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BLUE CAST Ep 606 - Patrick Wendt This BLUE CAST Episode, Tuncay Kilickan talks with Patrick Wendt, Founder & Ceo WOPTAG ApS. Patrick Wendt Founder of Woptag and industry disruptor, Patrick Wendt believes that the future of fashion belongs to those who refuse to accept the status quo. By reimagining what’s possible rather than perfecting the past, Patrick is redefining how the industry thinks, creates, and evolves. Tuncay Kilickan - Highly respected Industry figure, having cut his teeth at Turkish giant ISKO spanning 20 years. Most recently Tuncay was part of R&D team of ISKO. Tuncay has a number of patents under his name. No doubt most of us have worn fabrics developed by him and his team. Tuncay takes on the Head of Global Business Development - Denim at LENZING. BLUE CAST by TENCEL™ / CARVED IN BLUE®    A podcast series created Lenzing’s TENCEL™ Denim team. Each month, they will host an in-depth talk with a special guest working in the industry or on the fringes of the denim community. Listen for discussions on sustainability, career trajectories, personal denim memories and more. Find us on Instagram, Linkedin, X, and Facebook @carvedinblue. And get in touch: [email protected]

BLUE CAST Ep 605 - Björn Bengtsson This BLUE CAST Episode, Tuncay Kilickan talks with Björn Bengtsson - Chief Product and Supply Chain Officer at Untuckit LLC. Björn Bengtsson Björn Bengtsson has spent the past 35 years in the fashion industry holding various senior management positions. He has worked as a Vice President for Marc O’Polo, Oxford Industries, and Hartmarx Corp. in charge of product development, merchandising, sourcing, and production and for Theory as a Vice President of Design and Creative Director for Menswear. He also operated his own consulting business from 1994 to 1999 working with a variety of clients on new brand initiatives. From 2008 to 2015 he was employed by Greg Norman Collection in charge of Design and Fabric Research for the Men’s and Women’s collections as well as all licensed products. Björn Bengtsson is currently the Chief Product and Supply Chain Officer at Untuckit LLC, one of the fastest growing Men’s ecommerce companies in the US, where he is leading the company’s Merchandising, Product Development Design, Technical Design and Production department. For the past 20 years, Björn Bengtsson has also worked as a Part Time Adjunct Professor at Parsons School of Fashion where he teaches in the Fashion Management Master Program and is a prominent member of Parsons Executive Learning team. He has conducted numerous seminars and panels on Fashion related topics for corporations and Educational Institutions based in the U.S, France, Hong Kong, Macedonia and China. He is twice the recipient of the Parsons School of Fashion’s “Outstanding Faculty Award.” Björn Bengtsson holds a bachelor’s degree in business economics from Lund University, School of Economics and Management (Lund, Sweden) and an A.A.S. degree in Fashion Buying and Merchandising from the Fashion Institute of Technology (New York, NY). Tuncay Kilickan - Highly respected Industry figure, having cut his teeth at Turkish giant ISKO spanning 20 years. Most recently Tuncay was part of R&D team of ISKO. Tuncay has a number of patents under his name. No doubt most of us have worn fabrics developed by him and his team. Tuncay takes on the Head of Global Business Development - Denim at LENZING. BLUE CAST by TENCEL™ / CARVED IN BLUE®    A podcast series created Lenzing’s TENCEL™ Denim team. Each month, they will host an in-depth talk with a special guest working in the industry or on the fringes of the denim community. Listen for discussions on sustainability, career trajectories, personal denim memories and more. Find us on Instagram, Linkedin, X, and Facebook @carvedinblue. And get in touch: [email protected]

