Author: Rose Tong

21 January 2022 Leather Naturally reports – Leather lifts you up and is uplifting! A staircase and handrail covered with leather lifts you literally and figuratively to a higher level! Check out this amazing project from Architects Studio Mackereth.     Thanks to Bill Amberg Studio, we get to see the insides of such fantastic… Continue reading Leather Naturally reports – Leather lifts you up and is uplifting!

21 January 2022 Portugal – with good biomechanical and thermal comfort properties ICC launches new model, developed within the scope of the SHOE @ FUTURE project   More ecological technical footwear capable of guaranteeing the consumer a good functional performance, biomechanical and thermal comfort and a long useful life. These are the characteristics of the… Continue reading Portugal – with good biomechanical and thermal comfort properties

21 January 2022 Agriculture – Regenerative sourcing scheme passes more than 2.5m acres Land to Market, a sourcing solution for regenerative agriculture, has announced more than 2.5 million acres of land around the world are being monitored for regenerative outcomes, writes Leatherbiz.     The scheme – which is backed by brands including Burberry and… Continue reading Agriculture – Regenerative sourcing scheme passes more than 2.5m acres

20 January 2022 Leather Naturally reports – Anya Hindmarch Anya Hindmarch started her brand when she was only 18 years old. Her first developed design, manufactured in Florence, was an instant sell out. Entrepreneurship is in her DNA. Anya is a great believer in nature and often looks to nature for inspiration.     Read… Continue reading Leather Naturally reports – Anya Hindmarch

20 January 2022 Argentina – Leather Insiders Report During the last week in Argentina, the hides market saw an increase in the price of fresh hides, which is reported to be about 7-8% for heifers and steers, and 15% for cows and bulls. The Argentinean market does not follow the logic of what is currently… Continue reading Argentina – Leather Insiders Report

20 January 2022 TheSauerReport – Italian tanners feeling the squeeze The news from one Italian commentator is that tanneries are feeling the squeeze. They are having their finished order books cut by both the fashion industry and the automotive industry; the former due to a downturn in consumer demand, the latter due to the semi-conductor… Continue reading TheSauerReport – Italian tanners feeling the squeeze

19 January 2022 Events – APLF Dubai builds momentum The organisers of the special edition of the APLF trade fair to be held in Dubai for 2022 have announced that over 500 companies have signed up to attend the show covering a surface area of 20,000 sq m, writes ILM.     The first APLF… Continue reading Events – APLF Dubai builds momentum

19 January 2022 Automotive – ‘Remarkable commissions’ for Rolls-Royce’s Bespoke teams A one-of-a-kind Roll-Royce Cullinan was created to mark the UAE’s Golden Jubilee in 2021, reports Leatherbiz.     The exterior features the national flag and the interior (pictured) mirrors it, with white, black and red leather. Rolls-Royce Bespoke commissions, and sales, reached record levels… Continue reading Automotive – ‘Remarkable commissions’ for Rolls-Royce’s Bespoke teams

19 January 2022 United Kingdom – New book on The History of the British Leather Industry Research on a history of the British leather industry from the early 19th Century to the present day will commence this summer. The historian, Ian Stone, has been commissioned to write the book and it is envisaged that final… Continue reading United Kingdom – New book on The History of the British Leather Industry

18 January 2022 ILM Podcast – Taking advantage of opportunities in 2022 Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth rounds up three articles from ILM columnists covering the turbulent times of 2021 and the unexpected challenges and opportunities ahead of us in 2022.     The three articles covered this week are The magic of the sheep and… Continue reading ILM Podcast – Taking advantage of opportunities in 2022

18 January 2022 Peru – A century cultivating pima cotton Pima cotton is a higher-end type of cotton with a longer fibr than conventional cotton. It has a reputation for producing a smooth fabric that’s soft to the touch, wrinkle-resistant, and ultra-durable.   Sir Francisco Hilbck (pictured), is pima cotton’s chief historian and grandson on… Continue reading Peru – A century cultivating pima cotton

18 January 2022 Brazil – Quality Tanned Leather Smoothness is a remarkable feature of Floater Delco, and together with the homogeneity that Viladelco’s technology provides, this article brings a profitability that will impact its result and final product.   Floater Delco   We work with floater with integral flower finish, which provides greater transparency /… Continue reading Brazil – Quality Tanned Leather

