18 July 2023 Raw Materials – China and Italy buy little: the first five months for US leathers are gloomy The first five months of 2023 for U.S. hides and skins are bleak. Both volumes (expressed in number of pieces sold) and values decrease overall. The flow to Italy also reflects the general trend. Report… Continue reading Raw Materials – China and Italy buy little: the first five months for US leathers are gloomy
18 July 2023 Deforestation-free raw material sourcing Scotland’s Muirhead writes that they applaud the new EU zero-tolerance deforestation law. When sourcing leather, it’s crucial to prioritize ethical and sustainable practices. What challenges do companies face in tracking their products from source to vehicle? Sourcing the by-products of the UK food industry, Muirhead can provide full… Continue reading Deforestation-free raw material sourcing
18 July 2023 Leathergoods strength and China recovery boost Burberry Luxury brand Burberry has announced revenues of £589 million for the first quarter of its current business year, the three months from April to June 2023. This represents an increase of 17% compared to the same period a year earlier, writes Leatherbiz. Chief executive, Jonathan… Continue reading Leathergoods strength and China recovery boost Burberry
14 July 2023 Under Armour launches its first women’s football boots This year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup, taking place between July 20 and August 20 in Australia and New Zealand, will see the debut of the first pair of Under Armour-made football boots designed specifically for female feet. Report by Footwearbiz. The model, called the Magnetico… Continue reading Under Armour launches its first women’s football boots
14 July 2023 Sustainable Leather Foundation (SLF) celebrates its third anniversary. Today SLF celebrates its 3rd Anniversary of helping our industry to become more sustainable. Over the last 3 years we have grown to now count almost 100 organisations as partners of the Foundation, among them brands, leather manufacturers, product manufacturers, chemical companies, machinery companies,… Continue reading Sustainable Leather Foundation (SLF) celebrates its third anniversary.
14 July 2023 Italy: Third sustainability report from Gruppo Mastrotto Leather manufacturer Gruppo Mastrotto has published its third annual sustainability report, writes Leatherbiz. Achievements the group celebrates in the report include securing a patent for Reviva, a material it makes from finished leather scraps and offcuts that were previously considered waste. Gruppo Mastrotto said… Continue reading Italy: Third sustainability report from Gruppo Mastrotto
13 July 2023 Leather Working Group: Non-deforestation leather sourcing Leather Working Group, together with Textile Exchange have launched the Deforestation-Free Call to Action for Leather, a collaborative initiative which aims to galvanize action from brands to end deforestation and conversion of natural ecosystems linked to leather sourcing. By signing up, brands commit to: –… Continue reading Leather Working Group: Non-deforestation leather sourcing
13 July 2023 Leatherbiz Market Intelligence: Three countries that stand to gain from China changes Our newest Leatherbiz Market Intelligence report went live on July 11 and is available for subscribers to read here. One message that stands out in this latest newsletter is the suggestion that the pace of the exodus of manufacturing activity from China… Continue reading Leatherbiz Market Intelligence: Three countries that stand to gain from China changes
13 July 2023 Producing a material that imitates leather with fungi ends The American startup Bolt Threads announced that it has ceased the search for production of the “alternative material to leather” generated from mycelium (fungi). The group – which in 14 years received US$ 300 million – failed to convince new investors to continue… Continue reading Producing a material that imitates leather with fungi ends
12 July 2023 Leather: The quality of leather is determined by its grain One 4 Leather writes that leather quality can be a complex matter if you’re not familiar with the terms. But in the end it’s all about the grain. Leather grain is an indicator of the natural quality of the material. The better… Continue reading Leather: The quality of leather is determined by its grain
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