Education: Rewind – an initiative funded by Real Leather, Stay Different

24 Oct 2022 Education: Rewind – an initiative funded by Real Leather, Stay Different Rewind – is an educational documentary series, funded by Real Leather. Stay Different. It makes the case for leather having a role in a more sustainable future and released its first episode on October 20 and takes us back to the… Continue reading Education: Rewind – an initiative funded by Real Leather, Stay Different

Germany – Darmstadt University to reveal sustainable chemistry project results

24 Oct 2022 Germany – Darmstadt University to reveal sustainable chemistry project results Darmstadt University will host an online webinar to discuss the results of its five-year sustainable chemistry research project, writes ILM.     Leather researchers will discuss the key findings of More Sustainable Chemistry along the Leather Supply Chains in this free webinar… Continue reading Germany – Darmstadt University to reveal sustainable chemistry project results

Italy – UNIC lambasts lack of logic in automotive assertions

24 Oct 2022 Italy – UNIC lambasts lack of logic in automotive assertions Representatives from across Italy’s leather value chain gathered in Florence on October 19 to celebrate, for the third time, a ‘State of the Industry’ event.     Senior figures from the major national industry associations, Assopellettieri and UNIC, Franco Gabbrielli and Fulvia… Continue reading Italy – UNIC lambasts lack of logic in automotive assertions

Contraband – Argentina: contraband of shoes and textiles uncovered in LaRioja

21 Oct 2022 Contraband – Argentina: contraband of shoes and textiles uncovered in LaRioja In the province of La Rioja, the authorities of the Customs Directorate carried out four raids in which they were able to find sports shoes, textiles, and sports articles, which were in violation of the Customs Code and the Trademark Law.… Continue reading Contraband – Argentina: contraband of shoes and textiles uncovered in LaRioja

APLF ASEAN – Day #2 Report courtesy of Leather Insiders

21 Oct 2022 APLF ASEAN – Day #2 Report courtesy of Leather Insiders The second day of APLF ASEAN is taking place with more optimism to attract visitors. Among the many events taking place today, one of Thailand’s largest tanners, Chai Watana Tannery Group, celebrates its 50th anniversary and showed its products through a special… Continue reading APLF ASEAN – Day #2 Report courtesy of Leather Insiders

Leather Naturally advises……

21 Oct 2022 Leather Naturally advises…… What consumers need to know about leather according to Prof. Dr. Eser Eke Bayramoglu. Must-a-read, click on the link:https://bit.ly/3VhsHJK     For this feature we were inspired by a previous publication of World Leather

Leather Technology – Making waterproof leather is more than choosing the right fatliquor

20 Oct 2022 Leather Technology – Making waterproof leather is more than choosing the right fatliquor Royal Smit & Zoon outlines the variables that influence waterproof leather production in a new white paper, available now for free. Report by ILM.     There is an ongoing high demand for outdoor equipment. Especially for outdoor footwear… Continue reading Leather Technology – Making waterproof leather is more than choosing the right fatliquor

Events

20 Oct 2022 Events With 200 exhibitors taking part, APLF’s special ASEAN exhibition opened in Bangkok on October 19, reports Leatherbiz direct from Bangkok.     Seven national pavilions from Brazil, France, India, Pakistan, Thailand and the US were among the exhibitors. During the opening ceremony, APLF Limited Director, David Bondi, said: “Along with the… Continue reading Events

Appointments – Robert Trefus to develop Gucci’s Metaverse

20 Oct 2022 Appointments – Robert Trefus to develop Gucci’s Metaverse From November 1, 2022, Robert Triefus will be the new CEO of Gucci Vault and Metaverse Ventures.     Trefus has been with Gucci since 2008 in the role of Worldwide Marketing and Communications Director, and has held several strategic roles. Gucci’s Metaverse is… Continue reading Appointments – Robert Trefus to develop Gucci’s Metaverse

Leather Naturally informs us……….

19 Oct 2022 Leather Naturally informs us……….   The Executive Committee of the IULTCS is pleased to announce the 2023 grants to be awarded to three young scientists for the following three research projects: 1) IULTCS Basic Research Grant – Tyson 2023 (sponsored by Tyson Foods): €1500 (onethousand five hundred euros) Topics: Innovative leather processing,… Continue reading Leather Naturally informs us……….