Pushing the Boundaries of Denim Innovation | BODW 2023

30 Nov 2023

Meet Hiro Yoshikawa, the inventor of paper denim. Hiro's relentless pursuit of design excellence led him to Hong Kong, where he combined his passion for denim with a deep-rooted connection to washi paper. Crafting a sustainable denim material called WASHI No. 6 paper yarn, which took him two decades to perfect. Hiro's commitment to organic, chemical-free, and slow craftsmanship is a testament to his dedication and his game-changing innovation in the world of denim.

 

 

 

 

Speaker:


Hiro Yoshikawa

Founder, WASHI Jeans, Hong Kong