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Central Leather Research Institute celebrates 75th anniversary

Published: May 2, 2023

India’s Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI) has announced a technology showcase to celebrate its 75th anniversary. Read More...

Dubai fashion institute partners with APLF

Published: March 14, 2023

Fashion institute ESMOD Dubai has announced a strategic partnership with APLF for the ongoing trade show in Dubai. Read More...

NILEST criticised over proposed tannery placement

Published: January 4, 2023

The Oodua Youth Parliament has criticised the decision of the Nigerian Institute of Leather and Science Technology (NILEST) to site a proposed tannery in Daura.

Real Leather, Stay Different campaign heads to Africa

Published: September 28, 2022

The Leather and Hide Council of America (LHCA) and the African Leather and Leather Products Institute (ALLPI) have partnered to launch the Real Leather. Stay Different. African Talent Leather Design Showcase ‘23 (RLSD African Showcase ’23). The new partnership, which commits to ‘educating the next generation of creatives’, aims to reshape education around the production and use of sustainable leather across Africa.

Romanian materials conference opens virtual registration

Published: September 5, 2022

Registration has opened for the 9th International Conference on Advanced Materials and Systems ICAMS 2022.

VGCT annual award goes to Dr Michael Meyer

Published: May 11, 2022

Dr Michael Meyer, Technical Director of the FILK Institute, is the recipient of the 2022 VGCT annual award.

FILK compares leather to alternatives at ILM auto forum

Published: November 26, 2021

Dr Michael Meyer of Germany based research institute FILK will take the stand at the upcoming ILM automotive leather forum to provide an in-depth look at the organisation’s scientific comparison of leather against alternative materials.

Indian researchers find method to recycle stored salt

Published: February 17, 2021

After introducing zero liquid-discharge a few years ago, Tamil Nadu officials now aim for zero tannery waste by recycling residual salt.

Save the planet and enjoy the rich patina of life

Published: February 3, 2021

I received an email two weeks ago when I asked for some advice from the Product Life Institute in Geneva. My message had mentioned the comparison of leather with plastic substitutes.

LHCA and ICEC sign partnership agreement

Published: November 15, 2019

The Leather and Hide Council of America (LHCA) and Italy’s Institute of Quality Certification for the Leather Sector (ICEC) signed a partnership agreement on November 12 aimed at advancing the leather industry, including on the issue of traceability.