Category: Industry News

16 December 2024 The Future of Automotive Interiors: Why Real Leather Remains a Sustainable Choice In an era of rapid technological advancement and increasing environmental consciousness, the automotive industry constantly seeks materials that balance sustainability, durability, and luxury. Leather is a remarkable solution that meets these critical requirements, offering far more than just aesthetic appeal.… Continue reading The Future of Automotive Interiors: Why Real Leather Remains a Sustainable Choice

13 December 2024 Pakistan – Tannery owners meet for Sialkot applications Tannery owners met with Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) President Ikram-ul-Haq recently to address their plot applications for the tannery zone. By ILM. The President told the businesses that applications for plot allotments in the Sialkot Tannery Zone (STZ) will be processed… Continue reading Pakistan – Tannery owners meet for Sialkot applications

13 December 2024 Italy – UNIC Reports ITALIAN TANNING INDUSTRY, THE ECONOMIC SITUATION OF THE FIRST 9 MONTHS 2024 Current estimates UNIC on the performance of the Italian tanning industry in the first three quarters of 2024 show an overall drop of 8.5% in production volumes and 4.1% in terms of turnover compared to the… Continue reading Italy – UNIC Reports

13 December 2024 Leather for Automotive Bridge of Weir Leather writes on LinkedIn: Automotive leather must meet some of the most stringent standards in the world, balancing durability, performance and aesthetics. At Bridge of Weir, crafting a natural, sustainable leather that meets these standards is both a challenge and a commitment we take seriously. With… Continue reading Leather for Automotive

11 December 2024 Leather Jackets Dani SpA writes on LinkedIn: It may sound trivial, but it is not. If you are looking for a real leather jacket that will last, but don’t know how to distinguish it from a jacket made of synthetic leather, read on: ✔️ It is fire-resistant, as opposed to synthetic leather,… Continue reading Leather Jackets

11 December 2024 Is Durability Leather’s Downfall? Why would one of leather’s greatest assets actually be one of its largest liabilities? It shouldn’t be! In these times of great concern for the environment, the long-lasting durability that leather provides should be relished by all as it keeps us from producing more “stuff” that eventually the… Continue reading Is Durability Leather’s Downfall?

11 December 2024 Popemobile Britta Seeger, Member of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG. Marketing & Sales writes on LinkedIn: We build the perfect Mercedes-Benz for every customer — including the Pope. Yes, you did read that right: For nearly 100 years, Popes have chosen Mercedes-Benz cars for their travels. Today I’m excited… Continue reading Popemobile

10 December 2024 Trump, Tariffs, and Trade: Impact on the Leather Industry While organisations like the World Trade Organisation (WTO) were created to handle disputes over tariffs and subsidies, countries have increasingly imposed their own trade barriers without waiting for global arbitration. In recent years, tariffs have become a popular tool, with the US leading… Continue reading Trump, Tariffs, and Trade: Impact on the Leather Industry

10 December 2024 Higg win shows leather is a sustainable material, Chiara Mastrotto says The chief executive of leather manufacturing group Gruppo Mastrotto has paid tribute to the work that three industry organisations carried out to win a fairer deal for leather from the Higg Materials Sustainability Index (MSI). By Leatherbiz. Environmental impact assessment tool… Continue reading Higg win shows leather is a sustainable material, Chiara Mastrotto says

10 December 2024 The ‘objective choice’ is to take leather out of EUDR scope The secretary of the International Council of Tanners, Dr Kerry Senior, has welcomed confirmation that the three executive bodies of the European Union have now agreed to a proposal to delay the application of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) by… Continue reading The ‘objective choice’ is to take leather out of EUDR scope