Author: Rose Tong

6 July 2023 Sustainability – Fila creates 10,000 midsoles from 9,000 surplus samples Sports company Fila was able to produce 10,000 “sustainable” midsoles from 9,000 surplus footwear samples last year, according to its fourth annual sustainability report, writes Footwearbiz.     The document also discusses the implementation of a company-wide Supply Chain Task Force, as… Continue reading Sustainability – Fila creates 10,000 midsoles from 9,000 surplus samples

6 July 2023 Brazil – Meat and leather industries Technical Cooperation Agreement will improve socio-environmental controls in the production chain A new commitment was signed to bring the meat and leather sectors even closer in research, projects and solutions for sustainability in Brazil. The Brazilian Beef Exporters Association (ABIEC) and the Centre for the Brazilian… Continue reading Brazil – Meat and leather industries

5 July 2023 TFL Group comments on leather It is time to clear up the many false claims about leather and let facts speak!     We love the material leather and would like to face the specific characteristics of the industry as chances. TFL is an official member of Leather Naturally and therefore very… Continue reading TFL Group comments on leather

5 July 2023 Italy – Pompeii tannery restoration complete An ancient tannery at the archaeological site of Pompeii, in southern Italy’s Campania region, near the coast of the Bay of Naples has been restored, writes Leatherbiz.     In a collaboration project between Italy’s national tanning industry body, UNIC, the Archaeological Park at Pompeii and… Continue reading Italy – Pompeii tannery restoration complete

5 July 2023 Luxury leather goods move towards ‘silent luxury’ “Quiet luxury” or silent luxury is gaining ground among consumers with higher purchasing power. The trend that is seen in clothing reached the bags and wallets of the big brands. Without flashy features, these super-priced products bet on a demure understatement, writes CueroAmérica.   In… Continue reading Luxury leather goods move towards ‘silent luxury’

4 July 2023 Europe – Cotance regretted that the EU is unaware of the situation of the leather sector in its reports At the COTANCE (European Tannery Federation) Annual Meeting, held on June 12 in Spain, the entity expressed its concern over the scant attention paid by the European Union. lends to the sector in… Continue reading Europe – Cotance regretted that the EU is unaware of the situation of the leather sector in its reports

4 July 2023 Funding – Mycelium materials developer presses pause on Mylo Materials developer Bolt Threads has announced that it has stopped making its Mylo mycelium-based product, writes Leatherbiz.     In recent comments to Vogue Business, Bolt Threads co-counter and chief executive, Dr Dan Widmaier, said: “We have paused Mylo to reassess what works… Continue reading Funding – Mycelium materials developer presses pause on Mylo

4 July 2023 Manufacturing – South Korea invests $10m in Ethiopian shoe factory Busan Economic Promotion Agency (BEPA) has invested in a footwear making facility in Ethiopia, with $10 million provided by South Korea Official Development Assistance fund, according to local press, writes Footwearbiz. The investment will build factories and train workers and officials to… Continue reading Manufacturing – South Korea invests $10m in Ethiopian shoe factory

3 July 2023 Events – Preparations for the next UITIC Congress steam ahead The organization of the 21st edition of the International Technical Footwear Congress, which will be held next September, received 106 abstracts on the themes of sustainability and innovation, writes World Footwear.     The President of the International Union of Shoe Industry… Continue reading Events – Preparations for the next UITIC Congress steam ahead

3 July 2023 Argentina’s Arlei Leather informs us….. Our commitment to quality is reflected in every step of our production process. We perform strict quality control ensuring that it meets our exacting standards.   We understand the importance of providing reliable and durable products to our customers. Therefore, we invest in precise measuring equipment and… Continue reading Argentina’s Arlei Leather informs us…..