H&M to make U-turn on greenwashing

14 Sep 2022 H&M to make U-turn on greenwashing The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has reported that H&M and Decathlon will make marketing changes and sizeable donations following a report on greenwashing, writes ILM.     Clothing retail chain H&M and sporting goods retail chain Decathlon have committed to the ACM to… Continue reading H&M to make U-turn on greenwashing

Leather Naturally reminds us that…….

14 Sep 2022 Leather Naturally reminds us that……. We were at the Sustainable Leather Forum 2022, hosted by the @conseilnationalducuir in Paris! ⁠     If you were not able to visit us in Paris, then contact us on our website if you have enquiries about the services we offer. www.leathernaturally.org

Sustainable leather Forum – Paris

13 Sep 2022 Sustainable leather Forum – Paris Traceability, chemical industry, leather in the automotive market or raw materials, so many topics to discover on September 12 at the Sustainable Leather Forum.     Find the expertise of 29 French and international speakers on these key themes during this unmissable event. Come and meet the… Continue reading Sustainable leather Forum – Paris

Leather Naturally reminds us about….Sustainable Leather Forum in Paris

13 Sep 2022 Leather Naturally reminds us about….Sustainable Leather Forum in Paris On September 12th for the fourth time the Sustainable Leather Forum will be organised in Paris. Leather Naturally will participate with a stand.     The following main topics will be explored: How can the leather chemistry industry contribute to innovation and the… Continue reading Leather Naturally reminds us about….Sustainable Leather Forum in Paris

Automotive: Leather – the natural choice for a restored car interior

13 Sep 2022 Automotive: Leather – the natural choice for a restored car interior Leather Naturally reports on a unique car restoration project from Italy, in which a very special car received a very distinctive makeover, writes One 4 Leather.     The car in question is a magnificent 1930 Lancia Dilambda, which had originally… Continue reading Automotive: Leather – the natural choice for a restored car interior

Switzerland – No place for ex-Bulgari CEO on Richemont board

9 Sep 2022 Switzerland – No place for ex-Bulgari CEO on Richemont board Richemont has announced that attempts by Bluebell Capital Partners to secure a presence in the luxury group’s boardroom have been unsuccessful, writes Leatherbiz.     Bluebell had said it wanted to use its shareholding in Richemont to have former Bulgari chief executive,… Continue reading Switzerland – No place for ex-Bulgari CEO on Richemont board

Automotive – First fully “vegan” BMW interiors to launch in 2023

9 Sep 2022 Automotive – First fully “vegan” BMW interiors to launch in 2023 BMW Group has announced its plans to launch its first vehicles featuring completely “vegan” interiors in 2023, writes ILM.     The company has claimed to do this through the development of innovative materials with “leather-like” properties. Reportedly in response to… Continue reading Automotive – First fully “vegan” BMW interiors to launch in 2023

Made in Tibet

9 Sep 2022 Made in Tibet The Third Pole of The Earth Leather sits naturally by the Yarlung Zangbo River, the highest river in the world.     Due to the natural ecosystem of Lhasa, the tannery ensures zero water emission, as well as treatment facilities by recycling, recovery, and reuse of the treated wastewater… Continue reading Made in Tibet

Luxury – Record annual sales for Tapestry in 2022

8 Sep 2022 Luxury – Record annual sales for Tapestry in 2022 Tapestry has reported its full year and fourth quarter results for the 2022 fiscal year, announcing record annual sales, reports ILM.     The company achieved annual sales of US$6.7 billion, more than 15% growth year-on-year. In the fourth quarter, revenue was US$1.6… Continue reading Luxury – Record annual sales for Tapestry in 2022

Central America – Leather shortage hits shoe production in Nicaragua

8 Sep 2022 Central America – Leather shortage hits shoe production in Nicaragua The Nicaraguan Chamber of Leather and Footwear (CANCUNIC) stated that since June the shoe industry has been suffering from a shortage of raw materials and has had to import leather from Mexico and Guatemala to meet the demand for school shoes needed… Continue reading Central America – Leather shortage hits shoe production in Nicaragua