5 February 2026 All Tanning Solutions at APLF Join APLF 2026 (12–14 March, Hong Kong)—where the global tanning industry comes together. Nearly 100 chemical and machinery exhibitors from 14 countries will showcase advanced solutions covering the entire leather manufacturing cycle, from beamhouse and tanning to finishing and performance enhancement. Explore the exhibitor lists, bookmark key… Continue reading All Tanning Solutions at APLF
5 February 2026 Leather for Garments. Garments in Leather. All in One Show. The unmistakable scent of premium leather. The satisfying weight of a perfectly crafted jacket. Leather’s 2026/27 comeback isn’t just visual—it’s visceral. As Vogue notes, leather has evolved from wardrobe staple to statement of power, but sourcing the materials to meet this surge… Continue reading Leather for Garments. Garments in Leather. All in One Show.
4 February 2026 Materials+ The Future of Footwear & Fashion Manufacturing In the rapidly evolving world of fashion manufacturing, the “ingredients” of a product have become just as important as the final design. For the upcoming APLF 2026, the Materials+ sector is taking center stage, serving as the definitive hub for non-leather materials, footwear components,… Continue reading Materials+ The Future of Footwear & Fashion Manufacturing
30 January 2026 Global Materials Authority Material ConneXion Joins Materials+ to Curate and Connect What’s Next Innovation in materials has never been more active—nor more complex. From ideation and prototyping to building, testing, and iterating, the pressure on brands across fashion, footwear, furniture, and automotive sectors to define “what’s next” is mounting fast. Yet one… Continue reading Global Materials Authority Material ConneXion Joins Materials+ to Curate and Connect What’s Next
27 January 2026 Japanese Artisan Leather — A Living Legacy Japan Leather & Leather Goods Industries Association (JLIA) Stand Number: 1B-F05-JP Certificate: The organiser of JLIA Sustainable Certification The JLIA Sustainable Certification, recently launched by the Japan Leather and Leather Goods Industries Association, is based on the SDGs and international ESG standards. It evaluates key areas such… Continue reading Japanese Artisan Leather — A Living Legacy
27 January 2026 Your Next Viral Collection Starts with APLF Trends Fashion Access: Where global trends meet immediate sourcing opportunities What if the next viral fashion moment is sitting in a supplier’s showroom right now, waiting for the right buyer to discover it? The Fall-Winter 2026/27 season explores new synergies between emotion, material, and spirit,… Continue reading Your Next Viral Collection Starts with APLF Trends
21 January 2026 Spice Up Your Sourcing – Discover Mexico at APLF A curated group of Mexican tanneries offering wet blue, crust, and finished leathers, recognised for responsible production, traceability, and international certifications. Alfamex & Cueromex & Certificate: LWG GoldStand Number: 1C-C24-MXProduct sectors: Leather, suede, goat and bison suitable for any kind of footwear, leather… Continue reading Spice Up Your Sourcing – Discover Mexico at APLF
20 January 2026 How Next-Gen Fashion Materials Rise to Power The rise of next-generation materials in fashion is often attributed to innovation, sustainability, or technology. In reality, their growing influence has less to do with outperforming existing materials and more to do with changing consumer expectations, cultural signals, and how material value is communicated. Next-gen… Continue reading How Next-Gen Fashion Materials Rise to Power
20 January 2026 Chinese Footwear & Leather Goods Exhibitors at Fashion Access 2026! Your Next Manufacturing Partnership Awaits. Continuing our previous spotlight here on Chinese exhibitors – discover leather goods manufacturers focusing on footwear, bags, and small leathergoods, each bringing fresh designs to their respective markets. At Fashion Access 2026 in Hong Kong, this group… Continue reading Chinese Footwear & Leather Goods Exhibitors at Fashion Access 2026!
15 January 2026 German Pavilion at APLF 2026 Join us to meet the German Pavilion during the APLF 2026 from 12-14 March, 2026 in Hong Kong, where leading companies in the leather industry will showcase their latest innovations and sustainable practices. A curated pavilion of German exhibitors showcases proven expertise across leather, chemicals, and surface… Continue reading German Pavilion at APLF 2026
