Author: Rose Tong

21 October 2021 Automotive – Volkswagen doubles e-vehicle deliveries in Q3 Thanks to a significant market recovery in China, Volkswagen has reported doubling deliveries of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in Q3-2021, despite semiconductor shortages, writes ILM.     Deliveries were up to 122,100 in the third quarter, 109% up on 2020, with the share of total… Continue reading Automotive – Volkswagen doubles e-vehicle deliveries in Q3

20 October 2021 United States of America – Footwear prices rise at fastest rate in 20 years Shoe prices in the U.S. increased by 6.5% in September, compared with the previous year, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, writes ILM.     Prices in the women’s category rose 4.9%, while… Continue reading United States of America – Footwear prices rise at fastest rate in 20 years

20 October 2021 Vietnam – Leather and footwear sector short 51.7% of workers According to labour ministry data, the leather and footwear sector in Vietnam has reported a 51.7% worker shortage, while garment makers report a lack of 49.2% of workers, reports ILM.     Workers have been fleeing Ho Chi Minh City and neighbouring… Continue reading Vietnam – Leather and footwear sector short 51.7% of workers

20 October 2021 Leathergoods – Coach reaffirms reuse commitment US leathergoods brand Coach has issued a statement after a video uploaded to social media platform TikTok, claiming to show how unwanted handbags, shoes and a jacket had been intentionally “slashed” by the company, went viral recently, reports Leatherbiz.   Coach Re(Loved) pop-up – Credit Coach… Continue reading Leathergoods – Coach reaffirms reuse commitment

19 October 2021 Peru – Environment: – New tara plantation inaugurated by Silvateam Silvateam writes on LinkedIn that today, we’re excited to announce the creation of a new tara plantation in the desert region of Ica, Peru with over 250,000 new trees.    Location of Ica near the Nazca desert   This plantation is a… Continue reading Peru – Environment: – New tara plantation inaugurated by Silvateam

19 October 2021 Synthetics – Deserto could be subject to the new UK and EU green claims regulations. Dr Kerry Senior, director at Leather UK, writes on LinkedIn that the Mexican “cactus-synthetic” material Deserto, that imitates leather and has a tie-up with BMW Motors could be subject to the new UK and EU green claims… Continue reading Synthetics – Deserto could be subject to the new UK and EU green claims regulations.

19 October 2021 Real ecological leather certification from Dani SpA – Another milestone on a sustainable journey Dani SpA writes that exactly ten years after obtaining the first certification, which laid the foundations of our great commitment on sustainable way of thinking, acting and producing, we secured another historical achievement.     The Ecological Leathers… Continue reading Real ecological leather certification from Dani SpA – Another milestone on a sustainable journey

18 October 2021 Leather Naturally – The Methane Myth The difference between methane from livestock and CO2 from fossil fuels.   It is a widely misunderstood topic. Watch this great animation from Meat & Livestock Australia that explains the difference simply and clearly.     Hit the link: https://bit.ly/3iUBWxS   Or watch the video from… Continue reading Leather Naturally – The Methane Myth

18 October 2021 Automotive – Jaguar and Bridge of Weir: Blockchain provides industry blueprint Jaguar Land Rover has partnered traceability provider Circular, UK tannery Bridge of Weir Leather Company and the University of Nottingham to trial the use of traceability technology in the leather supply chain, writes Leatherbiz.       As well as tracking… Continue reading Automotive – Jaguar and Bridge of Weir: Blockchain provides industry blueprint

18 October 2021 Leatherbiz Market Intelligence – Three decisive developments emerge Leatherbiz Market Intelligence   In this latest version of our fortnightly industry newsletter, we learn that three clear developments have emerged in the global leather industry in recent months.   Photo credit – Lexus   These are: significant production problems in the automotive industry,… Continue reading Leatherbiz Market Intelligence – Three decisive developments emerge

18 October 2021 China – Leather wins time and again Francis Tsang of the ChromeFree Leather Alliance writes that The Chinese leather industry has no problem with competitive materials as long as they are correctly named. Calling a vegan material leather is a deliberate act to mislead the Chinese consumer and has to be condemned.… Continue reading China – Leather wins time and again

15 October 2021 IULTCS Grant – Leather Naturally asks….. Are you a student, graduate student or young scientist working in leather research or sustainability?        The IULTCS (The International Union of Leather Technologists and Chemists Societies) has opened applications for the following: Basic Leather Research Grant – IULTCS (1500 € – one thousand… Continue reading IULTCS Grant – Leather Naturally asks…..

