21 October 2021 Pakistan – Finished leather exports increase by 43% Exports of finished leather from Pakistan have increased by 43% during the first quarter of the current financial year, running from July-September, compared with the previous year which was impacted by the global pandemic, reports ILM. Meanwhile, exports of leather garments grew… Continue reading Pakistan – Finished leather exports increase by 43%
21 October 2021 Greenhouse Gases – Leather goes for Zero Allocation The leather industry has long argued that as a by-product, our raw materials, hides and skins, should not carry any environmental burden from the rearing of livestock. This is the concept of zero allocation, writes Cotance. What is at stake with… Continue reading Greenhouse Gases – Leather goes for Zero Allocation
21 October 2021 Automotive – Volkswagen doubles e-vehicle deliveries in Q3 Thanks to a significant market recovery in China, Volkswagen has reported doubling deliveries of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in Q3-2021, despite semiconductor shortages, writes ILM. Deliveries were up to 122,100 in the third quarter, 109% up on 2020, with the share of total… Continue reading Automotive – Volkswagen doubles e-vehicle deliveries in Q3
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
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