This document provides information on various dyeing technologies, fabric technologies, and sustainability practices from Candiani. It describes their Indigo Juice and N-Denim dyeing technologies which allow for reductions in water and chemical usage. It also outlines their focus on sustainability through initiatives like sourcing Better Cotton and recycling cotton waste. Their Premium Stretch and Shaper technologies are summarized as providing elastic fabrics with enhanced technical, optical, and tactile properties.

2. SUSTAINABLE
DYEING TECH
SUSTAINABLE
INGREDIENTS
SPECIAL
TRADITION vs FASHION vs SIGNATURE
PREMIUM
STRETCH TECHNOLOGIES
FABRIC SPECIAL FEATURES
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3. DYEING TECHNOLOGY
SUSTAINABLE
EASY FADING INDIGO
NO WORSENING OF THE CROCKING
STUDIED FOR LASER AND OZONE TREATMENTS
Indigo Juice is a “Made in Candiani” Dyeing Technology that we apply to 100% Indigo shades.
Thanks to this technology we keep the indigo very superficial on the yarn (without worsening
the crocking) when we are dyeing the warp. This means that once the jeans are going to be
washed in the laundry it takes only a small amount of water and energy to wash-down the
indigo achieving great contrasts and designs.
Indigo Juice dyed fabrics are studied for top performance with sustainable laundry treatments
such as Laser, Ozone, Ice.
This dyeing technology allows to achieve a relevant increase in sustainability throughout all
levels of the production process.

4. DYEING TECHNOLOGY
SUSTAINABLE
N-Denim, the "N"stands for Nitrogen, is a very futuristic “Made in Candiani” Dyeing Technology
that we have recently developed and patented.
Nitrogen delays the oxidation process and accelerates the penetration of Indigo into the yarns.
The result is a very deep and higly fixed dye, ideal to make “no-fade” denim garments.
This system allows us to reduce the number of indigo baths and therefore save up to 33% of
water and 50% of chemicals. The cut down on water and chemicals grants us a cleaner and
more eco-friendly dye and proves how Candiani matches Innovation and Sustainability.
THE CLEANEST & MOST ECO-FRIENDLY DYEING TECHNOLOGY
NITROGEN ACCELERATES THE PENETRATION OF INDIGO INTO THE YARNS
SAVES UP TO 33% OF WATER AND 50% OF CHEMICALS CONSUMPTION

5. This in-house developed technology is the beating heart of Candiani's Premium Stretch.
It consists in a special combinationof a spinning and a finishing technique that confers superior
performance and a premium look and hand-feel to the fabric.
The main characteristics are:
1. We spin a great elasticity performance weft containing LYCRA® DualFX
2. We blend the T400 polyester and the Lycra elastomer together using a secret mixing
technique and then we spin them into the cotton yarn
2. From Comfort Stretch to Power Stretch the weft can reach up to 75% elasticity
3. Through a special finishing technique we achieve highest recovery and lowest growth
4. Studied to make jeans that do not bag out
SPINNING & FINISHING TECHNOLOGY
FINISHED TO ACHIEVE HIGHER RECOVERY AND LOWER GROWTH
STUDIED TO MAKE JEANS THAT DO NOT BAG OUT
GREAT ELASTICITY PERFORMANCE WEFT-UP TO 75% ELASTICITY

6. Based on our SLING technology the SHAPER kicks this tech up a notch enhancing the techni-
cal, optical and tactile aspects of Candiani's Premium Stretch Denim.
It results from the combination between a special Spinning process and an alternative
Finishing Technology and applies to 5 different levels of performance:
Shaper0 - Elasticity 18%
Shaper1 - Elasticity 35%
Shaper2 - Elasticity 45%
Shaper3 - Elasticity 60%
Shaper4 - Elasticity 75%
The main characteristics are:
1. Technical improvement: 50% reduction of the weft-shrinkage allows great improvements
during the garment manufacturing process.
2. Optical Improvement: Allows to create open weave constructions even on super stretch
fabrics keeping the twill-line pronounced for an authentic denim look.
3. Tactile Improvement: an alternative Finishing process enhances the hand feel conferring a
naturally soft touch to the fabric.
Super stretch fabrics can now be worn by MAN as well. This Stretch Technology applies
perfectly to regular fits allowing finally Men to enjoy the comfort of a super stretch.
THE LATEST FRONTIER IN PREMIUM STRETCH DENIM
SPINNING & FINISHING TECHNOLOGY

