ZDHC Roadmap to Zero

16 Nov 2022 ZDHC Roadmap to Zero The Leather Working Group (LWG) will participate in this conference on the ZDHc Roadmap to ZeroLWG notes that collaboration is essential to achieve our shared goals.     LWG is proud to share that Leticia M. from Leather Working Group will be presenting at the ZDHC Roadmap to… Continue reading ZDHC Roadmap to Zero

Leatherbiz Market Intelligence – Decline in sales of leather could have hit 20%

16 Nov 2022 Leatherbiz Market Intelligence – Decline in sales of leather could have hit 20% Our latest issue of Leatherbiz Market Intelligence went live on the website on November 15.It says there is now greater clarity about the direction the leather pipeline is heading in, but, unfortunately, the picture that is emerging is not… Continue reading Leatherbiz Market Intelligence – Decline in sales of leather could have hit 20%

Luxury – Record first quarter revenue for Tapestry

16 Nov 2022 Luxury – Record first quarter revenue for Tapestry Tapestry has reported its first quarter results for the 2023 financial year, with record revenues despite slow growth, reports ILM.   The company achieved net sales of US$1.51 billion in the period, up by 2% year-on-year. Excluding a currency impact due to the appreciation… Continue reading Luxury – Record first quarter revenue for Tapestry

Webinar – Stahl to outline its development of metal-free tanning technology

15 Nov 2022 Webinar – Stahl to outline its development of metal-free tanning technology In an upcoming webinar on December 7, technical experts from Stahl will explain how the company developed its metal-free tanning technology, writes ILM.     The webinar ‘EasyWhite Tan and the development of metal-free tanning technology’ will take place on December… Continue reading Webinar – Stahl to outline its development of metal-free tanning technology

ILM Podcast – Challenges across the leather supply chain

15 Nov 2022 ILM Podcast – Challenges across the leather supply chain The latest episode of ILM’s podcast series looks at a series of challenges facing the global leather supply chain from automotive to luxury.     In this episode, ILM Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth narrates three articles from ILM columnist Mike Redwood covering challenges… Continue reading ILM Podcast – Challenges across the leather supply chain

Scottish Leather Group joins warm-clothing drive

15 Nov 2022 Scottish Leather Group joins warm-clothing drive Leather manufacturer Scottish Leather Group (SLG) has lent its support to its local football club, Saint Mirren, in a bid to collect warm clothing to help those in need this winter, writes Leatherbiz.   Saint Mirren players Keanu Baccus (left) and Richard Tait (right) launch the… Continue reading Scottish Leather Group joins warm-clothing drive

Sustainability – Italy celebrates sustainable fashion in Milan

14 Nov 2022 Sustainability – Italy celebrates sustainable fashion in Milan Held in Milan from 3-5 November, Fashion Graduate Italia has been celebrating since 2015 the ETS (Third Sector Organisation Fashion Training System Platform). The ETS brings together the best institutions and academies dedicated to the training of the fashion system and has more than… Continue reading Sustainability – Italy celebrates sustainable fashion in Milan

Partnership announced between Ecco Leather and mycelium producer

14 Nov 2022 Partnership announced between Ecco Leather and mycelium producer Tanning group Ecco Leather is to work with a New York-based mycelium technology provider, Ecovative, to develop mycelium materials together for use in a range of finished products, writes Leatherbiz.     Earlier this year, the two companies began a dialogue about materials and… Continue reading Partnership announced between Ecco Leather and mycelium producer

Footwear – UITIC 2023 switches to Italy

14 Nov 2022 Footwear – UITIC 2023 switches to Italy The International Union of Footwear Industry Technicians, UITIC, will hold its 20th UITIC International Footwear Congress in Italy in September 2023, in partnership with Assomac and Simac Tanning Tech.     “The members of the UITIC executive committee are very enthusiastic about the idea of… Continue reading Footwear – UITIC 2023 switches to Italy

Leather Naturally – Crafting handmade sports and recreation goods from fine leathers

11 Nov 2022 Leather Naturally – Crafting handmade sports and recreation goods from fine leathers Modest vintage player prefers leather craftmanship over mass production. “Naturally, leather was a huge part of the equipment used in these old school sports eras, which is the dominant material used with our products. Read the remarkable story about Modest… Continue reading Leather Naturally – Crafting handmade sports and recreation goods from fine leathers