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.”
The 10 companies showing in Jeanius Hub include:
LAB Denim, a biotech company reinventing denim production with indigo-free dyeing and bio-based finishing. Their process uses over 90% less water than traditional methods, eliminates harmful petrochemicals, and enables post-weave colorization. Their digital finishing recreates wear patterns without bleach or heat lasers.
WOPTAG, a Denmark-based digital design and supply chain platform for the denim industry. It merges creativity with sustainability by enabling brands to deliver demand-driven products with less waste and risk. Their end-to-end solution spans design conception to digital visualization, combining textile expertise with cutting-edge technology.
NORDShield, which developed bio-based anti-odor and antimicrobial textile treatments that replace traditional metal-based solutions. Applied to denim, their treatments keep garments fresher longer, reducing how often they need washing.
Around Systems, a Norway-based company that builds infrastructure for textile circularity through digital planning, product identification (RFID), and automated disassembly systems. Their three-step approach covers garment planning, production with their dissolvable SeamLock thread, and end-of-life disassembly. Their concept is to help brands design products compatible with future textile-to-textile recycling at scale.
Circulose, the textile-to-textile recycling company that transforms cotton-rich waste garments into CIRCULOSE®, a dissolving pulp used to produce regenerated fibers like viscose and lyocell to use as an alternative to virgin cotton or petrochemical materials. Available at scale through their Supplier Network, it helps fashion brands close the loop on production waste.
CleanKore & HMS, working together on a pilot program to combine CleanKore’s patented low-impact yarn dyeing technology with HMS’s sludge-free washing and finishing process. CleanKore keeps yarn cores white while only dyeing the surface, eliminating potassium permanganate and reducing water and energy use significantly. Together, they aim to create a commercially scalable, planet-positive denim manufacturing blueprint.
Pinter Group, the Spanish maker of textile spinning machinery. Today they integrate Industry 4.0, AI, robotics, and their EFFIMILL monitoring system to modernize spinning operations. With hubs in Spain, Italy, China, and India, they partner closely with clients to deliver efficient, sustainable solutions that shape the future of the textile industry.
Chloris, a biotech color company that developed Claessen Blue™, the world’s first bio-based blue dye produced through scalable fermentation technology. USDA- and TÜV AUSTRIA- certified, it offers excellent color fastness and diverse wash effects. With 14 core patents, Chloris provides companies a cleaner alternative to synthetic dyes.
Royo, the Spanish textile manufacturer with 120 years of history and a strong sustainability track record. They pioneered botanical fibers in the 1990s and developed patented technologies —including Dry Indigo®, Dry Black®, and Dry Colors — that save up to 8,000 liters of water per garment while significantly reducing chemical use and CO2 emissions.
Recover™, a leading materials science company producing high-quality recycled cotton fiber at scale. With recycling facilities across Spain, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Vietnam, and El Salvador, they support complex global supply chains. With more than 75 years of recycling experience, the company partners with brands and retailers to reduce environmental footprints.
