Traceability – New collaboration for leather and footwear traceability

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

Events – Abrameq lends its support to the CICB Sustainability Forum

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

Automotive – Revenue falls for Adient in the first quarter of 2024

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

China – SATRA Gold Achievement

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

Leather Naturally – Chiara Mastrotto on Sustainability

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

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

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

Together with Vogue, we discover how Hermès leather goods are born

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

Automotive – 2023 marks highest ever sales for Volvo Cars

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

Luxury Fibres – Alpaca

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

Reevaluating Consumption

6 February 2024 Reevaluating Consumption Pangea Made writes on LinkedIn that backlash against overconsumption is growing as shopping hauls and sponsored posts flood our feeds.   The start of 2024 has seen many people start shopping challenges and take pledges to reduce their consumption this year, either by shopping second hand, buying a limited amount… Continue reading Reevaluating Consumption