Repaurs – Founders of The Restory announce new repair business launch

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4 June 2024 Repaurs – Founders of The Restory announce new repair business launch The Restory/Farfetch Co-founders of specialist repairs service provider The Restory, Vanessa Jacobs and Emily Rea, have launched a new software company that will operate in the same arena, calling it Circulo. By Leatherbiz. London-based The Restory launched in 2017 offering brands… Continue reading Repaurs – Founders of The Restory announce new repair business launch

Chinese investments are being prepared for a tannery in Tajikistan

3 June 2024 Chinese investments are being prepared for a tannery in Tajikistan A large Chinese company wants to invest in the Khatlon region of Tajikistan. The main investment consists in the construction of a tannery. Work on its construction could begin in June, if the bureaucratic process for the identified land is completed. Last… Continue reading Chinese investments are being prepared for a tannery in Tajikistan

Automotive – Qualities of leather by Pangea Made

3 June 2024 Automotive – Qualities of leather by Pangea Made Did you know that genuine leather is often more reliable (automotive ready), sustainable, and durable than synthetic products? What’s interesting is Leather is also more bio-based than new, trendy alternatives as well. So how to you spot a genuine material? Your first stop should… Continue reading Automotive – Qualities of leather by Pangea Made

Leathergoods – Assopellettieri opens new headquarters in Florence

3 June 2024 Leathergoods – Assopellettieri opens new headquarters in Florence Assopellettieri, the association of Italian leather goods companies, has opened a new headquarters in Florence, located at Via delle Cascine 35 in the historic Manifattura Tabacchi complex. This marks the first office in the Tuscan District for the association. By Leatherbiz. The decision to… Continue reading Leathergoods – Assopellettieri opens new headquarters in Florence

Environment Upcycling LCA – Time to Recognise the Benefits of Upcycled Natural Materials Like Leather

31 May 2024 Environment Upcycling LCA – Time to Recognise the Benefits of Upcycled Natural Materials Like Leather Reading about inconsistencies or inaccuracies in how materials are measured and reported and how these affect their potential inclusion or exclusion in the design and manufacturing of clothing, accessories, furniture, and automotive interiors is a regular occurrence.… Continue reading Environment Upcycling LCA – Time to Recognise the Benefits of Upcycled Natural Materials Like Leather

Leather Naturally on Aviation Leather

31 May 2024 Leather Naturally on Aviation Leather Aircraft Interiors Expo takes off this week in Germany. We’re excited to see such an array of leather businesses on show, servicing the global airline industry.   Since the early days of aviation, leather has been used as an enduring material, trusted for its durability, long life,… Continue reading Leather Naturally on Aviation Leather

Luxury rivals team up on surplus materials platform

31 May 2024 Luxury rivals team up on surplus materials platform LVMH has expanded its offering of surplus hides, sourced from LVMH houses and their tannery suppliers, to mark the third anniversary of its Nona Source materials platform. By Leatherbiz. It has also launched a Parisian showroom that showcases more than 4 000 fabrics in… Continue reading Luxury rivals team up on surplus materials platform

Automotive – 5 ways to tell if it’s real automotive leather in your car

30 May 2024 Automotive – 5 ways to tell if it’s real automotive leather in your car When considering the purchase of a new or used car, there are many checks required to ensure you are getting your perfect car at the right price. An important thing to know is what the seat covers are… Continue reading Automotive – 5 ways to tell if it’s real automotive leather in your car

Interns create successful products

30 May 2024 Interns create successful products Hidesign writes on LinkedIn that they appreciated the collection, the developments and all the efforts. Thank you so much for your support throughout”. We love it when our interns return with fantastic results! Chaitanya Soni interned with us and recently presented her graduation project to her college. We’re… Continue reading Interns create successful products

Biotanning – May discussions suggest Olivenleder is “no longer niche”

30 May 2024 Biotanning – May discussions suggest Olivenleder is “no longer niche” Image shows Antonio Battaglia (left) and Thomas Lamparter on a visit to automotive group Audi. Director of sales and marketing at Olivenleder, Thomas Lamparter, has said that recent conversations with major automotive groups have convinced him that the vegetable-based pre-tanning agent is… Continue reading Biotanning – May discussions suggest Olivenleder is “no longer niche”