Author: Rose Tong

14 March 2022 Dubai – Study compares material biomass and fossil carbon content Gustavo Adrián Defeo, CEO of Italian analytical laboratory Ars Tinctoria srl, will reveal the results of the company’s biomass carbon content research at a conference in Dubai. How does genuine leather compare with other so-called vegan materials?     More information: https://shar.es/aWBPAG

14 March 2022 Leather Goods – First Montblanc leather goods under new Artistic Director Richemont-owned Belgian fine leathergoods house Delvaux recently revealed its autumn-winter 2022 collection, entitled Leather Mastery, during Paris Fashion Week in early March, reports Leatherbiz     The brand, which recently celebrated 10 years in China, invited several clients and ambassadors to… Continue reading Leathergoods – Delvaux presents ‘leather mastery’ in Paris

14 March 2022 Leather Goods – First Montblanc leather goods under new Artistic Director Meisterstück is the new leather goods collection from Montblanc, the first launched by the brand’s new Artistic Director, Marco Tomasetta, reports ILM.     Tomasetta has previously held design roles at Prada, Chloé and Louis Vuitton and was most recently Givenchy’s… Continue reading Leather Goods – First Montblanc leather goods under new Artistic Director

14 March 2022 Dubai – Leather Working Group We’re already gearing up for our next event – our team will be at APLF in Dubai later this month! We’ll be at Stand H3-B09 in Hall 3.     To set up a meeting with our team, get in touch with us via [email protected]

14 March 2022 Europe/Russia – EU considering looser rules for sanctioned firms The European Union (EU) is reportedly considering easing up its state aid rules for companies affected by its sanctions on Russia over the invasion of Ukraine, reports ILM.     Competition regulators are also looking at various support measures as sanctions continue to… Continue reading Europe/Russia – EU considering looser rules for sanctioned firms

11 March 2022 Leather Naturally says…..SUPPORT METCHA! In two years, METCHA has consolidated a consistent network & audience of over 4.7 million people around leather-oriented design and reached 40 million people worldwide.     Metcha is a digital magazine created to inspire designers, creators and introduce leather to younger generations. To show its durability, beauty… Continue reading Leather Naturally says…..SUPPORT METCHA!

11 March 2022 Regenerative Farming – Timberland invests in sustainable regenerative ranches Farming has been blamed, incorrectly, for a large part of our global carbon footprint. Recent insights and data have shown us that the truth is quite different, and agriculture actually plays a vital part in regenerating the earth which we have exhausted. Various… Continue reading Regenerative Farming – Timberland invests in sustainable regenerative ranches

11 March 2022 Leather – Brands will pay more for Zeology-tanned leather, Scan-Hide says Denmark-based producer of wet blue and wet white Scan-Hide has paid tribute to the help it has received from two of its partners in producing biodegradable leather, reports Leatherbiz.   Arizona Muse bag from Anya Hindmarch   Scan-Hide spin-off Spoor received… Continue reading Leather – Brands will pay more for Zeology-tanned leather, Scan-Hide says

10 March 2022 United States of America – Meat industry The 17th annual “Power of Meat” report reveals that almost all American households – 98.5% – buy meat, a trend backed by an increase in volume sales by 3.9% for all meat, compared with pre-pandemic levels.     Read more here: https://lnkd.in/djAybBE2

10 March 2022 Italy Written by Andrea Guolo Vito Artioli has died. Among my memories, a dinner and an evening spent with him, his son Andrea and his then colleague Luca Fumagalli at the Trattoria San Sisto in Bologna.   The late Vito Artioli   Artioli was an academic of the kitchen and the theme… Continue reading Italy

10 March 2022 France Paris-based luxury group LVMH is set to take its Métiers d’Excellence (ME) concept, meaning “professions of excellence” in English, on a tour of five French cities beginning March 9 and ending April 6, in order to engage potential future recruits, writes Leatherbiz.     Now in its eighth consecutive edition, this… Continue reading France

9 March 2022 Real Leather. Stay Different. competition returns for 2022 Real Leather. Stay Different. has announced that its International Student Design Competition will return for 2022 with the question “Fast Fashion or Slow Style?” Report by ILM.     The competition, which started in 2021, is a global search for new design talent open… Continue reading Real Leather. Stay Different. competition returns for 2022