BLUE CAST Ep 604 - Maria Gunnarsson This BLUE CAST Episode, Tuncay Kilickan talks with Maria Gunnarsson - Founder of AMK Atelier. About Maria Gunnarsson Maria Gunnarsson is a specialist in Technical Design, Visual Merchandising, and Sustainable Solutions. With a passion for creating products that combine quality, functionality, and exceptional fit. She believes that every successful garment begins with thoughtful design and careful attention to detail throughout the entire development process. The name AMK stands for Anna, Maria, Krestina - names inherited from the creative women in her family. Growing up in the Swedish countryside, Maria developed a deep appreciation for craftsmanship, longevity, and the value of giving products a second life. Inspired by the women who shaped her, Maria's approach to design is rooted in sustainability and mindful creation. Her mother, Anna-Krestina, instilled the belief that nothing should go to waste and that everything has the potential for a new purpose. Her grandmother, Anna-Stina, worked with natural dyes and inspired Maria with her creativity, resourcefulness, and positive outlook on life. These values continue to influence Maria's work and her commitment to creating products with care for both people and the planet. Based in Amsterdam and working internationally, Maria collaborates with brands across the globe, offering both remote consultancy and on-site project support. Through her expertise, she helps businesses develop beautiful, functional, and sustainable products while sharing knowledge that empowers teams to create with greater purpose and responsibility. Tuncay Kilickan - Highly respected Industry figure, having cut his teeth at Turkish giant ISKO spanning 20 years. Most recently Tuncay was part of R&D team of ISKO. Tuncay has a number of patents under his name. No doubt most of us have worn fabrics developed by him and his team. Tuncay takes on the Head of Global Business Development - Denim at LENZING. BLUE CAST by TENCEL™ / CARVED IN BLUE®    A podcast series created Lenzing’s TENCEL™ Denim team. Each month, they will host an in-depth talk with a special guest working in the industry or on the fringes of the denim community. Listen for discussions on sustainability, career trajectories, personal denim memories and more. Find us on Instagram, Linkedin, X, and Facebook @carvedinblue. And get in touch: [email protected]

BLUE CAST Ep 603 - John Higginson This BLUE CAST Episode, Tuncay Kilickan talks with John Higginson - CEO of Eco Age and CEO and co-founder of Higginson Strategy. About John Higginson John Higginson is CEO of Eco Age and CEO and co-founder of Higginson Strategy, working across sustainability, media, reputation and purpose-led communications.   A former journalist and political editor at Metro, John brings the editorial judgement to understand what makes a story land, and the strategic perspective to help organisations build lasting credibility. His work sits between media, public affairs and commercial strategy, helping brands, innovators and institutions communicate with authority in complex and fast-moving environments.   At Eco Age, John leads a platform focused on proof-based sustainability in fashion, championing traceability, material innovation and greater accountability across global supply chains. At Higginson Strategy, he advises organisations navigating political, public and reputational challenges, shaping campaigns that build coalitions, influence debate and support long-term change.   His approach is grounded in a clear belief: credible communications must do more than capture attention. They must withstand scrutiny, build trust and turn purpose into measurable impact. Tuncay Kilickan - Highly respected Industry figure, having cut his teeth at Turkish giant ISKO spanning 20 years. Most recently Tuncay was part of R&D team of ISKO. Tuncay has a number of patents under his name. No doubt most of us have worn fabrics developed by him and his team. Tuncay takes on the Head of Global Business Development - Denim at LENZING. BLUE CAST by TENCEL™ / CARVED IN BLUE®    A podcast series created Lenzing’s TENCEL™ Denim team. Each month, they will host an in-depth talk with a special guest working in the industry or on the fringes of the denim community. Listen for discussions on sustainability, career trajectories, personal denim memories and more. Find us on Instagram, Linkedin, X, and Facebook @carvedinblue. And get in touch: [email protected]

BLUE CAST Ep 602 - Tony Tonnaer This BLUE CAST Episode, Tuncay Kilickan talks with Tony Tonnaer - advisor, board member and sparring partner in the denim & lifestyle industry. About Tony Tonnaer Tony Tonnaer (57) is a Conscious Consult with extensive experience in building sustainable denim brands (20 years+). Tony is an advisor, boardmember and sparring partner in the denim & lifestyle industry, guiding brands and their team towards an efficient transition from a conventional to a circular business model. Tonnaer has always had a love for denim, he started his first job in the denim industry in 1997 at Pepe Jeans as product manager. Over the course of six years, he grew into the position as Director of Sourcing, working together with a number of the current denim experts like James Veenhoff (House of Denim), Jason Denham (Denham), Karl-Heinz Müller (founder Bread&Butter) and Fred Gehring & Ludo Onnink (Tommy Hilfiger).  After Pepe jeans followed an adventure developing a premium denim brand based in LA with Ulrich Simpson (UBI) before returning home to help revive the Dutch denim brand Kuyichi. He did this for a period of seven years as a dedicated Managing Director, building up the brand from 500k in sales to 10 mln. He put Kuyichi on the map as the first sustainable denim brand in the European market.  In 2010 Tonnaer felt it was to make his own mark on the industry. He launched his brand ‘Kings of Indigo’ that became one of the key pioneering denim brands at the forefront of sustainable innovations. The brand contributed to a shift in the denim industry towards producing with minimal impact without compromising on quality and price. King Of Indigo became a brand selling its collection to over 250 carefully selected retailers in 12 countries but as a result of the effects of Covid and economic developments, in 2022 Tony Tonnaer had to let Kings Of Indigo go and the brand went into the hands of a new owner. Tonnaer now focusses on sharing his expertise as a sustainability & circularity consultant. Putting his passion to good use accelerating change in the denim & lifestyle industry.  Tuncay Kilickan - Highly respected Industry figure, having cut his teeth at Turkish giant ISKO spanning 20 years. Most recently Tuncay was part of R&D team of ISKO. Tuncay has a number of patents under his name. No doubt most of us have worn fabrics developed by him and his team. Tuncay takes on the Head of Global Business Development - Denim at LENZING. BLUE CAST by TENCEL™ / CARVED IN BLUE®    A podcast series created Lenzing’s TENCEL™ Denim team. Each month, they will host an in-depth talk with a special guest working in the industry or on the fringes of the denim community. Listen for discussions on sustainability, career trajectories, personal denim memories and more. Find us on Instagram, Linkedin, X, and Facebook @carvedinblue. And get in touch: [email protected]