7. With SHAPER 0 we achieved an unheard-of result: Growth reduction to the very minimum.
The performance ranges from 16% - 20% Elasticity and the main characteristics are true to the
Shaper family:
1. Technical improvement: 50% reduction of the weft-shrinkage allows great improvements
during the garment manufacturing process.
2. Optical Improvement: Allows to create open weave constructions even on super stretch
fabrics keeping the twill-line pronounced for an authentic denim look.
3. Tactile Improvement: an alternative Finishing process enhances the hand feel conferring a
naturally soft touch to the fabric.
ZERO GROWTH
SPINNING & FINISHING TECHNOLOGY

8. Candiani Denim was established in 1938 in the middle of the green planes between Milan and
the Alps and has been operating in the same town ever since.
Candiani's close relationship with its local environment and community makes us particularly
sensitive to environmental issues.
As a market leader, we believe that we have the responsibility to demonstrate how a business
can thrive respecting the environment in which it operates.
We take our responsibility very seriously. That is why we are committed to continuously
monitor and reduce our environmental impact and contribute to improve the health of our
natural resources where we operate.
It is a common believe that sustainability means sourcing and processing organic cotton, well
in Candiani we believe that sustainability is much more than that, it is a mindset, a scientific,
technical and moral approach to the entire productive organism.
That means that we research sustainability on many different levels:
1) Layout and engineering of the production facilities
In 76 years of experience Candiani has developed and optimized its strategic engineering
know-how to the extent that many technologies and work management principles have
become a standard in the industry today.
2) Responsible sourcing
Our aim in responsible sourcing is to ensure that suppliers work according to the same princi-
ples and values that we do.
This means consumers can trust the way our materials are sourced before manufacturing
begins.
We do source organic cotton following our clients' demand but we spontaneously decided to
embrace Better Cotton Initiative. More than 25% of the overall cotton we process is sourced
from Better Cotton Initiative which means that every single quality we produce contains 25% of
BCI cotton.
We are a great supporter of BCI, an organization that exists to make global cotton production
better for the people who produce it, for the environment it grows in and better for the sector’s
future. http://bettercotton.org/
3) Innovation equals Sustainability
The development of new sustainable technologies is not only crucial to the prosperity and
quality of life for future generations, but it is also central to the long term competitiveness of
our business.
Candiani constantly develops and patents new technologies for each production department
(spinning, dyeing, weaving, finishing) which allow us to improve our products and increase
their sustainability.
A great example are these two revolutionary "Made in Candiani" dyeing systems, a real
game-changer:
1) N-Denim
2) Indigo Juice
They both increase the sustainability of our clients' products but in two completely different
ways:
- with the N-Denim system we save Water and Chemicals in-house while we dye the fabrics
- with the Indigo Juice we allow the laundries to save water and energy while they treat the
garments
CANDIANI - SUSTAINABILITY

9. N-Denim vs Indigo Juice
The N-Denim is a very futuristic Nitrogen dyeing technology that we have recently developed
and patented.
Nitrogen delays the oxidation process and accelerates the penetration of Indigo into the yarns.
This system allows us to dye our denim saving up to 33% of water and 50% of chemicals
avoiding hydro sulfites and fixation agents.
The cut down on water and chemicals grants us a cleaner and more eco-friendly dye and
proves how Candiani matches Innovation and Sustainability.
Another water saving dyeing technology Candiani has developed internally is the Indigo Juice.
Contrary to the N-Denim here we achieve the opposite; we keep the indigo very superficial on
the yarn (without worsening the crocking).
This means that once the jeans are going to be washed in the laundry it takes only a small
amount of water and energy to wash-down the indigo achieving great effects and images.
Indigo Juice dyed fabrics are studied for top performance with sustainable laundry treatments
such as Laser, Ozone, Ice.
This dyeing technology allows to achieve a relevant increase in sustainability throughout al
levels of the production process.
4) Waste Management
At Candiani we view recycling as a key part of our product lifecycle management and are
committed to the principles of Reduce, Re-use and Recycle.
We believe limiting waste as much as possible is absolutely necessary to safeguard the envi-
ronment. Therefore we collect and recycle our own waste of yarns from the spinning, warping
and dyeing departments and create recycled yarns that confer a beautiful new look and feel to
the fabrics of our recycled range.
5) Workers are our priority
Great people are our greatest asset in order to achieve the distinguished "Made in Italy"
quality.
All 650 employees come from Robecchetto and its neighboring towns and know that they are
part of something unique.
Workplace safety is not just a question of complying with the law - Italy has by far some of the
most protective labor laws amongst all other countries where denim is produced - but it is a
moral responsibility.
Our welfare oriented approach puts the health and the safety of our people as a priority.
Our efforts are recognized and certified worldwide.
Alongside statutory obligations in the field of environmental conservation, Candiani adopts a
whole series of voluntary standards which are issued by national, European and international
organizations.
This unique approach to Sustainability grants us the reputation of
The Greenest Mill in the Blue World.
CANDIANI - SUSTAINABILITY

