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This exclusive DNM interview on sustainability highlights the company’s environmental initiatives, production capabilities, certifications, and value-added services. In this conversation, Marketing Manager Firdevs Tekin shares key insights on water stewardship, ZLD systems, supply-chain strategy, and the innovations shaping DNM’s latest denim collections.

Sustainability Measures & Environmental Impact

DNM publicly emphasizes ZLD wastewater treatment, energy-saving systems, and resource efficiency. Could you walk us through the key sustainability measures in place now, and any measurable impact, e.g. reduction in water, energy, or waste compared to conventional mills?

In conventional denim production, it is estimated that more than 80% of wastewater is discharged into the environment without adequate treatment. At DNM, we recognize that reducing water consumption and protecting natural water resources are essential responsibilities for our industry. For this reason, our facilities operate with a Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) system, ensuring that no industrial wastewater is released into the environment. All water used in production is fully treated on-site.

Today, 90.83% of our total water demand is supplied through recycled water, significantly reducing freshwater consumption and preventing environmental pollution. To track and continuously improve these efforts, we conduct annual water and carbon footprint measurements.

In addition to water stewardship, DNM is enhancing its environmental performance through new investments in renewable energy and efficient production technologies. Our solar energy system and thermal energy which captures and reuses waste heat support a more efficient energy model and contribute to lowering the overall impact of our operations.

Supply Chain, Logistics & Key Markets

With a factory in Egypt and head‐office in Turkey, how do you manage supply chain, shipping and logistics for global clients? Which markets (Europe, MENA, Americas) currently represent your biggest demand? Also please share your capacities for the purpose of our readers’ interest

We are able to serve our customers flexibly from both Egypt warehouse and İstanbul warehouse, depending on their specific needs. This dual-location structure allows us to optimize lead times, manage logistics more efficiently, and provide uninterrupted service across our global markets.

With the upcoming year-end capacity expansion, DNM will reach a monthly production capacity of 3.5 million meters. While we aim to grow across all our existing markets, our primary focus remains delivering consistent quality and sustainable service to our current customers.

Compliance, Certifications & Transparency

DNM holds multiple certifications and standards (GOTS, GRS, OEKO-TEX, HIGG, SEDEX, etc.). How important are these for your buyer base, and how do you manage compliance and audit transparency for clients looking for sustainable sourcing?

These certifications are highly important for our buyers, as they provide clear assurance of responsible and transparent production. With standards such as GOTS, GRS, OEKO-TEX, HIGG and SEDEX, we demonstrate full compliance in sustainability, safety and ethical manufacturing.

We manage this through regular audits, up-to-date documentation, and transparent reporting across both our Egypt mill and Turkey head office, ensuring our clients have full visibility whenever needed.

Fast Fashion & Delivery Pressure

Fast fashion is creating a lot of challenges for mills. How are you managing the pressure of meeting tight deliveries?

With the upcoming year-end capacity expansion, DNM will reach a monthly production capacity of 3.5 million meters. With this capacity increase, we will improve our delivery services.

Additionally, DNM has an optimization system in production processes; in this way we can manage our product range and production within the requested timeline.

Key Products for D&J Egypt Show?

&J Egypt Show?

While not on a product-specific basis, we can provide an overview of our product groups as outlined below:

BACK2K

The digital dreams of the early 2000s return with renewed confidence. Iconic low-rise silhouettes, micro mini skirts, and expressive denim textures channel the rebellious spirit of the era-re-coded for the future. Faded blacks, dirty yellows, and rusty browns echo nostalgia while breaking new ground.

NEO FUTURE

Denim enters an era where lightness, flexibility, and breathability meet enduring strength. Neo Future merges traditional durability with next-generation performance, offering intelligently designed fabrics suited for dynamic city life and modern travel culture.

SILENT CODE

Understated yet powerful, Silent Code elevates timeless elegance through premium Tencel–linen blends, refined surfaces, and impeccably tailored silhouettes. Free from excess, it delivers a quiet sophistication defined by permanence and distinction.

SIGNATURE

Carrying DNM’s heritage into the future, Signature blends refined fiber compositions, iconic details, and classic silhouettes reinterpreted for the modern world. Each piece stands out with unique wash effects, merging timeless denim aesthetics with sustainable comfort.

Value-Added Services & Brand Support

Many mills now offer value-added services , wash houses, design collaborations, small-batch runs, and quick turnaround. Does DNM offer such services to clients, and how do you support brand partners beyond just delivering fabric?

Introducing our fabrics in the right fit and wash is extremely important to us. For this reason, DNM has an in-house R&D unit where we prepare our own garments and develop wash processes. This capability allows us to carry out tailored projects in line with our customers’ needs, providing dedicated support. In addition, we engage in design collaborations based on specific requests, further enhancing the quality of our service.

