23 May 2023 Free of Chrome Leathers Vasan Sai, qho is a passionate Leather and Leather Products Professional with innovative ideas writes on Linkedin about goat skins tanned totally chrome Don’t scarefree. Have tried out some elegant finishes using some exclusive finishing system on these FOC Goat crust. Crust is made in Natural… Continue reading Free of Chrome Leathers
23 May 2023 ECCO and Yak Leather Yak is a remarkable animal that lives in the alpine rangeland of the Tibetan Plateau. It thrives in extreme conditions where few other animals can survive. Characteristics that protect Yaks from warm summers and cold winters in the mountains result in exceptional multi-season leather. ECCO uses… Continue reading ECCO and Yak Leather
23 May 2023 China – Nike to build ‘eco-sports field’ in China’s Yunnan US sports company Nike has revealed plans to develop an “eco-sports field” in China’s southwestern Yunnan province, according to business news outlet Jing Daily, which focuses on the country’s luxury market, writes Footwearbiz. The project and its associated initiatives, including the… Continue reading China – Nike to build ‘eco-sports field’ in China’s Yunnan
22 May 2023 Furniture – Dubai showroom opening for Poltrona Frau Specialist leather furniture designer Poltrona Frau has worked in partnership with shopping mall operator Majid Al Futtaim Lifestyle to open a new showroom in Dubai, writes Leatherbiz. Poltrona Frau said the showroom would give customers in the United Arab Emirates a chance… Continue reading Furniture – Dubai showroom opening for Poltrona Frau
22 May 2023 Leather goods sales bolster growth for Burberry Burberry has reported its preliminary 2023 fiscal year results, with revenue totalling £3.09 billion (US$3.84 billion), up by 10% year-on-year, writes ILM. Reported operating profit for the 52-week period ending April 1, 2023, totalled £657 million (US$816.9 million), up by 21% over the… Continue reading Leather goods sales bolster growth for Burberry
22 May 2023 Better-than-expected third quarter for Tapestry Tapestry has reported its third quarter results for 2023, achieving net sales of US$1.51 billion, up by 5% year-on-year, reports ILM. Revenue was reportedly up by 9% year-on-year when excluding a 370 basis point headwind from currency due to the appreciation of the U.S. dollar.… Continue reading Better-than-expected third quarter for Tapestry
19 May 2023 Sudden name-change for Higg Co is no surprise Leatherbiz writes that the Higg Index suite of tools, developed by the Sustainable Apparel Coaltion (SAC) to help companies in the leather, footwear and apparel value chain measure sustainability, is now to be hosted under a new company name, Worldly. In an… Continue reading Sudden name-change for Higg Co is no surprise
19 May 2023 Italy – Gruppo Mastrotto donates accessible van to non-profit Leather maker Gruppo Mastrotto has provided non-profit organisation S.O.G.I.T. Onlus with an accessible van to carry the ill and disabled to medical examinations, writes ILM. The van was delivered to the organisation in a ceremony at its headquarters in Chiampo, attended… Continue reading Italy – Gruppo Mastrotto donates accessible van to non-profit
19 May 2023 Japan – YKK launches 3D creator tool for zips and trims Fastenings manufacturer YKK, headquartered in Japan, has launched a 3D trim configurator tool alongside Vntana, a US developer of back-end infrastructure technologies for 3D assets and augmented reality platforms, writes Footwearbiz. YKK’s new trim creator, accessible via the zip… Continue reading Japan – YKK launches 3D creator tool for zips and trims
18 May 2023 Redwood Comment – The industry is finally beginning to unite Mike Redwood celebrates the leather industry’s move towards greater unity and calls for more to join in these collaboration efforts. Published on ILM. A few days ago, Leather UK, which has been the UK leather industry trade organisation for the… Continue reading Redwood Comment – The industry is finally beginning to unite
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