24 September 2024 Nera Leather Tanning asks…….What is the difference between ‘biodegrading’ and ‘composting’? The first difference is that composting provides the Earth with nutrients once the material has disintegrated into compost, also known as humus. Eventually the humus is then biodegraded by bacteria, and fungi into the base elements, CO2, and mineral nutrients for… Continue reading Nera Leather Tanning asks…….
23 September 2024 Assomac will fight a lone battle if it has to The director general of Assomac, the industry body for Italian leather and footwear manufacturers, Agostino Apolito, has called on luxury goods brands to support the organisation’s member companies. By Leatherbiz. Mr Apolito (pictured) said it was one problem for rivals in Asia… Continue reading Assomac will fight a lone battle if it has to
23 September 2024 COTANCE – Does Leather need a Traceability Standard? COTANCE’s Leather Traceability Cluster initiative has borne fruit: our call in 2022 for a unified Traceability Standard is becoming a reality. CEN TC 289 WG 4 will be soon examining & standardising essential requirements and verification methods to trace leather back to its origin.… Continue reading COTANCE – Does Leather need a Traceability Standard?
23 September 2024 Automotive Experience by Pangra Made Curious about the latest trends in automotive leather? Contact your Pangea designer today to get a first look at the latest corporate show! Our Corporate Trend Show will display the latest trends and innovations in the automotive leather industry — as well as the Pangea products that… Continue reading Automotive Experience by Pangra Made
20 September 2024 With the Leather and Manufacturing Supply Chain on Display, ACLE attracted a Record Number of Domestic and International Buyers The 2024 All China Leather Exhibition (ACLE) was successfully held at Shanghai New International Expo Center on September 3-5, 2024. Covering 8 halls in the Expo Centre, the exhibition occupied a total area… Continue reading ACLE attracted a Record Number of Domestic and International Buyers
20 September 2024 United Kingdom – De Montfort University Leicester opens leather exhibition De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) has launched Artifacts Live: A Legacy of Leather, showcasing new designs alongside historic leather pieces. By ILM. The opening of the exhibition was attended by students, graduates, industry artisans and The Worshipful Company of Leathersellers. … Continue reading United Kingdom – De Montfort University Leicester opens leather exhibition
20 September 2024 Europe – Germany and Italy join calls for EUDR postponement Leather industry leaders have welcomed formal calls in recent days from the governments of Germany and of Italy to postpone the application of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Report by Leatherbiz. Formally adopted by the European Parliament and by leaders of… Continue reading Europe – Germany and Italy join calls for EUDR postponement
20 September 2024 Leather Naturally on Repairs This month we will champion the global and local change-makers helping to drive sustainability in leather fashion. We’re excited to announce that shortly we will be releasing our very first global Leather Repair Directory too. As a leading advocate for leather repair, for so many reasons, we love… Continue reading Leather Naturally on Repairs
19 September 2024 Tibet – Yaks form part of Tibetan Life and Culture Francis Tsang writes on LinkedIn that when discussing “Responsible Yak Leather” as an ambassador of Tibetan culture, it refers to the sustainable and ethical production and use of yak leather, which is deeply intertwined with the Tibetan people’s traditional lifestyle and cultural… Continue reading Tibet – Yaks form part of Tibetan Life and Culture
19 September 2024 Bentley Motors joins Leather Naturally We’re delighted to welcome Bentley Motors as our first automotive member to Leather Naturally. The new partnership with Leather Naturally is just the latest environmental initiative by Bentley, underscoring the brand’s ongoing commitment to its Beyond100 strategy to become the global leader in sustainable luxury mobility. Bentley… Continue reading Bentley Motors joins Leather Naturally
We bring leather, material and fashion businesses together: an opportunity to meet and greet face to face. We bring them from all parts of the world so that they can find fresh partners, discover new customers or suppliers and keep ahead of industry developments.
We organise a number of trade exhibitions which focus on fashion and lifestyle: sectors that are constantly in flux, so visitors and exhibitors alike need to be constantly aware both of the changes around them and those forecast for coming seasons.
