All articles by Amit Thadani
Amit Thadani
Brazilian hide export volume down 21.9% in 2022
Brazil’s exports of hides and skins in May dropped by 8.5% in value compared to the same month last year, but were 1.6% higher than the April total.
NEW LEATHER TRUTHFULLY RESOURCES
#Leather Truthfully is a new global resource from Leather Naturally, and will share truthful facts about leather making and address misperceptions about how leather is made and its role in a sustainable economy.
Stahl introduces Integra® “modular toolbox” of flame-retardant and performance coating technologies
Waalwijk, the Netherlands, June 16th, 2022 – Stahl, an active proponent of responsible chemistry, today announces the launch of its Integra® portfolio, a versatile toolbox that provides tailor-made, customer-orientated solutions under the umbrella of flame-retardant technology, protective surfaces, and protective coatings. The integrated, polymer-driven approach behind Integra® offers customers greater flexibility in terms of product development, helping them to achieve regulatory and environmental compliance while ensuring superior product quality and fabric integrity.
Gemata, among green responsibility and educational projects
A June full of events for the Vicenza-based company leader in roller finishing
Brazil’s March hide exports higher than February
Brazil’s March exports of hides and skins presented by SECEX (Secretariat of Foreign Trade) of the Ministry of Economy, totaled US$120.2 million. This is an increase of 7.4% compared to the same month last year when exports totaled US$111.9 million, and 9.5% above the previous month.
Gemata – Gemata – Guests on the Pole Position broadcast
Executive Director Gianni Maitan interviewed during the SKY TV program
In the cut
Precision, efficiency and quality are the keywords at every stage of the leather production process, but when it comes to cutting equipment, they are paramount. Jim Banks looks at the latest innovations coming to market.
View from the US
After a bottoming out in early November, the US hide market took advantage of its stability to start the year by pushing for higher levels. A number of selections were able to log some increases but by the latter part of the first quarter, customers were balking at paying more.
Announcing World Leather Day, March 30, 2022
[March 23, 2022], Northampton, UK — Leather Working Group (LWG) and Leather Naturally (LN) are introducing this global initiative to encourage organizations within the leather industry to positively promote leather.
Leather Naturally extending sponsorship IULTCS Young Leather Scientist Grant till 2030
Leather Naturally has been sponsoring the IULTCS Young Leather Scientists Grant competition with the ir. Mike Redwood Grant of Euro 1.000/– since 2020, initially for a period of three years. Due to the success of this program and the need to stimulate young scientists and promote leather science to continue supporting a circular society, Leather Naturally offered to extend the collaboration until 2030.