15 October 2021 ILM Podcast – Tackling the choice to use plastic over leather The latest episode from View from the Top, the ILM podcast series, delves into three articles from ILM columnist Dr Mike Redwood on the topic of leather versus plastic. The free-to-download and listen to episode is live now, and also available… Continue reading ILM Podcast – Tackling the choice to use plastic over leather

13 October 2021 Manufacturing – Hermès’ answer to those who ask if it will abandon leather Reading Vogue Business’s piece on Hermès investments in leather, one almost seems to grasp a tone of disbelief. Because in the reportage from Maroquinerie de Guyenne, a leather goods facility with about 300 employees (the 19th of the brand… Continue reading Manufacturing – Hermès’ answer to those who ask if it will abandon leather

13 October 2021 Greenwashing – The background truth behind the The Higg Index Carmen Artigas, Regenerative Fashion Design Consultant based in Mexico City writes that The Higg Index has emerged as a greenwashing tool for synthetic fiber manufacturers to promote their products. The Higg Index methodology has been created in such a way that some… Continue reading Greenwashing – The background truth behind the The Higg Index

13 October 2021 Leather industry call to arms for COP26 – Joint Manifesto to be published The International Council of Tanners, the Leather and Hide Council of America and Leather Naturally have published a joint manifesto ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) that will take place in Glasgow from October 31 to… Continue reading Leather industry call to arms for COP26 – Joint Manifesto to be published

12 October 2021 United States of America – U.S. handbag sales rebound Sales turnover for women’s bags in the U.S. from March to August 2021 was just 2% lower than pre-pandemic levels in 2019, research and market analysis company NPD Group reveals. Report by ILM.         An analyst at the company commented… Continue reading United States of America – U.S. handbag sales rebound

12 October 2021 Circular Economy – This is “Cradle to Cradle” In a circular economy, what was previously considered waste becomes a resource that can be reused and reintroduced into the production cycle, writes Ecotan Leather.        Ecotan leather takes this a step further thanks to its bio-circular design: by employing materials that… Continue reading Circular Economy – This is “Cradle to Cradle”

12 October 2021 What are Zeolites? Zeolites are aluminosilicates. In other words, a type of mineral made out of aluminum, silicon and oxygen. They can be found naturally and then mined, or they can be manufactured synthetically, writes Nera Leather Tanning.       Zeolites have a unique property in that they can absorb or release… Continue reading What are Zeolites? Zeolites are aluminosilicates.

11 October 2021 Prestigious Award for CEO of Pittards – Reg Hankey named Fellow of the City & Guilds London Institute. Congratulations are in order for Pittards’ CEO Reg Hankey who has been named Fellow of the City & Guilds London Institute.    CEO Reg Hankey conversing with The Princess Royal   The award, which… Continue reading Prestigious Award for CEO of Pittards – Reg Hankey named Fellow of the City & Guilds London Institute.

11 October 2021 Aviation – The next step towards sustainable aviation leather A big bang created our planet. With the stress that the Earth is currently under, we all know we need a big change. Zeology, a revolutionary, sustainable tanning concept, offers a whole new world for leather tanning, writes Leather & Footwear News –… Continue reading Aviation – The next step towards sustainable aviation leather

11 October 2021 Fashion Accessories – What cross-body bags say about market recovery Footwear and leathergoods analyst Beth Goldstein has said a return to nights out following covid restrictions has led to a faster-than-expected rebound for some handbags, specifically shoulder bags and cross-body bags, in the US. Writes Leatherbiz.     Ms Goldstein, who works… Continue reading Fashion Accessories – What cross-body bags say about market recovery

8 October 2021 Italy – Gruppo Mastrotto awards 15 scholarships The Italy headquartered tanning group has announced it has awarded 15 scholarships to children of its employees who have “particularly distinguished themselves in their educational career”, writes ILM.        This is part of an initiative the company has been undertaking since 2017, as… Continue reading Italy – Gruppo Mastrotto awards 15 scholarships

