Author: Rose Tong

27 August 2024 Automotive – German luxury cars in the crosshairs 𝗜𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲? German Public Broadcasting giant ARD is airing a so-called documentary that puts the crosshairs on the beef and leather industry as a primary contributor to the deforestation of the Brazilian rainforest. This type of over-the-top, inflammatory and deceptive… Continue reading Automotive – German luxury cars in the crosshairs

27 August 2024 Bentley Motors joins Leather Naturally We’re delighted to welcome Bentley as our first automotive member to Leather Naturally. The new partnership with Leather Naturally is just the latest environmental initiative by Bentley, underscoring the brand’s ongoing commitment to its Beyond100 strategy to become the global leader in sustainable luxury mobility. Bentley was… Continue reading Bentley Motors joins Leather Naturally

26 August 2024 LWG Executive Committee We are delighted to announce the results of the recent elections for the positions of Brand/Retailer and Small Leather Manufacturer on the Executive Committee of Leather Working Group. Please join us as we extend our congratulations to Tapestry, represented by David Wright, for their successful election, and Industrias del… Continue reading LWG Executive Committee

26 August 2024 Demand and order volumes are tanners’ major concerns Low demand and order volumes are at the top of tanners’ concerns in the 2024 ILM Tanner Business Confidence Survey. By ILM. In this year’s survey, 64% cited a lack of demand for leather on a consumer level as one of their biggest concerns… Continue reading Demand and order volumes are tanners’ major concerns

26 August 2024 Real vs Fake Leather: Tale of the Tape By Is it leather? Do you know the truth? The debate over real vs fake leather has many twists and turns, with activists and greedy retailers greenwashing the facts to intentionally confuse consumers. We thought a quite simple, irrefutable “Tale of the Tape” in… Continue reading Real vs Fake Leather: Tale of the Tape

23 August 2024 Real Leather, Stay Different – Category Winners announced Leather Naturally reports on LinkedIn that 2024 saw the fourth instalment of the Real Leather. Stay Different, Student Design Competition. A search for the best new leather designers across the globe and for those who want to promote slow style and a more sustainable… Continue reading Real Leather, Stay Different- Category Winners announced

23 August 2024 Qualus in Mexico Leading tanneries in Leon, Mexico are taking action to alleviate water shortages and reduce their environmental footprint. Some great discussions with Curfimex S.A. de C.V. on how Qualus technology can enable them to achieve their ambitious targets.

23 August 2024 Stahl achieves Living Wage certification Speciality coatings and treatments business Stahl has been awarded the Living Wage certification by the Fair Wage Network. By ILM. The certification recognises that Stahl provides its almost 2,000 global employees with compensation that allows them to live with dignity and security. The move is part of… Continue reading Stahl achieves Living Wage certification

22 August 2024 Leathergoods Collection To please yourself ladies, adopt the perfect combination of practicality and style with the new Tamaris leather goods collection: black and brown pieces, sublimated by straps with a geometric pattern https://lnkd.in/eay7FTC!

22 August 2024 Mixed messages on leather from Tapestry On announcing its most recent annual results, New York-based handbag and footwear group Tapestry made several statements about leather, some positive, others less so. By Leatherbiz. It reported total revenues of $6.7 billion for the 12 months ending June 29, 2024, an increase of 1% year… Continue reading Mixed messages on leather from Tapestry