sheepskin

Sheep and lambskin business dire in Australia

Published: August 30, 2023

The sheep and lambskin business in Australia remains in turmoil, with Chinese demand one upside, according to theSauerReport. Read More...

Australian crossbred sheep and lambskins worthless and going to landfill

Published: August 3, 2023

Sheep and lamb producers have been charged up to AU$5 (US$3.27) for skin disposal as depressed global demand for leather products and low crossbred wool values limits marketing and cost-recovery options for meat processors. Read More...

Fur-free collection – the new trend in the fashion industry

Published: March 3, 2023

Henan Prosper and Colomer 1792 have announced a new fur-free sheepskin collection from long-hair shearling – “MIX”. Read More...

Ugg launches regenerative sheepskin boot

Published: October 18, 2022

Footwear brand Ugg has launched a boot made with sheepskin sources from farms that practice regenerative agriculture.

Ugg sues Tommy Hilfiger over sheepskin slides

Published: June 28, 2022

Footwear brand Ugg has filed a complaint against Tommy Hilfiger, claiming the latter company has infringed on a patent.

Ugg adds regenerative sheepskin for Fall 2022

Published: April 27, 2022

Footwear brand Ugg, which is owned by Deckers, has announced that its Fall 2022 collection will feature sheepskin sourced from farms that practice regenerative agriculture.

U.S. Supreme Court denies UGG trademark review

Published: December 7, 2021

The United States Supreme Court has denied a petition to review a claim from an Australian leather company for the “ugg” trademark.

Australian Leather loses trademark battle over Uggs

Published: May 12, 2021

Australian footwear company Australian Leather’s court appeal against Deckers Outdoor’s footwear brand Ugg, renowned for its sheepskin boots, has been rejected following a four-year legal battle. The company, which considers the sheepskin boot to be a national symbol and “ugg” to be a generic term, sought to have the U.S. trademark rescinded and suffered a US$450,000 loss in court.

Rise in demand for sheepskin slippers

Published: January 8, 2021

As Covid restrictions continue and lockdown measures are applied again in some countries, sales of comfortable slippers, particularly made of sheepskin, are reported to have significantly increased.

Colomer 1792: Merging tradition with innovation

Published: August 5, 2020

Drawing on over 200 years of history and experience in the tanning industry, Spanish sheepskin specialist Colomer 1792 is a global leader in its marketplace thanks to continued development and investment in R&D.