Footwear – Hotter shoes want UK production boost

24 October 2024 Footwear – Hotter shoes want UK production boost Hotter Shoes, under new ownership by WoolOvers, is set to significantly boost its UK production, aiming to manufacture one million pairs of shoes annually. By Footwearbiz. The move will reduce reliance on overseas production, with the proportion of UK-made shoes rising from 25% to… Continue reading Footwear – Hotter shoes want UK production boost

EUDR: proposed postponement clears important hurdle

24 October 2024 EUDR: proposed postponement clears important hurdle IBAMA (Brazilian Institute of the Environment and Renewable Natural Resources). Key decision-making body the European Council has agreed to a proposed delay on the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) coming into force. By Leatherbiz. The European Council, which consists of senior ministers from all 27 member… Continue reading EUDR: proposed postponement clears important hurdle

‘Luxurious and rugged’ look in new Jitrois collection

23 October 2024 ‘Luxurious and rugged’ look in new Jitrois collection Paris-based leather clothing label Jitrois has developed a series of jackets and trousers for men and women using lambskin, as usual, but with “an eye-catching crocodile print”. By Leatherbiz. One example, the Oversport Croco bomber jacket for men, has what Jitrois has called “a… Continue reading ‘Luxurious and rugged’ look in new Jitrois collection

Automotive – Gruppo Mastrotto acquires majority stake in Coindu

23 October 2024 Automotive – Gruppo Mastrotto acquires majority stake in Coindu Italian leather manufacturer Gruppo Mastrotto has acquired a majority stake in Coindu, as part of a strategic move to support the relaunch and growth of the Portuguese automotive interiors manufacturer. By Leatherbiz. Founded in 1988, Coindu specialises in the design and production of… Continue reading Automotive – Gruppo Mastrotto acquires majority stake in Coindu

The Consequence of Displacing Automotive Leather

23 October 2024 The Consequence of Displacing Automotive Leather With the recent EU vote for anti-greenwashing laws by an overwhelming majority, which will ban the use of environmentally friendly claims without proof, it will change how products are labelled, prevent unfounded durability claims, and stop companies trying to kid on that products made with plastic… Continue reading The Consequence of Displacing Automotive Leather

Leather Naturally on Repairability

22 October 2024 Leather Naturally on Repairability International Repair Day on 19th October is an annual celebration for everyone who makes repair happen in their communities around the world.   So today we’re celebrating with the launch of our first ever Global Leather Repair Directory.   Check out the link: https://lnkd.in/g5Z6pAbf   As part of… Continue reading Leather Naturally on Repairability

Board Appointments at Leather Naturally

22 October 2024 Board Appointments at Leather Naturally We are thrilled to confirm that Carl Flach of ISA TanTec has been re-confirmed to our Board and Mark Roughley of PrimeAsia Leather Company has been confirmed as a new member of the Leather Naturally Management Board.   After completing a first term of three years, Carl… Continue reading Board Appointments at Leather Naturally

Argentina – Electronic Traceability of Livestock to be Implemented

22 October 2024 Argentina – Electronic Traceability of Livestock to be Implemented Radio Rivadavia reports on X (former Twitter) that Argentine livestock will implement a historic change with a new system of mandatory traceability for cattle and cervids, in order to improve beef exports.   This electronic system will replace manual traceability and will gradually… Continue reading Argentina – Electronic Traceability of Livestock to be Implemented

Digital Product Passports

21 October 2024 Digital Product Passports A New Era for Fashion Transparency: How PLM Systems Could Drive Digital Product Passports, writes Andrey Golub on Linkedin.   The rising importance of Digital Product Passports (DPPs) in fashion has opened up new avenues for transparency, sustainability, and compliance, but their adoption presents challenges. A key solution may… Continue reading Digital Product Passports

European Leather Industry

21 October 2024 European Leather Industry COTANCE reports on LinkedIn: As COTANCE and industriAll Europe celebrate 25 years of social partnership, we confidently look toward the future through our ongoing work at the Sectoral Social Dialogue Committee (SSDC) for Tanning & Leather hosted by the European Commission. This October 15, 2024 we decided to launch… Continue reading European Leather Industry