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Testex updates branding for 175th anniversary

Published: November 17, 2021

The independent Switzerland headquartered testing and certification organisation celebrated its 175^th anniversary this year, and has updated its website and logo to mark the occasion.

LWG publishes Protocol 7.1 with new updates

Published: July 14, 2021

The Leather Working Group, Leather Manufacturer Audit Protocol has been updated to Version 7.1 (P7.1) and will come into force in August.

ILM App features exclusive technical content around traceability

Published: February 12, 2021

In addition to a host of enhanced, free-to-access features, the ILM App now also includes regularly updated content exclusive to the platform for Apple and Android devices. It further enhances the value of a subscription to ILM.

Wolverine Worldwide beats analysts’ expectations

Published: May 11, 2018

The U.S. based footwear manufacturing Group has raised its full-year earnings guidance and updated its full-year outlook after the results for the quarter ending March 31, 2018 surpassed analysts’ expectations.

UNIDO updates ‘Framework for sustainable leather manufacture 2.0’

Published: April 12, 2018

The updated version is a thoroughly revised and expanded version of UNIDO’s framework for sustainable leather manufacture from 2014. The revised version is available online to download.

OEKO-TEX presents new product regulations for 2018

Published: January 4, 2018

The independent testing and certification system for leather and textiles, OEKO-TEX, has updated its existing guidelines for its product portfolio from January 2.

Updated U.S hide and skin trading standards

Published: December 31, 2014

By attending several global meetings it became obvious that tanners are looking for more transparency, together with an improved definition of their raw materials. The historic wisdom that hides are a by-product and therefore are immune to controls or specifications is no longer satisfactory. The U.S Hide, Skin and Leather Association (USHSLA) is taking a proactive approach in better understanding these issues and working with the industry to address these challenges.