17 January 2022 The Stahl BeTan® portfolio At Stahl, we’re here to support our customers with their ambitions, every step of the way. The Stahl BeTan® portfolio helps tanners to drive sustainability and product performance at each stage of the production process – from soaking to liming, deliming, and bating. Our BeTan® portfolio features a… Continue reading The Stahl BeTan® portfolio

17 January 2022 Automotive – Tesla in row over quality of vehicles’ vegan upholstery Complaints the material suffers from ‘bubbling’ Tesla isn’t addressing problems with the material deforming and bubbling as the company claims it is not liable as the issue is not a manufacturing defect. The bubbling is caused by it reacting to lotions,… Continue reading Automotive – Tesla in row over quality of vehicles’ vegan upholstery

17 January 2022 Fake vs Fact – Leather vs Plastic So you’ve decided to avoid real leather and just stick to fake. Unfortunately, faux leather is often made of plastic, writes Nikki Gustafson from the City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa   Not all vegan leathers are good for the environment, some are literally just… Continue reading Fake vs Fact – Leather vs Plastic

14 January 2022 United States of America – Omicron slows U.S. meat production Covid-19 infections have forced meat processors to slow production, according to meat companies and union officials, reports ILM.     According to Cargill spokesperson Daniel Sullivan, the company has been forced to operate a few plants at a lower slaughtering capacity as… Continue reading United States of America – Omicron slows U.S. meat production

14 January 2022 Brazil – The divergent tracks of the Brazilian supply chain: leather up, meat down Leather in recovery, meat is suffering. The Brazilian raw material supply chain moved on divergent tracks during 2021. This is certified by data from CICB (Centro das Indústrias de Curtumes do Brasil) and SECEX. In other words: leather… Continue reading Brazil – The divergent tracks of the Brazilian supply chain: leather up, meat down

14 January 2022 Redwood Comment – End the false claims of leather “alternatives” Mike Redwood addresses the false claims of vegan materials, which often rely on the use of fossil fuel-based materials, and why leather should be able to stand alone with its many benefits.   Piñatex   Innovation is important for leather. With new… Continue reading Redwood Comment – End the false claims of leather “alternatives”

13 January 2022 Leatherbiz Market Intelligence – Optimism for 2022, but only after an uncertain start The first Leatherbiz Market Intelligence report of 2022 went live on January 11 and is available for subscribers to read in full.     In the exclusive Leather Pipeline part of the report, which examines issues affecting the global… Continue reading Leatherbiz Market Intelligence – Optimism for 2022, but only after an uncertain start

13 January 2022 Raw Materials – Strong double-digit growth continues for US hide exports US hide export figures for 2021continue to show strong growth, reports Leatherbiz.     Statistics for the first 11 months of last year, which the Leather and Hide Council of America published on January 11, show total hide exports of almost… Continue reading Raw Materials – Strong double-digit growth continues for US hide exports

13 January 2022 Traceability and Identification of Cattle – U.S. CattleTrace unveils RFID tag store U.S. CattleTrace, the leader in animal disease traceability, is unveiling the U.S. CattleTrace Tag Store, located on their website (www.uscattletrace.org/tagstore).     To create a robust contact tracing system in the United States, said system must operate at the speed… Continue reading Traceability and Identification of Cattle – U.S. CattleTrace unveils RFID tag store

12 January 2022 Deforestation – ICT: leather industry will play its part in combatting illegal deforestation The International Council of Tanners (ICT) has released a statement on deforestation.     On behalf of its members, who represent the leather industry in 34 countries and at least half of overall global leather production, ICT recognised that… Continue reading Deforestation – ICT: leather industry will play its part in combatting illegal deforestation

12 January 2022 Africa: Circularity – Success for Green Tanning Initiative in Ethiopia ILM spoke to the companies and organisations behind the Green Tanning Initiative work in Ethiopia to find out the results of tannery trials as they aim to lower the environmental impact of leathermaking. This exclusive ILM editorial feature is available to read… Continue reading Africa: Circularity – Success for Green Tanning Initiative in Ethiopia

12 January 2022 Circularity – Tannery making leather from billy goats creates ‘circular economy’ As we collectively look for more sustainable and circular ways of using our natural resources, new business ideas emerge reports the Guardian. Jack Millington made a career change to help prevent thousands of male goats, known as billies, to be slaughtered… Continue reading Circularity – Tannery making leather from billy goats creates ‘circular economy’

