25 October 2024 COTANCE on the Defense of Natural Materials In our October newsletter, you can read COTANCE, European Confederation of the Footwear Industry (CEC), International Fur Federation & International Wool Textile Organisation coming together to defend natural materials in front of a fast-fashion-inspired PEF for Apparel and Footwear (A&F). Building on our recent joint… Continue reading COTANCE on the Defense of Natural Materials
24 October 2024 Europe – Even von der Leyen is convinced that the EUDR is thus inapplicable Even the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has come to terms with it. The EUDR is thus inapplicable, so either it is postponed or alternative solutions are developed. Certainly, after the German Chancellor Olaf… Continue reading Europe – Even von der Leyen is convinced that the EUDR is thus inapplicable
24 October 2024 Footwear – Hotter shoes want UK production boost Hotter Shoes, under new ownership by WoolOvers, is set to significantly boost its UK production, aiming to manufacture one million pairs of shoes annually. By Footwearbiz. The move will reduce reliance on overseas production, with the proportion of UK-made shoes rising from 25% to… Continue reading Footwear – Hotter shoes want UK production boost
24 October 2024 EUDR: proposed postponement clears important hurdle IBAMA (Brazilian Institute of the Environment and Renewable Natural Resources). Key decision-making body the European Council has agreed to a proposed delay on the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) coming into force. By Leatherbiz. The European Council, which consists of senior ministers from all 27 member… Continue reading EUDR: proposed postponement clears important hurdle
23 October 2024 ‘Luxurious and rugged’ look in new Jitrois collection Paris-based leather clothing label Jitrois has developed a series of jackets and trousers for men and women using lambskin, as usual, but with “an eye-catching crocodile print”. By Leatherbiz. One example, the Oversport Croco bomber jacket for men, has what Jitrois has called “a… Continue reading ‘Luxurious and rugged’ look in new Jitrois collection
23 October 2024 Automotive – Gruppo Mastrotto acquires majority stake in Coindu Italian leather manufacturer Gruppo Mastrotto has acquired a majority stake in Coindu, as part of a strategic move to support the relaunch and growth of the Portuguese automotive interiors manufacturer. By Leatherbiz. Founded in 1988, Coindu specialises in the design and production of… Continue reading Automotive – Gruppo Mastrotto acquires majority stake in Coindu
23 October 2024 The Consequence of Displacing Automotive Leather With the recent EU vote for anti-greenwashing laws by an overwhelming majority, which will ban the use of environmentally friendly claims without proof, it will change how products are labelled, prevent unfounded durability claims, and stop companies trying to kid on that products made with plastic… Continue reading The Consequence of Displacing Automotive Leather
22 October 2024 Leather Naturally on Repairability International Repair Day on 19th October is an annual celebration for everyone who makes repair happen in their communities around the world. So today we’re celebrating with the launch of our first ever Global Leather Repair Directory. Check out the link: https://lnkd.in/g5Z6pAbf As part of… Continue reading Leather Naturally on Repairability
22 October 2024 Board Appointments at Leather Naturally We are thrilled to confirm that Carl Flach of ISA TanTec has been re-confirmed to our Board and Mark Roughley of PrimeAsia Leather Company has been confirmed as a new member of the Leather Naturally Management Board. After completing a first term of three years, Carl… Continue reading Board Appointments at Leather Naturally
22 October 2024 Argentina – Electronic Traceability of Livestock to be Implemented Radio Rivadavia reports on X (former Twitter) that Argentine livestock will implement a historic change with a new system of mandatory traceability for cattle and cervids, in order to improve beef exports. This electronic system will replace manual traceability and will gradually… Continue reading Argentina – Electronic Traceability of Livestock to be Implemented
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.