8 October 2021 Raw Materials – U.S. Cattle Hide Value Declines Significantly in Wake of COVID-19 The global outbreak of the COVID-19 virus has hit almost every market fast and hard. The United States Hide, Skin & Leather Association has reported an alarming impact on both the hide and leather industry, as well as agriculture.… Continue reading Raw Materials – U.S. Cattle Hide Value Declines Significantly in Wake of COVID-19

8 October 2021 Vietnam – Lefaso denies rumours of Nike moving production Phan Thi Thanh Xuan, Vice Chairwoman and General Secretary of the Vietnam Leather and Footwear Association (Lefaso), has denied social media rumours that Nike plans to move some of its production out of Vietnam to China and Indonesia, reports ILM.   Secretary General… Continue reading Vietnam – Lefaso denies rumours of Nike moving production

7 October 2021 New Hermès Stores opened – Inauguration of stores in Shenzhen (China) and Miami (USA) Driven by its growth and international development, Hermès has made sustainable real estate a priority. For all of its living spaces, the company works with local partners and uses locally sourced materials.       As part of… Continue reading New Hermès Stores opened – Inauguration of stores in Shenzhen (China) and Miami (USA)

7 October 2021 Vietnam – Industry in Vietnam faces continued lockdown struggles While the country is in the midst of controlling a severe outbreak of the Covid-19 Delta variant, production in Vietnam continues to struggle, with companies anticipating further delays to goods, reports ILM.     Nike Chief Financial Officer Matt Friend declared that it… Continue reading Vietnam – Industry in Vietnam faces continued lockdown struggles

7 October 2021 Leather Naturally – Get ready for winter….. Winter up with the new Nike Jordan Brand Retro line. With this collection, Nike shows the importance of leather and demonstrates its versatility in the different shoes. We say wow what a collection.       Click on the link to see them all –… Continue reading Leather Naturally – Get ready for winter…..

6 October 2021 Open Letter to VOLVO from Andreas Kindermann** Dear Board of VOLVO,   Your recent announcement to make VOLVO cars leather-free to contribute to CO2 reduction needs a closer look at background facts.   Over the last years, industries introduce recycled plastic products arguing that this is recycled and sustainable. But by doing… Continue reading Open Letter to VOLVO from Andreas Kindermann**

6 October 2021 COTANCE renews calls for zero allocation for leather The leather industry’s representative body in the European Union, COTANCE, is rekindling the discussion about tanners’ share of the upstream carbon footprint of their raw material, arguing that it should be zero, writes Leatherbiz.       COTANCE pointed out that the leather industry… Continue reading COTANCE renews calls for zero allocation for leather

6 October 2021 Pakistan – Footwear sector secures US$2.1m exports to Italy Pakistan’s Ambassador to Italy, Jauhar Saleem, has announced new export orders worth US$2.1 million for footwear, during a visit to Italy of Pakistani delegates from the leather sector, reports ILM.   Saleem said: “One-third of all the leather production in EU takes place… Continue reading Pakistan – Footwear sector secures US$2.1m exports to Italy

5 October 2021 Asian Anguish for ISA TanTec The chief executive of Macau-based leather manufacturing group ISA TanTec, Uwe Hutzler, has spoken of the recent challenges the group, like countless other manufacturers in Asia, has faced in recent weeks because of Covid-19 and power shortages, reports Leatherbiz.  Founder and Executive Chairman of ISA TanTec at… Continue reading Asian Anguish for ISA TanTec

5 October 2021 Sustainable Bio-Based Leather Processing – Pulcra Naturalis® Creates A Sustainable Bio-Revolution For Leather Processing Pulcra has launched the game-changing initiative Pulcra Naturalis® which is focusing on the promotion of a product portfolio with a high content of bio-based carbon.   All products grouped in this new portfolio contain at least 80% of… Continue reading Sustainable Bio-Based Leather Processing – Pulcra Naturalis® Creates A Sustainable Bio-Revolution For Leather Processing

