Leatherbiz Market Intelligence – Headwinds for furniture

30 June 2022 Leatherbiz Market Intelligence – Headwinds for furniture The most recent edition of Leatherbiz Market Intelligence went live on June 28.     In this edition of the report, available for subscribers to read here, there is a reiteration of the message that economic and geopolitical pressures are likely to affect all of… Continue reading Leatherbiz Market Intelligence – Headwinds for furniture

United States of America – GPS technology to guide cattle grazing

29 June 2022 United States of America – GPS technology to guide cattle grazing With over 30 miles of barbed wire fencing to maintain on his Flint Hills cattle ranch in the US state of Kansas, owner Daniel Mushrush has an ongoing task so that he does not lose cattle and avoid injury.   Cow… Continue reading United States of America – GPS technology to guide cattle grazing

Sustainability – Japan’s special demands suit Gucci, CEO says

29 June 2022 Sustainability – Japan’s special demands suit Gucci, CEO says The chief executive of Gucci, Marco Bizzari, has said during a visit to Japan that luxury products have built-in sustainability because they often last a long time and are passed from one generation to the next, reports Leatherbiz   In an interview he… Continue reading Sustainability – Japan’s special demands suit Gucci, CEO says

Leather Naturally asks….Trend alert this summer!

29 June 2022 Leather Naturally asks….Trend alert this summer! Do you have a cool pair of leather sneakers you want to give a personal touch? Because…what could be better this summer than a unique pair of leather sneakers…     Read more about handmade leather sneakers with a personal touch: https://bit.ly/3QPKx4c

Aviation – Leather in flight

28 June 2022 Aviation – Leather in flight Scheduled for June 14-16, the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg is a key event for aircraft interior design. Leather is playing an increasingly important role when fitting out cabin interiors, passenger seating and not only in first and business class.   Air France A220-300 cabin   Tanneries… Continue reading Aviation – Leather in flight

ILM Podcast – Challenges for the perception of leather

28 June 2022 ILM Podcast – Challenges for the perception of leather ILM Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth revisits three articles around today’s challenges for leather’s public perception in the latest episode of View from the Top podcast. The newest ILM podcast episode looks at how outdated production methods are still affecting leather’s image, why the… Continue reading ILM Podcast – Challenges for the perception of leather

Soil Erosion – A recommendation from Diana Rodgers of “Sacred Cow” fame

28 June 2022 Soil Erosion – A recommendation from Diana Rodgers of “Sacred Cow” fame I just saw a new video on soil erosion on CNBC’s YouTube channel. I was happily surprised to find that it is unbiased and contains some useful information from reliable sources and experts.   They even acknowledge the utility of… Continue reading Soil Erosion – A recommendation from Diana Rodgers of “Sacred Cow” fame

Leather Truthfully – Fund out the answers to your questions about leather

27 June 2022 Leather Truthfully – Fund out the answers to your questions about leather Our new resource LeatherTruthfully, a platform where journalists and consumers get quick access to key information about leather, is fully supported by Anya Hindmarch: “I am a supporter of the LeatherNaturally campaign and its mission to shine a light on… Continue reading Leather Truthfully – Fund out the answers to your questions about leather

Italy – Tanning group CEO says entrepreneurship is alive and well

27 June 2022 Italy – Tanning group CEO says entrepreneurship is alive and well The chief executive of Gruppo Mastrotto, Chiara Mastrotto, was invited to be one of the speakers at an event in Padua on June 22, reports Leatherbiz   Clara Mastrotto   Local business organisations and the Corriere del Veneto newspaper organised the… Continue reading Italy – Tanning group CEO says entrepreneurship is alive and well

Climate – ZDHC launches greenhouse gas reduction study

27 June 2022 Climate – ZDHC launches greenhouse gas reduction study ZHDC (Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals) has announced a new study to research manufacturers in the chemical, leather and textile industries to reduce greenhouse gases (GHG), reports ILM.     The organisation said this follows commitments from Textile Exchange and the Sustainable Apparel Coalition… Continue reading Climate – ZDHC launches greenhouse gas reduction study