11 December 2024 Leather Jackets Dani SpA writes on LinkedIn: It may sound trivial, but it is not. If you are looking for a real leather jacket that will last, but don’t know how to distinguish it from a jacket made of synthetic leather, read on: ✔️ It is fire-resistant, as opposed to synthetic leather,… Continue reading Leather Jackets
11 December 2024 Is Durability Leather’s Downfall? Why would one of leather’s greatest assets actually be one of its largest liabilities? It shouldn’t be! In these times of great concern for the environment, the long-lasting durability that leather provides should be relished by all as it keeps us from producing more “stuff” that eventually the… Continue reading Is Durability Leather’s Downfall?
11 December 2024 Popemobile Britta Seeger, Member of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG. Marketing & Sales writes on LinkedIn: We build the perfect Mercedes-Benz for every customer — including the Pope. Yes, you did read that right: For nearly 100 years, Popes have chosen Mercedes-Benz cars for their travels. Today I’m excited… Continue reading Popemobile
10 December 2024 Trump, Tariffs, and Trade: Impact on the Leather Industry While organisations like the World Trade Organisation (WTO) were created to handle disputes over tariffs and subsidies, countries have increasingly imposed their own trade barriers without waiting for global arbitration. In recent years, tariffs have become a popular tool, with the US leading… Continue reading Trump, Tariffs, and Trade: Impact on the Leather Industry
10 December 2024 Higg win shows leather is a sustainable material, Chiara Mastrotto says The chief executive of leather manufacturing group Gruppo Mastrotto has paid tribute to the work that three industry organisations carried out to win a fairer deal for leather from the Higg Materials Sustainability Index (MSI). By Leatherbiz. Environmental impact assessment tool… Continue reading Higg win shows leather is a sustainable material, Chiara Mastrotto says
10 December 2024 The ‘objective choice’ is to take leather out of EUDR scope The secretary of the International Council of Tanners, Dr Kerry Senior, has welcomed confirmation that the three executive bodies of the European Union have now agreed to a proposal to delay the application of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) by… Continue reading The ‘objective choice’ is to take leather out of EUDR scope
10 December 2024 New CEO for Silvateam Chemicals group Silvateam has announced the appointment of Max Bonzo as its new Chief Executive Officer. By Leatherbiz. With over 20 years of experience in a diverse range of industries, Mr Bonzo takes over from former CEO Fabrizio Donega. Ahead of the move, Mr Bonzo led JRS Silvateam… Continue reading New CEO for Silvateam
9 December 2024 One4Leather – Genuine Leather: The Timeless Choice for Automotive Interiors In the dynamic world of automotive design, the materials chosen for car interiors have become a focal point for manufacturers and consumers seeking the ideal blend of luxury, functionality, and sustainability. Amid an increasing number of options, genuine leather continues to stand… Continue reading One4Leather – Genuine Leather: The Timeless Choice for Automotive Interiors
9 December 2024 Sustainability by Sadesa on LinkedIn Sadesa conducted a Lifecycle Assessment (LCA) on four representative groups of leathers covering the full scope of our production. These leathers are made from hides sourced from free-range, pasture-raised cattle on the natural pampas of Uruguay and Argentina. Our unique sourcing model, built on long-standing partnerships, guarantees… Continue reading Sustainability by Sadesa on LinkedIn
9 December 2024 UN Geneva – UNIC at the UN: leather is not a driver of deforestation While “combating deforestation is a global priority” – as it obviously is – the truth is that leather should not be considered as a driver of the issue. A truth that has been repeatedly stated, demonstrated and forcefully… Continue reading UNIC at the UN: leather is not a driver of deforestation
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.