5 October 2021 Technology – Automotive leather sustainable thanks to eco-friendly chemistry Leather-making is a science rooted in craftsmanship. Despite its artisan image, there’s a good case for arguing that leather-making is simply applied chemistry. Especially today, when tanners and chemical specialists invest vast amounts of time and money in researching, improving and perfecting the… Continue reading Technology – Automotive leather sustainable thanks to eco-friendly chemistry

4 October 2021 India – ATC Tannery Chemicals holds Roadshow In Kanpur, India September 2021, ATC India held an invitation only seminar to introduce customers, friends and colleagues to the latest innovations in the ATC range of chemicals. There were several presentations, followed by demonstrations of leathers made with ATC products.     The turnout… Continue reading India – ATC Tannery Chemicals holds Roadshow

4 October 2021 Leather Naturally and LHCA: “Volvo, you don’t know what you’re talking about” The leather experts respond to Volvo. Against the Swedish automotive group, which recently announced the abandonment of the use of leather to pursue (with questionable method) sustainable goals LHCA (acronym of Leather and Hide Council of America) and Leather Naturally.… Continue reading Leather Naturally and LHCA: “Volvo, you don’t know what you’re talking about” The leather experts respond to Volvo.

4 October 2021 More about…….Waste not, Want not – How leather creates value from industry leftovers Did you know that 40% or 50 % of a cow is the meat we eat? That means a significant amount of the animal are by-products, of which up to 95% is reused, writes One 4 Leather.    Leather… Continue reading More about…….Waste not, Want not – How leather creates value from industry leftovers

4 October 2021 United States of America – USDA to invest US$3 billion into agriculture, animal health and nutrition The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a US$3 billion investment package to target the most urgent challenges facing the industry, reports ILM.    The investments will support drought resilience and response, animal disease… Continue reading United States of America – USDA to invest US$3 billion into agriculture, animal health and nutrition

30 September 2021 Environment – Measuring and reducing the leather footprint There has been a long and complicated debate on how to measure the environmental impact of leather production. Even in recent articles, where leather is compared to other materials, the topic of its resourcing comes up as a divisive aspect. Finding a way to… Continue reading Environment – Measuring and reducing the leather footprint

30 September 2021 Craftsmanship – Hermès opens training centre for leatherworking French luxury giant Hermès has opened the École Hermès des savoir-faire (its apprenticeship training centre), within its leather workshop of Fitilieu, in Isère, reports Fashion Network.        Accredited by the French National Education authority it’s the first in a series of developments… Continue reading Craftsmanship – Hermès opens training centre for leatherworking

30 September 2021 Traceability – Webinar: Vitelco to reveal its solution for 100% traceability In an upcoming ILM webinar, Vitelco Managing Director Twan De Bie will discuss how the company is contributing to the industry’s drive towards 100% traceability by outlining their own system.        The leather division of Dutch veal and pork… Continue reading Traceability – Webinar: Vitelco to reveal its solution for 100% traceability

29 September 2021 Italy – Assomac Forest project to offset carbon footprint The Italian association of leather, footwear and leather goods machinery manufacturers, Assomac unveiled its latest plans to offset carbon by planting trees on the island of Madagascar, reports ILM from Milan.     Known as the Assomac Forest the project aims to offset… Continue reading Italy – Assomac Forest project to offset carbon footprint

29 September 2021 India – Leather exporters called on the government to increase Production Linked Incentive (PLI) facilities The strategy behind this scheme is to encourage the company on increased sales from products manufactured in India. At present, he said, only Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme 1.0 (ECLGS 1.0) is applicable for the Medium Size… Continue reading India – Leather exporters called on the government to increase Production Linked Incentive (PLI) facilities

29 September 2021 ‘Real Leather, Stay Different’ – International winner announced The winner of the inaugural ‘Real Leather Stay Different’ international student design competition has been selected from over 400 entrants, representing 36 countries.   Winning Design   Emily Omesi, a BFA undergraduate of Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City (FIT NYC), impressed… Continue reading ‘Real Leather, Stay Different’ – International winner announced

28 September 2021 Marine Envaronen – Manta ray inspires new device to filter microplastic and prevent it entering rivers and oceans Scientists have developed a new filter based on the mana ray and thus avoid conventional water filters in treatment plants from becoming clogged up.   Manta Ray   Microplastics a pervading our oceans and… Continue reading Marine Envaronen – Manta ray inspires new device to filter microplastic and prevent it entering rivers and oceans