9 March 2022 Leather Naturally – Search underway for new Chair on the Management Board Leather Naturally announced that they are searching for candidates who are interested in joining the Leather Naturally Management Board as Chair.     The position of Chair becomes available after the current chair Egbert Dikkers indicated that he will take… Continue reading Leather Naturally – Search underway for new Chair on the Management Board

9 March 2022 Leatherbiz Market Intelligence – War changes everything We published the most recent edition of our Leatherbiz Market Intelligence newsletter on March 8. Of course, the war in Ukraine is the dominant story.     The suffering of the people caught up in the war and of refugees fleeing it are clearly the… Continue reading Leatherbiz Market Intelligence – War changes everything

8 March 2022 Dubai At the upcoming ILM hybrid conference in Dubai, Deborah Taylor, Managing Director of the Sustainable Leather Foundation (SLF), and Mauricio Bauer, Senior Director Beef & Leather Supply Chains at the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), will reveal the organisations’ groundbreaking traceability project.     Taylor said: “Traceability is the foundation for transparency,… Continue reading Dubai

8 March 2022 ILM Podcast – Testex’s role in global leather standards In the latest ILM podcast episode, Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth is joined by Mirjam Bänninger, Group Product Manager Leather Standard at Testex, to discuss the organisation’s perspective on developing leather industry standards as well as how the Group navigated a path through the… Continue reading ILM Podcast – Testex’s role in global leather standards

8 March 2022 China – Subsidies available to Wenzhou firms for ACLE According to reports from within the country, Wenzhou-based companies who plan to show during the All-China Leather Exhibition (ACLE), currently set to be held between August 31 and September 2 in Shanghai, may be eligible for municipality-backed subsidies, reports Leatherbiz.     Citing… Continue reading China – Subsidies available to Wenzhou firms for ACLE

7 March 2022 Manufacturing – Make your leather goods circular The future is circular. With the production of, for example, fashion items, footwear, car interiors, aviation seats and upholstery, we should aim to use (and reuse) products as long as possible and reduce waste to a minimum. Material sourcing plays a vital role in this… Continue reading Manufacturing – Make your leather goods circular

7 March 2022 Japan, despite the liberalizations, is a bit of a disappointment For the Italian shoe, said Siro Badon (Assocalzaturifici) commenting on the 2021 data, Japan is a bit of a disappointment, reports La Conceria. Of course, two premises must be made. The first: that of the liberalization of the Japanese market is a… Continue reading Japan, despite the liberalizations, is a bit of a disappointment

7 March 2022 Italy – Improvement in 2021 for Italian leathergoods sector, but worries remain Italy’s leathergoods manufacturers achieved revenues of almost €7.5 billion in 2021, an increase of 25% compared to the previous year, but still 17% short of the figure for 2019, writes Leatherbiz.     At the end of 2021, Assopellettieri said… Continue reading Italy – Improvement in 2021 for Italian leathergoods sector, but worries remain

4 March 2022 Automotive – Morgan prepares for three-wheel adventure Automotive company Morgan is launching a new, open-topped, three-wheel vehicle, the Super 3, writes Leatherbiz.     It has said the project presented it with a new design challenge, but the company began making cars with two wheels at the front and one at the… Continue reading Automotive – Morgan prepares for three-wheel adventure

4 March 2022 Sportswear – Authentic Brands Group finalises Reebok acquisition Authentic Brands Group (ABG) has completed its acquisition of Reebok from adidas, which they agreed to sell in 2021 for a total consideration of up to €2.1 billion, reports ILM.     ABG has announced partnerships with a series of distributors around the world… Continue reading Sportswear – Authentic Brands Group finalises Reebok acquisition

4 March 2022 Upcycling Leather – An Initiative from Malaysia Airlines A fantastic initiative from Malaysia Airlines. Upcycling Muirhead leather seats, life vests, and other aircraft materials underpins their commitment for a net-zero carbon emission future.     Leather is one of the oldest manufactured products and the original up-cycled material. The hides or skins… Continue reading Upcycling Leather – An Initiative from Malaysia Airlines

3 March 2022 Deforestation – Leather is not to blame, but willing to help Due to its link with the meat industry, leather is often claimed to be a cause of the deforestation in vulnerable environments, such as the Amazon. Reports by NGOs have attempted to associate fashion brands and automotive companies to deforestation and… Continue reading Deforestation – Leather is not to blame, but willing to help

3 March 2022 ZDHC – Leather and textiles combined in wastewater update ZDHC Foundation has published an update to its Wastewater Guidelines, combining previously separate textile and leather wastewater guidelines into one.     The ZDHC set up a Wastewater Council – made up of experts from the textile industry, academia and water treatment industry… Continue reading ZDHC – Leather and textiles combined in wastewater update

