20 October 2021 United States of America – Footwear prices rise at fastest rate in 20 years Shoe prices in the U.S. increased by 6.5% in September, compared with the previous year, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, writes ILM. Prices in the women’s category rose 4.9%, while… Continue reading United States of America – Footwear prices rise at fastest rate in 20 years
20 October 2021 Vietnam – Leather and footwear sector short 51.7% of workers According to labour ministry data, the leather and footwear sector in Vietnam has reported a 51.7% worker shortage, while garment makers report a lack of 49.2% of workers, reports ILM. Workers have been fleeing Ho Chi Minh City and neighbouring… Continue reading Vietnam – Leather and footwear sector short 51.7% of workers
20 October 2021 Leathergoods – Coach reaffirms reuse commitment US leathergoods brand Coach has issued a statement after a video uploaded to social media platform TikTok, claiming to show how unwanted handbags, shoes and a jacket had been intentionally “slashed” by the company, went viral recently, reports Leatherbiz. Coach Re(Loved) pop-up – Credit Coach… Continue reading Leathergoods – Coach reaffirms reuse commitment
19 October 2021 Peru – Environment: – New tara plantation inaugurated by Silvateam Silvateam writes on LinkedIn that today, we’re excited to announce the creation of a new tara plantation in the desert region of Ica, Peru with over 250,000 new trees. Location of Ica near the Nazca desert This plantation is a… Continue reading Peru – Environment: – New tara plantation inaugurated by Silvateam
19 October 2021 Synthetics – Deserto could be subject to the new UK and EU green claims regulations. Dr Kerry Senior, director at Leather UK, writes on LinkedIn that the Mexican “cactus-synthetic” material Deserto, that imitates leather and has a tie-up with BMW Motors could be subject to the new UK and EU green claims… Continue reading Synthetics – Deserto could be subject to the new UK and EU green claims regulations.
19 October 2021 Real ecological leather certification from Dani SpA – Another milestone on a sustainable journey Dani SpA writes that exactly ten years after obtaining the first certification, which laid the foundations of our great commitment on sustainable way of thinking, acting and producing, we secured another historical achievement. The Ecological Leathers… Continue reading Real ecological leather certification from Dani SpA – Another milestone on a sustainable journey
18 October 2021 Leather Naturally – The Methane Myth The difference between methane from livestock and CO2 from fossil fuels. It is a widely misunderstood topic. Watch this great animation from Meat & Livestock Australia that explains the difference simply and clearly. Hit the link: https://bit.ly/3iUBWxS Or watch the video from… Continue reading Leather Naturally – The Methane Myth
18 October 2021 Automotive – Jaguar and Bridge of Weir: Blockchain provides industry blueprint Jaguar Land Rover has partnered traceability provider Circular, UK tannery Bridge of Weir Leather Company and the University of Nottingham to trial the use of traceability technology in the leather supply chain, writes Leatherbiz. As well as tracking… Continue reading Automotive – Jaguar and Bridge of Weir: Blockchain provides industry blueprint
18 October 2021 Leatherbiz Market Intelligence – Three decisive developments emerge Leatherbiz Market Intelligence In this latest version of our fortnightly industry newsletter, we learn that three clear developments have emerged in the global leather industry in recent months. Photo credit – Lexus These are: significant production problems in the automotive industry,… Continue reading Leatherbiz Market Intelligence – Three decisive developments emerge
18 October 2021 China – Leather wins time and again Francis Tsang of the ChromeFree Leather Alliance writes that The Chinese leather industry has no problem with competitive materials as long as they are correctly named. Calling a vegan material leather is a deliberate act to mislead the Chinese consumer and has to be condemned.… Continue reading China – Leather wins time and again
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