11 January 2022 Italy – Giorgetti: 30 million euros from MISE for Italian tanning Objective: to stimulate ” investment projects capable of increasing competitiveness through the introduction of digital production processes and product innovations “. With a note dated 8 January, the Ministry of Economic Development has formalized the disbursement of “30 million euros in… Continue reading Italy – Giorgetti: 30 million euros from MISE for Italian tanning

11 January 2022 Livestock and Carbon – Livestock make positive contribution to carbon reduction A lot of hot air is expended by critics of the meat industry – regarding the methane emissions produced by cattle and the effect they have on climate change. Many of their claims are disputed and, as we have reported before,… Continue reading Livestock and Carbon – Livestock make positive contribution to carbon reduction

11 January 2022 Trade Tariffs – China will adjust tariffs on some products from January 1 Leather & Footwear News Asia writes that China will adjust tariffs on some products from January 1 Approved by the State Council, the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council has issued a notification a few days ago that… Continue reading Trade Tariffs – China will adjust tariffs on some products from January 1

10 January 2022 The World in Leather LLC – Short Review of LWG Certificates At The World in Leather (TWIL) we look for sustainable processes and we can get that through certifications on the leather we use.   One of the certifications we look for in our leather suppliers is from Leather Working Group: LWG.… Continue reading The World in Leather LLC – Short Review of LWG Certificates

10 January 2022 Materials Comparison – Leather versus faux leather: a choice with many parameters Due to the vegan movement, the use of leather in fashion is coming under increasing criticism. In recent years, numerous alternatives have therefore come onto the market. But can they really replace leather? The German research institute FILK (Forschungsinstitut für… Continue reading Materials Comparison – Leather versus faux leather: a choice with many parameters

10 January 2022 Beef & Leather Industry – Combating Deforestation Leather producers are often blamed by campaigning organisations for contributing to the deforestation of areas, such as the Amazon Forest, writes Silvateam     Yet, as shown by the efforts of large meat and leather manufacturers like JBS and Marfrig, the leather industry is one… Continue reading Beef & Leather Industry – Combating Deforestation

7 January 2022 Leather Naturally News – How long does leather last? Find the answer in the top ten FAQs featured on our home page.     And remember………………you’re never too old to wear a leather jacket! Click the link and scroll to check them all out:https://lnkd.in/da_XGH2

7 January 2022 Turkey – Students are a source of inspiration for Sintan Kimya A team from Turkish leather chemicals developer Sintan Kimya recently completed a series of workshops at Ege University, near Izmir reports Leatherbiz.     Sintan Kimya’s technicians engaged with students at the university’s leather engineering department on a range of topics… Continue reading Turkey – Students are a source of inspiration for Sintan Kimya

7 January 2022 History of Leather – Leather protected ancient farms from fire Our ancient forefathers built the first farms from clay and wood. These constructions are technological marvels, as iron tools and equipment w.ere hardly available. It is easy to understand that our ancestors were all about ingenuity and practical solutions, reports One 4… Continue reading History of Leather – Leather protected ancient farms from fire

6 January 2022 Leather Industry – Hoping for a less turbulent year Sam Setter looks back at some key moments that finished up 2021 for the leather industry and ponders what we have in store for the year ahead.   We just wrapped up 2021, a year of ups and downs. At the beginning, everything… Continue reading Leather Industry – Hoping for a less turbulent year

6 January 2022 United States of America – Tandy Leather Factory returns to current financial reporting The U.S.-based retailer and wholesale distributor of a range of leather and leathercraft related items has reported its third quarter results for the 2021 financial year after filing Form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission and returning to… Continue reading United States of America – Tandy Leather Factory returns to current financial reporting

6 January 2022 Italy – TV show presents leather as a sustainable business example Arzignano-based leather manufacturer Gruppo Dani was one of a group of companies to feature in a new television programme that aired on Italian television on January 5, reports Leatherbiz.   The new programme, ‘Ci Vuole Un Fiore’ (It Takes a Flower),… Continue reading Italy – TV show presents leather as a sustainable business example

5 January 2022 Stop the confusion – Only leather is leather. Leather Naturally reports that Cotance is calling on the European Commission to regulate the use of the term leather. It says that people are confused by non-leather materials appropriating the word ‘leather’ in a misleading way. At the same time, Leather Naturally welcomes at… Continue reading Stop the confusion – Only leather is leather.

