World Leather Day set for April

31 March 2025 World Leather Day set for April Leather Naturally has announced that World Leather Day 2025 will be held on Saturday, April 26. By Leatherbiz. This year’s theme, Beyond the Surface, encourages a deeper understanding of leather while addressing common misconceptions.Launched in 2022, the global initiative is supported by manufacturers, traders, brands, retailers,… Continue reading World Leather Day set for April

Education holds the Key to Change

31 March 2025 Education holds the Key to Change Why is educating consumers so important for the leather industry? Regardless of how you look at the entire purchasing process, consumers ultimately hold the purse-strings. By Is it leather? On LinkedIn. Retailers have a huge impact on what is being produced, marketed, and sold – but… Continue reading Education holds the Key to Change

Automotive – Innovation and Research & Development

31 March 2025 Automotive – Innovation and Research & Development Brusarosco writes on LinkedIn: Research and development is a constant process for us, as we continuously push the boundaries of technology to offer bespoke solutions. From digital printing to high frequency embossing/debossing, and from laser engraving and perforation to digital printing by UV and eco-solvent,… Continue reading Automotive – Innovation and Research & Development

The Youth Controls our Future

28 March 2025 The Youth Controls our Future Is it leather? Writes on LinkedIn: Never before have generational segments of the population been so different in how they act, what they believe, how they learn, and what they stand for. Older generations, like Baby Boomers, are more likely to understand the value of real leather.… Continue reading The Youth Controls our Future

India – Deepwear leather product manufacturers

28 March 2025 India – Deepwear leather product manufacturers This leading Indian manufacturer has been crafting premium leather garments, handbags, and footwear since 1985, supplying over 20 clients across Europe and the USA. Their three state-of-the-art factories near New Delhi employ 500+ skilled workers, with one earning a prestigious 4-star “Green Factory” rating from GRIHA.… Continue reading India – Deepwear leather product manufacturers

Bridge of Weir Leather

28 March 2025 Bridge of Weir Leather Our Design Manager Debra was recently asked by Car Design News to share her thoughts on the benefits of leather as a natural, automotive material during the age of digitalisation. Read more below. “Leather plays an important role in balancing the high-tech aesthetic with something more natural and… Continue reading Bridge of Weir Leather

Leather UK partners with Mary’s Living and Giving

27 March 2025 Leather UK partners with Mary’s Living and Giving Trade body Leather UK has announced a collaboration with Mary’s Living and Giving shops for the charity Save the Children. By ILM. The initiative focuses on restoring and reviving leather bags donated to the charity, promoting sustainability through repair rather than replacement. Leather UK… Continue reading Leather UK partners with Mary’s Living and Giving

LWG on the ground in Vietnam!

27 March 2025 LWG on the ground in Vietnam! This week, the Leather Working Group team has been immersed in an action-packed agenda, supporting the standards development programme through fact-finding site visits and meaningful stakeholder engagement. From tannery floors to in-depth discussions, we’re gaining the valuable insights that will help shape the future of the… Continue reading LWG on the ground in Vietnam!

One 4Leather

27 March 2025 One 4 Leather The true cost of choosing synthetic materials over genuine leather in automotive manufacturing is higher than you think. Discover how opting for automotive leather can help reduce waste, cut CO2 emissions, and support sustainable practices—all while making use of a valuable by-product of the meat industry. Click the link… Continue reading One 4Leather

Auburn Leather Laces

26 March 2025 Auburn Leather Laces The spring essential fashion staple, Timberland‘s Stone Street Platform Boat Shoe features our exquisite and stylish Auburn Leather Lace. Engineered for function, Auburn Leather Lace is crafted for superior pull strength, suppleness and overall “tie-ability”. Visit www.timberland.com for more information.

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We bring leather, material and fashion businesses together: an opportunity to meet and greet face to face. We bring them from all parts of the world so that they can find fresh partners, discover new customers or suppliers and keep ahead of industry developments.

We organise a number of trade exhibitions which focus on fashion and lifestyle: sectors that are constantly in flux, so visitors and exhibitors alike need to be constantly aware both of the changes around them and those forecast for coming seasons.

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