The interview reveals how the company remains committed to sustainability, Zero Liquid Discharge systems, innovative product groups, increased capacity, and value-added client services. Firdevs’s insights highlight DNM’s mission to shape the future of responsible and high-performance denim manufacturing.

Register here to attend Denimsandjeans Egypt Show.

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D&J Vietnam | D&J Egypt | D&J India | D&J Japan

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DNM, a leading denim manufacturer with operations in Egypt and a head office in Turkey, continues to strengthen its position through responsible production, advanced water and energy systems, and a growing global customer base. In this interview, Marketing Manager Firdevs Tekin shares shares insights into DNM’s sustainability practices, supply-chain structure, capacity expansion, certification standards, and the key product groups featured at the D&J Egypt show. Below is the full conversation, presented in a clear interview format for our readers.

Sustainability Measures & Environmental Impact

DNM publicly emphasizes ZLD wastewater treatment, energy-saving systems, and resource efficiency. Could you walk us through the key sustainability measures in place now, and any measurable impact, e.g. reduction in water, energy, or waste compared to conventional mills?

In conventional denim production, it is estimated that more than 80% of wastewater is discharged into the environment without adequate treatment. At DNM, we recognize that reducing water consumption and protecting natural water resources are essential responsibilities for our industry. For this reason, our facilities operate with a Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) system, ensuring that no industrial wastewater is released into the environment. All water used in production is fully treated on-site.

Today, 90.83% of our total water demand is supplied through recycled water, significantly reducing freshwater consumption and preventing environmental pollution. To track and continuously improve these efforts, we conduct annual water and carbon footprint measurements.

In addition to water stewardship, DNM is enhancing its environmental performance through new investments in renewable energy and efficient production technologies. Our solar energy system and thermal energy which captures and reuses waste heat support a more efficient energy model and contribute to lowering the overall impact of our operations.

Supply Chain, Logistics & Key Markets

With a factory in Egypt and head‐office in Turkey, how do you manage supply chain, shipping and logistics for global clients? Which markets (Europe, MENA, Americas) currently represent your biggest demand? Also please share your capacities for the purpose of our readers’ interest

We are able to serve our customers flexibly from both Egypt warehouse and İstanbul warehouse, depending on their specific needs. This dual-location structure allows us to optimize lead times, manage logistics more efficiently, and provide uninterrupted service across our global markets.

With the upcoming year-end capacity expansion, DNM will reach a monthly production capacity of 3.5 million meters. While we aim to grow across all our existing markets, our primary focus remains delivering consistent quality and sustainable service to our current customers.

Compliance, Certifications & Transparency

DNM holds multiple certifications and standards (GOTS, GRS, OEKO-TEX, HIGG, SEDEX, etc.). How important are these for your buyer base, and how do you manage compliance and audit transparency for clients looking for sustainable sourcing?

These certifications are highly important for our buyers, as they provide clear assurance of responsible and transparent production. With standards such as GOTS, GRS, OEKO-TEX, HIGG and SEDEX, we demonstrate full compliance in sustainability, safety and ethical manufacturing.

We manage this through regular audits, up-to-date documentation, and transparent reporting across both our Egypt mill and Turkey head office, ensuring our clients have full visibility whenever needed.

Fast Fashion & Delivery Pressure

Fast fashion is creating a lot of challenges for mills. How are you managing the pressure of meeting tight deliveries?

With the upcoming year-end capacity expansion, DNM will reach a monthly production capacity of 3.5 million meters. With this capacity increase, we will improve our delivery services.

Additionally, DNM has an optimization system in production processes; in this way we can manage our product range and production within the requested timeline.

Key Products for D&J Egypt Show?

While not on a product-specific basis, we can provide an overview of our product groups as outlined below:

BACK2K
A revival of early 2000s digital-era aesthetics with low-rise silhouettes, micro minis, and expressive textures. Faded blacks, dirty yellows, and rustic browns merge nostalgia with new direction.

NEO FUTURE
Where lightweight, flexible, breathable denim meets durability. Designed for modern travel and dynamic urban lifestyles.

SILENT CODE
Premium Tencel–linen blends, refined textures, and clean silhouettes that express timeless elegance and quiet sophistication.

SIGNATURE
A collection that bridges DNM’s heritage with modern interpretations. Classic silhouettes, unique wash effects, and elevated fiber compositions grounded in sustainable comfort.

Value-Added Services & Brand Support

Many mills now offer value-added services , wash houses, design collaborations, small-batch runs, and quick turnaround. Does DNM offer such services to clients, and how do you support brand partners beyond just delivering fabric?

Introducing our fabrics in the right fit and wash is extremely important to us. For this reason, DNM has an in-house R&D unit where we prepare our own garments and develop wash processes. This capability allows us to carry out tailored projects in line with our customers’ needs, providing dedicated support. In addition, we engage in design collaborations based on specific requests, further enhancing the quality of our service.