5 January 2022 Footwear prices in growing mode The overall increase in prices, associated with the disruptions in the supply chain we have come to know since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, has been on the agenda for quite some time now.     This trend affects necessarily the footwear industry across the entire… Continue reading Footwear prices in growing mode

4 January 2022 International Trade – The veto is over: Brazilian meat exports to China resume Brazilian meat returns to China: Beijing has authorized the resumption of imports. The suspension was in place since 4 September following the emergence of some cases of “mad cow”. The decision reopens the borders to boned bovine products from… Continue reading International Trade – The veto is over: Brazilian meat exports to China resume

4 January 2022 Legislation – Will 2022 be the year of legislation for the fashion industry? As fashion’s superpower brands recalibrate their retail footprints and prioritise environmental and social advancement, 2022 may be the year of legislation, forcing the industry to take responsibilities for its actions. With governments monitoring how fashion businesses operate, unsustainable practices… Continue reading Legislation – Will 2022 be the year of legislation for the fashion industry?

4 January 2022 Italy – UNIC Assembly: recovery is underway, prudence is a must “The health emergency, still ongoing, prompts the utmost caution “. This is the extreme summary of the current situation offered today by Fabrizio Nuti, president of UNIC – Italian Tanneries, during the Annual Assembly of the association held in Milan.  … Continue reading Italy – UNIC Assembly: recovery is underway, prudence is a must

3 January 2022 ZDHC News – Lamirsa has joined the ZDHC with MIRECIDE-TC / 81.V. Ten years ago, Greenpeace launched the Detox campaign, challenging big fashion companies to be the first clean water leaders by partnering with their suppliers and removing all toxic, persistent and hormone-disrupting chemicals from their products and production processes. Adidas, Puma,… Continue reading ZDHC News – Lamirsa has joined the ZDHC with MIRECIDE-TC / 81.V.

3 January 2022 Life Cycle Assessment Sadesa commissioned an LCA study to measure the environmental footprint of our products in order to: • identify areas of potential improvement to further minimize our impact.• share information with our partners, providing a useful measurement tool.     MSI scores of our leathers are comparable to other recycled… Continue reading Life Cycle Assessment

3 January 2022 Fashion LCA Falsehoods The fashion metrics industry is based on an enormous FALSEHOOD. Why? Because it’s too onerous to calculate the LCA of every garment, or brands think they can get away with it. You cannot PLUG IN AN INDEX for ease, that demonstrates utter ignorance about the way LCAs are calculated.… Continue reading Fashion LCA Falsehoods

31 December 2021 Circular Economy – Kering launches competition to promote circularity The fashion group has launched an online competition to raise awareness about of the circular economy, with the chance to win “responsible gifts” from Gucci and DoDo, reports ILM.     The competition, hosted at craftingtomorrowsluxurychallenge.com, run until December 26, 2021 and invites customers… Continue reading Circular Economy – Kering launches competition to promote circularity

31 December 2021 Retail – Prices for clothes and shoes in 2021 increased by 10-15% In 2021, prices for clothing and footwear increased by 10-15%. Analysts of Fashion Consulting Group shared this forecast with Izvestia. The rise in prices is associated with the rise in prices for all components and services that make up the… Continue reading Retail – Prices for clothes and shoes in 2021 increased by 10-15%

31 December 2021 Travel – Travel In Style with Leather Duffle Bag Duffle bags are those bags, which are reliable, portable, easy to handle, and multi functional. They are the go-to bag for every weekend trip, lets find out more about these stylish bags, writes Aaron Leather Goods.     Unisex leather duffel bags are… Continue reading Travel – Travel In Style with Leather Duffle Bag

30 December 2021 Automotive Interiors – Tesla under fire over “vegan leather” quality Tesla owners in the UK are complaining after synthetic seats have begun to “bubble” in reaction to lotions, hair sprays, hand sanitisers and other products used on the hair and skin, reports ILM.     The Times reports that many Tesla imported… Continue reading Automotive Interiors – Tesla under fire over “vegan leather” quality

