ILM Tanner Business Confidence Survey – Less than a week left to answer​

11 July 2023 ILM Tanner Business Confidence Survey – Less than a week left to answer There’s less than a week left to answer the Tanner Business Confidence Survey and get a week of free access to the ILM website, writes ILM.   The questionnaire is aimed exclusively at tanners, whether they cover the whole process… Continue reading ILM Tanner Business Confidence Survey – Less than a week left to answer​

Footwear – Clarks welcome our new Managing Director for the UK & ROI

11 July 2023 Footwear – Clarks welcome our new Managing Director for the UK & ROI We’re delighted to announce the appointment of Bob Neville as our new Managing Director for the UK & ROI. This is a very exciting appointment for Clarks as Bob has vast global retail experience and is a knowledgeable global… Continue reading Footwear – Clarks welcome our new Managing Director for the UK & ROI

Real Leather, Stay Different – Where to check the sustainability of the tannery

10 July 2023 Real Leather, Stay Different – Where to check the sustainability of the tannery Supporting responsible leather production means supporting sustainable practices. By choosing real leather from reputable sources, we contribute to a more transparent and ethical fashion industry.     Learn more here – https://lnkd.in/e5abHzvK

“Cooking” up new leathers

10 July 2023 “Cooking” up new leathers Ecco leather writes on LinkedIn that whether you talk about designing, making poetry, cooking, or leather making – the art of creating is all about mixing the right ingredients in just the right amounts at the perfect time.       This year’s HOT-SHOP, ECCO Leather B.V.’s annual… Continue reading “Cooking” up new leathers

Puma commits to sustainable leather sourcing

10 July 2023 Puma commits to sustainable leather sourcing HERZOGENAURACH – Sportswear giant Puma has committed to sourcing all of its bovine leather from verified deforestation-free supply chains by 2030 or earlier, writes Ecotextile News.     The move follows Puma’s recent decision to the join the Deforestation-Free Call to Action for Leather programme which,… Continue reading Puma commits to sustainable leather sourcing

Designers Voice in Unison: Leather Inspires Creativity​

7 July 2023 Designers Voice in Unison: Leather Inspires Creativity There is a good reason why the world’s biggest luxury businesses are so focused on designer bags and leather goods — over the years, they have been consistently big contributors to bottom lines. But the market is now fiercely competitive, demanding greater innovation and a… Continue reading Designers Voice in Unison: Leather Inspires Creativity​

LVMH celebrates rare artisanal skills with French government

7 July 2023 LVMH celebrates rare artisanal skills with French government Paris-based luxury group LVMH played a major supporting role in the very first Rencontres Économiques des Métiers d’Art conference last month, part of the national government’s three-year strategy to bolster France’s arts and crafts-led industries, writes Leatherbiz.     Under the high patronage of… Continue reading LVMH celebrates rare artisanal skills with French government

Africa – UNCTAD to hold workshop on sustainable tanning in Kenya

7 July 2023 Africa – UNCTAD to hold workshop on sustainable tanning in Kenya The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has joined forces with the Technical University of Kenya (TUK) to hold a workshop on eco-tanning processes in Kenya, writes ILM.   The focus of the workshop will be the eco-production and… Continue reading Africa – UNCTAD to hold workshop on sustainable tanning in Kenya

Leather Naturally advises…….

7 July 2023 Leather Naturally advises……. Together, let’s make July a month of conscious choices, where we minimize plastic waste and explore sustainable leather options. Share your tips, favorite sustainable leather brands, or experiences in the comments below.     Let’s inspire and learn from one another on this journey toward a greener future! Buy… Continue reading Leather Naturally advises…….

Sustainable Apparel Coalition releases 2022 Annual Report

6 July 2023 Sustainable Apparel Coalition releases 2022 Annual Report The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) has released its 2022 Annual Report, including its highlights from 2022-23, reports ILM.     Among these, the SAC has noted that it had the largest growth in over a decade in the last past two years, with 18 new… Continue reading Sustainable Apparel Coalition releases 2022 Annual Report