The interview reveals how the company remains committed to sustainability, Zero Liquid Discharge systems, innovative product groups, increased capacity, and value-added client services. Firdevs’s insights highlight DNM’s mission to shape the future of responsible and high-performance denim manufacturing.

Register here to attend Denimsandjeans Egypt Show.

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Save Dates for Denimsandjeans (D&J) 2026

D&J Vietnam | D&J Egypt | D&J India | D&J Japan

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Artistic Milliners is building the global business conglomerate of the future. AM has expanded from its roots in textiles to include renewable energy, cotton farming and regenerative agriculture while producing denim fabrics and garments, as well as wovens and piece dyed fabrics. As they join the 2nd edition of D&J , we interviewed their Director R&D – Baber Sultan – to understand the recent priorities and direction the company is taking

Congratulations on your recent acquisition of the historic Cone Denim. What is the strategy behind this acquisition and how it further helps Artistic Milliners in its evolution from a denim mill to a global fashion textile player?

The strategy is built on creating a truly hemispheric platform. By bringing Cone Denim—with its 130-year heritage and established footprint in Mexico and China—into the Artistic Milliners ecosystem, we effectively bridge the gap between “East” and “West.”

This moves us beyond the traditional definition of a denim mill. We are now a vertically integrated, multinational entity capable of servicing the Western Hemisphere through near-shoring solutions in Mexico (Parras and Yecapixtla), Los Angeles (SFI) and North Carolina (Cone Denim), while maintaining our volume and innovation leadership in the Eastern Hemisphere through Pakistan. It merges the unparalleled authenticity and heritage of Cone with the Industry 4.0 capabilities and sustainability infrastructure of Artistic Milliners.

Being a global player now with manufacturing in multiple continents, how does it synergise your planning for product development for customers based in diverse geographies?

It allows us to decouple “design” from “geography.” Previously, lead times dictated product complexity. Now, we can offer the same high-caliber product development to a US client via our Mexican facilities with significantly reduced speed-to-market, matching what we offer European clients from Pakistan or Egypt.

We are cross-pollinating our R&D. We are applying Artistic Milliners’ proprietary water-saving technologies and Milliner Cotton Initiative (MCI) traceability to Cone’s archival fabrics, and conversely, bringing Cone’s mastery of vintage character to our volume production lines. This creates a “best of both worlds” product suite that is consistent globally but executed
locally to minimize carbon footprint.

Thanks for joining the 2nd edition of D&J Egypt in Jan 2026. How did you find the response in the first one and what products you plan to launch in the second one?

The first edition confirmed Egypt’s rising status, and for the second edition, we are bringing our SS/2027 Collection. We are relaunching the Lounge Edit and Velvet Haze, which together signal “the end of stiff denim” by offering feather-light, breathable fabrics that drape beautifully and
feel as comfortable as pyjamas. We’re also expanding our palette with vibrant shades throughout our new  Dolce Vita capsule,  powered by our Icebreaker 3 sustainable dyeing tech

Simultaneously, we are refreshed Forged, a collection that captures the look of no-nonsense, heavyweight authentic denim but engineers it with comfort for modern comfort, while not compromising on classic fabric weights. We are also showcasing Pixelloom, which represents a digital textile revolution, allowing us to create photorealistic textures and precise panel prints for truly unique customization.

AM has always been investing in sustainable technologies. Any recent investments which further strengthen your credentials with global brands?

Our recent investments focus on proprietary processes that merge performance with reduced impact. A key innovation is Ice Breaker 3, a dyeing technology that sets a new standard for sustainable colour vibrancy while minimizing our planetary footprint.

We have also invested in patent-pending 3D Weft Tech, featured in our Pipe Dream capsule. This construction fuses high-resilience filaments with an elastane core to deliver near zero-growth performance and lasting recovery. This technology directly supports sustainability goals by extending garment life, reducing returns, and increasing brand loyalty.

What strategic advantages make Egypt an attractive denim hub for Artistic Milliners?

Egypt offers a unique trifecta: speed, duty structure, and scalability. The QIZ agreement provides duty-free access to the US market, while the geographic proximity to Europe allows for short shipping times that rival Turkey.

For Artistic Milliners, the idea of Egypt, offersd a “country-agnostic” solution to brands. If a client needs speed for a replenishment program, Egypt is ideal. If they need volume for a core program, Pakistan is ready. Egypt acts as a critical balance point in the global supply chain, mitigating logistical risks.

How is the denim market evolving globally over the next few years?

We are seeing a bifurcation of the market. On one side, there is an accelerated demand for “Ultra-Durability” and “Emotional Longevity”—products designed to last, often supported by Digital Product Passports (DPP) that prove their origin and recyclability. On the other, the demand for value remains, but the definition of value is changing to include compliance.

Sustainability is no longer a marketing “plus”; it is the baseline license to operate. The next few years will define who can actually validate their claims through data. We expect the market to move away from vague “green” claims toward standardized, data-backed transparency regarding carbon and water impact per unit.

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