26 April 2022 China – COVID outbreaks and lockdowns could impact global economy Theo Leggett, BBC business correspondent, writes that Shanghai has been in lockdown for several weeks – but the daily death rate from Covid is rising and there are now thousands of known cases. In Beijing, there has been panic buying, as residents… Continue reading China – COVID outbreaks and lockdowns could impact global economy
26 April 2022 Upholstery – JBS Couros targets UK furniture market JBS Couros is focusing on the British furniture upholstery market this week, exhibiting Kind Leather at the January Furniture Show, reports ILM. The January Furniture Show is taking place from April 24 to 27 in Birmingham, with more than 400 exhibitors from… Continue reading Upholstery – JBS Couros targets UK furniture market
25 April 2022 China – Shanghai to maintain restrictions as cases rise outside quarantine Authorities in Shanghai have reported that restrictions will remain in place for now even in districts which have cut Covid-19 transmission to zero., reports ILM. Shanghai reported 15,861 new local asymptomatic coronavirus cases on April 20, down from 16,407… Continue reading China – Shanghai to maintain restrictions as cases rise outside quarantine
25 April 2022 Major Fashion Brands Launch Regenerative Fashion Manifesto The Fashion Task Force of the Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI) has announced its new Regenerative Fashion Manifesto, which has been developed in partnership with the Circular Bioeconomy Alliance led by scientist Marc Palahi. The Task Force draws from big fashion brands and retailers from across… Continue reading Regenerative Fashion Manifesto – Major Fashion Brands Launch Regenerative Fashion Manifesto
25 April 2022 Italy – ZeroUno from Dani SpA We called it ZEROUNO: it is the collection of ten items that represents a significant step forward in terms of sustainability. We are proud to share with you this new goal and the goals we have achieved with it: 100% leather from Europe, zero chromium… Continue reading Italy – ZeroUno from Dani SpA
22 April 2022 France – Leather goods and saddlery lead Hermès Q1 sales rise The French luxury group announced on April 15 that revenues at constant exchange rates came in at €2.8 billion (US$3.06 billion) in the three months to March, up 27% at constant exchange rates, beating consensus estimates, which had forecast 15% organic… Continue reading France – Leather goods and saddlery lead Hermès Q1 sales rise
22 April 2022 Automotive – Rolls-Royce celebrates Mayfair showroom anniversary Automotive group Rolls-Royce has celebrated the first anniversary of a special showroom it opened in London’s Mayfair exactly a year ago, reports Leatherbiz. It said the showroom had been pivotal in helping the company position itself as “a true house of luxury”, as… Continue reading Automotive – Rolls-Royce celebrates Mayfair showroom anniversary
22 April 2022 Qualities of Leather – Mileage and leather: miles and miles of circularity From the comfort of vintage car seats to the elegance of a handmade accessory. French brand Mileage gives new life to leather destined for landfill. It contributes to a potentially endless cycle by taking the leather from its customers’ classic… Continue reading Qualities of Leather – Mileage and leather: miles and miles of circularity
21 April 2022 Leather – Qualities of cow nubuck Khawaja Tanneries Private Limited writes that cow Nubuck is our premium drum-dyed waterproof leather. It is manufactured using the premium cowhides available throughout Pakistan. These hides’ tight fine grain character results in a silky nap and attractive sheen. Wheat, Brown, Camel, Moss, Sienna, and Taupe… Continue reading Leather – Qualities of cow nubick
21 April 2022 Redwood Comment – The much needed promotional and educational booklet on leather Two weeks ago, the UK based Leather Conservation Centre held its first three-day residential course for conservators since December 2019. It was a big moment as this normally annual course attracts conservators from Museums all round the world, writes Dr… Continue reading Redwood Comment – The much needed promotional and educational booklet on leather
