fabric

Timberland launches recyclable Timberloop boot

Published: October 17, 2022

Timberland has partnered with Christopher Raeburn to launch a recyclable sustainability-focused boot.

Antistatic staking conveyor from Danese

Published: July 13, 2021

Complementing its portfolio of staking conveyor belt fabrics, Italy-based Maurizio Danese has launched a new D-Antistatic conveyor. It is an antistatic fabric with high strength carbon fibres inside which allows the tanner to achieve a high-quality staking action.

LVMH launches online marketplace for unused leather

Published: March 30, 2021

The French luxury conglomerate, which owns Berluti, Louis Vuitton and Dior, is selling deadstock fabrics and leather in an online marketplace. This focus on upcycling will reportedly result in a more circular, sustainable fashion industry.

Mini to stop offering leather upholstered seats

Published: February 3, 2021

According to Oliver Heilmer, Head of the Mini Design Team, the carmaker would no longer offer leather upholstery options in future models.

Adient opens first manufacturing plant in Morocco

Published: May 29, 2018

The U.S. headquartered automotive seating supplier is opening a new manufacturing site in the Moroccan town of Kenitra, its first factory in the country.

American Leather acquires upholstery seating manufacturer

Published: December 20, 2017

Premium custom-upholstered leather and fabric furniture manufacturer American Leather has acquired an upholstered seating manufacturer specialised in the hospitality industry.

Lectra demonstrate how to develop an armchair in 24 hours

Published: June 30, 2014

Lectra, a world leader in integrated technology solutions dedicated to industries using soft materials—fabrics, leather, technical textiles and composite materials—recently hosted a seminar for upholstered furniture professionals at its Bordeaux-Cestas campus in France.