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julian turner
Centre of attention – Inspiramais Winter 2016 Materials Design and Innovation Exhibition
On 8–9 July 2015, Inspiramais Winter 2016 Materials Design and Innovation Exhibition, the 12th edition of the event, hosted by the Brazilian Association of Companies of Components for Leather, Footwear and Artifacts (Assintecal) in São Paulo, highlighted the main inspirations for Brazilian fashion trends for winter 2016.
Sole searching – Dinker Bajpai discusses sole-bonding systems
Dinker Bajpai, leather technologist, Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, India, discusses the latest advances in sole-bonding systems.
Don Ohsman’s view from the US
Unparalleled, amazing and unimaginable are just a few words that might best describe the US hide market since the APLF in late March in Hong Kong, and especially since the last Hidenet report.
In no uncertain terms – tanning vs leathering
Is there a difference between tanning and leathering? Karl Flowers, senior lecturer in leather technology, Institute for Creative Technologies, University of Northampton, looks at the specifics of terminology within the industry to distinguish one from the other.
Cartigliano has won Le Fonti International Award
Cartigliano has won Le Fonti International Award for ‘Company of the Year – Tanning Industry’.
Inaugural Leatherworld Middle East gets off to rousing start in Dubai
The inaugural edition of Leatherworld Middle East has begun in Dubai with 85 exhibitors from ten countries showcasing their latest animal hides, machinery, leather products and accessories in a market that’s establishing itself as a major force in the global leather industry.
Leather International reports from Leatherworld Middle East
An inaugural show is always going to be a difficult proving ground on which to build a mainstay stop in the leather calendar. But Messe Frankfurt have done their homework to put on a polished show in order to build momentum for the long haul.
Leading French tanneries to showcase high-quality leathers at Leatherworld Middle East
The world’s premier tanneries from France are set to descend upon Dubai with their finest quality leather products in tow, as the final countdown begins for the Middle East’s only dedicated leather trade show.
Adidas talks brand realignment at APLF 2015
Day two of APLF is about to wrap up and we just heard a talk from Mark Mangheli, senior director of materials sourcing, footwear, Adidas Group, about how the iconic brand is ementing itself as a ‘fast fashion’ brand.
Leather International reports from APLF 2015
We’re underway at APLF 2015 and, so far, the pace of the first day has been very high.