BLUE CAST Ep 601 - Mark Edridge / Bluesign This BLUE CAST Episode, Tuncay Kilickan talks with Mark Edridge, Product Manager at Bluesign About Mark Edridge Mark’s work at Bluesign, is informed by a career working for some of the world’s most prestigious and valuable consumer brands; he offers a unique perspective on the challenges businesses face in meeting new environmental regulations around textiles.   Since 2022 he has brought to Bluesign technologies this understanding of the dilemma clients face when attempting to balance their commercial and brand needs with customer demands and ethical choices in the midst of a changing regulatory environment. Now in its 25th year, Bluesign is dedicated to assisting its partners in reducing the harmful impacts of textile production on people and the planet Tuncay Kilickan - Highly respected Industry figure, having cut his teeth at Turkish giant ISKO spanning 20 years. Most recently Tuncay was part of R&D team of ISKO. Tuncay has a number of patents under his name. No doubt most of us have worn fabrics developed by him and his team. Tuncay takes on the Head of Global Business Development - Denim at LENZING. BLUE CAST by TENCEL™ / CARVED IN BLUE®    A podcast series created Lenzing’s TENCEL™ Denim team. Each month, they will host an in-depth talk with a special guest working in the industry or on the fringes of the denim community. Listen for discussions on sustainability, career trajectories, personal denim memories and more. Find us on Instagram, Linkedin, X, and Facebook @carvedinblue. And get in touch: [email protected]

BLUE CAST Ep 519 - Neil Bell This BLUE CAST Episode, Tuncay Kilickan talks with Neil Bell. About Neil Bell Neil Bell is a passionate and collaborative leader in Material Innovation, at the intersection of design material innovation strategy for advanced product creation. Neil has over 3 decades of experience in directing fabric and fiber innovation for leading retail brands and supply chain vendors, such as Levi Strauss, Gap Inc., and Artistic Milliners, his main focus is to deliver sustainable and performance solutions for tomorrow's consumers and generations to come. With a textile science and design background, Neil has a strong product management and technical design expertise in textile and apparel manufacturing. He has managed the scale-up and pricing of new materials, working with cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver high-quality and innovative products. Neil is passionate about creating a leading-edge R&D culture around material science innovation and contributing to the environmental and social impact of the textile industry. Neil is now involved in supporting new start innovators on go-to-market strategy and enabling roadmaps for brand adoption and educating tomorrows material scientists. Tuncay Kilickan - Highly respected Industry figure, having cut his teeth at Turkish giant ISKO spanning 20 years. Most recently Tuncay was part of R&D team of ISKO. Tuncay has a number of patents under his name. No doubt most of us have worn fabrics developed by him and his team. Tuncay takes on the Head of Global Business Development - Denim at LENZING. BLUE CAST by TENCEL™ / CARVED IN BLUE®    A podcast series created Lenzing’s TENCEL™ Denim team. Each month, they will host an in-depth talk with a special guest working in the industry or on the fringes of the denim community. Listen for discussions on sustainability, career trajectories, personal denim memories and more. Find us on Instagram, Linkedin, X, and Facebook @carvedinblue. And get in touch: [email protected]