28 September 2021 Sustainability – Neither Misleading Marketing nor Carbon Credits make “vegan” materials sustainable Luke Haverhals, Founder and CEO of Natural Fiber Welding, Inc. | Research Professor of Chemistry at Bradley University writes that vast methane pollution/emissions are associated with the production of so-called “vegan” plastic (polyurethane, PU) leather-like materials…including “cactus” (take note of… Continue reading Sustainability – Neither Misleading Marketing nor Carbon Credits make “vegan” materials sustainable

28 September 2021 Italy – NABA launches Dani Academy project The Nuovo Accademia di Belle Arti (NABA), the Italian fine art academy, has launched the Dani Academy to research zero impact leather design, reports ILM.       The first stage took place in Milan, with selected students from the Academy coming together to discuss… Continue reading Italy – NABA launches Dani Academy project

27 September 2021 Leather Innovation – The E-Class Cabriolet with Sun-Reflecting leather Ever sat down in your car and bounced right back up again due to the hot material on the seat? No matter what seat and trim material you use, sunlight will heat up dark surfaces to scalding temperatures in the enclosed cabin. The… Continue reading Leather Innovation – The E-Class Cabriolet with Sun-Reflecting leather

27 September 2021 COTANCE Report – Alternatives to leather fall short Many parts of the fashion industry, supported by the vegan lobby, continue to claim that non-leather alternatives are more desirable and sustainable than the real thing, notes Footwearbiz     The leather industry’s representative body in the European Union, COTANCE Euroleather, has at long… Continue reading COTANCE Report – Alternatives to leather fall short

27 September 2021 Alternative Materials – Volvo turns in the wrong direction Editor’s Note: Volvo appears to be on the same track as BMW and it will be interesting to see if the descriptions of “sustainability” these auto companies will use in their advertising will be questioned as greenwashing by the UK Advertising Standards Authority.… Continue reading Alternative Materials – Volvo turns in the wrong direction

24 September 2021 Leather Waste Recycling – The impact of Zeology on wastestreams The waste streams that arise from the tanning and tanned leather are typically shavings, clippings and sludge. With the use of Zeology, these mainly contain zeolite, as well as the natural collagen.      – waste streams are typically heavy metal-free, white… Continue reading Leather Waste Recycling – The impact of Zeology on wastestreams

24 September 2021 Environment – Leather is under environmental scrutiny, and that’s a good thing People who buy leather products want to feel assured that their choice of materials and products is the right one; sustainable for people and planet alike. Increasing social consciousness and environmental activism are placing the ancient art of leather making… Continue reading Environment – Leather is under environmental scrutiny, and that’s a good thing

24 September 2021 India – YEIDA agrees for leather products park in India’s a leather merchandise manufacturing park-cum-hub Greater Noida The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) has in principle agreed to offer 100 acres in Sector 28 for setting up a leather merchandise manufacturing park-cum-hub Greater Noida, reports Leather & Footwear News – Asia. … Continue reading India – YEIDA agrees for leather products park in India’s a leather merchandise manufacturing park-cum-hub Greater Noida

23 September 2021 Retail Recovery – Inditex bounces back to beat pre-pandemic revenues The Spanish fashion group has reported second quarter revenues of €6.99 billion, an increase of 7% on its previous record, reached in the same period in 2019, reports ILM.    Although trading hours were down 15% for the first half of the… Continue reading Retail Recovery – Inditex bounces back to beat pre-pandemic revenues

23 September 2021 Real Leather and Imitations The ChromFree Leather Alliance (#CFLA) writes the latest controversy surrounding adidas’s new Stan Smith sneakers demonstrates how difficult it is to understand how real leather can differ from imitation.   In his article “A Technician’s Perspective: Understanding the Differences between Leather and It’s Imitations”, Daniele Pistorio breaks down,… Continue reading Real Leather and Imitations

