Design-A-Bag Competition 2022 returns as a physical event at APLF Dubai

30 November 2021 Design-A-Bag Competition 2022 returns as a physical event at APLF Dubai Design-A-Bag (DAB) is a unique design competition for freelance designers and students. The finalists will be sponsored to attend the Special Edition Fashion Access Dubai Fair in March 2022, the most important global leather and material exhibition. The Overall DAB Winner… Continue reading Design-A-Bag Competition 2022 returns as a physical event at APLF Dubai

Europe – Leather Industry: French leather-sector incubator announces 2022 cohort

30 November 2021 Europe – Leather Industry: French leather-sector incubator announces 2022 cohort Au Delà du Cuir (ADC – Beyond Leather in English), an incubator body for leather-sector start-ups in France, has chosen six companies to take part in its 2022 programme, writes Leatherbiz.   Nadine bag from Pigeon Coq. ADC, whose name means ‘beyond… Continue reading Europe – Leather Industry: French leather-sector incubator announces 2022 cohort

More nonsense to ponder – Now “Ulteleather”!!??

30 November 2021 More nonsense to ponder – Now “Ulteleather”!!?? Gustavo Gonzalez-Quijano of COTANCE sums up his thoughts on the latest material called “Ultraleather.     “Ultraleather” what a nonsense! BTW, this term is forbidden in many markets. Strange way to restrict business opportunities… But for the price of this helicopter, buyers, I guess, would… Continue reading More nonsense to ponder – Now “Ulteleather”!!??

Events – Paris showcase for Italian leather

30 November 2021 Events – Paris showcase for Italian leather Italian tanners will present their latest collections at a special presentation in Paris on December 7, reports Leatherbiz.     Italy’s embassy in the French capital (pictured) will host an event in a series called A New Point of Materials, which debuted at Lineapelle in… Continue reading Events – Paris showcase for Italian leather

Trends – Metcha releases leather trend report

29 November 2021 Trends – Metcha releases leather trend report Pro-leather marketing campaign Metcha, launched by Leather Naturally, has released a trend report, comprising an analysis of behavioural movements the Metcha team has been identifying over the last few months, reports ILM.     The document compiles 28 leather-oriented trends that will guide the near… Continue reading Trends – Metcha releases leather trend report

Webinar: Ecotan – the first bio-circular leather

29 November 2021 Webinar: Ecotan – the first bio-circular leather How can the recycling of leather articles and scraps help safeguard the future of this noble material? Tune in on Thursday, December 2nd at 14:00 (GMT +1) for @Arsutoria Magazine’s free to attend webinar “Ecotan, the first bio-circular leather”.     Deborah Taylor, Managing Director… Continue reading Webinar: Ecotan – the first bio-circular leather

India – Fashion is Art and Leather is the Canvas

29 November 2021 India – Fashion is Art and Leather is the Canvas. We at Dugros Leather (India) have our complete focus on developing New Designs as per demands from our customers all around the globe.     Do you want your designs to become reality? We will do it for you!

White leather – White leather is difficult to produce

26 November 2021 White leather – White leather is difficult to produce White leather exudes a sense of luxury and quality that makes it much beloved in fashion and high-end upholstery, but also in car interiors as protective technologies make it resistant against staining and soiling. The color itself is often associated with purity, spirituality… Continue reading White leather – White leather is difficult to produce

Deforestation – Project in place for deforestation-free leather supply chains

26 November 2021 Deforestation – Project in place for deforestation-free leather supply chains Conservation groups WWF and the US’s National Wildlife Federation will work with the Leather Working Group and researchers from the University of Wisconsin Madison to tackle deforestation and its links to leather supply chains, reports Leatherbiz.   Image shows Brazil’s environment agency… Continue reading Deforestation – Project in place for deforestation-free leather supply chains

CSCB Sustainability Forum 2021 – Buckman and Sustainability

26 November 2021 CSCB Sustainability Forum 2021 – Buckman and Sustainability The company is Silver Sponsor of CSCB Sustainability Forum 2021 and shares an important view on the event and the central theme of debates   Register here. Simultaneous translation will be available     “CSCB Sustainability Forum provides a platform for leaders in the… Continue reading CSCB Sustainability Forum 2021 – Buckman and Sustainability

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