Category: APLF Leather

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) supports leather manufacturers from the region and the promotion of greener technologies in the leather value chain at the APLF 2023

29 May 2023 The Southern African Development Community (SADC) supports leather manufacturers from the region and the promotion of greener technologies in the leather value chain at the APLF 2023 In pursuit of its commitment to improve access to efficient input and output markets, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat has placed a strategic… Continue reading The Southern African Development Community (SADC) supports leather manufacturers from the region and the promotion of greener technologies in the leather value chain at the APLF 2023

Transparency at the Core of PrimeAsia’s Participation at APLF Dubai

23 March 2022 Transparency at the Core of PrimeAsia’s Participation at APLF Dubai PrimeAsia proudly confirms its sponsorship for APLF Dubai, where the company will present many of its leading initiatives in an exerted effort to bring more transparency to the industry.   Between March 30th and April 1st, PrimeAsia will be at APLF Dubai… Continue reading Transparency at the Core of PrimeAsia’s Participation at APLF Dubai

The tannery and ESG

03 February 2021 The tannery and ESG The discussion that is raging in investment circles around ESG investments seems far away from everyday life to the tanner struggling with the issues of avoiding loose or cracking grain and trying to make a margin in an exceptional business climate.  Sales are less predictable than ever and… Continue reading The tannery and ESG

Venezuela – Wet Salted Bovine Hides for Export

24 November 2020 Venezuela – Wet Salted Bovine Hides for Export With its main office in the western city of Maracaibo and representative offices in the state of Yaracuy and the capital of Lara state, Barquisimeto, Commercial Jairo Leather Industries has founded some 36 years ago. The company is currently managed by Mr Jairo Noya… Continue reading Venezuela – Wet Salted Bovine Hides for Export

Virtual APLF Brings International Suppliers to Three Main Tanning Regions

20 November 2020 Virtual APLF Brings International Suppliers to Three Main Tanning Regions In view of the current situation which prevents buyers from attending physical exhibitions, APLF will continue to support the tanning industry by organising a series of online events for the Chinese, Indian and African/Middle East markets.   The virtual events will bring… Continue reading Virtual APLF Brings International Suppliers to Three Main Tanning Regions

What the World is Going to Look Like

16 September 2020 What the World is Going to Look Like The world appears to have moved from house arrest to purgatory, with little prospect of ever escaping completely from COVID-19. Hopefully before long we will have a vaccine, but increasingly this looks like only a partial solution, allied with a danger of worrying repercussions… Continue reading What the World is Going to Look Like

APLF 2020 – EU/US Trade dispute

25 March 2020 APLF 2020 – EU/US Trade dispute Coronavirus pandemic likely to exacerbate future EU – US trade dispute   While writing about trade dispute seems kind of trivial at a time when the whole world is weathering the Covid-19 pandemic, it is extremely important to understand the economic implications in order to better… Continue reading APLF 2020 – EU/US Trade dispute

APLF 2019 Onsite Interview – ANNE LIBERATI

2 January 2020 APLF 2019 Onsite Interview – ANNE LIBERATI While the entire fashion industry is being challenged and is re-thinking itself and amidst talk of establishing Paris as the capital of sustainable fashion before the Olympic Games in 2024, APLF.com asks Paris-based Fashion Trends Setter and Sustainable Fashion consultant, Anne Liberati of Anne Studio… Continue reading APLF 2019 Onsite Interview – ANNE LIBERATI

Volga Tannery – Russia

31 December 2019 Volga Tannery – Russia Profile   SC Volga Tannery (Ostashkov, Tver Region in western Russia) is one of the oldest factories in the leather industry. It traces its origin to merchant Savin’s manufacturer founded in 1730. It is located on the edge of the beautiful Lake Seliger, about 350km from Moscow. This… Continue reading Volga Tannery – Russia

Livestock is not bad for the planet

07 November 2019 Livestock is not bad for the planet Climate change science is difficult. I have heard it said that perhaps only a dozen people in the world really understand it all. Professor Harry Collins explained it well in his excellent little book are we are all scientific experts now? in a neat little… Continue reading Livestock is not bad for the planet

APLF 2019 – BIOSK: Henan company BIOSK doing good, promoting waste water recycling technology