BLUE CAST Ep 518 - Alex Angelchik / Newtimes Group of Companies This BLUE CAST Episode, Tuncay Kilickan talks with Alex Angelchik, Group Managing Director at Newtimes Group of Companies About Alex Angelchik Alex Angelchik brings over three decades of leadership experience in the apparel and retail industries. He has been with Newtimes Group for more than 19 years, most recently serving as Group Managing Director, where he has played a pivotal role in steering strategic growth and operational excellence across the organization. Before joining Newtimes, Alex spent 12 successful years at Russell Athletic, where he held the position of Vice President, contributing significantly to the brand’s expansion and market presence. In addition to his executive roles, Alex is a partner in several prominent consumer and lifestyle brands, including Coldwater Creek, Soft Surroundings, Ashworth Golf, Robert Talbott, and Bike Athletic. His expertise spans brand development, supply chain management, and global sourcing.Alex also serves on numerous boards, offering strategic guidance and industry insight to help shape the future of retail and consumer brands. Tuncay Kilickan - Highly respected Industry figure, having cut his teeth at Turkish giant ISKO spanning 20 years. Most recently Tuncay was part of R&D team of ISKO. Tuncay has a number of patents under his name. No doubt most of us have worn fabrics developed by him and his team. Tuncay takes on the Head of Global Business Development - Denim at LENZING. BLUE CAST by TENCEL™ / CARVED IN BLUE®    A podcast series created Lenzing’s TENCEL™ Denim team. Each month, they will host an in-depth talk with a special guest working in the industry or on the fringes of the denim community. Listen for discussions on sustainability, career trajectories, personal denim memories and more. Find us on Instagram, Linkedin, X, and Facebook @carvedinblue. And get in touch: [email protected]

BLUE CAST Ep 517 - Christine Lindebak / Sewing & The City This BLUE CAST Episode, Tuncay Kilickan talks with Christine Lindebak, the force behind Sewing and the City, About Christine Lindebak Christine Lindebak is a fashion industry veteran, having worked for Emilio Pucci, Mulberry, and Alexis Bittar. She is the founder of Lindy Lindy, creating bespoke homewear from vintage Spanish linens for brides seeking one-of-a-kind getting-ready attire. Christine is also the force behind Sewing and the City, selling fashion sewing patterns online and in shops around the globe and inspiring people of all ages to sew their own clothes. Tuncay Kilickan - Highly respected Industry figure, having cut his teeth at Turkish giant ISKO spanning 20 years. Most recently Tuncay was part of R&D team of ISKO. Tuncay has a number of patents under his name. No doubt most of us have worn fabrics developed by him and his team. Tuncay takes on the Head of Global Business Development - Denim at LENZING. BLUE CAST by TENCEL™ / CARVED IN BLUE®    A podcast series created Lenzing’s TENCEL™ Denim team. Each month, they will host an in-depth talk with a special guest working in the industry or on the fringes of the denim community. Listen for discussions on sustainability, career trajectories, personal denim memories and more. Find us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @carvedinblue. And get in touch: [email protected]

BLUE CAST Ep 516 - Madeleine Bernhard / Södra This BLUE CAST Episode, Tuncay Kilickan talks with Madeleine Bernhard, Business Development Manager at OnceMore® from Södra. About Madeleine Bernhard Madeleine Bernhard works as the Business Development Manager at OnceMore® from Södra. She supports brands in navigating the textile value chain, helping them implement material strategies that aligns with their sustainability goals. Madeleine has an extensive experience within retail and product development. Her previous roles have included Head of Assortment and Sourcing, Product Development, Product Manager, and Retail Manager. Tuncay Kilickan - Highly respected Industry figure, having cut his teeth at Turkish giant ISKO spanning 20 years. Most recently Tuncay was part of R&D team of ISKO. Tuncay has a number of patents under his name. No doubt most of us have worn fabrics developed by him and his team. Tuncay takes on the Head of Global Business Development - Denim at LENZING. BLUE CAST by TENCEL™ / CARVED IN BLUE®    A podcast series created Lenzing’s TENCEL™ Denim team. Each month, they will host an in-depth talk with a special guest working in the industry or on the fringes of the denim community. Listen for discussions on sustainability, career trajectories, personal denim memories and more. Find us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @carvedinblue. And get in touch: [email protected]

