1 February 2023 Zschimmer & Schwarz: Colour fast by nature – our new sustainable fixing agent Zschimmer & Schwarz, the market leader in polyamide processing has developed a new sustainable, plant-based premium fixing agent for polyamide fibres. ZETESAL ECO-FIX PA is free of any bisphenol, phenol and formaldehyde. It is vegan, eco-friendly and made of… Continue reading Zschimmer & Schwarz: Colour fast by nature – our new sustainable fixing agent
1 February 2023 Employment – Top Employment Institute names Puma as Top Employer 2023 The Top Employment Institute has awarded the German sportswear manufacturer, Puma, with the global accolade of being named the Top Employer of 2023. The award is based on comprehensive surveys carried out globally by the Top Employment Institute to… Continue reading Employment – Top Employment Institute names Puma as Top Employer 2023
1 February 2023 ILM Podcast – ILM News Bulletin January 30, 2023 In this week’s news bulletin, ILM Content Director Martin Ricker covers a few of the key stories from the past week. This 10-minute episode features updates on excellent 2022 financial results from luxury groups LVMH, Tod’s and Zegna, led by leather goods sales,… Continue reading ILM Podcast – ILM News Bulletin January 30, 2023
31 January 2023 Economy – Argentina sees prices almost doubling last year Argentina saw prices almost double last year as the country’s annual inflation rate hit its highest level in more than thirty years. It was the highest inflation rate since 1991 with the consumer price index closing the year at 94.8% with… Continue reading Economy – Argentina sees prices almost doubling last year
31 January 2023 Leather Working Group – Sustainably Driven: Leather Working Group’s Highlights of 2022 During 2022, Leather Working Group remained the largest and most active organization within the leather industry dedicated to continually improving responsible leather standards through sustainability initiatives and certification. With nearly 1,600 certified sites and over 300 engaged stakeholders, Leather Working… Continue reading Leather Working Group – Sustainably Driven: Leather Working Group’s Highlights of 2022
31 January 2023 United States of America – adidas merges North American operations Germany-based sportswear company has confirmed that it plans to merge both businesses as part of a major organisational change to boost efficiencies, reports ILM. “We combine our teams in the United States and Canada to work most effectively and ensure… Continue reading United States of America – adidas merges North American operations
30 January 2023 Trade – Footwear protected in Ecuador-China FTA After ten months of negotiations involving representatives of the government and the business community, Ecuador will sign a trade agreement with China that includes protection for sensitive products. Within the framework of the agreement, which has the approval of the productive sectors, the footwear industry… Continue reading Trade – Footwear protected in Ecuador-China FTA
30 January 2023 Robotics – Labour saving efficiency by using HandyBot Spain’s Footwear Technology Centre (Inescop) is developing its HandyBot project. This is equipment that seeks to automate tasks in the production of footwear. The new creation is a ‘robotic hand’ that could manipulate small objects such as insoles, soles, heels, uppers or… Continue reading Robotics – Labour saving efficiency by using HandyBot
30 January 2023 Trade – China’s zero-covid policy hits Colombian wet blue exports The zero-covid policy and the accompanying lockdowns imposed by Chinese authorities on industry has impacted the leather exports from Colombia to that country. China’s tanning district in northern Hebei province was subject to the strict lockdown policy and, as a… Continue reading Trade – China’s zero-covid policy hits Colombian wet blue exports
27 January 2023 United Kingdom – Retail boost for Pittards A major UK retail group, Waitrose, has begun stocking leather gardening gloves made by Pittards, reports Leatherbiz. Waitrose has described the gloves as being made from specially tanned cowhide, supple from first use, with a large reinforced suede palm “to improve grip and resist wear… Continue reading United Kingdom – Retail boost for Pittards
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.
