China – Yaks provide raw material for tanning and benefit alpine grasslands

3 December 2021 China – Yaks provide raw material for tanning and benefit alpine grasslands Francis Tsang, co-founder of the ChromeFree Leather Alliance writes that he is excited about the launch of Zeology tanned #saltfree yak hides, an initiative to realize specific sustainability goals focused on green tanning processing in China, for China, and the… Continue reading China – Yaks provide raw material for tanning and benefit alpine grasslands

UK Retail – Boda Skins and Harvey Nichols announce retail partnership

3 December 2021 UK Retail – Boda Skins and Harvey Nichols announce retail partnership UK-based clothing label Boda Skins has partnered retailer Harvey Nichols to sell its leather and shearling jackets in its flagship store in Manchester, as well as online, writes Leatherbiz.     The brand was founded in 2009 by Nathan Alexander, and… Continue reading UK Retail – Boda Skins and Harvey Nichols announce retail partnership

ZDHC Certification – Stahl reaches 1800 products certified by ZDHC

2 December 2021 ZDHC Certification – Stahl reaches 1800 products certified by ZDHC Stahl is pleased to announce that the company has achieved ZDHC Gateway certification for 400 more of its products, bringing the total number of Level 3 certified products to 1800.     This achievement underlines Stahl’s commitment to the ZDHC mission of… Continue reading ZDHC Certification – Stahl reaches 1800 products certified by ZDHC

Leather – a Gift of Nature

2 December 2021 Leather – a Gift of Nature The recent World Leather Congress held early November 2021 in Addis Ababa launched the message to the World: Leather, a gift of nature, writes Gustavo Gonzalez-Quijano, General Secretary of the European tanners organization COTANCE.     And, indeed, it is a gift! The hides and skins… Continue reading Leather – a Gift of Nature

Leathergoods – Weibo breakthrough will make small bag brand a big hit in China

2 December 2021 Leathergoods – Weibo breakthrough will make small bag brand a big hit in China A London-based leathergoods brand has said its discovery by an influential fashion blogger has given it hope of making major progress in the Chinese market in 2022, writes Leatherbiz.     Yuzefi was founded five years ago by… Continue reading Leathergoods – Weibo breakthrough will make small bag brand a big hit in China

Leather Naturally – Leather and Sustainable Transport

1 December 2021 Leather Naturally – Leather and Sustainable Transport The latest mobility trend is sharing and of course electronic driving. People want more and more durable solutions for transport. This also requires another demand for our car interiors.     Read the 4 topics why leather will remain the right product of choice for… Continue reading Leather Naturally – Leather and Sustainable Transport

Catalonia – Barcelona cluster pays fact-finding visit to Italy

1 December 2021 Catalonia – Barcelona cluster pays fact-finding visit to Italy A delegation from the Barcelona Leather Cluster travelled to Italy in November to build alliances, carry out a benchmarking exercise and conduct a fact-finding mission, writes Leatherbiz.     Specific areas of interest for the Barcelona Leather Cluster, which represents more than 50… Continue reading Catalonia – Barcelona cluster pays fact-finding visit to Italy

Brazil: Leather companies will share their experiences at the CSCB Sustainability Forum

1 December 2021 Brazil – Leather companies will share their experiences at the CSCB Sustainability Forum We are approaching the CSCB Sustainability Forum, to be held on December 8th and 9th, 100% online and free of charge. This is the main event of ideas in the Brazilian leather chain, which this year will have a… Continue reading Brazil: Leather companies will share their experiences at the CSCB Sustainability Forum

Europe – Leather Industry: French leather-sector incubator announces 2022 cohort

30 November 2021 Europe – Leather Industry: French leather-sector incubator announces 2022 cohort Au Delà du Cuir (ADC – Beyond Leather in English), an incubator body for leather-sector start-ups in France, has chosen six companies to take part in its 2022 programme, writes Leatherbiz.   Nadine bag from Pigeon Coq. ADC, whose name means ‘beyond… Continue reading Europe – Leather Industry: French leather-sector incubator announces 2022 cohort

More nonsense to ponder – Now “Ulteleather”!!??

30 November 2021 More nonsense to ponder – Now “Ulteleather”!!?? Gustavo Gonzalez-Quijano of COTANCE sums up his thoughts on the latest material called “Ultraleather.     “Ultraleather” what a nonsense! BTW, this term is forbidden in many markets. Strange way to restrict business opportunities… But for the price of this helicopter, buyers, I guess, would… Continue reading More nonsense to ponder – Now “Ulteleather”!!??