30 December 2021 The First Turkish Tannery To Join The Sustainable Leather Foundation (SLF) We are very pleased to welcome Karaca Deri Leather to SLF. They are the first tannery to join us from Turkey and we are delighted to add them to our growing dashboard of sustainably conscious leather manufacturers.     As part… Continue reading The First Turkish Tannery To Join The Sustainable Leather Foundation (SLF)

30 December 2021 Automotive – The many ironies of vegan car interiors Many consumers are being sold EVs on the premise that they are a more environmentally friendly option because they don’t use fossil fuels. Going a step further, some also claim that their vegan leather car interiors are more ‘sustainable’ because they are leather-free.… Continue reading Automotive – The many ironies of vegan car interiors

28 December 2021 Brazilian Leather – Viladelco Brazilian Leather Industry Regardless the time of the year, the fashion trends, the place or the style, leather is and will ever be an elegant and sophisticated option for the most different clothes and accessories. Jackets, pants, shoes and purses give a beautiful rustic accent to any look… Continue reading Brazilian Leather – Viladelco Brazilian Leather Industry

28 December 2021 Automotive – Bentley excels in interior luxury design “A total of eight three-color combinations are on offer in Mulliner spec, each of which includes a distinctive accent line that weaves its way throughout the interior.     The diamond theme continues not only on the hand-stitched seats and patterned door inserts, but… Continue reading Automotive – Bentley excels in interior luxury design

28 December 2021 Zeology Nominayed for the Green Product Award Nera’s sustainable leather tanning agent Zeology is nominated for the Green Product Award 2022. The Green Product Award is the award for sustainable market changers.The nominees will be evaluated by an international jury that will determine the winner. In addition to the jury prize, a… Continue reading Zeology Nominayed for the Green Product Award

24 December 2021 South America – Argentine meat suffers from inflation and demands less protectionism Argentine meat suffers from inflation. The Federación de Industrias Frigoríficas Regionales Argentinas (FIERA) is one of the main associations of slaughterers in the South American country. And FIFRA is asking the government to reduce taxes on meat and to introduce… Continue reading South America – Argentine meat suffers from inflation and demands less protectionism

24 December 2021 Leather industry challenges misinformation Time to put the record straight: the leather industry fights back   Leather UK recently issued a ‘Global Leather Industry Position Statement on Leather Alternatives’. Supported by various organisations including ICT (International Council of Tanners), ICSHLTA, IULTCS, COTANCE and Leather Naturally, it sets out the key reasons why… Continue reading Leather industry challenges misinformation

24 December 2021 Leather Gift Bag for Christmas – Hidesign recommends a classy bag This year surprise your loved ones with a gift that they’ll love even when the season is over, writes Hidesign.     Featuring the Brick Lane crossbody. Handcrafted with the finest full-grain, vegetable-tanned leather, this compact bag with clean lines, has… Continue reading Leather Gift Bag for Christmas – Hidesign recommends a classy bag

23 December 2021 Brazil – Footwear sector is expected to grow more than 12% in 2021 With more than five thousand factories that directly employ around 280 thousand people throughout Brazil, the footwear sector is expected to grow more than 12% in 2021. The estimate is from the Brazilian Association of Shoe Manufacturers (Abicalçados). Growth… Continue reading Brazil – Footwear sector is expected to grow more than 12% in 2021

23 December 2021 Footwear – Clarks back to their roots! Clarks Originals has teamed up with one of our long term partners End for an incredible Wallabee collection dubbed “Oxford Flowers.”   The intricate floral patterns on the suede uppers represents some of the most impressive embossing in the brands history. Available in six vibrant… Continue reading Footwear – Clarks back to their roots!

23 December 2021 Leatherbiz Market Intelligence – Automotive leather is the 2022 wildcard Our last Leatherbiz Market Intelligence report of the year is now live in the Intelligence section of the website for subscribers to read.     In the report, we offer a review of 2021 and look forward to next year. This time… Continue reading Leatherbiz Market Intelligence – Automotive leather is the 2022 wildcard

22 December 2021 Beef to China – Ireland Side Expressed Wishes to Reopen to China After Brazilian Beef Resumed The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) in Ireland said that, there is no any sign of technical and scientific basis for the continued suspension of Irish beef exports to China. And DAMF also… Continue reading Beef to China – Ireland Side Expressed Wishes to Reopen to China After Brazilian Beef Resumed

