25 May 2023 LWG to make website listing mandatory for certified suppliers The Leather Working Group (LWG) has provided an update for certified suppliers regarding upcoming mandatory listing on its website, writes ILM. The LWG noted that it is currently an option for LWG-certified suppliers to opt out of being listed on the… Continue reading LWG to make website listing mandatory for certified suppliers
25 May 2023 Europe – Cargill expands regenerative agriculture program to Europe Cargill has announced that its regenerative agriculture program will expand to include farmers in Germany, Poland, Romania and France, writes ILM. Cargill RegenConnect will also be expanding in the U.S. from 15 states to 24, adding North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia,… Continue reading Europe – Cargill expands regenerative agriculture program to Europe
25 May 2023 Economy – Recovering global economy boosts new Clarks parent group Hong Kong-based footwear and fashion group Viva Group has reported revenues of around US $380 million in the first quarter of 2023, writes Leatherbiz. Viva Group is a company set up by former Chinese Olympic athlete and sporting goods entrepreneur… Continue reading Economy – Recovering global economy boosts new Clarks parent group
24 May 2023 Webinar – LHCA and Spin360 to present at LCA webinar this week Spin360 and the Leather and Hide Council of America (LHCA) will be presenting at a life cycle assessment (LCA) focused webinar organised by Leather Working Group on May 24, writes ILM. Understanding the environmental footprint of leather is… Continue reading Webinar – LHCA and Spin360 to present at LCA webinar this week
24 May 2023 A short history of car seats When the first cars were invented, there was still a lot of shaping to be done. A carriage was the earliest reference and, therefore, the earliest vehicles resemble these closely. You will often see bench seats and, on some models, single driver seats at the front.… Continue reading A short history of car seats
24 May 2023 Automotive – Luxury leather in abundance for BMW concept car At the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2023, an event held in Italy to celebrate historic and vintage cars, BMW will present the premiere of its touring coupe concept car, writes Leatherbiz. The one off production, taking elegant style designs inspired… Continue reading Automotive – Luxury leather in abundance for BMW concept car
23 May 2023 Free of Chrome Leathers Vasan Sai, qho is a passionate Leather and Leather Products Professional with innovative ideas writes on Linkedin about goat skins tanned totally chrome Don’t scarefree. Have tried out some elegant finishes using some exclusive finishing system on these FOC Goat crust. Crust is made in Natural… Continue reading Free of Chrome Leathers
23 May 2023 ECCO and Yak Leather Yak is a remarkable animal that lives in the alpine rangeland of the Tibetan Plateau. It thrives in extreme conditions where few other animals can survive. Characteristics that protect Yaks from warm summers and cold winters in the mountains result in exceptional multi-season leather. ECCO uses… Continue reading ECCO and Yak Leather
23 May 2023 China – Nike to build ‘eco-sports field’ in China’s Yunnan US sports company Nike has revealed plans to develop an “eco-sports field” in China’s southwestern Yunnan province, according to business news outlet Jing Daily, which focuses on the country’s luxury market, writes Footwearbiz. The project and its associated initiatives, including the… Continue reading China – Nike to build ‘eco-sports field’ in China’s Yunnan
22 May 2023 Furniture – Dubai showroom opening for Poltrona Frau Specialist leather furniture designer Poltrona Frau has worked in partnership with shopping mall operator Majid Al Futtaim Lifestyle to open a new showroom in Dubai, writes Leatherbiz. Poltrona Frau said the showroom would give customers in the United Arab Emirates a chance… Continue reading Furniture – Dubai showroom opening for Poltrona Frau
