Encouraging Economic Backdrop for 34th Edition of APLF

14 March 2018  Encouraging Economic Backdrop for 34th Edition of APLF Widely recognised as the Annual Meeting Place for the Global Leather Industry, the 34th edition of APLF takes place from 14 – 16 March at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The earlier dates will allow professional buyers to locate the materials… Continue reading Encouraging Economic Backdrop for 34th Edition of APLF

First group of tanners from Sudan present their products at the world’s most international leather event

23 January 2018 First group of tanners from Sudan present their products at the world’s most international leather event Our recent report on the Sudanese leather industry was designed to give readers some background on this African nation that is rich in livestock and has several tanneries that are capable of supplying semi-finished raw material… Continue reading First group of tanners from Sudan present their products at the world’s most international leather event

Vibrant atmosphere conducive to business

18 April 2017  Vibrant atmosphere conducive to business APLF’s 33rd edition held from 29 – 31 March proved to be a success from the outset. There was a bustling atmosphere in the halls on Day 1 as buyers arrived to do business, look for new suppliers, materials and solutions for their manufacturing operations. The vibrant… Continue reading Vibrant atmosphere conducive to business

APLF evolves in line with Trends and Fashion as Materials and Leather Face Challenges in Changing Times

29 March 2017 APLF evolves in line with Trends and Fashion as Materials and Leather Face Challenges in Changing Times The 33rd edition of APLF starts today, 29 March 2017 and its focus has been modified to meet the changing needs of the fashion industry. The fair is now officially called APLF Leather & Materials+.… Continue reading APLF evolves in line with Trends and Fashion as Materials and Leather Face Challenges in Changing Times

The Global Retail Footwear Conference returns on 30 March 2017 in Hong Kong

17 March 2017 The Global Retail Footwear Conference returns on 30 March 2017 in Hong Kong Building on the success of the two previous years with C-level contributions from policy makers, brands, vendors and other industry stakeholders, the Global Footwear Retail Conference (GFRC) will resume the debate on the key issues impacting the future of… Continue reading The Global Retail Footwear Conference returns on 30 March 2017 in Hong Kong

APLF Leather & Materials+ & Fashion Access 2017 – Onsite Events & Activities

7 March 2017 APLF Leather & Materials+ & Fashion Access 2017 – Onsite Events & Activities APLF offers educational onsite events of commercial benefit to exhibitors and visitors of its upcoming APLF Leather & Materials+ and Fashion Access fairs. These include seminars, conferences, materials and trend displays that are interesting, even inspirational, and which create… Continue reading APLF Leather & Materials+ & Fashion Access 2017 – Onsite Events & Activities

APLF Bringing You a Complete Event for Leather, Materials and Fashion

9 February 2017  APLF Bringing You a Complete Event for Leather, Materials and Fashion Now approaching its 33rd edition since 1984 in Hong Kong at end March, APLF will be a complete event integrating leather, components, materials – both advanced and performance – as well as fashion accessories and the latest trends being dominated by… Continue reading APLF Bringing You a Complete Event for Leather, Materials and Fashion

APLF announces new fair dates for 2018 and 2019

25 Oct 2016 APLF announces new fair dates for 2018 and 2019 In line with its policy of serving the global leather and fashion industries APLF is pleased to announce an adjustment to its traditional event dates for its Hong Kong fairs from 2018 onwards. APLF has been held at the end of March for… Continue reading APLF announces new fair dates for 2018 and 2019

APLF: Leather & Materials+

1 June 2016 APLF: Leather & Materials+ The Complete Supply Chain of Leather, Performance Fabrics and Components all under One Roof! APLF has been serving the Global Leather & Fashion Industries for 33 years and has now widened its scope to cover the whole manufacturing supply chain to include athletic, leisure and sports fashion –… Continue reading APLF: Leather & Materials+

Global Economic Slowdown Impacts Demand for Leather

12 April 2016 Global economic slowdown impacts demand for leather Despite misgivings about the slowdown in demand for leather from China in the first two months of 2016, APLF got off to a brisk start and this continued into Day 2 of this major event. The fact is that if China does not receive orders… Continue reading Global Economic Slowdown Impacts Demand for Leather