11 April 2025 China – Automotive Innovation Pangea Made writes on LinkedIn: Shanghai is more than a fast-growing automotive hub—it’s where global meets local in design. If you’re a designer, buyer or material enthusiast, here’s why Car Design News 𝐷𝑒𝑠𝑖𝑔𝑛 𝐷𝑖𝑎𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑢𝑒𝑠 𝑆ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑔ℎ𝑎𝑖 2025 should be on your radar: 
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11 April 2025 Automotive Tariffs – A turning point in trade policy, VDA says The Volkswagen factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Germany’s automotive industry organisation VDA has the new tariff regime that the US has introduced marks “a fundamental turning point in trade policy”. By Leatherbiz. In a statement, VDA president, Hildegard Müller said the steps… Continue reading Automotive Tariffs – A turning point in trade policy, VDA says
11 April 2025 One 4 Leather – New Higg MSI Data Proves Leather’s Reduced Environmental Impact The October 2024 update to the Higg Materials Sustainability Index (MSI) results in the environmental impacts of bovine leather being between 55% and 67% lower than the previous MSI value for leather. This breakthrough in environmental data marks a… Continue reading One 4 Leather – New Higg MSI Data Proves Leather’s Reduced Environmental Impact
10 April 2025 Brazil – CICB Sustainability Forum to Take Place at Fimec 2026 The collaboration that has been driving critical conversations and strengthening the leather supply chain is officially renewed: the CICB Sustainability Forum will once again be held during Fimec – the International Fair of Leather, Chemicals, Components, Machinery and Equipment for Footwear… Continue reading Brazil – CICB Sustainability Forum to Take Place at Fimec 2026
10 April 2025 Leather gets the blame in Norfolk Island tariff rate mystery Norfolk Island Tourism Australia came out of the US’s April tariff tirade relatively well, facing the lowest baseline rate of 10%. By Leatherbiz. Observers all over the world noted that this 10% rate would even apply to a remote external Australian territory,… Continue reading Leather gets the blame in Norfolk Island tariff rate mystery
10 April 2025 New TFL Colour Trends Catalogue A/W 2026-27 TFL has released its new TFL Colour Trends Catalogue for the season Autumn/Winter 2026-27. In the catalogue, TFL presents the colour trends for leather garments, footwear, accessories and additionally for the upholstery industry. By ILM. The colour trends are divided into “Wearing” and “Living”, devoting… Continue reading New TFL Colour Trends Catalogue A/W 2026-27
9 April 2025 Warning of accelerated disintegration of global trade in goods Vietnam News Agency Dreams of a quick calming of the storm after the US’s tariff announcement on April 2 seem unlikely to come true. Most of the new tariffs US president, Donald Trump, announced on April 2 came into effect on April 5.… Continue reading Warning of accelerated disintegration of global trade in goods
9 April 2025 Tibet – Environmental Benefits of Tibetan Yak Value Chain Francis Tsang writes on LinkedIn: Tibetan nomadic herders live in one of the harshest environments on Earth, facing extreme weather conditions and difficult terrains. Their traditional lifestyle is crucial for preserving the unique cultural heritage and ecological balance of the Tibetan Plateau, often… Continue reading Tibet – Environmental Benefits of Tibetan Yak Value Chain
9 April 2025 Athletic Leather from Isa Tan Tac You may know ISA TanTec as a leading tannery group with operations in Asia and the U.S., renowned for supplying top-quality leather to work and outdoor footwear brands globally. BUT THERE’S SO MUCH MORE TO OUR STORY! Did you know that we are also a powerhouse… Continue reading Athletic Leather from Isa Tan Tac
8 April 2025 Sustainability Report from TFL TFL at a glance 2024 | Group sustainability reporting. We are excited to announce the publication of the TFL Group Sustainability Report 2024! This document reflects our ongoing commitment to a more sustainable and transparent future. In it, you’ll discover the actions we are taking to reduce our… Continue reading Sustainability Report from TFL
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.
