19 November 2024 Supplier relationships: ZDHC responds Multi-stakeholder initiative Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) has said it recognises that the role suppliers play in driving fashion industry-wide environmental improvements is vital. By Leatherbiz. It was responding to a new report from Transformers Foundation in. which the innovation platform has called for greater supplier inclusion… Continue reading Supplier relationships: ZDHC responds
19 November 2024 Europe – Talks on excluding leather from EUDR regulations Uniting for Truth: Leather is not a driver of deforestation! By COTANCE. On Nov 13, 2024, the Palais des Nations in Geneva hosted the UNECE: Working Party on Regulatory Cooperation and Standardization Policies (WP.6) UNECE/FAO Forests Deforestation-Free Trade Dialogue, bringing together global representatives… Continue reading Europe – Talks on excluding leather from EUDR regulations
18 November 2024 Sadesa – Sourcing and LCA Sadesa conducted a Lifecycle Assessment (LCA) on four representative groups of leathers covering the full scope of our production. These leathers are made from hides sourced from free-range, pasture-raised cattle on the natural pampas of Uruguay and Argentina. Our unique sourcing model, built on long-standing partnerships, guarantees… Continue reading Sadesa – Sourcing and LCA
18 November 2024 Automotive – Rethinking Leather Alternatives: A Call for Sustainable Investment in Genuine Leather In recent years, we have witnessed a surge in the development of leather alternatives for use in the fashion and automotive industries. Driven by so-called environmental concerns and a desire for sustainable materials, numerous startups have emerged, promising innovative… Continue reading Automotive – Rethinking Leather Alternatives: A Call for Sustainable Investment in Genuine Leather
18 November 2024 Luxury – Young consumers less attracted to luxury brands, Bain says Altagamma, the association that promotes luxury brands producing in Italy, held the 2024 edition of its Observatory event in Milan on November 13. By Leatherbiz. This was the twenty-third edition of the event, which analyses the situation in the global luxury… Continue reading Luxury – Young consumers less attracted to luxury brands, Bain says
15 November 2024 Argentina – Beef exports recorded the highest volume in 57 years As reported by the Ministry of Economy, the evolution of shipments to the United States stood out, climbing 46% so far in 2024. Report by Argentine Daily, La Nación. Argentina’s beef exports accumulated in the first nine months of 2024 the… Continue reading Argentina – Beef exports recorded the highest volume in 57 years
15 November 2024 The Future of Luxury with Trump’s Potential Return Augustin Uhel, MSc student in Luxury Management and Guest Experience at Glion Institute of Higher Education., writes on LinkedIn: The luxury sector faces new challenges if Trump returns to power, as his past trade policies could resurface. Tariffs on imports from Europe, potentially reaching… Continue reading The Future of Luxury with Trump’s Potential Return
15 November 2024 Profit climbs for Yue Yuen in 2024 Sporting goods distribution and retail group Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings has reported its financial results for the first nine months of 2024. By ILM. In the period, the company achieved revenue of US$6.08 billion, growing by 1.5%, while revenue for footwear manufacturing alone was up… Continue reading Profit climbs for Yue Yuen in 2024
14 November 2024 Tibet – Yaks as a practical and cultural part of Tibetan herders Francis Tsang writes on LinkedIn: In the Tibetan communities within China, the slaughtering of domestic yaks during winter has deep cultural roots and is often tied to both practical and ceremonial aspects of life. This practice reflects the close relationship… Continue reading Tibet – Yaks as a practical and cultural part of Tibetan herders
14 November 2024 Public Transport: Ride in Comfort – The Future of Passenger Experience When it comes to public transport, the experience inside matters as much as the journey. Muirhead’s lowest carbon leather not only enhances comfort but also sets a new standard for sustainability. With third-party verified Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) results, our genuine… Continue reading Public Transport: Ride in Comfort – The Future of Passenger Experience
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.
