11 April 2022 Sustainability – See how H&M is progressing in its sustainability goals How do recognitions by important organisations improve our sustainability progress? A third-party assessment provides valuable insight into our progress towards our sustainability goals, but also areas of improvement. (Thanks, Textile Exchange and ZDHC Roadmap to Zero Programme for helping us to… Continue reading Sustainability – See how H&M is progressing in its sustainability goals
11 April 2022 Aviation – Etihad A-350-1000 Congratulations to Etihad for the inauguration of the Airbus A-350-1000 passenger Jet. With an all-new, stunning interior, Muirhead lowest carbon leather, in luscious Chocolate and blue accent colours, is gracing the headrests. The jet offers 25 per cent less fuel burn and carbon dioxide emissions than previous-generation twin-aisle… Continue reading Aviation – Etihad A-350-1000
8 April 2022 Furniture – Limited edition of iconic chair uses olive tanned leather Furniture group Carl Hansen & Son decided to commemorate the birthday of Danish furniture designer Hans Wegner this year by making available in limited edition a never-before-produced version of one of his most iconic pieces, the Wishbone chair, writes Leatherbiz. … Continue reading Furniture – Limited edition of iconic chair uses olive tanned leather
8 April 2022 Redwood Comment – Decisions on material choice should be based on facts Dr Mike Redwood examines the reasons behind a lack of leather knowledge in the general population and the efforts in the industry to combat this problem, writes ILM. Leather Naturally Board Member, Debbie Burton, speaks at the ILM/APLF conference… Continue reading Redwood Comment – Decisions on material choice should be based on facts
8 April 2022 APLF 2022 in Dubai – News from Brazil Innovation was the word that guided APLF Leather 2022, the largest fair in the leather sector. Held for the first time in Dubai – after decades in Hong Kong – it proved that the market is open to new ideas and very willing to… Continue reading APLF 2022 in Dubai – News from Brazil
7 April 2022 Leather Naturally reports….Modern Leather Making Our colleagues Dr. Luis Zugno & Federico Roth presented the guide to “Modern Leather Making” during APLF. This guide is a comprehensive tool that anyone can consult to learn how modern leather is produced and tackling Leather Misinformation…If you like to receive this guide as… Continue reading Leather Naturally reports….Modern Leather Making
7 April 2022 Agriculture – A New (Re)Generation When Carrie Richards was growing up, she always had a feeling she’d end up taking over the ranch that her family had owned and operated since 1941. What she didn’t expect was to do so in her 30s, with a husband and two kids in tow, and… Continue reading Agriculture – A New (Re)Generation
7 April 2022 Leatherbiz Market Intelligence – New-season pricing will be harder than usual The latest issue of our Market Intelligence newsletter went to press on April 5 and is available to subscribers on the Intelligence section of the website, writes Leatherbiz. As always, the newsletter analyses the situation in the global leather… Continue reading Leatherbiz Market Intelligence – New-season pricing will be harder than usual
6 April 2022 Trade – India and Australia sign trade agreement India and Australia have signed an economic cooperation and trade agreement providing duty-free access for over 6,000 Indian sectors including leather, writes ILM. These sectors include leather, footwear, furniture and jewellery. The agreement is expected to come into force in around four… Continue reading Trade – India and Australia sign trade agreement
6 April 2022 Stationery – Smythson posts profit amid sales downturn London-based luxury stationery and leathergoods brand Smythson recently released its full-year financial results for the year ended March 2021, revealing that its turnover fell to £16.9 million ($22.1 million) from £27.6 million ($36.2 million) year on year. Writes Leatherbiz. The figures almost… Continue reading Stationery – Smythson posts profit amid sales downturn
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.