3 March 2022 Russia-Ukraine war will affect Brazilian meat exports According to analysis from corporate investment bank Itaú BBA, the ongoing crisis in Ukraine could have consequences for the Brazilian meat industry and global meat supply.     Brazil is a net exporter of corn and, as Ukraine provides 35% of the corn supply for… Continue reading Russia-Ukraine war will affect Brazilian meat exports

2 March 2022 Leather Naturally asks…..Can leather be water resistant? Read the facts about the properties of leather     Click on the link – https://bit.ly/3go8ZbY

2 March 2022 Transport – Why genuine leather is just the ticket for transport Leather Naturally reports that a Scottish leather company called Muirhead recently refurbished 234 rail carriages for Irish Rail by re-covering 15,500 train seats with genuine leather. It is a reminder that leather is (quite literally) the natural choice for all kinds… Continue reading Transport – Why genuine leather is just the ticket for transport

2 March 2022 Dubai – JBS Couros to present lifecycle data for leather in Dubai Kim Sena of JBS Couros and Federico Brugnoli of Spin360 will discuss strategies for reducing the environmental footprint of leather during a presentation at an upcoming conference at APLF Dubai, writes ILM.     The pair will lead a presentation… Continue reading Dubai – JBS Couros to present lifecycle data for leather in Dubai

1 March 2022 Recycling – Recycled leather fibre project enters commercialisation phase Finnish bio-materials manufacturer Spinnova confirmed on reporting its results for 2021 has completed a pilot production line in Finland for Respin, reports Leatherbiz.     In a joint venture with Ecco Leather and wet blue, crust and split supplier KT Trading, Spinnova launched… Continue reading Recycling – Recycled leather fibre project enters commercialisation phase

1 March 2022 Leather Research – Leather and the Consumer from Leather UK This week we are exploring attitudes to leather from our “Leather and the Consumer” – Research Report. When we polled 2,000 UK adults about their knowledge of leather and leather alternatives we revealed some good news for the industry, but we also… Continue reading Leather Research – Leather and the Consumer from Leather UK

1 March 2022 Retail – Nike’s direct-to-consumer push hurts Foot Locker Nike’s accelerated shift to direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales means a bleak outlook for retailer Foot Locker, reports ILM.     Reporting its 2021 financial results on February 25, Foot Locker said: “Beginning in the fourth quarter 2022, Foot Locker, Inc. does not expect any one… Continue reading Retail – Nike’s direct-to-consumer push hurts Foot Locker

28 February 2022 Leather Manifesto by Sadesa RETURN TO BASICS Leather is an essential material. It is as fundamental as wood, iron or stone, all of which have been key resources for humankind since the beginning of time.     At Sadesa we produce leathers responsibly, in a sustainable way. There you have it. To… Continue reading Leather Manifesto by Sadesa

28 February 2022 H2O Management – Sustainable water management in tanneries is #1 eco concern On the 25th September 2015 the United Nations General Assembly ratified the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These 17 goals contain issues that are all intertwined and working on achieving them is the task of a generation or even more. What… Continue reading H2O Management – Sustainable water management in tanneries is #1 eco concern

28 February 2022 IULTCS Eurocongress: Call for Abstracts – Future of Tanning Chemicals Industry is Now Third edition of IULTCS Eurocongress, scheduled from 18th to 22nd September 2022 in Vicenza Convention Centre, is steadily taking shape and substance. Rinascimento. Reports Leather & Footwear News – Asia.     The next Leather Generation You have time… Continue reading IULTCS Eurocongress: Call for Abstracts – Future of Tanning Chemicals Industry is Now

25 February 2022 Environmental Tanning – Cradle-to-Cradle recognition for Zeology Nera, the company that leather chemicals group Royal Smit & Zoon set up in 2021 to bring new tanning solutions to market, has successfully bid to secure Cradle-to-Cradle Certified Material Health certification for its Zeology system, reports Leatherbiz.     Smit & Zoon introduced Zeology,… Continue reading Environmental Tanning – Cradle-to-Cradle recognition for Zeology

25 February 2022 Italy – Leather sector poised for “vigorous growth”, Italy’s prime minister insists The prime minister of Italy, Mario Draghi, paid an official visit to the leather manufacturing cluster at Santa Croce sull’Arno in Tuscany on February 24 as part of a wider tour of the region, reports Leatherbiz.     He also… Continue reading Italy – Leather sector poised for “vigorous growth”, Italy’s prime minister insists

