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
18 October 2021 Automotive – Jaguar and Bridge of Weir: Blockchain provides industry blueprint Jaguar Land Rover has partnered traceability provider Circular, UK tannery Bridge of Weir Leather Company and the University of Nottingham to trial the use of traceability technology in the leather supply chain, writes Leatherbiz. As well as tracking… Continue reading Automotive – Jaguar and Bridge of Weir: Blockchain provides industry blueprint
18 October 2021 Leatherbiz Market Intelligence – Three decisive developments emerge Leatherbiz Market Intelligence In this latest version of our fortnightly industry newsletter, we learn that three clear developments have emerged in the global leather industry in recent months. Photo credit – Lexus These are: significant production problems in the automotive industry,… Continue reading Leatherbiz Market Intelligence – Three decisive developments emerge
18 October 2021 China – Leather wins time and again Francis Tsang of the ChromeFree Leather Alliance writes that The Chinese leather industry has no problem with competitive materials as long as they are correctly named. Calling a vegan material leather is a deliberate act to mislead the Chinese consumer and has to be condemned.… Continue reading China – Leather wins time and again
15 October 2021 IULTCS Grant – Leather Naturally asks….. Are you a student, graduate student or young scientist working in leather research or sustainability? The IULTCS (The International Union of Leather Technologists and Chemists Societies) has opened applications for the following: Basic Leather Research Grant – IULTCS (1500 € – one thousand… Continue reading IULTCS Grant – Leather Naturally asks…..
15 October 2021 ILM Podcast – Tackling the choice to use plastic over leather The latest episode from View from the Top, the ILM podcast series, delves into three articles from ILM columnist Dr Mike Redwood on the topic of leather versus plastic. The free-to-download and listen to episode is live now, and also available… Continue reading ILM Podcast – Tackling the choice to use plastic over leather
13 October 2021 Manufacturing – Hermès’ answer to those who ask if it will abandon leather Reading Vogue Business’s piece on Hermès investments in leather, one almost seems to grasp a tone of disbelief. Because in the reportage from Maroquinerie de Guyenne, a leather goods facility with about 300 employees (the 19th of the brand… Continue reading Manufacturing – Hermès’ answer to those who ask if it will abandon leather
13 October 2021 Greenwashing – The background truth behind the The Higg Index Carmen Artigas, Regenerative Fashion Design Consultant based in Mexico City writes that The Higg Index has emerged as a greenwashing tool for synthetic fiber manufacturers to promote their products. The Higg Index methodology has been created in such a way that some… Continue reading Greenwashing – The background truth behind the The Higg Index
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