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Under the microscope The following is an edited excerpt from a study entitled ‘Different pre-treatments of chrome-tanned leather waste and their use in the biogas production’ by Carolina Gomes, Michael...
As the US leather industry gathered in Shanghai a few weeks ago, there was some degree of optimism among producers and even traders. This was due to a little run up in prices in...
Future facing: Lineapelle at Fieramilano The 95th edition of Lineapelle took place in late September, at Fieramilano, in Milan. The event showcased the winter 2019–20 collections from some of the industry’s biggest names,...
Trade in China: ACLE Late August saw the 20th anniversary of the All China Leather Exhibition, held in Shanghai. While the trading floor was busy as usual, concerns remain over a slowdown of domestic...
Brazil: nuts about leather Brazil’s CSCB Sustainability Forum is coming hot on the heels of a successful All China Leather Exhibition for the Brazilian industry. Leather International looks at the...
Eyes on Shanghai: leather exhibition The All China Leather Exhibition took place in late August, and while a positive spin can always be found, the overall mood in the industry is one of caution, as prices continue to...
Taking the initiative Tackling pollution in the Ganges and improving work conditions in Ethiopia are just two examples of Stahl’s commitment to advancing causes that will propel the leather industry into...
Testing the breaking point with collagen fibril alignment Recent studies by the School of Engineering and Advanced Technology, Massey University, New Zealand, the Australian Synchrotron and the Leather and Shoe Research Association in...
Leather market: taking stock Challenging conditions have prevailed for another year in the industry. Hidenet’s Don Ohsman and Vera Dordick reflect upon the market’s state, consider the lessons learned and look...
Hot right now: Première Vision New York Leather International reports from midsummer in the Big Apple, where the sweltering temperatures contrasted with the opaque wintry hues, metallics and pebbly textures on show at...
Stake in the future: Equitan's tanning machines In a fitting way to mark its 20th anniversary, earlier this year Italian tanning machinery company Equitan picked up APLF’s New Innovation for Staking Machines Award. General manager...
Sustainability is metal-free leather tanning International luxury conglomerate Kering has sparked controversy with its desire to put sustainability first and endorse metal-free leather. Andrea Guolo assesses whether this is a...
Modern Meadow's first bioleather – Zoa In the future, biofabricated materials could be an essential raw material for tanneries and leather goods manufacturers. Jim Banks speaks to Andras Forgacs, CEO of Modern Meadow,...
Summer in the city: Lineapelle New York Lineapelle New York was held at the Metropolitan Pavilion on 17–18 July. The summer edition exhibited the latest autumn and winter trends for 2019 and 2020 in leather, textiles...
A bundle of funds: private equity investment in tanneries Scores of private equity funds have been steadily investing in traditional and specialised tanneries in recent years. Andrea Guolo gauges the response of leading tanners to...
Trade Off: US-China trade dispute's effect on leather President Trump recently announced his intension to impose further tariffs on Chinese imports. This news has only added more fuel to the fire, as President Xi Jinping will, of...
Leather traits in sheep and deer: first insight The New Zealand Leather and Shoe Research Association, and Invermay Agricultural Centre came together to measure the heritability of leather traits in sheep and deer skins to produce...
Follow the Silk Road: China's leather industry This year’s All China Leather Exhibition (ACLE) coincides with the 30th anniversary of the founding of the China Leather Industry Association (CLIA). With this in mind, Su...
New age of the machines: latest in leather technology Leather International takes a foray into what’s new in the machinery sector, highlighting technological advancements, the latest products, standards of quality and a glimpse at what’s next.
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