Forbes contributor, Pamela N. Danziger, writes that five years ago two scientists had a mad idea: recycle leather scraps and turn them back into a useable leather product.

Hidenet CEO and Editor-in-Chief, Vera Dordick, reports that the hide market in the US was quiet in the last week as Chinese buyers wind down for the Lunar New Year holiday that starts on 25 January.

Leatherbiz reports that leather chemicals manufacturer Lanxess opened its doors once again to people from tanneries, research organisations and finished product brands on January 20, hosting its fifth annual start-of-the-year industry seminar.

After having successfully completed the Stage One application, the UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT), with the support of Leather UK, has launched a survey to help prepare the Stage Two submission, reports ILM.

Vogue’s Alden Wicker writes that direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands that cut out middlemen have thrived, but upscale labels can still benefit from having a good agent.