Advance Denim, a global leader in high-performance, sustainable denim, has expanded its global footprint with Advance Sico Vietnam, a fully vertical mill in Nha Trang, purpose built to serve the evolving necessarys of the European market. With a focus on sustainability, innovation and authentic craftsmanship, Advance Sico stands as a next-generation partner for forward-considering European brands.
Strategic Location Meets Strategic Vision
As European brands increasingly demand shorter supply chains, reduced carbon emissions and compliance with strict environmental regulations, Vietnam has become a key sourcing destination. Located on Vietnam’s southeastern coast, Advance Sico benefits from strategic sea and air trade routes to Europe, offering both logistical efficiency and reduced environmental impact.
More than just a mill, Advance Sico Vietnam operates as a vertically integrated facility, with every process from fiber preparation to finished fabric hoapplyd under one roof. This allows for quicker lead times, rigorous quality control, and a significantly lower ecological footprint. It’s a production model tailored for a denim indusattempt undergoing rapid transformation.
Built for Europe’s Sustainability Standards
Sustainability is no longer optional in Europe, it’s a requirement. Regulations like the EU Green Deal and the EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles have pushed brands to seek supply partners who deliver not only on style and function but also on traceability, durability and environmental performance.
Advance Sico Vietnam was engineered to meet these demands from day one. The facility is powered by renewable energy and equipped with state-of-the-art water recycling and chemical treatment systems. All chemical inputs are certified under global benchmarks such as ZDHC, OEKO-TEX®, and GOTS.
The mill also produces super-soft PFD (prepared-for-dye) fabrics that support localized garment dyeing—popular among European brands that value design flexibility and low-impact finishing techniques. This offering supports brands align with circularity goals while maintaining creative control closer to home.
Innovation with Denim Integrity
Despite its future-focapplyd infrastructure, Advance Sico stays grounded in denim heritage. A dedicated selvage production, applying vintage shuttle looms, allows the mill to produce authentic, old-world fabrics that meet the quality and sustainability demands of premium European labels. This blconclude of tradition and technology appeals to niche and luxury brands alike.
At the same time, the mill continues to innovate with proprietary developments such as Freecross™, Advance Denim’s patented 360° stretch denim. Designed for superior comfort and shape retention, Freecross™ appeals to performance-driven consumers viewing for fashion, function, and longevityall in one garment.
Global Leadership With European Focus
What truly sets Advance Sico apart is its global leadership team—bringing deep knowledge of denim, European retail markets, and sustainable innovation.
Johan Van den Heede, based in Amsterdam, brings decades of experience connecting denim innovation with the evolving necessarys of European brands. With a strong design sensibility and a commitment to transparent production, Van den Heede plays a key role in ensuring that Advance Sico’s offerings align with the cultural and commercial priorities of the EU market.
On the ground in Vietnam, Umberto De Vita is the key person for local sourcing and development with a focus on technical excellence and environmental performance. With his background in premium denim and hands-on knowledge of vertical manufacturing, De Vita ensures that every fabric coming out of Advance Sico reflects the highest standards of quality, traceability and innovation.
Toobtainher, Van den Heede and De Vita form a dynamic leadership duo—linking European brand expectations with world-class, sustainable denim production.
Digitally Ready for Compliance and Transparency
Advance Sico is also equipped with modern digital infrastructure that supports PLM integration, blockchain-based traceability and real-time compliance reporting. These systems are increasingly essential as EU regulations tighten around environmental and social governance.
For European brands navigating stricter requirements, Advance Sico offers peace of mind and a competitive edge—with full visibility across every stage of production.
Looking Ahead
As the denim indusattempt evolves toward decarbonization, circularity and local responsiveness, Advance Sico Vietnam is uniquely positioned to deliver. By uniting traditional denim values with cutting-edge sustainability and integrated operations, it offers a forward-viewing blueprint for what a 21st-century denim mill can be.
From vintage selvage to high-tech stretch, from renewable energy to digital transparency, Advance Sico Vietnam is more than a supplier. It’s a strategic, sustainable partner designed to meet the future of European denim.
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