27 May 2022 Leather Naturally writes… A Sculptural piece for a large reception in the middle of the heart of London. This work is made by Bill Amberg Studio. Meet the Master, Bill and listen to his words about “What Is The Future Of Leather” More: https://bit.ly/3MQ4MfC
27 May 2022 United Kingdom – Accredited tanneries only for Mulberry by 2023 The head of sustainability at accessories brand Mulberry, Rosie Wollacott Phillips, has said the company will be sourcing all of its leather from “environmentally credited” by 2023, writes Leatherbiz. In recent comments she gave to luxury industry organisation Walpole, Ms… Continue reading United Kingdom – Accredited tanneries only for Mulberry by 2023
26 May 2022 Leather Working Group – A First for Sustainability in China’s Automotive Industry “The journey of the Chinese leather value chain towards sustainability is promising. And we want to share some of our small wins with you,” writes Francis Tsang, one of the co-founders of the ChromeFree Leather Alliance (CFLA). In… Continue reading Leather Working Group – A First for Sustainability in China’s Automotive Industry
26 May 2022 United Kingdom – Green prices down to reflect the global market After a long period of stability, it has been reported by several hide sellers that they have taken much lower prices from Italian tanners to maintain business. Some of the new business for the top weight hides has been concluded with… Continue reading United Kingdom – Green prices down to reflect the global market
26 May 2022 Responsable Sourcing – PrimeAsia launches augmented Traceabilty and Sourcing Policy PrimeAsia launches Augmented Sourcing Policy aimed at achieving 100% traceability back to farms of birth for leathers sourced from South America by 2030. The document covers other multiple aspects of leather origin and production including climate change, labor conditions, chemical… Continue reading Responsable Sourcing – PrimeAsia launches augmented Traceabilty and Sourcing Policy
25 May 2022 Beef Industry – U.S. senators propose beef price fixing investigation U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.). have proposed an investigation into antitrust allegations against the “big four” American meat processing companies, reports ILM. The proposal, which calls on the Federal Trade Commission Act of 1914 (FTC Act),… Continue reading Beef Industry – U.S. senators propose beef price fixing investigation
25 May 2022 Leather Naturally asks……Why Use Leather? Good question isn’t it and often asked by consumers. Our short guide sets out the different properties and characteristics of leather. Just click on the link below to download the free fact sheet with no registration needed. Read more: https://bit.ly/3wFmHyO
25 May 2022 Automotive – China car sales plunge due to covid policy New car sales in China plunged by 48% in April, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), writes Leatherbiz Geely Motor Group A little under 1.2 million units sold in April, down from 2.25 million in the same month… Continue reading Automotive – China car sales plunge due to covid policy
24 May 2022 Europe – Cotance to support IULTCS EuroCongress 2022 Cotance has announced its patronage for the upcoming III IULTCS EuroCongress event, which will take place in Italy from September 18-20, 2022, reports ILM The Confederation of National Associations of Tanners and Dressers of the European Community will support the event in… Continue reading Europe – Cotance to support IULTCS EuroCongress 2022
24 May 2022 ILM Podcast – Cotance President addresses industry challenges In the latest ILM podcast episode, Tom Hogarth and Martin Ricker are joined by Manuel Rios, President of Cotance and owner of Spanish sheepskin tannery Inpelsa. Manuel Rios This episode features discussions about the trials and tribulations of tanning in Europe, Cotance’s… Continue reading ILM Podcast – Cotance President addresses industry challenges
We bring leather, material and fashion businesses together: an opportunity to meet and greet face to face. We bring them from all parts of the world so that they can find fresh partners, discover new customers or suppliers and keep ahead of industry developments.
We organise a number of trade exhibitions which focus on fashion and lifestyle: sectors that are constantly in flux, so visitors and exhibitors alike need to be constantly aware both of the changes around them and those forecast for coming seasons.