23 September 2021 Green Comes in Every Color: Crocs Introduces New Bio-Based Croslite™ Material to Lower Carbon Footprint of its Iconic Footwear This is the company’s first major milestone announcement in its commitment to become a net zero brand by 2030.   At 3.94 kg CO2 eq. per pair of Classic Clogs, Crocs™ shoes already… Continue reading Green Comes in Every Color: Crocs Introduces New Bio-Based Croslite™ Material to Lower Carbon Footprint of its Iconic Footwear

21 September 2021 5th World Leather Congress – On 1 November 2021 at the Ethiopian Skylight Hotel, Addis-Ababa Taking place in Addis Ababa in 2021, the events will commence on November 1, with the 5th World Leather Congress (WLC) organised by the International Council of Tanners and ALLPI under the theme ‘Leather – a Gift… Continue reading 5th World Leather Congress – On 1 November 2021 at the Ethiopian Skylight Hotel, Addis-Ababa

21 September 2021 United States of America – Pandemic restrictions slow growth of retail imports Growth in imports at the U.S.’ largest retail container ports has slipped from double to single digits as a result of continued pandemic-related supply chain disruptions, according to the National Retail Federation’s Global Port Tracker report, writes ILM. U.S. ports… Continue reading United States of America – Pandemic restrictions slow growth of retail imports

21 September 2021 Argentina – Beef export ban has helped no one The restrictions on the export of beef from Argentina, which was due to run out on August 31, has been extended until October 31, writes The Sauer Report. The ban restricts the export of beef to 50% of the volume exported the prior… Continue reading Argentina – Beef export ban has helped no one

20 September 2021 Raw Materials – U.S. Cattle Hide Value Declines Significantly in Wake of COVID-19 The global outbreak of the COVID-19 virus has hit almost every market fast and hard. The United States Hide, Skin & Leather Association has reported an alarming impact on both the hide and leather industry, as well as agriculture.… Continue reading Raw Materials – U.S. Cattle Hide Value Declines Significantly in Wake of COVID-19

20 September 2021 Microplastics – Pollution in the Environment and Food Chain Microplastic pollution in Europe is far more extensive than we previously thought. Sustainable Apparel Coalition/Higg MSI and other ‘sustainability’ tools continue to ignore the latest science. “Most of our attention on plastic pollution focuses on the oceans, but we discovered that Europe’s lakes… Continue reading Microplastics – Pollution in the Environment and Food Chain

20 September 2021 Leather Industry – Leather Making is Part of a Circular Economy Leather making is one of the oldest examples of the circular economy, as it transforms raw hides into a material that is durable and stylish like no other, writes Silvateam SpA.     Now, as the health of our planet is… Continue reading Leather Industry – Leather Making is Part of a Circular Economy

17 September 2021 Raw Materials – European hide sales to China slow to a trickle For the past 25 years, maybe a bit longer, China has been the go to place for many European raw materials suppliers. Some stayed loyal to Italian tanners, while some hedged their bets and kept a foot in both camps.… Continue reading Raw Materials – European hide sales to China slow to a trickle

17 September 2021 International – Italian bodies set up their own WWF partnership In parallel with the partnership it has announced with the Leather and Hide Council of America, conservation group WWF (the World Wildlife Fund) has also entered into a new partnership with two leather industry bodies in Italy, reports Leatherbiz.   National tanning… Continue reading International – Italian bodies set up their own WWF partnership

17 September 2021 Environment – WWF endorses the Sustainable Leather Foundation The Sustainable Leather Foundation is proud to have been endorsed by the Worldwide Fund and we are excited to work closely with WWF to continue making progress towards a sustainable future. Our Managing Director, Deborah Taylor, explains “When really taking stock of the key… Continue reading Environment – WWF endorses the Sustainable Leather Foundation

16 September 2021 Fish Leather Sustainability – Leather naturally reports Elisa a fashion designer with a Master of Arts, she worked as head of the design studio at John Galliano developing fish leather garments for ‘Galliano and Christian Dior`. They were the first brands to use fish leather and by doing so they situated the… Continue reading Fish Leather Sustainability – Leather naturally reports

16 September 2021 Leatherbiz Market Intelligence – Summer contrasts show up US-Europe differences The latest issue of Leatherbiz Market Intelligence went live on the site on September 14. In this issue of the fortnightly newsletter, there is in-depth analysis not just of the delicate balance between supply and demand in the leather value chain, but… Continue reading Leatherbiz Market Intelligence – Summer contrasts show up US-Europe differences

