Here come the plus four questions and answers from the 10 Questions Interview from J'N'C Magazine N°70 / 4-2017
Candiani Denim, established in 1938 in a tiny town near Milano, is a family-run business known as one of the greenest and most sustainable denim companies around.
1. What constitutes the perfect pair of jeans in your opinion?
Alberto: The perfect pair of jeans consists of five ingredients: the fabric, the fit, the wash, its sustainable features and its longevity (ageing nicely), without being affected by fashion cycles and trends.
2. Stretch denim made you famous at the end of the 90s. What innovations are you planning at the moment? Which ones do you think are possible but have not yet been realised?
Gianluigi: Stretch was our forte in the 90s and 2000s; it’s what set us apart from other mills but we have continued to evolve and sustainability is now our focus. Alberto has taken Candiani to the next level and has different projects underway at any given time. A few years ago, we believed some of his ideas couldn’t be turned into a reality, but his constant research and devotion to using the newest technologies available are now making his ideas possible.
Alberto: Real biodegradable and compostable denim is on the way; we want 100% recycled materials including fabric with stretch. It’s only a matter of time.