23 February 2022 Plastic Menace – Microplastics a problem even in leather In the latest app-exclusive article, ILM Consultant Technical Editor Karl Flowers explores the dangers of microplastics, an issue so ubiquitous that the leather industry is also part of the problem. Most leather is biodegradable and, therefore, industrial composting could be a sustainable… Continue reading Plastic Menace – Microplastics a problem even in leather
23 February 2022 France – Bonus for all employees after strong Hermès results Luxury group Hermès has reported full-year revenues of almost €9 billion for 2021. This is 40% higher than the figure it reported for 2020 and up by 30% on the figure for 2019, reports Leatherbiz. Its leathergoods division contributed €4.1… Continue reading France – Bonus for all employees after strong Hermès results
22 February 2022 Demystifying vegan ‘leather’ – Leather UK highlights widespread ‘vegan leather’ myths Industry body Leather UK has highlighted the need for better labelling and information, suggesting a quarter of people would feel ripped off if they bought a ‘vegan leather’ product and it was made out of plastic. More than 10% would want… Continue reading Demystifying vegan ‘leather’ – Leather UK highlights widespread ‘vegan leather’ myths
22 February 2022 ILM Podcast – APLF Dubai and what it means for future leather trade fairs ILM’s Tom Hogarth and Martin Ricker speak to Grace Lee and David Bondi, organisers of the APLF about the show’s move to Dubai for 2022, the opportunities presented at this new venue and what lays in store for… Continue reading ILM Podcast – APLF Dubai and what it means for future leather trade fairs
22 February 2022 Leather UK – Supporting the Terra Carta We are proud to support the Terra Carta from HRH The Prince of Wales’ Sustainable Markets Initiative. The Terra Carta provides a roadmap to 2030 for businesses to move towards an ambitious and sustainable future; one that will harness the power of Nature combined with… Continue reading Leather UK – Supporting the Terra Carta
21 February 2022 Tanning – Zeology ≠ Zeolite Full support. With Zeology comes full technical support. Nera helps tanneries integrate it into their processes, for maximized results. Nera also takes care of all supply and custody requirement. Zeology is developed to unburden leather manufacturers. Make sure you are working with Zeology, and not… Continue reading Tanning – Zeology ≠ Zeolite
21 February 2022 Leather Naturally and LWG to work together Leather industry not-for-profit organisations Leather Naturally and Leather Working Group have announced an agreement to closer working practices through reciprocal membership, reports ILM. In a statement, the organisations said that the agreement should lead to both industry non-profits working more collaboratively in the… Continue reading Leather Naturally and LWG to work together
21 February 2022 Vegan does not mean sustainable – The media have understood that veg does not mean sustainable, finally It took them a while. And the process cannot be said to be complete yet, because it is still easy to come across enthusiastic articles about this initiative which is “green” only because it is… Continue reading Vegan does not mean sustainable – The media have understood that veg does not mean sustainable, finally
18 February 2022 Footwear leather – Boot brand sees the appeal of PrimeAsia’s Dye Free leather Footwear brand Sorel has made some special additions to its range of women’s winter boots. Working with PrimeAsia, it has achieved important savings in the impact of the leather it has used in the OTM Eco Boot… Continue reading Footwear leather – Boot brand sees the appeal of PrimeAsia’s Dye Free leather
18 February 2022 United States – Far Eastern business better than expected This week (w/c Feb 7) has been a much stronger sales week than most expected. South Korean as well as Taiwanese tanners were expected to be in the market, but the reel surprise has been the amount of business concluded with Chinese tanners.… Continue reading United States – Far Eastern business better than expected
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.
