29 September 2023 Scotland – New developments at Muirhead Muirhead writes on LinkedIn that our recent introduction of 14 new ‘super’ drums will allow our customers to experience significant environmental benefits. These drums have replaced 30 conventional tanning drums and have enabled us to process larger batches more efficiently than before. Not only does this… Continue reading Scotland – New developments at Muirhead
29 September 2023 Leather Working Group – Report from the Global Fashion Summit Ending planned obsolescence and focusing on timeless design to avoid needing to address the ghosts of bad decisions past in your closet, was a strong theme of the Global Fashion Summit in Boston today. Another inspirational day, with some sometimes uncomfortable discussions… Continue reading Leather Working Group – Report from the Global Fashion Summit
29 September 2023 Pakistan – Falls for all categories in Pakistan’s leather exports Pakistan’s leather industry registered a fall in export revenues from footwear and all other sectors during the first two months of the current financial year (July and August 2023), reports Footwearbiz. Exports of footwear, finished leather, garments and leathergoods brought in $142.9… Continue reading Pakistan – Falls for all categories in Pakistan’s leather exports
28 September 2023 France – Leather in Fashion: Tanners to talk to IFM students about using leather in master’s projects Tanners from all over France will travel to Paris at the start of the new academic year to talk to students at l’Institut Français de la Mode, writes Leatherbiz. A group of tanners will take… Continue reading France – Leather in Fashion: Tanners to talk to IFM students about using leather in master’s projects
28 September 2023 Europe Chemicals – More than 5,600 comments on ECHA PFAS proposal The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has received more than 5,600 comments on its PFAS restriction proposal following the six-month consultation period which ended on September 25, reports ILM. The comments came from more than 4,400 organisations, companies and individuals, and will… Continue reading Europe Chemicals – More than 5,600 comments on ECHA PFAS proposal
28 September 2023 Italy – Shoe recycling project turns old leather into new filler Specialist ski and outdoor footwear group Scarpa has launched a new recycling project in which it will aim to collect 15,000 used pairs of its Mojito shoes in one year from customers across Europe, writes Leatherbiz. It will deconstruct the Mojitos… Continue reading Italy – Shoe recycling project turns old leather into new filler
27 September 2023 Leather UK – Launch of “A Guide to Buying Leather” for Gen Z Industry trade body Leather UK has announced an online resource aimed at helping younger Gen Z consumers understand the misconceptions and the truth about leather, reports ILM. “A Guide to Buying Leather”, found on the Leather UK website,… Continue reading Leather UK – Launch of “A Guide to Buying Leather” for Gen Z
27 September 2023 China proves a lifebuoy for Italy’s shoe brands The Italian footwear industry announced record turnover for the first five months of year, with higher prices meaning turnover increased 7% and export values increased 10%, writes Footwearbiz. However, volumes were down: -6.8% for exports and -5.7% for production, according to the ISTAT industrial… Continue reading China proves a lifebuoy for Italy’s shoe brands
27 September 2023 One 4 Leather A great video documentary from Real Leather. Stay Different examines how to make the best use of our limited agricultural land, not utilising cowhide and the popularisation of plastic alternatives.
26 September 2023 Tanning – Renewable Chemistry from DesertSpring The Sustainable Leather Foundation (SLF) writes on Linkedin that tThroughout recent years in the leather industry, renewable chemistry alternatives have become more widely available and SLF recently welcomed into partnership a company that is developing another great example of innovation in this remit. DesertSpring is a… Continue reading Tanning – Renewable Chemistry from DesertSpring
We bring leather, material and fashion businesses together: an opportunity to meet and greet face to face. We bring them from all parts of the world so that they can find fresh partners, discover new customers or suppliers and keep ahead of industry developments.
We organise a number of trade exhibitions which focus on fashion and lifestyle: sectors that are constantly in flux, so visitors and exhibitors alike need to be constantly aware both of the changes around them and those forecast for coming seasons.