22 December 2021 Footwear Design – Tech Startup Weev Wants to Digitize the Shoe Design Process, Starting With Your Materials Tech Startup Weev Wants to Digitize the Shoe Design Process, Starting With Your Materials     Retail Industry Leaders React to Congressional Ban on Goods from Xinjiang, China   How a Cancer Fight Led Former… Continue reading Footwear Design – Tech Startup Weev Wants to Digitize the Shoe Design Process, Starting With Your Materials

22 December 2021 From Farm to Foot – Fall-Winter 2023 Collection from PrimeAsia PrimeAsia’s FW23 collection is set to debut in January.   Inspired by elements of tradition and longevity, FW23 embodies long-lasting, better crafted and durable products with a crafted and curated approach. Be on the lookout as PrimeAsia unveils 4 new leathers in… Continue reading From Farm to Foot – Fall-Winter 2023 Collection from PrimeAsia

21 December 2021 Louis Vuiton and leather – Leather Naturally reports…. Louis Vuitton opened his first store in 1854 at rue (street) des Capucines in Paris. Now Louis Vuitton invited six renowned artists to create a one-of-a-kind “Capucines” model.     This collection with absolutely the wow factor is completely made with leather.   Read… Continue reading Louis Vuiton and leather – Leather Naturally reports….

21 December 2021 ILM Podcast – Leather industry leaders review 2021 As we approach the end of the year, ILM invited three leather industry leaders to discuss the hottest topics of 2021 in the last episode of View from the Top of 2021.   In this one-hour special episode of the official ILM podcast, Deputy… Continue reading ILM Podcast – Leather industry leaders review 2021

21 December 2021 Brazil – 80 Years for Seta SA We started our activities in 1941 in the city of Estância Velha/RS, with the objective of providing acacia-negra vegetable tannin to the tanneries of the region.     In these 80 years of operation, we have developed numerous natural solutions from the research and specialization… Continue reading Brazil – 80 Years for Seta SA

20 December 2021 Skills and Training – Five objectives for addressing leather skills challenge A total of 118 organisations have signed a new Pact for Skills that Europe’s main representative bodies for textiles, clothing, leather and footwear have drawn up, writes Leatherbiz.   As part of an initiative promoted by the European Commission and by… Continue reading Skills and Training – Five objectives for addressing leather skills challenge

20 December 2021 Recycling shavings leads to Respin – Pilot production plant in place for Respin Wet blue and crust manufacturer KT Trading and bio-yarn producer Spinnova have announced that they now have a pilot production line in place and are ready to begin start-up phase production of Respin, writes Leatherbiz.     The two… Continue reading Recycling shavings leads to Respin – Pilot production plant in place for Respin

20 December 2021 The Green Seal of Prince Charles – UNIC enters the Terra Carta We can define it as the long wave of the debate that started just over a month ago in Glasgow, on the occasion of COP26. A debate that led the Italian tannery to come into direct contact with SMI –… Continue reading The Green Seal of Prince Charles – UNIC enters the Terra Carta

17 December 2021 Northern Peru – Growing Native Cotton in the Sechura Desert; scare water; millennial carob sanctuary This is the Comunidad Campesina Morrope where Naturtex’s Dr James Vreeland (who sent APLF this information) started the Native Cotton project in 1977 in the Sechura desert of northern Perú.   Ancient Carob tree Artesian well  … Continue reading Northern Peru – Growing Native Cotton in the Sechura Desert; scare water; millennial carob sanctuary

17 December 2021 Green Product Award 2022 Francis Tsang, co-founder of the ChromeFree Leather Alliance, reports that Nera Leather Tanning’s sustainable leather tanning agent Zeology is nominated for the Green Product Award 2022.     The Green Product Award is the award for sustainable market changers. The nominees will be evaluated by an international jury… Continue reading Green Product Award 2022

17 December 2021 Raw Materials – Bottom of the market close? There is a feeling among suppliers from various parts of the world that the bottom of the price market for hides may have been found or is very close, writes The Sauer Report.   The volumes purchased in recent weeks by Chinese tanners would… Continue reading Raw Materials – Bottom of the market close?