16 September 2021 Climate Change – Study reveals impact and stress of climate change concerns on young people “I think it’s different for young people. For us the destruction of the planet is personal”, 16-year-old Young people are future leaders and consumers and corporations neglecting climate change should take note of their opinions and reactions… Continue reading Climate Change – Study reveals impact and stress of climate change concerns on young people

15 September 2021 France – Third Sustainable Leather Forum takes place in Paris The Sustainable Leather Forum went ahead in Paris on September 13. This year’s forum is the third that France’s Conseil National du Cuir has run, reports Leatherbiz.      In an opening keynote address, Hélène Valade, environment director at luxury group LVMH,… Continue reading France – Third Sustainable Leather Forum takes place in Paris

15 September 2021 United Kingdom – Last Oak Bark Tannery in the UK   Leather UK writes that this week, we’re spotlighting J. & F.J. Baker, a tannery steeped in history and tradition. With a 20-person team located in rural Devon, it produces the highest quality oak bark tanned leather for global brands. It’s the… Continue reading United Kingdom – Last Oak Bark Tannery in the UK

14 September 2021 LWG Certification – PrimeAsia China Celebrates its 10th LWG Certification with Renewed Gold Rated Score The new achievement highlights the company’s long track and approach to continuous environmental improvement.      A founding member of the Leather Working Group, PrimeAsia is proud to renew the certification of its operating unit in China… Continue reading LWG Certification – PrimeAsia China Celebrates its 10th LWG Certification with Renewed Gold Rated Score

14 September 2021 International – LHCA and WWF sign MoU Stephen Sothmann, President of the Leather and Hide Council of America (LHCA) writes that his oprganisation is proud to partner with the WWF to collaborate on a series of initiatives aimed at enhancing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices in the U.S. leather industry.    … Continue reading International – LHCA and WWF sign MoU

14 September 2021 Sustainability – Italian leather and the last stages of its sustainable journey Sustainability is a journey. A journey made up of stages that often resemble real turning points. And, at the same time, a journey that cannot be interrupted, must be pursued with perseverance, clear and, above all, concrete ideas.     … Continue reading Sustainability – Italian leather and the last stages of its sustainable journey

13 September 2021 Events – Sustainable Leather Forum: the future of leather in question in Paris On 13 September, the Palais Brongniart will host the third edition of the Sustainable Leather Forum. A forum dedicated to CSR Ccorporate Social Responsibility – editor’s note) in the leather, luxury and fashion trades, organized by the National Leather… Continue reading Events – Sustainable Leather Forum: the future of leather in question in Paris

13 September 2021 Italy – Call for papers ahead of IULTCS 2022 Eurocongress Ahead of the IULTCS Eurocongress in Vicenza, Italy in September 2022, the organisers are inviting submissions of abstracts before the deadline in February 2022, writes ILM.      The event, which is titled Rinascimento: The Next Leather Generation, will focus on: product… Continue reading Italy – Call for papers ahead of IULTCS 2022 Eurocongress

10 September 2021 United States of America – Goal to not waste a single hide In an interview with the leather promotional campaign, Real Leather, Stay Different, Jay Jensen boss of the U.S. based Southwest Hide Company says his company’s goal is not to waste a single hide, reports ILM.      The full interview… Continue reading United States of America – Goal to not waste a single hide

10 September 2021 Leathergoods – French heritage brand from 1754 to relaunch Indian-born, Paris-based designer Ramesh Nair, an alumnus of luxury leathergoods houses Moynat and Hermès, among other high-end brands, is set to relaunch French heritage leather company Joseph Duclos (first established in 1754) in late September, reports Leatherbiz.       Joseph Duclos (1719-1764), a… Continue reading Leathergoods – French heritage brand from 1754 to relaunch

10 September 2021 Nothing to Hide – Update: The Meat industry and Cattle Hides There is great interest in ethical sourcing, animal welfare and social responsibility across many consumer product categories, especially food.       Livestock farmers will continue to send cattle, sheep and goat to slaughter and will continue to generate millions of hides… Continue reading Nothing to Hide – Update: The Meat industry and Cattle Hides