18 September 2023 Leather Naturally – It’s a Long Story! A sneak preview of our new LEATHER CAMPAIGN “it’s a long story” This campaign is designed to take visitors on a rich and inspiring digital journey. A journey of discovery to meet makers, designers and leather repair experts and celebrate the beauty, quality, versatility, heritage,… Continue reading Leather Naturally – It’s a Long Story!
15 September 2023 Apple abandons leather Apple, the popular consumer electronics brand, has announced that it will no longer offer any products made of leather, writes Leatherbiz. This decision is claimed to be part of the company’s commitment to achieving carbon neutrality for all its products by 2030. The announcement was made during a live… Continue reading Apple abandons leather
15 September 2023 Scotland – Seventh-generation Muirhead becomes SLG Chief Executive A seventh-generation of the founding family of Scottish Leather Group (SLG), Nick Muirhead, has taken over as the group’s Chief Executive, writes Leatherbiz. Nick Muirhead joined the group in 2007 as a project engineer with the group’s technology division. From there, he progressed to… Continue reading Scotland – Seventh-generation Muirhead becomes SLG Chief Executive
15 September 2023 APLF to hold press conference at Lineapelle ILM reports that APLF Ltd will be holding a press conference at Lineapelle to provide information on the upcoming APLF Hong Kong 2024 fair, which is due to be held from March 19-21, 2024. Organisers will provide updates on: APLF Hong Kong fair facts and… Continue reading APLF to hold press conference at Lineapelle
14 September 2023 Leather and the Environment – Leather goods could help combat the environmental effects of ‘fast fashion’ While one part of the fashion industry tries to adjust its way of production to make it more environmentally friendly, another sector encourages the consumer to buy extra clothes and throw them away after a short… Continue reading Leather and the Environment – Leather goods could help combat the environmental effects of ‘fast fashion’
14 September 2023 Europe – TFL to close a plant in Germany TFL is considering closing the synthetic tannin production plant in Leverkusen, Germany, by the end of 2023. The group, which produces specialty chemicals for the leather and related industries, says this assessment is the result of “weak dynamics of the tanning industries and… Continue reading Europe – TFL to close a plant in Germany
14 September 2023 Events – Programme for UITIC Congress complete The International Union of Shoe Industry Technicians (UITIC) has confirmed the programme for the twenty-first International Footwear Congress, which will go ahead in northern Italy from September 19-22, writes Footwearbiz. An optional day of factory visits will fill the programme for the first day, with… Continue reading Events – Programme for UITIC Congress complete
13 September 2023 Sustainability is a concern for all of us Wollsdorf Leather from Austria writes that in today’s world, we’re increasingly prompted to question the origin of the products we use daily. Sustainability is influenced by various factors, including raw material sourcing and the entire production and distribution chain. Leather is sustainable when produced… Continue reading Sustainability is a concern for all of us
13 September 2023 Franchising – Rihanna launches another Puma franchise Singer Rihanna and Puma have launched a new product franchise, FENTY x PUMA, with the Avanti footwear franchise as the first release, writes Leatherbiz. The collection is a blend of Puma icons, featuring high-quality “buttery-soft vintage” leather and a gum outsole. The Avanti is offered… Continue reading Franchising – Rihanna launches another Puma franchise
13 September 2023 ICLT at University of Northampton – Future of leather education at University of Northampton in serious doubt The University of Northampton has announced that it has entered a formal period of internal consultation to determine the future of leather education and research at the university. It said it had taken this decision… Continue reading ICLT at University of Northampton – Future of leather education at University of Northampton in serious doubt
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.