16 December 2021 Leather Labelling – Misleading leather labels and consumer confusion Genuine leather is a much sought-after commodity. It offers qualities that make it the best choice for products like upholstery, car seats, shoes and accessories. Yet, when you go out to buy something there’s a fair chance a product, labeled ‘leather’, is not… Continue reading Leather Labelling – Misleading leather labels and consumer confusion

16 December 2021 Traceability – Greener Pastures Just Got More Affordable! Specifically developed for cattle hides under Isa TanTec’s LITE Sourcing program, it follows a strict set of protocols and requirements surrounding animal welfare and traceability.     By enhancing the transparency of supply chain, Greener Pastures tackles climate concerns such as deforestation and helps… Continue reading Traceability – Greener Pastures Just Got More Affordable!

16 December 2021 Automotive – Jobs warning over EV-only transition The European Association of Automotive Suppliers (CLEPA) has warned that a move to electric-only vehicles in the European Union could cost hundreds of thousands of jobs, reports Leatherbiz.   CLEPA has carried out a formal study into the changes facing the car industry. Its analysis… Continue reading Automotive – Jobs warning over EV-only transition

15 December 2021 Paris- Art and artisan products on show in reopened Loewe store Sustainable design and clean style are the main themes that leathergoods brand Loewe has concentrated on for the redesign of one of its most important stores, the one on the boutique-filled Avenue Montaigne in central Paris, reports Leatherbiz.   Image shows… Continue reading Paris- Art and artisan products on show in reopened Loewe store

15 December 2021 Bangladesh – Closing Savar complex would not solve the problem The Bangladesh Environment Ministry is now pursuing action to close the Savar Tannery Industrial Estate until sufficient water treatment facilities can be put in place but this decision would cause more problems than it could solve. Tom Hogarth reviews the situation. ILM… Continue reading Bangladesh – Closing Savar complex would not solve the problem

15 December 2021 Leathergoods – Return To Nature Challenged by the idea of a zero-waste future, and looking to nature for inspiration, Return To Nature is the result of two years of research and innovation.     It has involved seeking out tanneries who can offer fully traceable skins, tracking down craftspeople who have developed… Continue reading Leathergoods – Return To Nature

14 December 2021 Regenerative Agriculture – A Lesson in Preserving Soil Fertility Nick Steiner is Head of Climate Farmers Academy at Climate Farmers and is passionate about solving the climate crisis through regenerative agriculture and permaculture thinking. He writes on Linkedin that fertile soil is the basis of our existence.     Without it we… Continue reading Regenerative Agriculture – A Lesson in Preserving Soil Fertility

14 December 2021 Leather Art (:CuoinArte) – Leather as a canvas: CuoinArte, the Dusini Collection on display Leather like a canvas. CuoinArte is the name of the exhibition that UNIC – Italian Tanneries inaugurated on Thursday 18 November 2021 n Milan, at Spazio Lineapelle. An event with a very high cultural profile, which showcased 15… Continue reading Leather Art (:CuoinArte) – Leather as a canvas: CuoinArte, the Dusini Collection on display

14 December 2021 Traceability – Dr Martens praises ISA TanTec and targets 100% traceable leather UK-based footwear brand Dr Martens has praised its main leather supplier, ISA TanTec, in its annual report, and set targets to achieve 100% leather traceability by 2024 and zero deforestation across its value chain by 2025, reports Leatherbiz.    … Continue reading Traceability – Dr Martens praises ISA TanTec and targets 100% traceable leather

13 December 2021 Leather Design – Metch Forward Want to know how leather design culture can reshape the near future? Created by Metcha & powered by Leather Naturally, METCHA Forward is available by clicking on the link below.     It brings you valuable insights around what we can expect for tomorrow’s behaviour of consumption… Continue reading Leather Design – Metch Forward

13 December 2021 H2O – Better water stewardship and a lower footprint for leather In previous articles, we’ve talked about the way that water management in modern tanneries aligns the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal on water. Most European tanneries had already various working methods in place that helped them reduce their water consumption. But on… Continue reading H2O – Better water stewardship and a lower footprint for leather

13 December 2021 Aviation Leather – Qualities needed for upgrading interiors Joel Cohen if Tasman Leather of New Zealand writes that when it comes to aviation leather, it’s not just comfort that manufacturers are looking for. The ability to personalise leather properties in terms of colour and finish is highly advantageous, which exceeds their lofty… Continue reading Aviation Leather – Qualities needed for upgrading interiors

