30 January 2023 Trade – Footwear protected in Ecuador-China FTA After ten months of negotiations involving representatives of the government and the business community, Ecuador will sign a trade agreement with China that includes protection for sensitive products. Within the framework of the agreement, which has the approval of the productive sectors, the footwear industry… Continue reading Trade – Footwear protected in Ecuador-China FTA
30 January 2023 Robotics – Labour saving efficiency by using HandyBot Spain’s Footwear Technology Centre (Inescop) is developing its HandyBot project. This is equipment that seeks to automate tasks in the production of footwear. The new creation is a ‘robotic hand’ that could manipulate small objects such as insoles, soles, heels, uppers or… Continue reading Robotics – Labour saving efficiency by using HandyBot
30 January 2023 Trade – China’s zero-covid policy hits Colombian wet blue exports The zero-covid policy and the accompanying lockdowns imposed by Chinese authorities on industry has impacted the leather exports from Colombia to that country. China’s tanning district in northern Hebei province was subject to the strict lockdown policy and, as a… Continue reading Trade – China’s zero-covid policy hits Colombian wet blue exports
27 January 2023 United Kingdom – Retail boost for Pittards A major UK retail group, Waitrose, has begun stocking leather gardening gloves made by Pittards, reports Leatherbiz. Waitrose has described the gloves as being made from specially tanned cowhide, supple from first use, with a large reinforced suede palm “to improve grip and resist wear… Continue reading United Kingdom – Retail boost for Pittards
27 January 2023 Footwear – Mexican footwear chambers unite to tackle mounting challenges Mexico’s footwear sector is facing several challenges this year. Among these are the growing number of illegal imports, the shortage of locally manufactured components, and the practices of chain stores and department stores when it comes to payment, credit and the imposition… Continue reading Footwear – Mexican footwear chambers unite to tackle mounting challenges
27 January 2023 Inspiramais begins in Brazil The 27th edition of Brazilian trade show Inspiramais has begun today, January 24, in Porto Alegre, reports ILM. With more than 180 exhibitors in attendance, showcasing 1,000 new materials to visitors across the two days of the show, the organisers are expecting over 7,000 attendees. The… Continue reading Inspiramais begins in Brazil
26 January 2023 High-school students gain insight into Hermès craftsmanship Students from Bezons, 15 kilometres from Paris, spent two days at leathergoods brand Hermès in mid-January seeing how the company’s artisans work and gaining insight into leathergoods savoir-faire, writes Leatherbiz. Three people with leading roles in Hermès’s in-house training programmes, Giulia Madonna, Maya… Continue reading High-school students gain insight into Hermès craftsmanship
26 January 2023 Leatherbiz Market Intelligence – So much riding on a recovery in China The latest in our Leatherbiz Market Intelligence series of newsletter went live in the Intelligence section of the website on January 24. With the Lunar New Year holiday following so closely after Christmas this year, our report suggests… Continue reading Leatherbiz Market Intelligence – So much riding on a recovery in China
26 January 2023 Clarks reaps a host of awards in New York for cultural documentary The Muse Creative Awards are an international competition for creative professionals who inspire others to greater heights, while recognising the very best in creativity. UK shoe brand, Clarks, has reaped three platinum and two gold awards in this… Continue reading Clarks reaps a host of awards in New York for cultural documentary
20 January 2023 Leather Naturally continues…. Leather Naturally would love to share your story! Do you have a leather product that is special to you? It may be a bag or jacket passed down through generations, your first shoes or a classic car or chair with beautiful leather upholstery. Share it with us… Continue reading Leather Naturally continues….
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.
