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Staff Writer
A game changer in the leather industry
As sustainability is becoming increasingly important in all industries, how can practices that have been built through centuries of tradition keep up? Silvateam brings its innovative Ecotan technology to the market and, as the first bio-circular leather, with it a shift towards a greener future.
Smart solutions for leather cutting
Zünd is set to showcase all aspects of digital, intelligently networked leather cutting at Simac in Milan, Italy. Together with software partner Mind, Zünd will be presenting a wide range of innovative solutions for efficient leather cutting.
How ‘quiet luxury’ is putting the spotlight on topcoats for leather goods
The traditional practices of leather goods may have stayed the same for centuries, but trends are always changing. Joachim Henkmann, global marketing manager for leather at Stahl, explains how its range of topcoats can help keep leather with the times.
Assocalzaturifici hopes for boost from Micam exhibition
The September installment of Micam debuted in Milan on September 17, featuring 1,024 exhibitors, including 520 from Italy and 504 from various other countries. This exhibition is set to run until September 20.
Arlei Garners ‘Efficient Argentina’ Award for Remarkable Energy Savings and ISO 50001 Compliance
Argentinean tanning conglomerate Arlei has earned recognition from the government ministry responsible for advancing clean energy initiatives through the “Efficient Argentina” award. This prestigious accolade applauds Arlei’s successful implementation and certification of an energy management system compliant with the ISO 50001 standard.
Apple Takes a Sustainable Leap: Phasing Out Leather Products for Eco-Friendly FineWoven Alternatives
During a live stream event held on September 12 to unveil the eagerly awaited iPhone 15 and the latest Apple Watch, the renowned consumer electronics brand, Apple, made a ground-breaking announcement. Apple has declared its discontinuation of all products crafted from leather, a decision rooted in the company’s unwavering commitment to achieving carbon neutrality across its entire product line up by the year 2030.
Stahl demonstrates progress on ESG ambitions with second consecutive Platinum EcoVadis rating
Stahl, a leading provider of coating technologies for flexible substrates, has been awarded a Platinum rating by the sustainability rating agency EcoVadis for the second consecutive year. For the 2023 EcoVadis assessment, Stahl’s rating increased by three points compared to its 2022 score, reflecting the company’s improved performance in the area of labour and human rights.
TFL restructuring production
Because of the ongoing weak development of the leather- and leather chemicals market in 2023 TFL is looking at its competitive framework and is reorganizing its production in central Europe. Consequently, TFL is planning to cease production at the plant (syntan plant) in Leverkusen, Germany, by end of 2023.
Wolverine World Wide Accelerates Portfolio Transformation: Hush Puppies IP Sale and Wolverine Leathers Business Divestiture
Wolverine World Wide has unveiled additional measures as part of its ongoing brand portfolio transformation, featuring the divestment of the Hush Puppies intellectual property within China, Hong Kong, and Macau, as well as the sale of its US-based Wolverine Leathers business
Annual report for Oeko-Tex 2023/23
Switzerland-based standards organization Oeko-Tex has unveiled its outcomes for 2022/2023, releasing over 43,000 certificates and labels. During the timeframe spanning from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, Oeko-Tex recorded a remarkable 21% year-on-year escalation in this achievement. Particularly noteworthy is the impressive 52% expansion exclusively for its Made in Green label.