BLUE CAST by TENCEL™ / CARVED IN BLUE®

Tencel Denim
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BLUE CAST by TENCEL™ / CARVED IN BLUE® A podcast series created by TENCEL™ Denim team from Lenzing. Each month they each will host podcast with a special guest and in-depth talks in the fringes of the Denim Community. 

  1. BLUE CAST Ep 602 - Tony Tonnaer

    Apr 30

    BLUE CAST Ep 602 - Tony Tonnaer

    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: denim@lenzing.com

    54 min
  2. BLUE CAST Ep 601 - Mark Edridge / Bluesign

    12/29/2025

    BLUE CAST Ep 601 - Mark Edridge / Bluesign

    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: denim@lenzing.com

    1h 3m
  3. BLUE CAST Ep 519 - Neil Bell

    11/11/2025

    BLUE CAST Ep 519 - Neil Bell

    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: denim@lenzing.com

    55 min
  4. BLUE CAST Ep 518 - Alex Angelchik / Newtimes Group of Companies

    10/13/2025

    BLUE CAST Ep 518 - Alex Angelchik / Newtimes Group of Companies

    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: denim@lenzing.com

    39 min
  5. BLUE CAST Ep 517 - Christine Lindebak / Sewing & The City

    08/11/2025

    BLUE CAST Ep 517 - Christine Lindebak / Sewing & The City

    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: denim@lenzing.com

    49 min
  6. BLUE CAST Ep 516 - Madeleine Bernhard / Södra

    07/12/2025

    BLUE CAST Ep 516 - Madeleine Bernhard / Södra

    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: denim@lenzing.com

    37 min
  7. BLUE CAST Ep 515 - Sedef Uncu Aki / Gozen

    06/14/2025

    BLUE CAST Ep 515 - Sedef Uncu Aki / Gozen

    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: denim@lenzing.com

    39 min
  8. BLUE CAST Ep 514 - Andrew Olah

    05/10/2025

    BLUE CAST Ep 514 - Andrew Olah

    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: denim@lenzing.com

    50 min
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