Doubts about the new trend of “100% vegetable leather” material derived from scraps of viticulture (the fibres and the pomace oils). The product is made “without using a drop of fuel, without using polluting substances, without consuming water and without, of course, not even kill an animal.” It is Wine leather, a material developed by […]
The Italian tanning sector continues its journey on the path of innovation. The latest demonstration came from the conference on the leather’s supply chain organized by the Experimental Station for the Industry of Skins and Tanning materials. The event, Innovation Village, lasted two days (April 6 to 7) and took place at the Overseas Exhibition […]
The technologies employed are laser cut, water cut, employable machines for cutting leathers and the pattern design on the surface of the materials. There is also the 3d printer to realise, for example, mould to impress the leather (as pictured). An infinite number of solutions, largely still to be discovered, to apply to the leather […]
Explaining the importance and meaning of two labels that qualify not only the material they “represent”, but also the accessory they belong. Precisely defining the actual significance of the word “faux”, that so many brands, even the luxury ones, use to describe items that “are not in leather and are not environmentally friendly, but made […]
In New Delhi, police officers have shut down 26 out of the 44 licensed abattoirs. The association of meat traders announces unlimited strikes, accusing the government of Uttar Pradesh, a Hindu nationalist guide to camouflage behind business activities that interfere with the taboos of the sacredness of the cow. Times of India, however, adds that […]
APLF Leather & Materials + closed last Friday offering to the market a sense of “positivity that does not deceive anyone,” says an Italian tanner present at the fair. Giuseppe Volpi, of eponymous Tuscan tanning group, also shared these feelings.” The turnout was impressive as impressive was the customer interest as well as the contacts […]
Hong Kong ICT Annual Meeting, the International Council of Tanners, just closed its doors. Prices were the main subject of the fair. However, quality, trade rules and the prospects for a global market with regards to the finished leathers, were also discussed. Then measurements, certifications and sustainability protocols, through the presentation of the next World […]
Interviewed by leatherbiz.com about the agreement for the merger of the divisions to the chemical tanning Stahl, of which he is now CEO, and BASF, Huub van Beijeren reassures operators: “BASF has a high reputation for its services and its staff. If we combine it with our service model centred on the consumer-oriented technical service, […]
An internal movement of executives to improve sales results, focusing on one person. John Hochstein (pictured), vice president of Hide and Leather Sales of the US National Beef Group, after holding the task of marketing wet blue leather, also takes responsibility for the sale of salt. Meanwhile, the president of National Beef Packing Company, Mark […]
Two people have been convicted of catching, killing, detention and sale of protected animal species. Penalty: four months in prison and repayment of 2 million CFA francs (300,000 Euros) to the Ministry of the Environment. A third person was convicted of resisting a public officer and for having fueled brawls to obstruct police officers. Two […]
The data is provided by CNC, the Conseil National du Cuir, the French association which groups all the national player of the leather, from raw material to finished product. These are related to exports in 2016 and show a “failure record”: that of the 10 billion euro. Growing up in total by 6% the Alps […]
Leather Chemical Division of BASF becomes part of the Stahl group forming a chemical giant to the leather industry. BASF takes comfort a minority share of 16% of Stahl and a check for 150 million euro by the financial group Wendel (majority shareholder of Stahl). The agreement was signed on March 22. Pending approval from […]
Lanxess raises prices of all of the organic chemical products for the leather with immediate effect. According to the company statement, the increase is due to rise prices of raw materials and basic operating costs. For Lanxess, which in recent months has already raised twice the lists of chromium-based products (see the interview with Mario […]
One year ago, when Hong Kong APLF Leather&Materials+, the major fair event for the Asian leather market, concluded , exhibitors (1200) felt aware of the fact that the exhibition “ had been less eventful and bustling than the previous ones, apparently owing to a remarkable decrease of Chinese visitors”. That’s basically due to China’s manufacturing […]
The guest of honour is Hermès, which here will open a laboratory by 70 employees. There will be other international brands, along with suppliers and tanneries. March 7 in Saint-Junien (region of New Aquitaine) there was the laying of the foundation stone of the Cité du Cuir, the museum and production centre that celebrates the […]
A new warehouse of 3,000 square meters, equipped with refrigerators and stores, in addition to approximately 10,000 square meters of yards for the management of the leather. It was inaugurated in recent days the new plant near Warsaw Federpellami, of Santa Croce sull’Arno company specialising in the collection and trading of Polish raw hides. The […]
In absolute terms, the Brazilian exports in February scored 16.9 million square meters of sold skins across the border, for foreign sales of 161.1 million dollars (150.9 million euro). On an annual basis, the performance recorded by the Department of Foreign Trade of the Brazilian Ministry of Industry represents a fall of 17.8% in value […]
Two factories closed layoffs and forced vacation. Latest news arriving from the Argentine press, report that on February and March, weekend shifts have been cancelled, 230 workers of a factory are disposing of arrears holidays, while for the 480 another the plant is evaluating to anticipate 2018 Summer vacation. Since last October, already two establishments […]
During the last Lineapelle (21-23 February), there were very interesting stylistic offerings. For Spring-Summer 2018, there are leathers with innovative solutions such as 3D, highly practical because of its easy cleaning, soft to the touch and surprising. There is the issue of sustainability with a focus on fashion durability. There is the promotion of art […]
“Leather is my Job!” The theme is clear: the work in their tannery. Privacy is important therefore face close-ups will not be allowed. The primary goal of the competition is showcasing the leather and the work behind tanneries. The invitation, then, is to photograph the original details, poetic or interesting art tanning. “People at work […]
