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…
Frasson-Rubbermac Group Looks to Future by Investing in Product Innovation & Process Optimization
The Group, specialized in the production of rubber, PU, TPU and EVA soles and bottoms for hiking, mountaineering, accident prevention and fashion footwear has been able to transform the period of poor work caused by Covid into an opportunity to implem…
China Tariffs Under Review by US
The Biden administration is taking the first step toward a review of tariffs on more than US$300 billion in Chinese imports that is required to keep them from starting to automatically expire in July.
President of Uzbekistan Visits Footwear Manufacturer
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev recently made a visit to the city of Qarshi to see the UzShoes production facilities.Created in cooperation with investors, UzShoes employs 350 people and produces more than 500,000 pairs of shoes every year. The company p…
Everything You Need to Know about: Café Leather
Cafe Leather, courtesy of the brandCaf Leather is a label from Madrid that stands for handcrafted premium leather goods. The brand embraces authenticity, a passion for small details and respect for nature. All of Caf Leathers products, from its gloves…
Brazil’s March Hide Exports Higher than February
The Center for the Brazilian Tanning Industry (CICB) reports that in square meters, 13.6 million were shipped in March, 10% less than the same month in 2021, but 18.3% more than February, when the total was 11.5 million square meters.The first quarter…
Interest in Made in USA Footwear Is Growing, But Is It Enough to Overcome Persisting Challenges?
Political leaders from both sides of the aisle gathered last week at the opening of a New Balance factory in Methuen, Mass., celebrating economic growth in the region.“By expanding its footprint in the Merrimack Valley, New Balance is affirming its s…