5 December 2024 Environment – New Findings Reveal Leather Car Interiors Save 16 Times More CO₂ Than Previously Thought Last year, One4Leather highlighted the environmental benefits of upcycling hides from the meat and dairy industry into leather for car interiors. We emphasised how this practice not only adds luxury to vehicles but also significantly reduces… Continue reading Environment – New Findings Reveal Leather Car Interiors Save 16 Times More CO₂ Than Previously Thought
5 December 2024 Automotive – Stellantis CEO resigns with immediate effect Auto maker Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares suddenly announced his resignation on December 1, following disagreements at the top of the company. By ILM. Senior Independent Director Henri de Castries said that the company would be looking for a new CEO in the first half… Continue reading Automotive – Stellantis CEO resigns with immediate effect
5 December 2024 Leatherbiz Market Intelligence – Signs of structural change The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey We published the most recent Leatherbiz Market Intelligence newsletter on December 3. By Leatherbiz. Its main message is that expectations of structural change in the leather industry are well founded. The newsletter said it preferred… Continue reading Leatherbiz Market Intelligence – Signs of structural change
4 December 2024 TFL asks…….Do you know KISS? When we say KISS we mean Keep It Simple and Smart. Your ultimate solution for reducing complexity while maintaining the flexibility needed for your daily finishing operations! The backbone of our KISS approach consists of AQUADERM® Finish Matt A and AQUADERM® Finish Gloss A. These two top… Continue reading TFL asks…….Do you know KISS?
4 December 2024 Sustainable Leather Foundation (SLF) Meeting Invitation On Tuesday, 3rd December 2024, we will be hosting our Annual Partner Meeting at the Leatherseller’s Hide, University of Northampton. For those unable to join us in person, we’re offering a virtual option to attend. Our packed agenda will include an update on the Foundation’s latest… Continue reading Sustainable Leather Foundation (SLF) Meeting Invitation
4 December 2024 Stahl in India Last week, CJ Shah, our trusted distributor at Stahl Packaging Coatings, showcased our innovative Polymers and Coatings at the Asia Ink + Coat Show in Mumbai! Attendees had the opportunity to explore our high-performance, sustainable solutions that are shaping the future of the packaging and coating industries. We’re… Continue reading Stahl in India
3 December 2024 Report by One4Leather – Rethinking Leather Alternatives: A Call for Sustainable Investment in Genuine Leather In recent years, we have witnessed a surge in the development of leather alternatives for use in the fashion and automotive industries. Driven by so-called environmental concerns and a desire for sustainable materials, numerous startups have emerged,… Continue reading Report by One4Leather – Rethinking Leather Alternatives: A Call for Sustainable Investment in Genuine Leather
3 December 2024 EUDR postponed: The decision that awaited UNIC – Concerie Italiane came this morning. With 371 votes in favour, 240 against and 30 abstentions, the European Parliament approved the Commission’s proposal to postpone the entry into application of the EUDR by one year. The Anti-Deforestation Regulation, therefore, will come into force from 30… Continue reading EUDR postponed: The decision that awaited UNIC – Concerie Italiane came this morning.
3 December 2024 Demanding Standards of Automotive Leather Bridge of Weir Leather, a member of the Scottish Leather Group, 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… Continue reading Demanding Standards of Automotive Leather
2 December 2024 COTANCE writes on discarded hides Did you know 40% of cattle hides—134M annually—are wasted, releasing 100M tonnes of CO₂ into the atmosphere? That’s equivalent to the emissions of 8.7M cars! Transforming hides into leather isn’t just a craft—it’s a powerful solution to fight fashion-induced climate change, reduce waste, & create beauty that… Continue reading COTANCE writes on discarded hides
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.