BLUE CAST Ep 515 - Sedef Uncu Aki / Gozen This BLUE CAST Episode, Tuncay Kilickan talks with Sedef Uncu Aki, CEO at Gozen. About Dr. Sedef Uncu Aki GOZEN CEO, Dr. Sedef Uncu Aki, brings 25 years of leadership experience in operations, commercial strategy and business growth, alongside her PhD in Textile Technology & Management. With a proven track record in managing over $100 million in P&L for global textile companies, she now oversees the delivery of LUNAFORM to product industries across mass, premium, and luxury segments - driven by a bold vision to create a new material reality. About GOZEN GOZEN (www.gozen.world) is a design-led biotechnology scale-up based in San Francisco, California & Istanbul, Turkey, that creates exceptional biomaterials for visionary creatives. Established in 2022 by fashion designer, Ece Gözen, GOZEN acts as a bridge between the worlds of next-generation technology, progressive design and the established traditions of artisan craft – united by a core purpose to protect the Earth. About LUNAFORM™ LUNAFORM is an advanced nanocellulose biomaterial crafted in collaboration with nature. Through GOZEN’s BioCraft™ technology, the ingenuity of microorganisms are harnessed in a process of controlled fermentation, creating a fibrous biological lattice. The result is a material whose cascading drape, tensile strength and unmatched versatility position it as the natural successor to traditional materials - one source offering infinite possibilities. Tuncay Kilickan - Highly respected Industry figure, having cut his teeth at Turkish giant ISKO spanning 20 years. Most recently Tuncay was part of R&D team of ISKO. Tuncay has a number of patents under his name. No doubt most of us have worn fabrics developed by him and his team. Tuncay takes on the Head of Global Business Development - Denim at LENZING.  BLUE CAST by TENCEL™ / CARVED IN BLUE®    A podcast series created Lenzing’s TENCEL™ Denim team. Each month, they will host an in-depth talk with a special guest working in the industry or on the fringes of the denim community. Listen for discussions on sustainability, career trajectories, personal denim memories and more. Find us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @carvedinblue. And get in touch: [email protected]

BLUE CAST Ep 514 - Andrew Olah This BLUE CAST Episode, Tuncay Kilickan talks with Andrew Olah. Andrew is the owner and CEO of Olah Inc. where he has worked since 1976 spending his early years involved in Denim Development and marketing . In 2004 he founded the Kingpins Show which is today the largest jean supply chain show in the world.  Being a big believer in education Andrew spent 15 years helping FIT with their capstone jeans course.  In 2015 he started Kingpins Transformers, an event meant to educate the denim industry and in 2019 Transformer’s ED, a program to educate students about the jeans industry was launched.  He also started Ethical Denim Council in 2022 fighting for contract sanctity. Tuncay Kilickan - Highly respected Industry figure, having cut his teeth at Turkish giant ISKO spanning 20 years. Most recently Tuncay was part of R&D team of ISKO. Tuncay has a number of patents under his name. No doubt most of us have worn fabrics developed by him and his team. Tuncay takes on the Head of Global Business Development - Denim at LENZING.   @carvedinblue  @tencel_usa   #tenceldenim #tencel #Circularity  #circulareconomy    BLUE CAST by TENCEL™ / CARVED IN BLUE®     A podcast series created Lenzing’s TENCEL™ Denim team. Each month, they will host an in-depth talk with a special guest working in the industry or on the fringes of the denim community. Listen for discussions on sustainability, career trajectories, personal denim memories and more. Find us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @carvedinblue. And get in touch: [email protected]

BLUE CAST Ep 513 - Diana Verde Nieto This BLUE CAST Episode, Tuncay Kilickan talks with Diana Verde Nieto. Diana Verde Nieto is a globally recognised business leader and sustainability expert with over two decades of experience in driving sustainable economic growth and fostering innovation. In 2002, she founded one of the world’s first sustainability communication consultancies, which she successfully exited in 2010. In 2011 Diana co-founded Positive Luxury, leading the enterprise until 2022, and remains an active board member. Her latest venture, Edify Collective, is a cutting-edge micro-learning platform focused on sustainability and critical skills. Through Edify Collective, Diana aims to help embed sustainability into every job role across organisations, breaking down silos and enabling sustainability literacy. Diana serves as an advisor to several noteworthy organisations, including, The British Beauty Council, The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affair. Her education in Global Leadership & Public Policy was attained from the esteemed Harvard Kennedy School. She was trained by former US Vice President Al Gore at the Alliance of Climate Protection and received title of Young Global Leader from the World Economic Forum. Diana has recently released a book- Reimagining Luxury: How to Build a Sustainable Future for Your Brand in January 2024, which further solidifies her as a highly respected authority in the realm of sustainability and business. Tuncay Kilickan - Highly respected Industry figure, having cut his teeth at Turkish giant ISKO spanning 20 years. Most recently Tuncay was part of R&D team of ISKO. Tuncay has a number of patents under his name. No doubt most of us have worn fabrics developed by him and his team. Tuncay takes on the Head of Global Business Development - Denim at LENZING.   @carvedinblue  @tencel_usa   #tenceldenim #tencel #Circularity  #circulareconomy    BLUE CAST by TENCEL™ / CARVED IN BLUE®     A podcast series created Lenzing’s TENCEL™ Denim team. Each month, they will host an in-depth talk with a special guest working in the industry or on the fringes of the denim community. Listen for discussions on sustainability, career trajectories, personal denim memories and more. Find us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @carvedinblue. And get in touch: [email protected]

