20 July 2023 Hermès deeply saddened by the death of Jane Birkin Leathergoods brand Hermès has said the company was deeply saddened to learn of the death of Jane Birkin, the actress who gave her name to one of its most iconic handbags. Ms Birkin died on July 16 at the age of 76, writes… Continue reading Hermès deeply saddened by the death of Jane Birkin
20 July 2023 Nera Leather Tanning – Facts about leather and biodegradability 𝐀 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐮𝐧𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞. Leather is made from a hide or skin, a naturally biodegradable material and a byproduct of the meat industry. It needs to be processed to use a hide or a skin for a leather good, for… Continue reading Nera Leather Tanning – Facts about leather and biodegradability
19 July 2023 China to maintain beef imports this year Despite the economic difficulties that China is going through, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) maintained its beef import expectations at 3.5 million tons, at the same record levels as in 2022,reports Tardaguila Agromarkets. The USDA updated its expectations for production, consumption and… Continue reading China to maintain beef imports this year
19 July 2023 Tasman Leather of New Zealand Come home to easy elegance with Danske Mobler’s Highway lounge suite. Proudly crafted in Danske Mobler’s Mt Eden factory, the Highway suite features sophisticated lines, coupled with plush cushions, and can be customised with a choice of quality fabrics and leathers. We may be biased, but to… Continue reading Tasman Leather of New Zealand
19 July 2023 Automotive – Analysis: How veganism is changing the car industry Will the arrival of a new vegan steak bake change the car industry? Autocar analyses the growing demand for ‘vegan-labeled’ products and how it affects the car industry. The growing interest is driven by animal welfare and environmental concerns and it doesn’t… Continue reading Automotive – Analysis: How veganism is changing the car industry
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.
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