17 June 2024 Leatherdays conference concludes in Salzburg The 2024 FILK Leatherdays conference concluded on June 13. By Leatherbiz. A total of 25 presentations were delivered at the in-person event. Nearly 200 delegates participated in the conference, which took place in Salzburg, Austria at the request of the Austrian leather association VOLT and was organised… Continue reading Leatherdays conference concludes in Salzburg
14 June 2024 Technology – Start-up launch marks ‘new era’ for Cartigliano Tanning technology developer Cartigliano has launched a new start-up that will be entirely devoted to research and development, calling it Cartigliano Ricerche. By Leatherbiz. It said this launch had come about as a result of a major company restructuring. It explained that Cartigliano… Continue reading Technology – Start-up launch marks ‘new era’ for Cartigliano
14 June 2024 Facts about leather versus pleather and vegan At Leather Naturally, we are committed to sharing simple facts. Helping everyone understand leather, from the way it’s made to its impact on the environment. In fact, our campaign, Leather Truthfully focused on 4 simple truths about leather making. And in doing so, we attracted… Continue reading Facts about leather versus pleather and vegan
14 June 2024 Chemicals – More research needed for regulation, reports ECHA More scientific research and development of methodologies are needed to improve the regulation of hazardous chemicals in the EU, according to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). Report by ILM. The ECHA has updated its report on key areas of regulatory challenge, with detail… Continue reading Chemicals – More research needed for regulation, reports ECHA
13 June 2024 Bag Design, R+D and Customer Preferences Satish Kumar, Founder Ythee Apparel | Unicon leather Leading Export company writes on Linked in that Unicon Leather employs a robust strategy for developing new designs of leather bags, focusing on continuous research, innovation, and customer-centric approaches. Here are some key elements of their strategy: Research… Continue reading Bag Design, R+D and Customer Preferences
13 June 2024 Kering creates chief brand officer role Luxury group Kering has appointed Laurent Claquin to the role of chief brand officer. He will take up the role on July 1. By Leatherbiz. This is a new role within the group; Kering said on making the announcement that its aim was “to enhance the… Continue reading Kering creates chief brand officer role
13 June 2024 LITE Index for Leather We are proud that our LITE Index is helping Oboz Footwear identify the environmental impact of their Cottonwood collection! In addition to supplying eco-friendly leather that aligns with our trademarked LITE (Low Impact To the Environment) manufacturing concept to brands around the globe, we have introduced the LITE… Continue reading LITE Index for Leather
12 June 2024 Leather Naturally on Sustainable Products We all recognise we need to live more sustainably. And research shows more of us want to know how the products we purchase are made and their impact on the environment – from manufacture to end-of-life. There is too much misinformation about how leather is made and… Continue reading Leather Naturally on Sustainable Products
12 June 2024 Nike job cuts reach Europe The US-based sportswear giant has cut jobs at its European headquarters in the city of Hilversum, just outside Amsterdam, as part of a multi-year cost-cutting plan, said Bloomberg by World Footwear. Nike is laying off about 2% of its global workforce as part of a plan to… Continue reading Nike job cuts reach Europe
12 June 2024 Aviation – Muirhead in Dallas Rethinking interior materials in aviation. An exciting week ahead! Environmental sustainability will be a key focus during the upcoming RedCabin Aircraft Cabin Innovation Summit in Dallas. What defines a material as sustainable? How does the aviation industry benefit from using sustainable materials? How do natural materials compare… Continue reading Aviation – Muirhead in Dallas
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.
