6 September 2023 One 4 Leather – Fact or Fiction Forests are chopped down to make automotive leather? It is Fiction. There is significant legislation already in place, and with the recent introduction of the European Union’s Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) in June 2023, to ensure that hides, a by-product of the meat industry, being used… Continue reading One 4 Leather – Fact or Fiction
6 September 2023 China – Strong six months for China’s 361 Degrees Xiamen-based activewear company 361 Degrees grew 18% year on year during the first half ended June 30, reports Footwearbiz. This increase was reflected in revenues, as yet unaudited, of $590 million. Significantly, the brand’s kidswear business rose by 33.4% to $125 million over… Continue reading China – Strong six months for China’s 361 Degrees
6 September 2023 Chemicals – TFL and Novozymes sign cooperation agreements to create enzyme solutions Leather chemicals manufacturer TFL and biotech company Novozymes have entered into a strategic partnership by signing exclusive agreements to develop more environmentally friendly products, writes CueroAmérica. From the collaboration between both companies for the elaboration of enzymatic solutions, the range… Continue reading Chemicals – TFL and Novozymes sign cooperation agreements to create enzyme solutions
5 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
5 September 2023 United Kingdom – Pittards appoints administrators; sale expected in days Leather and finished products manufacturing group Pittards confirmed on September 4 that it has appointed administrators to take responsibility for selling its assets, writes Leatherbiz. It said Lucy Winterborne and Daniel Hurd of Ernst & Young will act as joint-administrators. However, it… Continue reading United Kingdom – Pittards appoints administrators; sale expected in days
5 September 2023 Pompeii tannery Ancient tannery of Pompeii, updating buildings that can be visited. The ancient tannery restored with the contribution of UNIC – Concerie Italiane is still present in the group of buildings always open and can be visited in the Archaeological Park of Pompeii. Since the beginning of August, the paneling has… Continue reading Pompeii tannery
4 September 2023 Scotland – Bridge of Weir – low carbon leather We’re thrilled to share our latest achievement at Bridge of Weir. Recertified as “Gold” standard by the Leather Working Group, our commitment to crafting the world’s lowest carbon leather remains stronger than ever. This recognition highlights our ongoing efforts to minimise our environmental… Continue reading Scotland – Bridge of Weir – low carbon leather
4 September 2023 Automotive One 4 Leather consists of the leading manufactures and suppliers to the automotive industry, who between them supply beautiful, luxurious leather to the world’s leading automotive manufacturers. To find out more, visit https://lnkd.in/eVgab9y9
4 September 2023 Major brand buys Wolverine Leathers (in part) A prominent athletic footwear brand has emerged as the buyer of part of Wolverine Leathers, the in-house leather supply division of the Wolverine Worldwide group, writes Leatherbiz. Wolverine ran its own tannery in Rockford, Michigan, for 100 years, but production there ended in 2009. After… Continue reading Major brand buys Wolverine Leathers (in part)
1 September 2023 Chemicals – Germany withdraws bisphenol restriction proposal The German authorities have completed their six-month public consultation on bisphenols, which took place from December 2022 to June 2023. Having received a wealth of new information from a variety of stakeholders regarding usage patterns and emissions, and after careful review of all the comments,… Continue reading Chemicals – Germany withdraws bisphenol restriction proposal
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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.
