Leather Naturally muses…….

21 September 2023 Leather Naturally muses……. Join us on an amazing journey through time and celebrate the enduring beauty of leather! What to expect: Heritage revealed: Discover centuries of leather craftsmanship, where tradition meets innovation. Style evolution: From iconic to today’s chic and enduring designs.   The Leather Legacy: Iconic leather pieces cherished for generations… Continue reading Leather Naturally muses…….

Leatherbiz Market Intelligence – Apple should turn back time

21 September 2023 Leatherbiz Market Intelligence – Apple should turn back time Image shows the recent Apple watch Gourmette Double Tour, a joint project with Hermès and including, naturally, a leather strap. A new Leatherbiz Market Intelligence newsletter went live on Tuesday, September 19.   The newsletter said that if the All China Leather Exhibition… Continue reading Leatherbiz Market Intelligence – Apple should turn back time

Leather Dyes – When Leather became really Colourful

20 September 2023 Leather Dyes – When Leather became really Colourful Safesa writes on Linkedin that as footwear production moved into the 1800s, having colour on a shoe no longer relied heavily on a stitched fabric covering. For instance, vegetable-tanned Morocco leather using natural dyes allowed for red, green, purple and other colours – and… Continue reading Leather Dyes – When Leather became really Colourful

Italy – Assocalzaturifici hopes for Micam boost

19 September 2023 Italy – Assocalzaturifici hopes for Micam boost The September edition of Micam opened in Milan on September 17 with a total of 1,024 exhibitors, 520 from Italy and 504 from other countries. The exhibition runs until September 20, writes Leatherbiz. President of Italy’s footwear industry body Assocalzaturifici, Giovanni Ceolini, said Micam can… Continue reading Italy – Assocalzaturifici hopes for Micam boost

Epson sustainable printing technology

20 September 2023 Epson sustainable printing technology The Japanese company launched its new SureColor F2200 and UV SureColor V7000 printing solutions. It also presented the “Rethink your style” initiative that promotes the use of more environmentally friendly techniques and materials and the revaluation of waste, writes CueroAmérica. The SureColor F2200 printer with the DTG (direct… Continue reading Epson sustainable printing technology

United States – Cattle Management: Tradition versus Technology

19 September 2023 United States – Cattle Management: Tradition versus Technology Cassidy Johnston, while talking about aspects of cattle ranching, writes on LinkedIn – At a conference recently, the topic of branding was brought up in the context of the value of cowhides. “Unblemished” hides are worth more money, but many are “blemished” by a… Continue reading United States – Cattle Management: Tradition versus Technology

Leather Dyes – When Leather became really Colourful

19 September 2023 Leather Dyes – When Leather became really Colourful Safesa writes on LinkedIn that as footwear production moved into the 1800s, having colour on a shoe no longer relied heavily on a stitched fabric covering. For instance, vegetable-tanned Morocco leather using natural dyes allowed for red, green, purple and other colours – and… Continue reading Leather Dyes – When Leather became really Colourful

Europe – Green Deal Leather

19 September 2023 Europe – Green Deal Leather Italian Tanneries UNIC writes on LinkedIn that in September 2022, the two-year project ”Towards Zero Adverse Impact of the European Leather Industry (Green Deal Leather)” started, funded by the EU Commission as part of the European Social Dialogue in the tanning sector. Within the project, the confederation… Continue reading Europe – Green Deal Leather

Brazil – USA: Huge dip in US demand hurts Brazilian footwear exports

18 September 2023 Brazil – USA: Huge dip in US demand hurts Brazilian footwear exports Footwear exports from Brazil between January and August fell 16% in volume and 7% in revenue compared with the same period last year. Exports totalled 82.28 million pairs, generating $823.15 million. Haroldo Ferreira, CEO of footwear industry association Abicalçados, said… Continue reading Brazil – USA: Huge dip in US demand hurts Brazilian footwear exports

Brazilian tannery destroyed by cyclone

18 September 2023 Brazilian tannery destroyed by cyclone A tannery in Southern Brazil has reportedly been destroyed by what has been called the worst cyclone disaster in the country’s history, writes ILM. The CBR tannery in Mucum, which employs around 500 people, was completely destroyed according to reports, with machinery swept away by the floods.… Continue reading Brazilian tannery destroyed by cyclone