10 December 2021 The Planet – CO2 and Industrialization Alexandra Pelka, an expert om climate and sustainability, writes that since industrialization, we have brought the CO2 concentration in our atmosphere to a level that has been the case since 1 million years ago had never been there and thus turned a slight cooling into radical… Continue reading The Planet – CO2 and Industrialization

10 December 2021 Italy – Council of Ministers approves the “Leather” decree Editor’s Note: we consider this “leather decree” in Italy as an important step to protect both the industry itself and consumers from intended deception     In Italy, the leather industry has made a major breakthrough. As we discussed in our article on… Continue reading Italy – Council of Ministers approves the “Leather” decree

10 December 2021 China – Development and Progress in the Leather Industry The Chinese leather industry is continuously working towards greener production processes to reduce the industry’s environmental impact and produce leather with good biodegradability and compostability, writes Francis Tsang, co-founder of the ChromeFree Leather Alliance.     Raw hides/skins biodegrade rapidly in compost; however,… Continue reading China – Development and Progress in the Leather Industry

9 December 2021 Australia – Minerva completes acquisition of Australian meat plants The Brazilian meat processor has confirmed it has completed the acquisition of two meatpacking units in Australia, reports ILM.     The company announced the acquisition of the Shark Lake and Great Eastern abattoirs earlier in the year, following JBS as the second… Continue reading Australia – Minerva completes acquisition of Australian meat plants

9 December 2021 ILM Automotive Leather Supply Chain Digital Forum The full presenter line-up up and topics are now confirmed for the ILM Automotive Leather Supply Chain Digital Forum 2021 on December 16 (2.30pm CET). Register now if you would like to attend.       Following on from a successful event last year, ILM… Continue reading ILM Automotive Leather Supply Chain Digital Forum

9 December 2021 Automotive – Volvo retail deliveries drop 20.7% in November The car manufacturer recorded 52,793 retail deliveries in November 2021, a decline of 20.7% on the same month in 2020, a result influenced primarily by supply chain shortages, reports ILM.     Volvo reported sales growth of 8.8% for the year so far,… Continue reading Automotive – Volvo retail deliveries drop 20.7% in November

8 December 2021 Metaverse – Nike creates ‘NIKELAND’ on Roblox Nike Inc (NKE.N) on Thursday revealed a virtual world modeled after its headquarters on video game platform Roblox Corp (RBLX.N), becoming one of the first big brands to enter the “metaverse”. Report by Leather & Footwear News – Asia.     The digital space, called… Continue reading Metaverse – Nike creates ‘NIKELAND’ on Roblox

8 December 2021 Leatherbiz Market Intelligence – China helps leather as new covid variant spreads A new edition of our Leatherbiz Market Intelligence market report went online on December 7; subscribers can read it in the Intelligence section of the website.     This new report notes the impact on commodity and finance markets of… Continue reading Leatherbiz Market Intelligence – China helps leather as new covid variant spreads

8 December 2021 France/Italy – CTC partners with Ars Tinctoria CTC, which provides quality assurance and consulting services for the footwear and leather industries, has announced a partnership with Ars Tinctoria, an Italian laboratory specialising in organic analytical research of colour and light, writes ILM.   Pictured, from left to right: Jean-Luc Chaverot, Massimo Mancuso,… Continue reading France/Italy – CTC partners with Ars Tinctoria

7 December 2021 ILM Podcast: Leather and deforestation – How can the industry be part of the solution? ILM Content Director Martin Ricker is joined by Leather and Hide Council of America (LHCA) President Stephen Sothmann and Mauricio Bauer, Senior Director, Beef & Leather Supply Chains at the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to discuss the… Continue reading ILM Podcast: Leather and deforestation – How can the industry be part of the solution?

7 December 2021 Italy – Automotive set-back no cause for alarm, Gruppo Dani says Italian tanning company Gruppo Dani has expressed dismay at criticism in local media over steps it has taken to help employees in its automotive leather division, reports Leatherbiz.     A local newspaper in Vicenza criticised Gruppo Dani for making use… Continue reading Italy – Automotive set-back no cause for alarm, Gruppo Dani says

6 December 2021 Clarks Originals Store – Brand New Outlet in Street We’re excited to open our brand new Clarks Originals store in Street, Somerset – in the very building where Clarks was first founded almost 200 years ago.     Clarks Originals silhouettes including the inimitable Desert Boot and cult classic Wallabee have been… Continue reading Clarks Originals Store – Brand New Outlet in Street