Bangladesh Leather Exporters Get 40% Less due to Lack of Compliance
Bangladesh’s leather sector is unable to fully tap its potential and expand its footprint globally despite the domestic availability of raw materials due to lack of compliance. As a result, exporters are getting 30-40 per cent lower prices for their …
Development of China's Shoe Machinery Industry from January to April 2022
According to the data of the Customs Head Office, from January to April 2022, the total imports and export of Chinas shoe machinery reached US $131.41 million, including the US $1.41 million in imports and the US $130 million in export, realizing a tr…
Footwear Trade Associations Have Their Say
The trade associations of some of the most representative countries of footwear manufacturers present at Expo Riva Schuh offer a picture of the current situation, along with the perspectives for future development and the most interesting end markets,…
Consumer Attitude towards Leather - Guest Post by Kerry Senior, Leather UK
Author: Kerry Senior, Director of Leather UKIn 2021, Leather UK commissioned a survey of 2,000 UK adults to examine consumer attitudes to leather, their understanding of leather and the alternatives, and changes in their shopping habits including wher…
UK Markets and Turkey: Let’s Talk about It with the Associations
Lucy Reece Raybould of BFA and Guven Karaca of IDMIB offer us an overview of the accessories market in their respective countries, the development prospects and directions, as well as expectations regarding participation in the next Expo Riva Schuh &a…
We Make Our Customers’ Wishes Come True
The Schuhhaus Meyer & ABC Shoes shops in Lbbecke (Germany) have been a real family history for almost 120 years (www.schuhhaus-meyer-luebbecke.de).Today, the Schuhhaus Meyer & ABC Shoes shops are run by the third and fourth generation of the e…
Igi & Co: More and More ‘Green’
Igi&Co’s new Green project was initiated by one of Italy’s leading companies to improve our future and that of the planet, through a more sustainable approach.
Premiata Presents John Low, in the Spirit of the Circular Economy
The Italian brand, leader in the fashion segment, presents the second release of the new John Low model, the expression of a new ‘green’ generation of trendy sneakers.The brand created in 1991 by Graziano Mazza in the Marche region, and leader in th…
Diadora Utility Glove MDS
The Diadora Utility 2022 collection enlarges its footwear range by focusing on the brand’s pillars, such as innovation, sport and cushioning. Glove MDS is the evolution of the iconic Glove model. In addition to the classic leather upper, the sole has…
Ottogalli, Biodegradable Soles for a Bio-sustainable Product
Since its foundation, Ottogalli has been investing significant resources in the development of breakthrough injection moulding technologies, able to meet the increasingly demanding requests of an everchanging market.
Finproject, Ground-breaking Technical Performance, Protection and Utmost Resistance
Finproject leading international company in the production and marketing of soles and bottoms for footwear and ultralight products addressed to various sectors, has always been a pioneer in the field of expanded materials; its products stand out for b…
GRISPORT RUSH CROSS, the “Waterproof” Boot for the Safety Sector
Based in Castelcucco (Treviso province), GRISPORT is specialized in the production of shoes used in different fields, including the safety sector. Among the latest innovations launched on the market, here is the Rush Cross safety boot
Conceria di Urgnano, 100% Recycled Crust
Conceria di Urgnano launches a new green challenge: a revolutionary product born from leather and plastic waste, which helps the environment and sets up an innovative 4.0 company vision
Market Intelligence: the Direct Effect of China’s Lockdown
Our latest Leatherbiz Market Intelligence newsletter is available for subscribers to read in the Intelligence section of the website from April 19. It says that, on top of the human suffering that the war in Ukraine has caused, the wider world is feel…
Sewing Machinery Exp/Imp Briefing of 2022 Q1
In the first quarter of 2022, India, Bangladesh, Vietnam and other ASEAN countries have seen their textile and apparel exports bounce back quickly, which creates huge overseas demands for restocking sewing machineries. This overall stabilized and posi…