30 October 2023 Leather Manifesto at COP28 Isa New Gen Materials writes on LinkedIn that as the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference COP28 approaches, it is important to highlight the significance of natural materials like LEATHER in mitigating climate impact. We stand with the Leather Manifesto and the International Leather Industry in urging the… Continue reading Leather Manifesto at COP28
30 October 2023 European Leather Industry – Report by COTANCE A productive exchange today at the Sectoral Social Dialogue Committee for Tanning and Leather, with representatives from industriAll Europe, DGEMPL, DGGROW, EU Environment and Climate. COTANCE, along with its members UNIC – Concerie Italiane, VDL, AXELPIEL, highlighted the potentially devastating impacts of the EU Deforestation… Continue reading European Leather Industry – Report by COTANCE
26 Oct 2023 The Next Thai Leather Goods Designer Competition concluded with great success at APLF ASEAN 2023 In addition to showcasing cutting-edge trends, top-of-the-line products, and high-quality leather materials, the APLF ASEAN 2023 also offered undergraduate designers the chance to showcase their skills. As a key highlight of the show, “The Next Leather Goods… Continue reading The Next Thai Leather Goods Designer Competition concluded with great success at APLF ASEAN 2023
27 October 2023 The inconvenient truth about “vegan leather” Bravo MotorTrend Group! Finally, a little truth around the “Vegan Leather” movement and the political pressure behind the push away from real leather. This is a fair and geat read – it looks at the good, bad and ugly truths around fake leather in automobiles. By… Continue reading The inconvenient truth about “vegan leather”
27 October 2023 Leather means decarbonisation Dr Dietrich Tegtmeyer writes on LinkedIn that according to FAO statistics about 350 million cattle hides are generated annually by the meat industry. If they would bio-degrade back to carbon dioxide following the natural cycle about ca. 4.5 million tons biogenic CO2 will be released again. The production of… Continue reading Leather means decarbonisation
27 October 2023 LVMH unveils House of Distinguished Professions LVMH recently presented a project to create the Maison des Métiers d’Excellence (House of Distinguished Professions) in Paris. It will be a showcase of LVMH Group houses’ expertise and a training space for artisans and the general public. Report by Leatherbiz. According to Le Figaro, the… Continue reading LVMH unveils House of Distinguished Professions
26 October 2023 LVMH unveils House of Distinguished Professions about “vegan leather” LVMH recently presented a project to create the Maison des Métiers d’Excellence (House of Distinguished Professions) in Paris. It will be a showcase of LVMH Group houses’ expertise and a training space for artisans and the general public. Report by Leatherbiz. According to… Continue reading LVMH unveils House of Distinguished Professions
26 October 2023 The inconvenient truth about “vegan leather” Bravo MotorTrend Group! Finally, a little truth around the “Vegan Leather” movement and the political pressure behind the push away from real leather. This is a fair and geat read – it looks at the good, bad and ugly truths around fake leather in automobiles. By… Continue reading The inconvenient truth about “vegan leather”
26 October 2023 Leather means decarbonisation Dr Dietrich Tegtmeyer writes on Linkedin that according to FAO statistics about 350 million cattle hides are generated annually by the meat industry. If they would bio-degrade back to carbon dioxide following the natural cycle about ca. 4.5 million tons biogenic CO2 will be released again. The production of… Continue reading Leather means decarbonisation
25 Oct 2023 Solid Business Opportunities in Southeast Asia and Beyond as APLF Returns to Bangkok APLF ASEAN kicks off today at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre (QSNCC) in Bangkok. Over the next three days, from 25 – 27 October 2023, this platform will bring together a vibrant community of leather professionals and enthusiasts,… Continue reading Solid Business Opportunities in Southeast Asia and Beyond as APLF Returns to Bangkok
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.
