24 June 2024 Celebrating Mexican Craftsmanship in Leather By: Juan Salcedo, Managing Director in Wollsdorf Leather Leather has long been celebrated for its beauty, durability, and versatility. As a material, it has a unique ability to age gracefully, developing a rich patina over time that tells a story of its use. In the realm of… Continue reading Celebrating Mexican Craftsmanship in Leather
24 June 2024 Luxury – Resurgence in tourism boosts luxury in 2023 The global luxury market showcased stability in the face of geopolitical and economic turbulence in 2023, exceeding a record €1.5 trillion. By Leatherbiz. Behind this growth was a resurgence of luxury travel and a robust US holiday season in the fourth quarter, according… Continue reading Luxury – Resurgence in tourism boosts luxury in 2023
21 June 2024 Scotland – Ethical Sourcing by Bridge of Weir Leather The importance of sustainable sourcing. By sourcing our rawhides responsibly from local farmers, we prioritise animal welfare to ensure high-quality, ethically sourced raw materials. Over the years, we’ve built close relationships with our suppliers based on trust and transparency, which allows us to… Continue reading Scotland – Ethical Sourcing by Bridge of Weir Leather
21 June 2024 Unicon Leather – Commitment to CSR and Sustainability Unicon Leather’s commitment to producing 100% sustainable leather bags is driven by several important factors that reflect their dedication to environmental responsibility, ethical practices, and consumer demand for sustainable products. Here are the key reasons: Environmental ResponsibilityReducing Environmental Impact: Traditional leather production can… Continue reading Unicon Leather – Commitment to CSR and Sustainability
21 June 2024 Leatherbiz Market Intelligence – Could EU vote spell changes to problem policies? European Commissioner for the environment, Virginijus Sinkevicius (centre), on a deforestation fact-finding visit to Ivory Coast in April 2024. The latest Market Intelligence newsletter went live on June 18 and is available in full in the Intelligence section of the… Continue reading Leatherbiz Market Intelligence – Could EU vote spell changes to problem policies?
20 June 2024 Leather Working Group – New Members Please congratulate the new brands that joined Leather Working Group in May of this year, confirming their commitment to continuous improvement and supporting responsible leather manufacturing. For more information on the benefits of becoming a member of Leather Working Group, visit:https://bit.ly/4a7Rfeo
20 June 2024 The Benefits of Leather in Cars Leather has long been a symbol of luxury and quality in automotive interiors, offering many benefits beyond mere aesthetics. Here are some key advantages of using leather in cars: By One4Leather. Superior Quality and Craftsmanship Leather is renowned for its durability and the high level of… Continue reading The Benefits of Leather in Cars
20 June 2024 Environmental Stewardship Pangea Made writes on LinkedIn: When you think of sustainability – do you think of leather? If not, you should! At Pangea, our commitment to environmental stewardship, ethical practices, and social responsibility drives everything we do. This year, we’ve made significant strides in reducing our carbon footprint, conserving energy and… Continue reading Environmental Stewardship
19 June 2024 Research – Tests show that vegan materials do not biodegrade, whereas genuine leather does Brett Mathews, Editor @ Apparel Insider, writes on LinkedIn, that vEGAN’ LEATHERS FAIL TO DECOMPOSE IN ISO TESTS: New Turkish research found genuine bovine leather composted completely in just over one month while new ‘vegan’ alternatives failed to… Continue reading Research – Tests show that vegan materials do not biodegrade, whereas genuine leather does
19 June 2024 SATRA’s intensive leather course returns in July The 2-day course is aimed at manufacturers, sourcing companies and retailers of all types of footwear, leathergoods, gloving, garments, accessories and upholstery. It is ideal for newly appointed, as well as more experienced technologists, designers and buyers. Day 1: Understanding, making and using leather Raw… Continue reading SATRA’s intensive leather course returns in July
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.