20 September 2019 APLF 2019 – BIOSK: Henan company BIOSK doing good, promoting waste water recycling technology Founded in 1986, China-based company BIOSK Chemicals is a modern technological enterprise, engaged in new technology research and development, lean chemicals, quantum technology, environment protection equipment, product sales and technology services. For the past twenty years, it has… Continue reading APLF 2019 – BIOSK: Henan company BIOSK doing good, promoting waste water recycling technology

Leather is in our DNA – More on Argentine premium leathergoods manufacturer Del Sur Leather

05 September 2019 Leather is in our DNA – More on Argentine premium leathergoods manufacturer Del Sur Leather Environmental Commitment   The leather used by Del Sur complies with international environmental regulations, hence the tanneries used for the manufacture of the products, all establishments are audited by international environmental organizations and associations. Del Sur is… Continue reading Leather is in our DNA – More on Argentine premium leathergoods manufacturer Del Sur Leather

First Sustainable Leather Forum to mobilize the French leather industry

02 August 2019 First Sustainable Leather Forum to mobilize the French leather industry The first Sustainable Leather Forum (SLF) will take place in Paris on September 16, 2019 at the Maison de la FNTP (Fédération Nationale des Travaux Publics), close to the Champs Elysees, under the patronage of the French Ministry of Economy and Finance.… Continue reading First Sustainable Leather Forum to mobilize the French leather industry

M+ 2019 : Onsite Interview – Romans CAD

23 July 2019 M+ 2019 : Onsite Interview – Romans CAD   With the objective of speeding up the supply chain and linking the brand directly to the factory, Roman CAD is helping footwear manufacturers increase their speed to market which is vital in a world of changing fashion and styles.  As company partner, Jean-Marc… Continue reading M+ 2019 : Onsite Interview – Romans CAD

APLF 2019 : Onsite Interview – PFI

12 June 2019 APLF 2019 : Onsite Interview – PFI   PFI Hong Kong Managing Director, Candice Wong, outlines the background of PFI and its mission so that consumers know what is the source of the products they are eating, wearing or simply using.  The key elements that PFI highlights are not only sustainability that… Continue reading APLF 2019 : Onsite Interview – PFI

Dare we risk losing hides?

20 May 2019 Dare we risk losing hides? We are now regularly hearing about hides being thrown away. We heard it first about skins in New Zealand, and then about hides in Latin America, followed by sheepskins in the UK. Now it is coming from the USA of all places. The latest I have read… Continue reading Dare we risk losing hides?

APLF 2019 : Onsite Interview – Unionpelli

17 May 2019 APLF 2019 : Onsite Interview – Unionpelli Unionpelli is a tannery based in Arzignano in Italy specializing in supplying hides to the automotive sector. The tannery produces wet blue and chrome free wet white. As Managing Director, Paolo Muraro explains, Unionpelli is focuses directly on smoothing out the supply chain by sourcing… Continue reading APLF 2019 : Onsite Interview – Unionpelli

The contribution of technologies in sustainable tanning processes

07 May 2019 The contribution of technologies in sustainable tanning processes Raw materials and finished products are no longer alone to require being certified with quality labels today. In Italy, the machines that process them have their own sustainable standards and quality labels too. Thanks to the fusion of information technology with operational technologies it… Continue reading The contribution of technologies in sustainable tanning processes

Green is the new Black

07 May 2019 Green is the new Black The Asia-based “Green is the New Black” collective organized their annual “Conscious Festival” at the Kerry Hotel in Hong Kong on April 13-14th. The event features sustainable lifestyle products as well as inspiring talks and is a unique opportunity for the public to discover and experience a… Continue reading Green is the new Black

Red dot Awards for G2G eye catching “techstyle” system

07 May 2019 Red dot Awards for G2G eye catching “techstyle” system The Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) has won the prestigious Red Dot Award for Product Design 2019 for its Garment-to-Garment (G2G) recycling system Mini Mill. The G2G system is a mini production line that recycles post-consumer garments into clean… Continue reading Red dot Awards for G2G eye catching “techstyle” system