10. Candy Fibers are all those fabrics that contain a blend of different fibers. We spin the yarns
blending Cotton fibers together with artificial fibers such as Tencel®. This special blend
creates unique ring characters and natural softness.
FIBER INGREDIENTS
THE SECRET INGREDIENT FOR THE SWEETEST DENIM
BLEND OF NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FIBERS
VERY SOFT TOUCH AND NATURAL SHINY EFFECT

11. For our Organic cotton product family we only source 100% organic cotton, personally selected
by our experts, internally tested and certified.
The sourcing process is handled according to the rules and procedures of the ICEA, which has
granted Candiani the GOTS certificate.
If combined with one of our sustainable Dyeing Technologies, Indigo Juice or N-Denim, the
result is a fabric with superior sustainability.
ORGANIC COTTON
WE ONLY SOURCE 100% ORGANIC COTTON
PERSONALLY SELECTED BY OUR EXPERTS
INTERNALLY TESTED AND CERTIFIED

12. Candiani collects and recycles all the first quality cotton that gets discarded during the
production process, especially in the the spinning, warping and dyeing departments.
The recycling process is handled according to the rules and procedures of the ICEA, which has
granted Candiani the GRS certificate.
Candiani developed a recycled fabrics range that shows a noteworthy characteristic: the blue
cast of the recycled yarns increases the authentic look and feel of the fabric.
RECYCLED COTTON
WE RECYCLE OUR OWN WASTE OF YARNS
FROM THE SPINNING, WARPING, DYING AND WEAVING

13. COTTON SOURCING
WE SEARCH FOR SUSTAINABILITY IN THE ENTIRE SUPPLY CHAIN
WE SHARE THE VALUES AND PRINCIPLES OF THE BCI INITIATIVE
WE ACHIEVED TO GET A HOLD ON BCI’S LIMITED SUPPLY
TO USE 30% BCI COTTON IN OUR OVERALL PRODUCTION
“The Better Cotton Initiative exists to make global cotton production better
for the people who produce it, better for the environment it grows in and
better for the sector’s future”.
ECONOMIC IMPACT SOCIAL IMPACTENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT
To demonstrate the inherent
benefits of Better Cotton
production, particularly the
financial profitability for
farmers
To promote Decent Work for
farming communities and cotton
farm workers
To reduce the impact of water
and pesticide use on human and
environmental health
To improve soil health and
biodiversity

14. The original heritage Denim, true to the authentic weaving tradition this qualities are gently
woven with our updated 60's shuttle-looms.
WEAVING TRADITION
TRUE TO THE AUTHENTIC WEAVING TRADITION
WOVEN ON UPDATED 60'S SHUTTLE LOOMS

15. CANDIANI INSPIRATION
R&D's MOST CREATIVE REINTERPRETATIONS OF DENIM
THE BEST TEST RESULTS ENTER THE COLLECTION
CUSTOMIZED FINISHINGS AND DEVELOPMENTS

16. CANDIANI BESTSELLERS
THE MOST SUCCESSFUL FABRICS OF THE 21st CENTURY
AND THE RENOWNED RANGE OF “CANDIANI SIGNATURE COLORS”
THE KEY PLAYERS IN THE CREATION OF THE PREMIUM DENIM INDUSTRY