25 February 2022 Aviation – Air France chooses Muirhead Air France introduced Airbus A220 into their fleets last year, and it is fantastic to read the positive reviews about our high technical, soft, luxurious leather.     “The leather padding was noticeably better than what you’d typically find on a short-haul European route. But the… Continue reading Aviation – Air France chooses Muirhead

24 February 2022 Dubai – Enabling positive changes in leather with Royal Smit & Zoon Royal Smit & Zoon will host a conversation about enabling positive change in the leather industry at the upcoming ‘Future trends in a post-Covid leather industry’ half-day conference at APLF Dubai on March 29, a hybrid event co-organised by ILM… Continue reading Dubai – Enabling positive changes in leather with Royal Smit & Zoon

24 February 2022 India – Export Outlook The Council For Leather Exports – India has announced its expectation that Indian leather and footwear exports will rise to more than Rs448 billion (US$6 billion) in the 2022/23 financial year   Read more on ILM

24 February 2022 Leather Naturally to hold virtual Coffee Break Leather Naturally will be holding a 30-minute virtual coffee break on March 3 at 3pm CET, giving the industry a chance to get together and discuss promoting leather, reports ILM.     The event will be an opportunity for attendees to engage with the leather… Continue reading Leather Naturally to hold virtual Coffee Break

23 February 2022 Asia – Vietnamese factories to continue working amid Omicron surge Despite a new peak in COVID-19 infections, the high vaccination rate has enabled factories to continue producing, reversing last year’s policy of lockdowns, reports World Footwear   Hanoi   According to Reuters, the Vietnamese government has ensured that unlike nine months ago,… Continue reading Asia – Vietnamese factories to continue working amid Omicron surge

23 February 2022 Plastic Menace – Microplastics a problem even in leather In the latest app-exclusive article, ILM Consultant Technical Editor Karl Flowers explores the dangers of microplastics, an issue so ubiquitous that the leather industry is also part of the problem.   Most leather is biodegradable and, therefore, industrial composting could be a sustainable… Continue reading Plastic Menace – Microplastics a problem even in leather

23 February 2022 France – Bonus for all employees after strong Hermès results Luxury group Hermès has reported full-year revenues of almost €9 billion for 2021. This is 40% higher than the figure it reported for 2020 and up by 30% on the figure for 2019, reports Leatherbiz.     Its leathergoods division contributed €4.1… Continue reading France – Bonus for all employees after strong Hermès results

22 February 2022 Demystifying vegan ‘leather’ – Leather UK highlights widespread ‘vegan leather’ myths Industry body Leather UK has highlighted the need for better labelling and information, suggesting a quarter of people would feel ripped off if they bought a ‘vegan leather’ product and it was made out of plastic. More than 10% would want… Continue reading Demystifying vegan ‘leather’ – Leather UK highlights widespread ‘vegan leather’ myths

22 February 2022 ILM Podcast – APLF Dubai and what it means for future leather trade fairs ILM’s Tom Hogarth and Martin Ricker speak to Grace Lee and David Bondi, organisers of the APLF about the show’s move to Dubai for 2022, the opportunities presented at this new venue and what lays in store for… Continue reading ILM Podcast – APLF Dubai and what it means for future leather trade fairs

22 February 2022 Leather UK – Supporting the Terra Carta We are proud to support the Terra Carta from HRH The Prince of Wales’ Sustainable Markets Initiative. The Terra Carta provides a roadmap to 2030 for businesses to move towards an ambitious and sustainable future; one that will harness the power of Nature combined with… Continue reading Leather UK – Supporting the Terra Carta

21 February 2022 Tanning – Zeology ≠ Zeolite Full support. With Zeology comes full technical support. Nera helps tanneries integrate it into their processes, for maximized results. Nera also takes care of all supply and custody requirement. Zeology is developed to unburden leather manufacturers.     Make sure you are working with Zeology, and not… Continue reading Tanning – Zeology ≠ Zeolite

21 February 2022 Leather Naturally and LWG to work together Leather industry not-for-profit organisations Leather Naturally and Leather Working Group have announced an agreement to closer working practices through reciprocal membership, reports ILM.     In a statement, the organisations said that the agreement should lead to both industry non-profits working more collaboratively in the… Continue reading Leather Naturally and LWG to work together

