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Iranian Production Doubles
Iran’s textile, clothing, and leather production doubled in the last calendar year, according to a board member of the Iranian Tanners Association.
Spanish Municipalities Unite Against US Tariff Rise
The Spanish city of Elche has become the country’s epicentre for the uncertainty and malaise that exists in its footwear sector, following US president Joe Biden’s announcement of an increase in tariffs on footwear. The footwear tariff is set to increase from 10-12.5% to 35-37.5%, and is seen as punishment for the country’s Google tax. Google has told customers that it will raise the rates for advertisements on its French and Spanish platforms by two percent from May to help offset the impact of a digital tax on profits. France has collected the levy since 2019, and Spain since this year, under pressure from voters to make US tech giants pay a greater share of taxes in countries where they operate. The ad rate increase is to “cover a part of the cost of conforming to laws concerning taxes on digital services in France and Spain,” the internet giant said.
Stahl outlines sustainable development ambitions in 2020 ESG Report
Waalwijk, the Netherlands, 15 April 2021 – Stahl, an active proponent of responsible chemistry, publishes its 2020 Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report. The report outlines the company’s sustainable development ambitions and its achievements over the year. It also features Stahl’s ambitious ESG targets for 2030, such as the transition to renewable feedstocks. Stahl’s 2020 ESG Report is available as a full digital version as well as a special online ‘highlights’ edition.
Zimbabwe to Establish Leather Design Studio
Zimbabwe is to have its first satellite design studio for leather products as it positions itself for enhanced quality standards and a sectoral upscale along the value chain. Leather design studios are critical in driving focus to the upper value chain stratum and enhancing higher downstream impact to all stakeholders in the leather sector.
Bangladesh Leather Sector Given 3 Month Loan Extension
On Monday, the Bangladesh Bank extended the loan for the leather sector entities relocated in the Savar Leather Industrial Park, on the outskirts of Dhaka, by three months.
Myanmar Industry in Crisis
Two years after opening his garment factory in Myanmar, Li Dongliang is on the verge of closing it down and laying off his 800 remaining workers. The business had been struggling because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but after the coup on February 1st, which sparked mass protests and a deadly crackdown, during which his factory was set alight, orders stopped.
Bhartiya to Focus on Sustainable Manufacturing
Bhartiya, India’s largest manufacturing export house of leather apparel and accessories, has implemented a SupplierSure project in partnership with Eurofins BLC. The project gives third party verification to a range of positive activities, such as the social auditing process, the traceability of materials..
San Francisco Leather District to be Celebrated with Markers
A plan to commemorate 50 locations tied to San Francisco’s leather and LGBTQ culture with sidewalk markers has been endorsed by the Board of Supervisors and will file for civic design review this week. The resolution in support was taken up on an expedited process this week due to pending deadlines and a streetscape improvement project underway that could incorporate the installation of the plaques.
Shanghai Fashion Week Begins
Shanghai’s fashion community returns this evening to the tents at Xintiandi’s Taiping Lake Park for the first official show of Shanghai Fashion Week’s Autumn 2021 season, with catwalk shows scheduled until April 13.
Zimbabwe to Launch Leather Sector Strategy
Zimbabwe Leather Sector’s Strategy for the next decade is to be officially launched this week in Bulawayo with Vice-President, Dr Constantino Chiwenga, leading the proceedings. The country’s leather sector is seen as a low-hanging fruit given Zimbabwe’s competitive advantage in both livestock and crop production, which are key sources of raw materials.