Author: Rose Tong

2 Sep 2022 Leather Naturally provides answers….. We have listed all main questions about leather. You probably hear/get these questions on a regular basis.     Within 1 click you have the answers at your fingertips. More: www.leathertruthfully.org

1 Sep 2022 Leathergoods – CO2-neutral leathergoods prove popular for Montblanc Luxury brand Montblanc has given the name Extreme 3.0 to an inaugural accessories collection made from eco-friendly, full-grain bovine leather from Italian leather manufacturer Gruppo Dani, writes Leatherbiz.   The Swiss brand is highlighting the CO2-neutral tanning process Dani has used to make the… Continue reading Leathergoods – CO2-neutral leathergoods prove popular for Montblanc

1 Sep 2022 Deforestation – H&M teams up with WWF The H&M Group has revealed a new application made together with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) that aims to support garment and textile factories in reducing their contribution to deforestation.     The Wood Artificial Intelligence Application, also called the WoodAI App, utilises artificial intelligence… Continue reading Deforestation – H&M teams up with WWF

1 Sep 2022 Automotive – Mercedes-Benz previews EQE SUV interior Mercedes-Benz has provided a first look at the interior of its EQE SUV, the multi-purpose variant of the company’s EQE executive sedan. Based on the large electric platform from Mercedes-EQ, it is equipped as standard with a 12.8in Central OLED Touchscreen Portrait Display with 12.3in… Continue reading Automotive – Mercedes-Benz previews EQE SUV interior

31 Aug 2022 South Africa – Country’s oldest working tannery gutted by fire The oldest tannery in operation in South Africa has been destroyed by fire. Leather From Hart’s pit-tanned, heavy leather operation near Pietermaritzburg, which had been in operation since 1878, was gutted by fire at the end of August. There were no injuries,… Continue reading South Africa – Country’s oldest working tannery gutted by fire

31 Aug 2022 Sustainable Leather Foundation writes….. Congratulations to FB Footwear LTD on their recent successful SLF Audit. They are the first footwear manufacturer to be listed on our Transparency Dashboard and join PICARD who were our first Handbag & Accessories Manufacturer.     Both of these facilities are based in Bangladesh and both already… Continue reading Sustainable Leather Foundation writes…..

31 Aug 2022 Certificates and labels up 14% for Oeko-Tex’s 30th anniversary Oeko-Tex has released its annual report for 2021-22 while celebrating its 30th anniversary with growth. Report by ILM.     In total, the organisation issued 36,084 certificates and labels in the 2021-22 financial year, an increase of 14% over the previous year. Certifications… Continue reading Certificates and labels up 14% for Oeko-Tex’s 30th anniversary

30 Aug 2022 Uruguay – INAC launched a new campaign for meat in China Uruguay’s National Institute of Agriculture and Livestock (INAC) began a new campaign to promote Uruguayan meat in the gastronomic sector in China, integrating huge digital platforms such as Meituan-Dianping and different restaurant companies that join as partners of the Uruguayan meat… Continue reading Uruguay – INAC launched a new campaign for meat in China

30 Aug 2022 Leather from Africa – Good leather ages well and lasts. Well made leather bag lasts a long time and unlike most man-made, or synthetic materials it gets better with age, acquiring a depth of patina and wear pattern that is individual to the user – much like a favourite pair of jeans.… Continue reading Leather from Africa – Good leather ages well and lasts.

30 Aug 2022 Leather Naturally enquires…… If we replace leather does that mean fewer cattle? We can answer the question with a firm NO. Read the facts. The information can be downloaded for free in six languages.     Just click on the link https://l8r.it/zTG6