21 February 2022 Vegan does not mean sustainable – The media have understood that veg does not mean sustainable, finally It took them a while. And the process cannot be said to be complete yet, because it is still easy to come across enthusiastic articles about this initiative which is “green” only because it is… Continue reading Vegan does not mean sustainable – The media have understood that veg does not mean sustainable, finally

18 February 2022 Footwear leather – Boot brand sees the appeal of PrimeAsia’s Dye Free leather Footwear brand Sorel has made some special additions to its range of women’s winter boots.     Working with PrimeAsia, it has achieved important savings in the impact of the leather it has used in the OTM Eco Boot… Continue reading Footwear leather – Boot brand sees the appeal of PrimeAsia’s Dye Free leather

18 February 2022 United States – Far Eastern business better than expected This week (w/c Feb 7) has been a much stronger sales week than most expected. South Korean as well as Taiwanese tanners were expected to be in the market, but the reel surprise has been the amount of business concluded with Chinese tanners.… Continue reading United States – Far Eastern business better than expected

18 February 2022 Luxury – Louis Vuitton to raise global prices A spokesperson for Louis Vuitton in China, speaking to Reuters, revealed that the fashion brand will raise prices this week as a result of increased manufacturing and transportation costs, reports ILM.     The price increases will reportedly affect Louis Vuitton stores worldwide and… Continue reading Luxury – Louis Vuitton to raise global prices

17 February 2022 Bangladesh – Savar is a dreadful tale of waste Mike Redwood reviews the situation in Bangladesh and the need for the global leather industry to work in unison to support each other and protect leather’s image, as published by ILM.   Workers dump waste at Savar   At the end of November… Continue reading Bangladesh – Savar is a dreadful tale of waste

17 February 2022 Guide to Leather Making – Leather Naturally publishes Guide to Modern Leather Making Leather Naturally has announced the publication of the Modern Leather Making Guide (MLMG), a comprehensive tool that anyone can consult to learn how modern leather is produced, reports ILM.     The guide has been created for a wide… Continue reading Guide to Leather Making – Leather Naturally publishes Guide to Modern Leather Making

17 February 2022 China – Tanners did not want to miss out during CNY holidays Considering we have been in the middle of the holiday period, there has been a surprising amount of activity in the hide market. All sectors of the leather industry, from automotive leather to shoe upper leather tanners, have been in… Continue reading China – Tanners did not want to miss out during CNY holidays

16 February 2022 Sweden – Elmo Leather Showroom Our newly refurbished showroom in Stockholm, Studio B3 is now ready for upcoming events. You will find all the latest developments and colours for your next project. Located on Barnhusgatan 3.     Discover: https://lnkd.in/eHPMva3

16 February 2022 ILM Podcast – The case for regenerative agriculture In this episode, Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth revisits some articles on the leather industry’s pro-environmental attributes and the opportunities presented by regenerative agriculture.     Beginning with an article from ILM columnist Mike Redwood on the positive environmental potential of leather, both throughout the… Continue reading ILM Podcast – The case for regenerative agriculture

16 February 2022 China – State Owned Tannery uses Sustainable Technology   Today, I am very happy to share a great client success story – Xuzhou Nanhai Tannery, a Partner of Zeology., writes Francis Rsang, co-founder of the ChromFree Leather Alliance     Xuzhou Nanhai Leather is a sizeable Chinese state-owned chrome-free tannery that sells… Continue reading China – State Owned Tannery uses Sustainable Technology

15 February 2022 Dubai – LHCA to showcase pro-leather work at Dubai conference At the upcoming ‘Future trends in a post-Covid leather industry’ half-day conference at APLF Dubai on March 29, co-organised with ILM, the Leather and Hide Council of America (LHCA) will provide updates on the Real Leather. Stay Different. campaign and its International… Continue reading Dubai – LHCA to showcase pro-leather work at Dubai conference

15 February 2022 Honorary Award – An Italian in Northampton: Doctorate ad Honorem to Federico Brugnoli An important and significant academic recognition. The University of Northampton conferred it on Federico Brugnoli, awarding him the Doctorate ad Honorem in Fashion Sustainability. As an expert in “the global fashion and luxury industry in terms of sustainability in… Continue reading Honorary Award – An Italian in Northampton: Doctorate ad Honorem to Federico Brugnoli

