14 February 2024 Italy – Zegna to build new leather goods factory Italian fashion group Ermenegildo Zegna said on February 8 it plans to open a new footwear and leather goods factory in northern Italy to meet the growing needs of its brands, writes ILM. The new luxury footwear and leather goods production facility will… Continue reading Italy – Zegna to build new leather goods factory
9 February 2024 Traceability – New collaboration for leather and footwear traceability TextileGenesis, in collaboration with Textile Exchange has launched two consortia to enhance materials tracking in footwear and leather supply chains, writes Leatherbiz. The aim of the initiative is to promote sustainable practices and boost transparency in these industries. The consortia will employ TextileGenesis’… Continue reading Traceability – New collaboration for leather and footwear traceability
9 February 2024 Events – Abrameq lends its support to the CICB Sustainability Forum The Brazilian Association of Machinery and Equipment Industries for the Leather, Footwear and Related Sectors has become a Gold Sponsor of the CICB Sustainability Forum, which will be held on the 13th of March during Fimec, writes World Footwear. The Brazilian… Continue reading Events – Abrameq lends its support to the CICB Sustainability Forum
9 February 2024 Automotive – Revenue falls for Adient in the first quarter of 2024 Tier-1 automotive seating business Adient has reported its financial results for the first quarter of the 2024 fiscal year, when revenue was down by 1% year-on-year on a reported basis to US$3.66 billion. Report by ILM. Meanwhile, EBIT was down… Continue reading Automotive – Revenue falls for Adient in the first quarter of 2024
8 February 2024 China – SATRA Gold Achievement We are thrilled to announce that our lab facility located in Heshan TanTec (HTL), China, has achieved the prestigious SATRA QS1000 Gold Certificate, making us one of the few SATRA QS1000 Gold Certificate labs worldwide. This accolade underscores our unwavering commitment to compliance and continuous improvement, reflecting… Continue reading China – SATRA Gold Achievement
8 February 2024 Leather Naturally – Chiara Mastrotto on Sustainability Have you ever wondered about the sustainable side of leather? Chiara Mastrotto from Gruppo Mastrotto shares valuable insights! As a consumer, it is important to know the path your products take. Leather, a by-product of the food industry, embraces the principles of the circular economy.… Continue reading Leather Naturally – Chiara Mastrotto on Sustainability
8 February 2024 Automotive – 5 ways to tell if it’s real automotive leather in your car One 4 Leather writes that 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… Continue reading Automotive – 5 ways to tell if it’s real automotive leather in your car
7 February 2024 Together with Vogue, we discover how Hermès leather goods are born Priscila Alexandre Spring, creative director of leather goods at Hermès, opens the doors of the maison’s atelier in Pantin, near Paris, on the occasion of an interview for Vogue. An exclusive journey that starts from the sketch, and which focuses on… Continue reading Together with Vogue, we discover how Hermès leather goods are born
7 February 2024 Automotive – 2023 marks highest ever sales for Volvo Cars Volvo Cars has reported its results for the 2023 financial year, when revenue increased by 21% to SEK399.3 billion (US$38.5 billion), the highest result in its history. Report by ILM. In the fourth quarter of 2023, the company saw revenue growth of… Continue reading Automotive – 2023 marks highest ever sales for Volvo Cars
7 February 2024 Luxury Fibres – Alpaca The International Alpaca Association (IAA) is formed by the main alpaca textile companies, specialized professionals, breeders, and honorary members of Peru and the world. Our Associate Members here: https://lnkd.in/ezQABtNa
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.
