Month: September 2024

25 September 2024 Common ground on leather traceability is around the corner Industry representative body COTANCE has said the preparatory work for launching a new Leather Traceability Cluster is almost complete. By Leatherbiz.   It explained that a number of organisations that focus on standards for leather production had been working together on traceability. COTANCE… Continue reading Common ground on leather traceability is around the corner

25 September 2024 China – UITIC announces 22nd Footwear Industry Congress   The International Union of Shoe Industry Technicians (UITIC) has announced that its 22nd Congress will take place in Shanghai, China, from August 31 to September 3, 2025. The event will focus on the theme of “Footwear Industry Competitiveness and Sustainability in the Era… Continue reading China – UITIC announces 22nd Footwear Industry Congress

25 September 2024 Simon Neifer of Pulcra Chemicals Group on Vegan Leather The Truth Behind “Vegan Leather” – Are We Being Duped? We all love the idea of making choices that are kinder to the planet. But what if the “green” options we’re being sold are just clever marketing tricks? Take a good look at… Continue reading Simon Neifer of Pulcra Chemicals Group on Vegan Leather

24 September 2024 Opening at Leather Naturally Leather Naturally has opened nominations for a new member of its voluntary Management Board. The position will become vacant in October, after current Chair Debbie Burton steps down after two consecutive terms. We are seeking a passionate leather industry professional who believes in the mission of Leather Naturally… Continue reading Opening at Leather Naturally

24 September 2024 Repair Service Directory by Leather Naturally We are on the search again! Calling all leather repair experts and businesses specialising in leather restoration – we want to hear from you! We are building the very first global directory of leather repair services, ready for publication next month. As part of our Repair,… Continue reading Repair Service Directory by Leather Naturally

24 September 2024 Nera Leather Tanning asks…….What is the difference between ‘biodegrading’ and ‘composting’? The first difference is that composting provides the Earth with nutrients once the material has disintegrated into compost, also known as humus. Eventually the humus is then biodegraded by bacteria, and fungi into the base elements, CO2, and mineral nutrients for… Continue reading Nera Leather Tanning asks…….

23 September 2024 Assomac will fight a lone battle if it has to The director general of Assomac, the industry body for Italian leather and footwear manufacturers, Agostino Apolito, has called on luxury goods brands to support the organisation’s member companies. By Leatherbiz. Mr Apolito (pictured) said it was one problem for rivals in Asia… Continue reading Assomac will fight a lone battle if it has to

23 September 2024 COTANCE – Does Leather need a Traceability Standard? COTANCE’s Leather Traceability Cluster initiative has borne fruit: our call in 2022 for a unified Traceability Standard is becoming a reality. CEN TC 289 WG 4 will be soon examining & standardising essential requirements and verification methods to trace leather back to its origin.… Continue reading COTANCE – Does Leather need a Traceability Standard?

23 September 2024 Automotive Experience by Pangra Made Curious about the latest trends in automotive leather? Contact your Pangea designer today to get a first look at the latest corporate show! Our Corporate Trend Show will display the latest trends and innovations in the automotive leather industry — as well as the Pangea products that… Continue reading Automotive Experience by Pangra Made