Kingpins Amsterdam 2026
| SugarFactory in Halfweg, Amsterdam, The Netherlands |
15 - 16 Apr 2026
kingpinsshow.com/shows/amsterdam
Kingpins Amsterdam 2026 is a premier, invitation-only denim trade show. It brings together industry experts, manufacturers, and designers to focus on denim innovation, sustainability, and fashion trends. The event features curated suppliers, educational workshops, and specialized installations.
The 2026 shows emphasize a shift toward optimism and "creativity over just technology" as the industry evolves.
Sustainability & Best Practices: A core pillar of the show, focusing on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and environmentally friendly finishing techniques, such as eliminating harmful chemicals like potassium permanganate.
Innovation in Fiber & Fabric: Showcasing advancements like LYCRA® VintageFX and Lenzing fibers that balance the "authentic rigid look" of heritage denim with modern comfort and stretch.
Heritage & "Beautiful Ruins": A thematic focus on the history of denim, exploring "the aesthetics of damage"—fades, repairs, and the stories written into vintage pieces.
Networking & Education: Beyond the exhibition floor, the event features "Denim Talks" (seminars on trends and technical innovations) and "The Boxes" (installation spaces for creative collaborations like mushroom leather denim).
Efficiency & Community: CEO Vivian Wang has highlighted a goal for 2026 to make the show easier to navigate.
2 Apr 2026
Orta and Archroma launch denim collection dyed with wool waste
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals, and Orta Anadolu, the premium Türkiye-based denim manufacturer behind the ORTA brand, today announced a collaboration to bring circular dye chemistry into commercial denim production.
1 Apr 2026
Archroma expands denim possibilities at Kingpins Amsterdam
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals, will present a portfolio of six sustainable denim innovations at Kingpins Amsterdam from April 15-16, 2026. Under the theme “Creating Possibilities in Denim”, the showcase reflects Archroma’s commitment to giving brands and mills solutions that are as commercially compelling as they are environmentally responsible.