From the Newsletter 03/26/2026
The countdown is on to Kingpins Amsterdam, followed shortly after by Kingpins China-Hangzhou. Catch up on the latest news from Kingpins.
Jeanius Hub Stretches Out in Amsterdam
The Jeanius Hub section is expanding its footprint at the April 15-16 Kingpins Amsterdam show at SugarFactory. Launched last year as a destination for discovering new innovations, the second-floor section will feature a mix of returning companies and first-time exhibitors.
“Across every stage of the supply chain — from fiber and dyeing to finishing, circularity, and digital design — there are new developments reinventing how denim is made,” said Vivian Wang, CEO of Kingpins. “Jeanius Hub is our way of bringing the whole community into that conversation, so people can see what’s happening, connect with innovators, and be part of building where denim goes from here.”
Review the full Jeanius Hub line-up HERE.
REGISTER NOW FOR KINGPINS AMSTERDAM
Kingpins Amsterdam is back at SugarFactory April 15-16. The sold-out show will feature a robust roster of Denim Talks, Initiatives and workshops, so make your plans to join us. You can register for the show HERE.
NOTE: New Early Opening for Kingpins Amsterdam Day 1
At the April 15-16 Kingpins Amsterdam Show, we’re kicking things off early on opening day so attendees can hit the ground running.
On Wednesday, April 15, doors will open at 9:30am and we will hold the first Denim Talk of the day: Be Disobedient’s “Denim Forecast: Curating The Market” at 9:30am sharp. (On the second day of the show, Thursday, April 16, doors will open at 10am.)
We look forward to seeing you there!
Archroma Back at Kingpins With New Sustainable Dye Products
Archroma, maker of specialty dyes and chemicals for the textile market, is returning to Kingpins Amsterdam show for the April 15-16 show at Sugar City. We recently caught up with the Swiss company to find out what brought them back and what new products they are bringing to the show. Read the interview HERE.
KINGPINS CHINA-HANGZHOU: REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
The Kingpins party keeps going after Amsterdam, when we head to China for the May 21-22 run of Kingpins China-Hangzhou at ADM More. Details will be announced soon, including the B2B roster, Denim Talks lineup, retail exhibitors, workshops and fashion show info. Go HERE to register now.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Tonello Releases First Sustainability Report
With more than 10,500 machines installed across the globe, Italian machinery company Tonello has a keen insight into how the denim industry operates. The company recently released its first Sustainability Report. Aligned with GRI 2021 Standards and covering the 2024 reporting year, Tonello’s Sustainability Report reiterates the company’s commitment to building a more-responsible industry and shows how this commitment has been translated into measurable performance for energy usage, emissions, water stewardship, waste management, governance, and workplace integrity. Read the report HERE.
