What are Zeolites? Zeolites are aluminosilicates.

12 October 2021 What are Zeolites? Zeolites are aluminosilicates. In other words, a type of mineral made out of aluminum, silicon and oxygen. They can be found naturally and then mined, or they can be manufactured synthetically, writes Nera Leather Tanning.       Zeolites have a unique property in that they can absorb or release… Continue reading What are Zeolites? Zeolites are aluminosilicates.

Prestigious Award for CEO of Pittards – Reg Hankey named Fellow of the City & Guilds London Institute.

11 October 2021 Prestigious Award for CEO of Pittards – Reg Hankey named Fellow of the City & Guilds London Institute. Congratulations are in order for Pittards’ CEO Reg Hankey who has been named Fellow of the City & Guilds London Institute.    CEO Reg Hankey conversing with The Princess Royal   The award, which… Continue reading Prestigious Award for CEO of Pittards – Reg Hankey named Fellow of the City & Guilds London Institute.

Aviation – The next step towards sustainable aviation leather

11 October 2021 Aviation – The next step towards sustainable aviation leather A big bang created our planet. With the stress that the Earth is currently under, we all know we need a big change. Zeology, a revolutionary, sustainable tanning concept, offers a whole new world for leather tanning, writes Leather & Footwear News –… Continue reading Aviation – The next step towards sustainable aviation leather

Fashion Accessories – What cross-body bags say about market recovery

11 October 2021 Fashion Accessories – What cross-body bags say about market recovery Footwear and leathergoods analyst Beth Goldstein has said a return to nights out following covid restrictions has led to a faster-than-expected rebound for some handbags, specifically shoulder bags and cross-body bags, in the US. Writes Leatherbiz.     Ms Goldstein, who works… Continue reading Fashion Accessories – What cross-body bags say about market recovery

Italy – Gruppo Mastrotto awards 15 scholarships

8 October 2021 Italy – Gruppo Mastrotto awards 15 scholarships The Italy headquartered tanning group has announced it has awarded 15 scholarships to children of its employees who have “particularly distinguished themselves in their educational career”, writes ILM.        This is part of an initiative the company has been undertaking since 2017, as… Continue reading Italy – Gruppo Mastrotto awards 15 scholarships

Raw Materials – U.S. Cattle Hide Value Declines Significantly in Wake of COVID-19

8 October 2021 Raw Materials – U.S. Cattle Hide Value Declines Significantly in Wake of COVID-19 The global outbreak of the COVID-19 virus has hit almost every market fast and hard. The United States Hide, Skin & Leather Association has reported an alarming impact on both the hide and leather industry, as well as agriculture.… Continue reading Raw Materials – U.S. Cattle Hide Value Declines Significantly in Wake of COVID-19

Vietnam – Lefaso denies rumours of Nike moving production

8 October 2021 Vietnam – Lefaso denies rumours of Nike moving production Phan Thi Thanh Xuan, Vice Chairwoman and General Secretary of the Vietnam Leather and Footwear Association (Lefaso), has denied social media rumours that Nike plans to move some of its production out of Vietnam to China and Indonesia, reports ILM.   Secretary General… Continue reading Vietnam – Lefaso denies rumours of Nike moving production

New Hermès Stores opened – Inauguration of stores in Shenzhen (China) and Miami (USA)

7 October 2021 New Hermès Stores opened – Inauguration of stores in Shenzhen (China) and Miami (USA) Driven by its growth and international development, Hermès has made sustainable real estate a priority. For all of its living spaces, the company works with local partners and uses locally sourced materials.       As part of… Continue reading New Hermès Stores opened – Inauguration of stores in Shenzhen (China) and Miami (USA)

Vietnam – Industry in Vietnam faces continued lockdown struggles

7 October 2021 Vietnam – Industry in Vietnam faces continued lockdown struggles While the country is in the midst of controlling a severe outbreak of the Covid-19 Delta variant, production in Vietnam continues to struggle, with companies anticipating further delays to goods, reports ILM.     Nike Chief Financial Officer Matt Friend declared that it… Continue reading Vietnam – Industry in Vietnam faces continued lockdown struggles

Leather Naturally – Get ready for winter…..

7 October 2021 Leather Naturally – Get ready for winter….. Winter up with the new Nike Jordan Brand Retro line. With this collection, Nike shows the importance of leather and demonstrates its versatility in the different shoes. We say wow what a collection.       Click on the link to see them all –… Continue reading Leather Naturally – Get ready for winter…..