BLUE CAST Ep 512 - Sina Steidinger This BLUE CAST Episode, Tuncay Kilickan talks with Sina Steidinger. Sina Steidinger is a denim designer, sustainability lecturer, and consultant dedicated to shaping the future of circular fashion. Originally from Germany, she relocated in Amsterdam—widely regarded as Europe’s denim capital—where she continues to push the boundaries of sustainable design. For Sina, denim is more than just a fabric, and jeans are more than just blue pants. A great pair of jeans should fit perfectly, be comfortable and flattering, and feel effortlessly special— never complicated. And today, denim should also be as circular as possible, but that’s only possible when circularity is embedded from the very first sketch of the design process. With a background as Head of Design in Germany and expertise in designing for MUD Jeans, a pioneer in circular denim, Sina seamlessly merges her passion for denim with innovative sustainability practices. She is an active member of Clean & Unique and serves on the advisory board of Circular Textile Days, embedding her work deeply within the Dutch textile community. Beyond design, Sina shares her expertise as a lecturer at multiple fashion universities, equipping the next generation of industry professionals with the knowledge and tools to make responsible choices. Through dynamic workshops, engaging lectures, and thought leadership, she is committed to driving change—because, as she says, she has a blue heart and a green mindset.  Tuncay Kilickan - Highly respected Industry figure, having cut his teeth at Turkish giant ISKO spanning 20 years. Most recently Tuncay was part of R&D team of ISKO. Tuncay has a number of patents under his name. No doubt most of us have worn fabrics developed by him and his team. Tuncay takes on the Head of Global Business Development - Denim at LENZING.   @carvedinblue  @tencel_usa   #tenceldenim #tencel #Circularity  #circulareconomy    BLUE CAST by TENCEL™ / CARVED IN BLUE®     A podcast series created Lenzing’s TENCEL™ Denim team. Each month, they will host an in-depth talk with a special guest working in the industry or on the fringes of the denim community. Listen for discussions on sustainability, career trajectories, personal denim memories and more. Find us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @carvedinblue. And get in touch: [email protected]

BLUE CAST Ep 511 - LaundRe This BLUE CAST Episode, Tuncay Kilickan talk with Salli Deighton from LaundRe. Salli Deighton is the Founder of LaundRe, the UK’s first circular denim finishing hub. LaundRe transforms unsold denim stocks, enables nearshore finishing in flexible quantities, development workshops and supports fast, responsible denim drops to meet the demands of a rapidly changing retail landscape.     With over 25 years of experience consulting for brands like Wrangler, Fat Face, Marks & Spencer, and ASOS, Salli has been a leader in driving sustainability within the global denim industry. LaundRe’s expert team is united by a shared passion for creating positive change the UK, helping brands reduce their waste, carbon footprint and achieve circularity on shore. Tuncay Kilickan - Highly respected Industry figure, having cut his teeth at Turkish giant ISKO spanning 20 years. Most recently Tuncay was part of R&D team of ISKO. Tuncay has a number of patents under his name. No doubt most of us have worn fabrics developed by him and his team. Tuncay takes on the Head of Global Business Development - Denim at LENZING.   @carvedinblue  @tencel_usa   #tenceldenim #tencel #Circularity  #circulareconomy    BLUE CAST by TENCEL™ / CARVED IN BLUE®     A podcast series created Lenzing’s TENCEL™ Denim team. Each month, they will host an in-depth talk with a special guest working in the industry or on the fringes of the denim community. Listen for discussions on sustainability, career trajectories, personal denim memories and more.    Find us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @carvedinblue. And get in touch Follow Spotify