15 February 2022 Automotive – BMW reaffirms is commitment to sustainability Underlining our environmental and corporate responsibility. We became the second automotive manufacturer worldwide to join Leather Working Group, a leader in supply chain sustainability. This partnership brings us another step closer to our vision of creating the most sustainable supply chain across the industry.… Continue reading Automotive – BMW reaffirms is commitment to sustainability

14 February 2022 China – Hainan duty-free sales roar for Year of the Tiger Duty-free sales at ten surveyed shopping complexes on the island of Hainan in southern China amounted to roughly $335 million (¥2.13 billion) over the course of the recent Chinese New Year festivities, the province’s department of commerce has revealed, reports Leatherbiz… Continue reading China – Hainan duty-free sales roar for Year of the Tiger

14 February 2022 Digital Strategy – Investments in digital pay off for Tapestry Luxury group Tapestry, the owner of Coach, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman, has reported record results for the second financial quarter and is raising expectations for the rest of the year, reports Leatherbiz.     Net sales totalled $2.1 billion compared with… Continue reading Digital Strategy – Investments in digital pay off for Tapestry

14 February 2022 IULTCS – Incoming President’s Message Herewith the message from the incoming President of the IULTVS, Jean-Pierre Gualino   We are beginning to see the end of a challenging time for all of us. In 2020 and 2021, raw hides and skins were destroyed because markets and tanneries worldwide were forced to close… Continue reading IULTCS – Incoming President’s Message

11 February 2022 ILM Comment – Is regenerative agriculture a golden opportunity? ILM Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth discusses the topic of regenerative agriculture, and the murky waters of an issue that often is not as well defined as it could be.     It feels like the new year has brought a new topic into… Continue reading ILM Comment – Is regenerative agriculture a golden opportunity?

11 February 2022 Aviation – Upcycled leather helps ‘elevate’ Malaysia Airlines Malaysia Airlines’ parent company, Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), recently enlisted the help of local brand Theselina to create a collection of five handbags from repurposed leather aircraft seats, among other materials, as part of MAG’s wider eco-minded upcycling efforts, writes Leatherbiz.     Belts… Continue reading Aviation – Upcycled leather helps ‘elevate’ Malaysia Airlines

11 February 2022 Leather Naturally – Learn about Leather What is aniline & semi aniline leather?     Get the answer by looking into the guide “common leather terminology and descriptions” Hit the link: https://bit.ly/3AYh0h5

10 February 2022 Leather Working Group – Material sustainability trends in 2022 After the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) late last year, the sustainability world has renewed its focus on tackling climate change. The fashion industry – and related sectors – have an opportunity to take real, meaningful action to address climate challenges and reduce… Continue reading Leather Working Group – Material sustainability trends in 2022

10 February 2022 Fossò, the Mission Impossible shot in the Dior shoe factory The Dior shoe factory in the sights of thieves.     On Monday 7 February, the managers of the Fossò (Venice) plant discovered that they had been the victim of a theft. The criminals entered the factory over the weekend. The thieves… Continue reading Fossò, the Mission Impossible shot in the Dior shoe factory

10 February 2022 United States of America – LHCA joins petition for tariff exclusions The Leather and Hide Council of America (LHCA) has joined more than 170 agricultural associations and businesses in urging Congress to require the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to reinvigorate the exclusion process for products subject to additional tariffs under… Continue reading United States of America – LHCA joins petition for tariff exclusions

9 February 2022 United Kingdom – Leather UK releases full consumer survey results Industry trade body Leather UK has commissioned a survey of 2,000 adults in the UK to understand consumer knowledge around leather and its origins as a by-product of the food industry, reports ILM.     According to the results of the study,… Continue reading United Kingdom – Leather UK releases full consumer survey results

9 February 2022 Leatherbiz Market Intelligence: 60-day challenge for the leather industry We published a new edition of Leatherbiz Market Intelligence on February 8, with our exclusive fortnightly Leather Pipeline report on the situation in the global industry.     Among the important insights in this report is the affirmation that, in our uncertain world,… Continue reading Leatherbiz Market Intelligence: 60-day challenge for the leather industry

9 February 2022 Leather Naturally – “Leather & the Consumer” The “Leather & the Consumer” investigating report has been launched. Daily consumers are being encouraged to make better choices in order to protect the planet and to make environmentally friendly lifestyle decisions.     This survey examines their attitudes to leather. The outcome gives a… Continue reading Leather Naturally – “Leather & the Consumer”

