29 Nov 2022 Insights into traceability in new eBook A new free-to-download eBook, published by International Leather Maker (ILM) and sponsored by the Leather and Hide Council of America (L&HCA), provides a condensed insight into the current state of traceability in the global leather supply chain from farm to finished product, writes ILM. … Continue reading Insights into traceability in new eBook
29 Nov 2022 Italy – UNIC president rails against anti-leather clichés Actions to make the industry more environmentally responsible and the continued high quality of the products it makes speak louder than words for the Italian leather sector. This was the view expressed by the president of industry body UNIC, Fabrizio Nuti, at the organisation’s… Continue reading Italy – UNIC president rails against anti-leather clichés
29 Nov 2022 Manufacturing – All under one roof Italy’s Holding Industriale (Hind) has twenty companies under its umbrella and includes the subsidiary, Holding Moda, of which the leathergoods manufacturer, Gab, forms part. Gab operates as a sub-manufacturer for leathergoods brands and was acquired by Hind in 2021. Now, the parent company intends… Continue reading Manufacturing – All under one roof
29 Nov 2022 Peru: Celebration for the Repatriation of Piuran Pima Cotton – December 7 2022 Perú: Celebración de la Repatriación del Algodón Pima Piurano- 7 de diciembre de 2022 La Cámara de Comercio y Producción de Piura del Perú ha organizado un acto para celebrar el Centenario de la Repatriación del Algodón Pima Piurano.… Continue reading Peru: Celebration for the Repatriation of Piuran Pima Cotton – December 7 2022
28 Nov 2022 US retail sales firm in October Official figures from the US Census Bureau show retail sales for the month of October of $694.5 billion, an increase of 8.3% compared to the same month in 2021, writes Leatherbiz. Mall of America, Minneapolis October’s result is a continuation of growth in retail sales,… Continue reading US retail sales firm in October
28 Nov 2022 Events – Masterclass Circularity: Insights for Fashion, Footwear & Automotive Event by Nera Leather TanningWed, Dec 7, 2022, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (your local time)Event link: click here Insights for Fashion, Footwear and AutomotiveJoin us on 7 December in the discussion about circular materials and about leather in specific… Continue reading Events – Masterclass Circularity: Insights for Fashion, Footwear & Automotive
28 Nov 2022 Exports – Bovine tongue shipments start to Japan After the negotiations led by the President of Uruguay, Luis Lacalle, to diversify the export of Uruguayan meat to Japan, the first shipment of 300 kilos of bovine tongue to that Asian country left on Saturday, November 19. Daniel De Mattos, advisor… Continue reading Exports – Bovine tongue shipments start to Japan
25 Nov 2022 Footwear – Wolverine faces challenges Wolverine World Wide’s revenues and earnings fell short of expectations in the third quarter due to continued supply chain disruptions, increased promotional sales and a worsening international geopolitical environment. From July to September the US group had a turnover of $691.4 million, up 8.6% compared… Continue reading Footwear – Wolverine faces challenges
25 Nov 2022 Leather Finishing – Curried leather makes the perfect finish No, this has nothing to do with the Indian dish full of flavors, though it is about giving a unique flavor to the leather itself. Currying is an ancient craft. The traditional practice has virtually disappeared in the last 100 years. It’s the… Continue reading Leather Finishing – Curried leather makes the perfect finish
25 Nov 2022 Sustainability – Norway stymies recovery of the Higg Index In June the Norwegian Competition Authority (NCA) stated that the Higg index was misleading and could not be used to support labeling on fashion items as the reference data used was out-of-date and hence unreliable. In short, items “proven” to be sustainable using… Continue reading Sustainability – Norway stymies recovery of the Higg Index
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.
APLF Fairs follow Informa AllSecure, Informa’s approach to enhanced health and safety standards at events in the aftermath of COVID-19.
