions of the final garment. This is a step toward more sustainable textiles, but the claims need clearer boundaries for credible comparison.
