Leather & Shoes
Fiber & yarn
Synthetic Leather Made from Recyclable and Bio-Based PBS
A new type of pure synthetic leather meets the high requirements of the European Ecodesign Regulation. Made from a bio-based plastic, it is biodegradable and meets the requirements for...
Exhibition News
Save the Date: EATLW 2024 – Celebrating East Africa’s Textile and Leather Industries
East Africa's textile and leather sectors are set to take center stage at the eagerly anticipated East Africa...
Africa
the 3rd East Africa Textile and Leather Week (EATLW) 2024 Set to Showcase Regional Innovation and Ttade
East Africa Textile and Leather Week (EATLW) 2024 is set to be the premier event in the East...
Leather & Shoes
Leather Goods, Footwear Exporters Seek Duty Cuts on Raw Material Imports
The Leather Goods and Footwear Manufacturers and Exporter Association of Bangladesh (LFMEAB) has proposed a unified tax rate...
Africa
Countdown Begins: 100 Days to EATLW!
With just 100 days remaining until the highly anticipated East Africa Textile and Leather Week (EATLW), anticipation is...
The Evolution and Considerations of Vegan Leather: A Comprehensive Overview
Vegan leather, also known as synthetic or faux leather, has emerged as a prominent alternative to traditional animal leather. Crafted with the intention to...
Footwear Industry in Bulgaria + Top Footwear Manufacturers in Bulgaria
Bulgaria, nestled in the heart of Europe, boasts a thriving and well-established footwear manufacturing industry that has left an indelible mark on the global...
Huntsman Develops First Liquid TPU for Footwear industry
In a first for the footwear industry, Huntsman has developed a liquid thermoplastic polyurethane (LTPU) that enables the rapid manufacture of high-performing midsoles and...
The Clothing, Textiles, Footwear, and Leather (CTFL) Industry is a Big Deal in South Africa
The Clothing, Textiles, Footwear, and Leather (CTFL) industry is a big deal in South Africa. According to SME South Africa, the CTFL industry currently...
Coats & Lenzing Join Forces to Create Footwear Industry’s First Synthetic-Free Engineered Uppers and Fabrics Made of ProWeave™ Technology and TENCEL™ Lyocell Filament
Result of new collaboration will be unveiled at Lineapelle
Coats Footwear today announced an exciting collaboration with the Lenzing Group – a leading global producer...
Coats Launches New Footwear Division
Three become one offering footwear and accessories producers expanded portfolio of 450+ new and legacy solutions
Coats Group Plc, the world’s leading industrial thread manufacturer,...
KARL MAYER: Staying One Step Ahead Together
KARL MAYER North America becomes a member of the United States Footwear Manufacturers Association
The KARL MAYER GROUP is passionate about the success of our...
Future trends: synthetic leather and AIRO®24
Future trends have a clear roadmap following an itinerary to sustainability, i.e. low environmental impact. Synthetic leather is definitely located on the route, with...
SHIMA SEIKI to Exhibit at FIMEC 2023
Leading flat knitting solutions provider SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD. of Wakayama, Japan, together with its Brazilian representative BRASTEMA TECNOLOGIA TEXTIL LTDA., will participate in...
OEKO-TEX® Leather Standard: Shoes with that certain something
Pilot project LOWA and Hohenstein: First certification of footwear according to OEKO-TEX® LEATHER STANDARD
BOENNIGHEIM (ivs) LOWA, one of the leading outdoor shoe specialists, and...