Author: Rose Tong

1 June 2022 Leatherbiz Market Intelligence – Pro-leather arguments are stronger than ever A new edition of our Leatherbiz Market Intelligence newsletter went live on May 31. It is clear that the market situation remains challenging for leather, as for the wider economy. Many of the immediate difficulties are linked to three major factors: the… Continue reading Leatherbiz Market Intelligence – Pro-leather arguments are stronger than ever

1 June 2022 Auction – New Artcurial handbag event set for Monte Carlo Specialist auction house Artcurial will hold another of its luxury handbag events in Monte Carlo on July 21, writes Leatherbiz.   The Paris-based auction house holds a number of events of this kind per year and has done for almost two decades.… Continue reading Auction – New Artcurial handbag event set for Monte Carlo

31 May 2022 Muirhead from Scotland The passenger transport sector is facing rapid change with an increasing demand for comfort, hygiene and sustainability. The all-new Volvo Buses 9900 is all about the passenger experience. Superior choice of Muirhead high-performance leather in Grampian Racing Yellow and Charcoal hues, finely crafted details and trim, comfortable Franz Kiel… Continue reading Muirhead from Scotland

31 May 2022 Bangladesh – Health camp day held for Savar workers A day-long health camp was held last week for tannery workers at the Savar industrial estate, reports ILM.     Organised by the Tannery Workers Union with the support of the Solidarity Centre, the camp provided free medicine to more than 200 workers… Continue reading Bangladesh – Health camp day held for Savar workers

31 May 2022 World Wildlife Fund (WWF) – A New Vision for Food Late last year, I spent time with leaders and members of the Sicangu Lakota Oyate, also called the Rosebud Sioux Tribe. We celebrated the return of bison to their ancestral lands in what is today known as South Dakota. Together, we watched… Continue reading World Wildlife Fund (WWF) – A New Vision for Food

30 May 2022 Automotive – Custom Just Became Standard Handel Street is South Africa’s only dealer and manufacturer approved leather interior manufacturer.     Marketing Director Mr Ashraf Ismail makes some pertinent points: Why Leather? Almost since man first stepped onto the earth, human beings have been using leather.   The protective skins of animals… Continue reading Automotive – Custom Just Became Standard

30 May 2022 Aviation – ‘Lightest-ever’ leather will be on show from Muirhead in Hamburg Leather manufacturer Muirhead has said it will unveil its lightest ever leather at the 2022 Aircraft Interiors Expo. The event takes place in Hamburg from June 14-16, reports Leatherbiz.     Muirhead, part of the Scottish leather group, has presented… Continue reading Aviation – ‘Lightest-ever’ leather will be on show from Muirhead in Hamburg

30 May 2022 Leather Naturally – Brazil’s CICB joins as latest associate member Another step toward the valorization of leather: CICB is the new Leather Naturally associate member.     Leather Naturally brings together the main global players in the leather chain to promote, through media and events, the features and use of the material… Continue reading Leather Naturally – Brazil’s CICB joins as latest associate member

27 May 2022 Reebok expands Classic Leather in 2022 Reebok is celebrating its Classic Leather collection with a line-up of new styles in collaboration with rising artists, writes ILM.     The Classic Leather range features a leather upper, lightweight EVA midsole cushioning, a lightweight construction, the brand noted.   Styles in the Spring/Summer 2022… Continue reading Reebok expands Classic Leather in 2022