Sustainability – Italian leather and the last stages of its sustainable journey

14 September 2021 Sustainability – Italian leather and the last stages of its sustainable journey Sustainability is a journey. A journey made up of stages that often resemble real turning points. And, at the same time, a journey that cannot be interrupted, must be pursued with perseverance, clear and, above all, concrete ideas.     … Continue reading Sustainability – Italian leather and the last stages of its sustainable journey

Events – Sustainable Leather Forum: the future of leather in question in Paris

13 September 2021 Events – Sustainable Leather Forum: the future of leather in question in Paris On 13 September, the Palais Brongniart will host the third edition of the Sustainable Leather Forum. A forum dedicated to CSR Ccorporate Social Responsibility – editor’s note) in the leather, luxury and fashion trades, organized by the National Leather… Continue reading Events – Sustainable Leather Forum: the future of leather in question in Paris

Italy – Call for papers ahead of IULTCS 2022 Eurocongress

13 September 2021 Italy – Call for papers ahead of IULTCS 2022 Eurocongress Ahead of the IULTCS Eurocongress in Vicenza, Italy in September 2022, the organisers are inviting submissions of abstracts before the deadline in February 2022, writes ILM.      The event, which is titled Rinascimento: The Next Leather Generation, will focus on: product… Continue reading Italy – Call for papers ahead of IULTCS 2022 Eurocongress

United States of America – Goal to not waste a single hide

10 September 2021 United States of America – Goal to not waste a single hide In an interview with the leather promotional campaign, Real Leather, Stay Different, Jay Jensen boss of the U.S. based Southwest Hide Company says his company’s goal is not to waste a single hide, reports ILM.      The full interview… Continue reading United States of America – Goal to not waste a single hide

Leathergoods – French heritage brand from 1754 to relaunch

10 September 2021 Leathergoods – French heritage brand from 1754 to relaunch Indian-born, Paris-based designer Ramesh Nair, an alumnus of luxury leathergoods houses Moynat and Hermès, among other high-end brands, is set to relaunch French heritage leather company Joseph Duclos (first established in 1754) in late September, reports Leatherbiz.       Joseph Duclos (1719-1764), a… Continue reading Leathergoods – French heritage brand from 1754 to relaunch

Nothing to Hide – Update: The Meat industry and Cattle Hides

10 September 2021 Nothing to Hide – Update: The Meat industry and Cattle Hides There is great interest in ethical sourcing, animal welfare and social responsibility across many consumer product categories, especially food.       Livestock farmers will continue to send cattle, sheep and goat to slaughter and will continue to generate millions of hides… Continue reading Nothing to Hide – Update: The Meat industry and Cattle Hides