31 May 2022 Bangladesh – Health camp day held for Savar workers A day-long health camp was held last week for tannery workers at the Savar industrial estate, reports ILM. Organised by the Tannery Workers Union with the support of the Solidarity Centre, the camp provided free medicine to more than 200 workers… Continue reading Bangladesh – Health camp day held for Savar workers
31 May 2022 World Wildlife Fund (WWF) – A New Vision for Food Late last year, I spent time with leaders and members of the Sicangu Lakota Oyate, also called the Rosebud Sioux Tribe. We celebrated the return of bison to their ancestral lands in what is today known as South Dakota. Together, we watched… Continue reading World Wildlife Fund (WWF) – A New Vision for Food
30 May 2022 Automotive – Custom Just Became Standard Handel Street is South Africa’s only dealer and manufacturer approved leather interior manufacturer. Marketing Director Mr Ashraf Ismail makes some pertinent points: Why Leather? Almost since man first stepped onto the earth, human beings have been using leather. The protective skins of animals… Continue reading Automotive – Custom Just Became Standard
30 May 2022 Aviation – ‘Lightest-ever’ leather will be on show from Muirhead in Hamburg Leather manufacturer Muirhead has said it will unveil its lightest ever leather at the 2022 Aircraft Interiors Expo. The event takes place in Hamburg from June 14-16, reports Leatherbiz. Muirhead, part of the Scottish leather group, has presented… Continue reading Aviation – ‘Lightest-ever’ leather will be on show from Muirhead in Hamburg
30 May 2022 Leather Naturally – Brazil’s CICB joins as latest associate member Another step toward the valorization of leather: CICB is the new Leather Naturally associate member. Leather Naturally brings together the main global players in the leather chain to promote, through media and events, the features and use of the material… Continue reading Leather Naturally – Brazil’s CICB joins as latest associate member
27 May 2022 Reebok expands Classic Leather in 2022 Reebok is celebrating its Classic Leather collection with a line-up of new styles in collaboration with rising artists, writes ILM. The Classic Leather range features a leather upper, lightweight EVA midsole cushioning, a lightweight construction, the brand noted. Styles in the Spring/Summer 2022… Continue reading Reebok expands Classic Leather in 2022
27 May 2022 Leather Naturally writes… A Sculptural piece for a large reception in the middle of the heart of London. This work is made by Bill Amberg Studio. Meet the Master, Bill and listen to his words about “What Is The Future Of Leather” More: https://bit.ly/3MQ4MfC
27 May 2022 United Kingdom – Accredited tanneries only for Mulberry by 2023 The head of sustainability at accessories brand Mulberry, Rosie Wollacott Phillips, has said the company will be sourcing all of its leather from “environmentally credited” by 2023, writes Leatherbiz. In recent comments she gave to luxury industry organisation Walpole, Ms… Continue reading United Kingdom – Accredited tanneries only for Mulberry by 2023
26 May 2022 Leather Working Group – A First for Sustainability in China’s Automotive Industry “The journey of the Chinese leather value chain towards sustainability is promising. And we want to share some of our small wins with you,” writes Francis Tsang, one of the co-founders of the ChromeFree Leather Alliance (CFLA). In… Continue reading Leather Working Group – A First for Sustainability in China’s Automotive Industry
26 May 2022 United Kingdom – Green prices down to reflect the global market After a long period of stability, it has been reported by several hide sellers that they have taken much lower prices from Italian tanners to maintain business. Some of the new business for the top weight hides has been concluded with… Continue reading United Kingdom – Green prices down to reflect the global market
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.