8 February 2022 Metcha opens fundraising to leather industry Metcha has announced that is has opened fundraising to every leather industry supply chain member to “help boost the initiative that is connecting the material to younger generations”. Report by ILM.     According to the initiative, which was launched by Leather Naturally, 64% of Metcha’s… Continue reading Metcha opens fundraising to leather industry

8 February 2022 Back to leather – The new Trussardi focuses on accessories The new Trussardi keeps leather in the DNA. Born as a laboratory of leather gloves, after 111 years of existence the brand binds its future to leather goods and footwear. Since 2019 it controls Trussardi the Italian private equity fund QuattroR. The… Continue reading Back to leather – The new Trussardi focuses on accessories

8 February 2022 Event in APLF Dubai – Leather Naturally to explore consumer choice at APLF conference Debbie Burton, Leather Naturally board member and Pittards Director of Marketing, will speak at the upcoming ‘Future trends in a post-Covid leather industry’ half-day conference at APLF Dubai on March 29. The hybrid event is co-organised by ILM… Continue reading Event in APLF Dubai – Leather Naturally to explore consumer choice at APLF conference

7 February 2022 United States of America – Most Admired Company inclusion for automotive leather maker Fortune has named Lear Corporation as one of the world’s most admired companies. This is the sixth year in succession that the automotive components supplier, owner of automotive leather manufacturer Eagle Ottawa, has featured in the magazine’s list, reports… Continue reading United States of America – Most Admired Company inclusion for automotive leather maker

7 February 2022 Pricing luxury – Price matters in luxury leathergoods too Leatherbiz reports that high prices for luxury leathergoods can, even in this part of the market, put consumers off. This is the suggestion behind comments that the chief executive of Piaget, Benjamin Comar, gave recently to the Financial Times.   Jackie 1961 bag… Continue reading Pricing luxury – Price matters in luxury leathergoods too

7 February 2022 Qualities of Leather – Swedish castle shows off leather’s longevity European industry body COTANCE and the Swedish Tannery Association have highlighted the use of leather in a Baroque castle between Stockholm and Uppsala as a good example of the material’s longevity, writes Leatherbiz.   Skokloster Castle/Erik Lernestål   In a newsletter at… Continue reading Qualities of Leather – Swedish castle shows off leather’s longevity

4 February 2022 Italy – Pope Francis praises leather chemical manufacturers Italy’s national association of leather chemists, AICC, led an industry delegation to a private meeting with Pope Francis at The Vatican on January 29, reports Leatherbiz.   AICC president Roberto Mariano Mecenero (partly hidden) and its senior representative in the Tuscan leather cluster, Paolo… Continue reading Italy – Pope Francis praises leather chemical manufacturers

4 February 2022 Kenya – The stoppage at the 15 Kiamaiko slaughterhouses sends the supply chain into a tailspin The country’s environmental authorities have imposed a stoppage on 15 slaughterhouses in the Kiamaiko area. The order comes due to alleged irregularities in the management of discharges and would serve to push companies to move to… Continue reading Kenya – The stoppage at the 15 Kiamaiko slaughterhouses sends the supply chain into a tailspin

4 February 2022 ILM Podcast – Insights into the raw materials market for leather Ian Banks, Editor of TheSauerReport, joins Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth in the latest episode of ILM’s ‘View from the Top’ podcast series to discuss the highs and lows of 2021 for the global raw materials market, and gives his perspective on… Continue reading ILM Podcast – Insights into the raw materials market for leather

4 February 2022 METCHA’s Fundraising is now open to every leather industry member to help boost the initiative that is connecting the material to young generations. 64% of METCHA’s audience say they are inspired by it, and 38% say they have already bought a product after seeing it on METCHA’s channels.   Now, every leather… Continue reading METCHA’s Fundraising is now open to every leather industry member

28 January 2022 Leather Naturally asks……What happens if we stop using leather?⁠ Research commissioned by the US leather industry did the maths using 25 years of government data.⁠     ⁠Be informed, read the resulting impact on landfill and greenhouse gas emissions by hitting the link – https://bit.ly/35cbNXc

28 January 2022 Real leather is all about the grain There are many products that are labeled as leather these days. Not all of those truly contain any leather, and that is a concerning development. After all, leather is an ancient craft product, made from a natural by-product of our food system. Where can you… Continue reading Real leather is all about the grain

28 January 2022 Automotive – BMW Group joins the Leather Working Group Leather Working Group is delighted to welcome BMW Group as a new member.     With sustainability at the center of their future strategic direction, the BMW Group joined LWG to support their long-term concept of sustainable mobility. See how BMW is driving… Continue reading Automotive – BMW Group joins the Leather Working Group

