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Authenticae launches leather biodegradability survey

Published: May 20, 2021

Sustainable leather consultancy Authenticae has launched a survey to understand the appetite for sustainability within the leather supply chain. They are conducting research on biodegradability and how interested companies and organisations are in testing for it.

Stahl joins the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB)

Published: April 15, 2020

The specialty chemical manufacturer has joined the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB), a global, multi-stakeholder independent organisation that seeks to drive the development of a new world bioeconomy through sustainability solutions, certification and collaborative partnerships.

Tunisian leather sector seeks tax relief

Published: December 11, 2019

Tunisia’s National Chamber of Artisans of Leather and Footwear said the Government’s 2020 Finance Bill (PLF 2020) does nothing to help revive the country’s leather sector.

New investment fund seeks to boost French leather sector

Published: August 28, 2019

Operated by Paris based Société Internationale du Cuir (SIC SA), a partner of APLF Ltd, Cuir Invest seeks to offer long-term support to the most promising young innovative companies in French and European leather sectors.

Leather Naturally publishes new fact sheet on leather labelling

Published: August 22, 2019

Available to download from the Leather Naturally website, “When leather is not leather?” seeks to explain how different materials have different benefits but how labels can be confusing.

Indian footwear sector seeks more fashion graduates

Published: May 14, 2019

Despite footwear accounting for 43.5% of India’s leather sector exports, the country has a 3% global market share in footwear.

Lectra presents new branding identity

Published: January 10, 2018

The France based technological solutions provider for the leather and textile sectors has unveiled a new branding identity that seeks to demonstrate the digital orientation of Lectra’s strategy.

Ford seeks expansion in China through new joint venture

Published: August 25, 2017

Ford Motor Company has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Anhui Zotye Automobile, a major manufacturer of zero-emission all-electric vehicles in China.

Leather Industry Incubator seeks private sector investment

Published: November 2, 2016

The Sudan University of Science and Technology (SUST) seeks to foster private sector investment for its Leather Industry Incubator.

Brazilian video promotes leather as sustainable material

Published: October 10, 2016

The Centre for the Brazilian Tanning Industry (CICB) has developed a short promotional video which puts forward that, as a recycling industry, the leather sector pollutes far less than the manufacturing of a pair of jeans or synthetic materials.