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Rapid membership growth for SLF in 2022

Published: December 15, 2022

The Sustainable Leather Foundation (SLF) hosted its end-of-year partner meeting at the iCon Innovation Centre in Daventry in the UK on December 15.

Aldo Group completes restructuring process

Published: July 21, 2022

Mid-priced footwear and accessories manufacturer Aldo Group has announced that its restructuring process, initiated in May 2020, has ended.

Pakistan leather industry contracted in 2021

Published: December 9, 2021

Local media reports say that issues affecting the Pakistan leather industry require immediate attention after the local industry declined in fiscal 2021.

First anniversary for Renewable Carbon Initiative

Published: November 1, 2021

The Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) is celebrating its first anniversary after a successful first year.

Think carefully about keeping pets

Published: September 6, 2021

For the last few weeks, our focus has been on Afghanistan. Coming to terms how it has impacted on our own families and friends over the past 20 years as well struggling with the implications for the future after the global impact of President Trump and Covid-19.

The written word

Published: June 8, 2021

Although this article will appear only online I still find myself preferring to read from paper and writing with a traditional fountain pen. In fact, only three weeks ago I changed to a new type of notebook for my everyday note taking. My choice was largely made by its larger size, which while less convenient, I am hoping will get me back writing more legibly.

Kanpur tannery worker dies in drum

Published: February 17, 2021

A 30-year-old worker has reportedly died while working on a drum in a tannery located in the leather district of Jajmau, Kanpur.

China’s 14th Five-Year-Plan

Published: December 16, 2020

As we slide towards the end of the weird and monstrous year 2020, we are beginning to see that much of the future will indeed not look like the past - like an arrow shot through skin does not reverse out with the same simplicity but leaves changes that will stay forever.

Coach launches ‘Coach Forever’ Spring 2021 collection

Published: September 24, 2020

The leather accessories brand debuts its Spring 2021 collection within Coach Forever, a mix of past, present and future designs in a virtual presentation made in collaboration with German fine art photographer Juergen Teller.

Indian leather sector looks to return to growth

Published: February 3, 2020

PR Aqeel Ahmed, Chairman, India Council for Leather Exports (CLE), says he expects the Indian leather and leather products industries will grow by around 5% in 2020 after exports fell in value terms in the last fiscal year. Ahmed was speaking during the first full day of the 35^th India International Leather Fair (IILF) in Chennai on February 1.