27 January 2022 Recycling – Clothes Made from Recycled Leather Seats Unveiled Hyundai Motor Company is on a mission to become more responsible in their use of resources. Their Transys department is one of the industry’s leading car interior seat makers in the world, and with unused materials, they saw an opportunity for upcycling leftover… Continue reading Recycling – Clothes Made from Recycled Leather Seats Unveiled

27 January 2022 China – Louis Vuitton opens major Chengdu maison LVMH-owned French luxury house Louis Vuitton recently unveiled its third mainland Chinese “maison” concept boutique – essentially a major flagship – in Chengdu’s Sino-Ocean Taikoo Li complex, writes Leatherbiz.   This latest opening follows the establishment of Louis Vuitton maisons in Shanghai and Beijing… Continue reading China – Louis Vuitton opens major Chengdu maison

27 January 2022 Leather Working Group – Social Compliance Join our webinar this March to learn more about how leather manufacturing facilities can achieve social compliance. We’ll be running two sessions at different times for different time-zones:   Wednesday 9 March 2022 — 10am EST / 3pm GMT / 4pm CET   Sign up here:… Continue reading Leather Working Group – Social Compliance

26 January 2022 Luxury – China’s domestic spend on luxury nearly doubles in two years Travel restrictions imposed by covid-19 have led to a big increase in Chinese consumers’ domestic purchase of luxury goods, reports Leatherbiz.     According to a new report by specialist consultancy firm Bain & Co, domestic sales of personal luxury… Continue reading Luxury – China’s domestic spend on luxury nearly doubles in two years

26 January 2022 Leatherbiz Market Intelligence – A dangerous mix for leather manufacturers Our second Leatherbiz Market Intelligence report of 2022 appears today and is available for subscribers to read in the Intelligence section of the website. In a hard-hitting analysis of what could be in store for the global leather industry this year, the… Continue reading Leatherbiz Market Intelligence – A dangerous mix for leather manufacturers

26 January 2022 Research – Improving science in leather research In this app-exclusive article, ILM Consultant Technical Editor Karl Flowers delves into the topic of leather research and how the current approach can be improved.     A few comments have been written by members of the tanning industry on the state of leather science… Continue reading Research – Improving science in leather research

25 January 2022 Leather Naturally Reports – Education Today is International Education Day, Leather Naturally is an international team that works around the world to promote a better understanding of leather, the ongoing innovation in the industry and the many people it trains and employs.Need to know something?     Check out our Fact Sheets… Continue reading Leather Naturally Reports – Education

25 January 2022 Italy – IULTCS EuroCongress call for papers reminder Organisers of the upcoming IULTCS EuroCongress event are calling for English language abstracts for papers around key leather industry topics. Report by ILM.     Abstracts must be submitted before February 28, 2022. The congress itself is due to take place in Vicenza, in… Continue reading Italy – IULTCS EuroCongress call for papers reminder

25 January 2022 Qualities of Leather – Leather and longevity Nikki Gustafson writes from South Africa that real leather has an authentic, innate beauty that you can see and feel. It’s inherently stronger and more durable than fake leather, due to the tight weave of natural collagen fibres. Which is why leather lasts so long.… Continue reading Qualities of Leather – Leather and longevity

24 January 2022 Automotive: What Car? Award-winning interiors all contain leather Motoring publication What Car? has released its winners for the Car of the Year Awards 2022, which features a range of categories including best interiors for varying vehicle types, with all of the winning cars featuring leather interiors, reports ILM.     The categories… Continue reading Automotive: What Car? Award-winning interiors all contain leather

24 January 2022 Brazil: Reforestation – Where there’s a will, there’s a way! There are multiple cries against deforestation in the Amazon and boycotts organized against products produced there if they have been farmed on illegally deforested land.     This applies to lumber, meat and leather. How refreshing it is to read and visualize… Continue reading Brazil: Reforestation – Where there’s a will, there’s a way!

24 January 2022 Portugal – Leather Decree approved: fines for those who disobey it With the publication in the official gazette on January 4th, Portugal approves its Leather Decree. The Decree-Lei no 3/2022 defines the term “couro” and the possibilities of its commercial use. Thus putting out of play certain expressions (such as vegan leather,… Continue reading Portugal – Leather Decree approved: fines for those who disobey it