6 March 2024 Chemicals – ECHA admits Chrome VI infographic was wrong The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has admitted that an infographic it published about leather was incorrect, writes Leatherbiz. The ECHA was critisised by CTC for misrepresenting leather and implying that it contained carcinogenic chrome VI. CTC argued that ECHA had not justified its… Continue reading Chemicals – ECHA admits Chrome VI infographic was wrong
6 March 2024 Sustainable Leather Foundation and Weev sign MoU The Sustainable Leather Foundation (SLF) and Weev have agreed to collaborate to create more effective industry communication channels for demonstrating sustainability and due diligence, writes ILM. The organisations said that the Memorandum of Understanding will bring together the power of more efficient material sourcing, with… Continue reading Sustainable Leather Foundation and Weev sign MoU
5 March 2024 Interiors – Rolls Royce Rolls-Royce Arcadia Droptail’s interior is a deeply personal reflection of the commissioning client’s individual aesthetic, reflective of the style they have curated in their residences and business spaces around the world. Wood development was central to Arcadia Droptail’s interior and the client’s focus, whose very specific expectations concentrated… Continue reading Interiors – Rolls Royce
5 March 2024 Dani on Sourcing and Deforestation Talk about deforestation or know where leather comes from? DANI chooses each supply carefully: more than 96.5% of our leathers are of European origin and do not come from risk areas. We believe the leather industry has an opportunity to intensify and sustain efforts to eliminate deforestation… Continue reading Dani on Sourcing and Deforestation
5 March 2024 Zeology in New Zealand Tasman Leather writes on LinkedIn that using Zeology, a patented zeolite-based tanning agent, we offer chrome-free, aldehyde-free, and heavy metal-free leather. Zeology ensures that our leather has: Biodegradability Compostability Circularity At Tasman Leathers, we’re proud to play a part in leading the industry towards sustainable practices with… Continue reading Zeology in New Zealand
4 March 2024 Sustainable Apparel Coalition rebrands as Cascale Non-profit the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) has announced a rebrand, changing its name to Cascale, writes ILM. The organisation said that the “Cas” in Cascale is “SAC” reversed, while “CA” refers to “collective action” and “scale” references scaled ambitions. Cascale is pronounced “kæsk eɪl.” Cascale is… Continue reading Sustainable Apparel Coalition rebrands as Cascale
4 March 2024 Crisis? Birkenstock is a steamroller: +22% in the quarter Crisis? “No problem” for Birkenstock. The German brand is a steamroller and wants to increase production as soon as possible to satisfy growing consumer demand. Attention: he is not just talking about sandals, but also closed models such as clogs, boots and sneakers.… Continue reading Crisis? Birkenstock is a steamroller: +22% in the quarter
4 March 2024 Itay Challenges EU Anti-Leather “Green Agenda” Is it Leather? Writes on LinkedIn. Here is another great example of Italy’s assertive global leadership on behalf of the leather industry. Fabrizio Nuti, president of the Italian Tanners’ Association (UNIC) and Massimo Bitonci, Italian Minister of Business, called for “immediate action” to be taken against… Continue reading Itay Challenges EU Anti-Leather “Green Agenda”
1 March 2024 World Leather Day 2024 Leather Naturally writes on LinkedIn that preparations for World Leather Day are in full swing. This year’s theme is all about REPAIR, REUSE and REPURPOSE. Choosing leather items, from shoes to furniture to bags and clothes, means investing in items that will last a lifetime, remain beautiful and… Continue reading World Leather Day 2024
1 March 2024 Luxury Rebounds – For Belloni, LVMH’s rebounds are inevitable LVMH ‘s rebounds are inevitable. And if one of his top managers says it, you have to believe him. Twin Towers (2001), great financial crisis (2008), terrorism (2014/15), Covid (2020) and now war (2022). Not only have none of the tragedies of the… Continue reading Luxury Rebounds – For Belloni, LVMH’s rebounds are inevitable
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