20 September 2021 Microplastics – Pollution in the Environment and Food Chain Microplastic pollution in Europe is far more extensive than we previously thought. Sustainable Apparel Coalition/Higg MSI and other ‘sustainability’ tools continue to ignore the latest science. “Most of our attention on plastic pollution focuses on the oceans, but we discovered that Europe’s lakes… Continue reading Microplastics – Pollution in the Environment and Food Chain
20 September 2021 Leather Industry – Leather Making is Part of a Circular Economy Leather making is one of the oldest examples of the circular economy, as it transforms raw hides into a material that is durable and stylish like no other, writes Silvateam SpA. Now, as the health of our planet is… Continue reading Leather Industry – Leather Making is Part of a Circular Economy
17 September 2021 Raw Materials – European hide sales to China slow to a trickle For the past 25 years, maybe a bit longer, China has been the go to place for many European raw materials suppliers. Some stayed loyal to Italian tanners, while some hedged their bets and kept a foot in both camps.… Continue reading Raw Materials – European hide sales to China slow to a trickle
17 September 2021 International – Italian bodies set up their own WWF partnership In parallel with the partnership it has announced with the Leather and Hide Council of America, conservation group WWF (the World Wildlife Fund) has also entered into a new partnership with two leather industry bodies in Italy, reports Leatherbiz. National tanning… Continue reading International – Italian bodies set up their own WWF partnership
17 September 2021 Environment – WWF endorses the Sustainable Leather Foundation The Sustainable Leather Foundation is proud to have been endorsed by the Worldwide Fund and we are excited to work closely with WWF to continue making progress towards a sustainable future. Our Managing Director, Deborah Taylor, explains “When really taking stock of the key… Continue reading Environment – WWF endorses the Sustainable Leather Foundation
16 September 2021 Fish Leather Sustainability – Leather naturally reports Elisa a fashion designer with a Master of Arts, she worked as head of the design studio at John Galliano developing fish leather garments for ‘Galliano and Christian Dior`. They were the first brands to use fish leather and by doing so they situated the… Continue reading Fish Leather Sustainability – Leather naturally reports
16 September 2021 Leatherbiz Market Intelligence – Summer contrasts show up US-Europe differences The latest issue of Leatherbiz Market Intelligence went live on the site on September 14. In this issue of the fortnightly newsletter, there is in-depth analysis not just of the delicate balance between supply and demand in the leather value chain, but… Continue reading Leatherbiz Market Intelligence – Summer contrasts show up US-Europe differences
16 September 2021 Climate Change – Study reveals impact and stress of climate change concerns on young people “I think it’s different for young people. For us the destruction of the planet is personal”, 16-year-old Young people are future leaders and consumers and corporations neglecting climate change should take note of their opinions and reactions… Continue reading Climate Change – Study reveals impact and stress of climate change concerns on young people
15 September 2021 France – Third Sustainable Leather Forum takes place in Paris The Sustainable Leather Forum went ahead in Paris on September 13. This year’s forum is the third that France’s Conseil National du Cuir has run, reports Leatherbiz. In an opening keynote address, Hélène Valade, environment director at luxury group LVMH,… Continue reading France – Third Sustainable Leather Forum takes place in Paris
15 September 2021 United Kingdom – Last Oak Bark Tannery in the UK Leather UK writes that this week, we’re spotlighting J. & F.J. Baker, a tannery steeped in history and tradition. With a 20-person team located in rural Devon, it produces the highest quality oak bark tanned leather for global brands. It’s the… Continue reading United Kingdom – Last Oak Bark Tannery in the UK
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.