Leadership, commitment and education the way forward to sustainability

03 April 2019 Leadership, commitment and education the way forward to sustainability The first edition of the Sustainable Fashion Conference, which was held on March 14, 2019, was well attended. The event is part of APLF’s aim to establish itself as the main Sustainable Sourcing Platform of the Asia Pacific Region.  Panelists with backgrounds ranging… Continue reading Leadership, commitment and education the way forward to sustainability

Emerging Risks to the Leather Sector Discussed at 15th Hong Kong Sustainability Conference

25 March 2019 Emerging Risks to the Leather Sector Discussed at 15th Hong Kong Sustainability Conference Sustainability in the Leather Supply Chain  In today’s landscape, the leather sector is open to new and evolving risks, which are increasingly scrutinising the sustainability of global leather production. Brands, retailers, manufacturers and tanneries are under pressure from consumers… Continue reading Emerging Risks to the Leather Sector Discussed at 15th Hong Kong Sustainability Conference

Best of APLF Awards 2019 – Winners of APLF Leather & Materials+

18 March 2019 Best of APLF Awards 2019 – Winners of APLF Leather & Materials+ The winners of the Best of APLF Awards (BOAA) 2019 were announced during BOAA & Design-A-Bag Awards and Cocktail Party in the evening of 14 March 2019 during APLF fairs.   There were a total of 15 winners with 5 Fashion Access exhibits… Continue reading Best of APLF Awards 2019 – Winners of APLF Leather & Materials+

Be inspired by the informative seminars at APLF

14 March 2019 Be inspired by the informative seminars at APLF Being philosophical about sustainability Sustainable Fashion Conference   The first edition of the Sustainable Fashion Conference was held today, on March 14, 2019. The event is part of APLF’s aim at establishing itself as the Sustainable Sourcing Platform in the Asia Pacific Region. The… Continue reading Be inspired by the informative seminars at APLF

Parallel Programmes and Seminars of Great Importance

14 March 2019 Parallel Programmes and Seminars of Great Importance Day two was clearly a little quieter than the opening day but the quality of meetings was probably improved as a consequence. The final figures will show if this reflects footfall or the success of the parallel programme of events which fill all three days… Continue reading Parallel Programmes and Seminars of Great Importance

APLF Feels Green! Establishing APLF as the Sustainable Sourcing Platform in Asia Pacific

23 January 2019  APLF Feels Green! Establishing APLF as the Sustainable Sourcing Platform in Asia Pacific The need for a Sustainable Sourcing Platform in Asia A growing number of designers and brands’ development teams are desperately looking for sustainable products and materials producers.   To complement the aim of increasing sustainability and facilitating the location… Continue reading APLF Feels Green! Establishing APLF as the Sustainable Sourcing Platform in Asia Pacific

Best of APLF Awards 2018 – Winners of APLF Leather & Materials+

27 March 2018 Best of APLF Awards 2018 – Winners of APLF Leather & Materials+ The winners of the Best of APLF Awards (BOAA) 2018 were announced during BOAA & Design-A-Bag Awards and Cocktail Party in the evening of 15 March 2018 during APLF fairs. There were a total of 12 winners with 5 Fashion Access exhibits and 8… Continue reading Best of APLF Awards 2018 – Winners of APLF Leather & Materials+

Best of APLF Awards 2017 – Winners of APLF Leather & Materials+

30 March 2017 Best of APLF Awards 2017 – Winners of APLF Leather & Materials+ The winners of the Best of APLF Awards (BOAA) 2017 were announced during BOAA & Design-A-Bag Awards and Cocktail Party in the evening of 30 March 2017 during APLF fairs. There were a total of 12 winners with 4 Fashion… Continue reading Best of APLF Awards 2017 – Winners of APLF Leather & Materials+

Best of APLF Awards 2016 – Winners of APLF Leather & Materials+

14 April 2016 Best of APLF Awards 2016 – Winners of APLF Leather & Materials+ The winners of the Best of APLF Awards (BOAA) March 2016 were announced during BOAA Cocktail Party in the evening of 31 March 2016 during APLF fairs. There were a total of 11 winners with 4 Fashion Access exhibits and… Continue reading Best of APLF Awards 2016 – Winners of APLF Leather & Materials+