Month: October 2022

31 Oct 2022 Luxury – China growth returns for Hermès Luxury group Hermès has reported revenues of €8.6 billion for the first nine months of 2022. It said this represented growth of 24% at constant exchange rates compared to the same period last year, reports Leatherbiz.     Executive chairman, Axel Dumas, said the group… Continue reading Luxury – China growth returns for Hermès

31 Oct 2022 Brazilian Leather at APLF ASEAN in Thailand Thailand was the most recent destination for Brazilian leather at an international fair, from the 19th and 21st of October. In Bangkok, where APLF ASEAN took place, 330 new contacts were opened with local buyers, in addition to meetings from Vietnam, India, Malaysia and Taiwan.… Continue reading Brazilian Leather at APLF ASEAN in Thailand

28 Oct 2022 Romania – Prada opens leather goods factory in Romania Prada has reportedly opened a new leather goods factory in Sibiu’s West Industrial Zone, Romania, writes ILM.     The factory comprises 31,000 sq ft and is operated by Hipic Prod Imprex, which is now solely owned by Prada. Sibiu Mayor, Astrid Fodor,… Continue reading Romania – Prada opens leather goods factory in Romania

28 Oct 2022 Livestock – Cattle slaughter in Uruguay Slaughter contracted by around 1,700 head last week. The National Institute of Agriculture and Livestock (INAC) reported that as of October 8, 42,630 cattle entered abattoirs, 1,703 or 3.8% fewer than in the previous week, and 21% below the same week last year.     The… Continue reading Livestock – Cattle slaughter in Uruguay

28 Oct 2022 Redwood Comment – Keeping the wheels on Mike Redwood reviews some of the ongoing issues in the automotive industry and why now is the time to fight for the use of leather. Published by ILM.     I like cars. You may not think it from the fact that, in our family,… Continue reading Redwood Comment – Keeping the wheels on

27 Oct 2022 Automotive – Vintage cars retain their appeal Auto e Moto d’Epoca, which the organisers bill as the largest vintage car event in Europe, took place in Padua from October 20-23, attracting visitors and exhibitors from all over the continent, writes Leatherbiz.   Image shows the Bentley S1 Continental Flying Spur (right) and… Continue reading Automotive – Vintage cars retain their appeal

27 Oct 2022 Leathergoods – Desa to produce in Tuscany The Turkish company Desa announced that it will set up a factory for leathergoods in Tuscany to be closer to its customers. Currently, Desa produces women’s and men’s clothing, bags and accessories in two factories. It also owns a 20,000 square metre tannery in Çorlu.… Continue reading Leathergoods – Desa to produce in Tuscany

27 Oct 2022 Leather Naturally recommended reading….. Do you also sometimes have your doubts – Is it real or not, then read One4Leather’s feature – 5 ways to tell if leather is real.     Click on the link: https://bit.ly/3TxTIqS

26 Oct 2022 Sustainability – Scotland’s Bridge of Weir claims ‘world’s lowest leather LCA’ Bridge of Weir specialises in the production of automotive leather, It has dedicated itself to reducing its environmental impact, through a circular manufacturing process and the proven traceability of its raw materials.     The company’s average, independently verified Life Cycle… Continue reading Sustainability – Scotland’s Bridge of Weir claims ‘world’s lowest leather LCA’

26 Oct 2022 Webinar – SLF to host supply chain futureproofing webinar On November 23 at 2pm CET (1pm GMT), Deborah Taylor, Managing Director of the Sustainable Leather Foundation, will host and moderate the webinar ‘Futureproofing the Leather Supply Chain’, writes ILM.     The event, sponsored by Stahl and managed by International Leather Maker… Continue reading Webinar – SLF to host supply chain futureproofing webinar