28 February 2024 Bata is part of LWG Did you know that Bata Group is a member of Leather Working Group (LWG), a global multi-stakeholder committed to promote responsible environmental practices across the leather supply chain? At Bata, we are dedicated to establishing a responsible leather supply chain, underscoring our commitment to sustainability, conscientiousness, and… Continue reading Bata is part of LWG
27 February 2024 Unanswered questions on EUDR With the European Commission’s new rules on products with potential links to deforestation coming into force before the end of 2024, leather industry figures in Europe have said key questions remain unanswered. Report by Leatherbiz. Industry bodies UNIC and COTANCE revealed that they have formally asked the Commission… Continue reading Unanswered questions on EUDR
27 February 2024 Events – OECD Forum on De Diligence in the Garment and Footwear sector Christina Trautmann writes on LinkedIn that Day 2 of the OECD forum on due diligence in the garment and footwear sector was another opportunity to dive into some critical topics and explore various perspectives. There was an interesting session… Continue reading Events – OECD Forum on De Diligence in the Garment and Footwear sector
27 February 2024 Innovation – Government award for ASICS innovation Sports footwear and clothing brand ASICS has been announced as the winner of Japan’s Open Innovation Prize for its GEL-LYTE III CM 1.95 sho, writes Footwearbiz. This award is presented by Japan’s national sports agency and is sponsored by six different government ministries in recognition… Continue reading Innovation – Government award for ASICS innovation
26 February 2024 Italy – Dani and IFM celebrate collaboration Italian tanner Dani and the Institut Français de la Mode (IFM) celebrated their collaboration with student projects on display in the UNIC showroom in central Milan. Report by ILM. “Best of DANI x IFM” presented a few of the creations from the Accessory Design of… Continue reading Italy – Dani and IFM celebrate collaboration
26 February 2024 Join LN Breakfast Meeting Join the meeting with industry expert, ask your question or let us know your opinion during the Breakfast Meeting on 20 March from 09.00 – 10.00 hrs – APLF Hong Kong. Sign up. And if you don’t visit the fair please share your question in advance then we… Continue reading Join LN Breakfast Meeting
26 February 2024 Polestar back to leather – From vegan first to vegan maybe: Polestar now supports leather The market’s message reached Polestar ‘s top management loud and clear. The Swedish electric car brand, which just lost Volvo ‘s stake, now supports leather and the goodness of the tanning industry. The novelty is not so… Continue reading Polestar back to leather – From vegan first to vegan maybe: Polestar now supports leather
23 February 2024 Bridge of Weir and Polestar We are honoured to collaborate with Polestar, a company that truly values premium materials without compromising sustainability. Together, we’re setting new benchmarks for traceability and sustainability in the automotive industry. We recently had the pleasure of inviting Polestar to our Super Tannery, showcasing our dedication to sustainable… Continue reading Bridge of Weir and Polestar
23 February 2024 Leather Grades and Pricing Leather Naturally writes on LinkedIn – As a consumer, have you ever wondered about the significant price differences among leather products and why items crafted from full-grain leather tend to be more expensive than those made from split leather? The explanation is detailed and can be found by… Continue reading Leather Grades and Pricing
23 February 2024 Brazil – GETTI achieves ZDHC level 3 certification GETTI Química recently achieved an important milestone. The company – a specialist in chemical products for tanning, retanning and finishing in the leather sector – was certified with level 3 in the ZDHC program, a global reference in sustainability and safety. This achievement recognizes… Continue reading Brazil – GETTI achieves ZDHC level 3 certification
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