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Personnel changes at TFL
In its role as a global producer of speciality chemicals for the leather and related industries, TFL has for many years been strongly committed to supporting the leather industry through active participation in various interest groups such as LWG, IULTCS, VGCT, TEGEWA, etc.
ASSOMAC, industry exports fall: -6.77% in the first nine months of 2024
The difficulties of the Italian leather-footwear supply chain, combined with a complex international economic scenario, have had significant repercussions on the footwear, leather goods and tanning machinery sector. This is the picture painted by Assomac data, the Confindustria association representing Italian companies in the sector, which show a generalised crisis. A crisis that, in the first nine months of 2024, has strongly impacted the domestic market, without sparing exports (-6.77% compared to the same period last year).
ZDHC Level 3, Quimser are part of the change
The aim of reducing environmental impact from the use of hazardous chemicals and protecting both consumers and workers led to the creation of the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) programme, promoted by various leading brands in the industry.
Néocène: Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris’ Spring-Summer 2026 trends
Unveiled at the forthcoming Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris trade fair,
from 10 to 12 February at the Paris-Le-Bourget Exhibition Centre, the trend
book for the Spring-Summer 2026 season opens up new creative worlds
where emotion attempts to regain the upper hand over pure materials.
View from the US – By Hidenet
The US hide market in August and September presented a mixed picture, with stability in some key categories contrasted by volatility in sales volumes and ongoing external pressures.
Wool-rubber composite: A sustainable alternative
Dr. Seiko Jose, scientist at the Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute, and Dr. Sunita Boruah, assistant professor at the Department of Textiles and Apparel Designing, Assam Agricultural University, discuss their development of a green leather substitute that combines coarse wool and natural rubber latex.
Stahl divests wet-end chemicals business and completes its transformation into pure play speciality coatings company
Stahl, the global leader in speciality coatings for flexible materials, announces the divestment of its wet-end leather chemicals business to Syntagma Capital.
New TFL Colour Trends Catalogue Spring-Summer 2026
TFL has released its new TFL Colour Trends Catalogue for the season Spring Summer 2026.
CALATI 300AST ISO17235 Leather Softness Tester
The CALATI 300AST Alberto Leather Softness Tester is a means of determining the softness of leather without damaging the hide and does not require samples of the leather to be cut before testing.
Marc Schebben appointed to TFL Executive Board
Marc Schebben was appointed to the Executive Board of TFL Ledertechnik GmbH and TFL International GmbH.