4 November 2021 G20 in Rome – Prince Charles makes a mark for leather Prince Charles supported leather at the G20 in Rome, where he remarked that he wished “people knew the value” of ethically-produced leather in the “circular economy” over plastic or “strange spun” synthetic material, writes Smit & Zoon. Prince Charles … Continue reading G20 in Rome – Prince Charles makes a mark for leather
3 November 2021 Carbon – First anniversary for Renewable Carbon Initiative The Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) is celebrating its first anniversary after a successful first year, reports ILM. The organisation aims to support and speed up the transition from fossil carbon to renewable carbon for all organic chemicals and materials. The RCI started… Continue reading Carbon – First anniversary for Renewable Carbon Initiative
3 November 2021 Africa – Events: World Leather Congress concluded in Ethiopia The fifth World Leather Congress went ahead in Addis Ababa on November 1, but with many speakers and delegates taking part remotely, reports Leatherbiz. Sky Shot of Addis Ababa In the first of three main sessions, speakers, including Luca Boltri from… Continue reading Africa – Events: World Leather Congress concluded in Ethiopia
3 November 2021 World Leather Congress #5 in Addis Ababa – “Sustainability through Standards with Integrity”. Deborah Taylor, Managing Director of the Sustainable Leather Foundation writes on Linkedin that today I had the privilege of speaking at the 5th World Leather Congress on “Sustainability through Standards with Integrity”. It was a great day with a… Continue reading World Leather Congress #5 in Addis Ababa – “Sustainability through Standards with Integrity”.
2 November 2021 The Shipping Crisis – Are we over-ordering? Amador Pérez Morales, Procurement Manager at Lecta, writes on Linkedin that since November 2020, the sea freight market has challenged more and more imports from Asia. Today, the price of the sea freight from China to EU is 7 times more expensive than… Continue reading The Shipping Crisis – Are we over-ordering?
2 November 2021 Automotive – Leather is great! Nikki Gustafson from the City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa comments on Linkedin – simply put, leather looks great. It creates a classy appearance to any item or line, whether you’re seeking a modern or classic vibe; it never fails to impress. Leather’s ability to… Continue reading Automotive – Leather is great!
2 November 2021 Europe – Cotance calls for use of the term leather to be regulated Following the approval of the Italian “leather” decree, COTANCE (Confederation of National Associations of Tanners and Dressers of the European Community) has called upon the European Commission to take similar action on a European level. The pan-European leather organization… Continue reading Europe – Cotance calls for use of the term leather to be regulated
1 November 2021 Leather Naturally comments – Synthetic Car Interiors will do nothing for the Environment Replacing leather with synthetic materials in cars will not save the planet. On the contrary. There are many misconceptions about automotive leather and One 4 Leather corrects the eight most common myths. Click on this must-read… Continue reading Leather Naturally comments – Synthetic Car Interiors will do nothing for the Environment
1 November 2021 Events – Africa: World Leather Congress and the IULTCS Congress – Preview of Brazil’s participation The latest in science, technology, and positive experiences in the leather industry will soon be shared, both in person and online, in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), reports the CICB Press Office. The 5th World Leather Congress… Continue reading Events – Africa: World Leather Congress and the IULTCS Congress – Preview of Brazil’s participation
1 November 2021 APLF Dubai 2022 – Industry response gives APLF confidence about Dubai decision Plans continue to take shape for a special edition of the APLF exhibition in Dubai rather than Hong Kong from March 30 to April 1, reports Leatherbiz. Organisers of the exhibition have said talks with leather industry players… Continue reading APLF Dubai 2022 – Industry response gives APLF confidence about Dubai decision
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.
