leather
Will Angus Live or Become Luxury? MSCHF’s Ethical Experiment Unraveled
MSCHF's latest project asks a simple question: Hamburgers, handbags or humanity? The choice is yours.
Spinnova, Ecco Commit to Scaling Joint Venture, Respin
Spinnova and Ecco have signed a letter of intent regarding plans for their joint venture company that…
ESG Outlook: Inversa’s Aarav Chavda on Benefits of Leather From Invasive Species
Aarav Chavda, CEO of INVERSA, discusses why sustainability is not the same as regeneration.
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As Southern Brazil Floods, Leather and Footwear Industry Hits ‘Peak Crisis’
Rio Grande do Sul is a major cattle producer and leather processor and a main hub for footwear manufacturing.
Material World: Starboard Vest Sets Sail with Kelsun Fiber Blend
Keel Labs partnered with product designer Mr. Bailey on a one-of-a-kind vest utilizing the startup's flagship…
Burgundy and Retro Femininity Lead Trendalytics’ Forecast for F/W 24-25
Retro colors reminiscent of the '70s are filtering into fashion.
Is Lambskin Traceability Shear Genius?
SMX claims its traceability technology ensures ethics are upheld during lambskin's supply chain journey…
Study Finds ‘Shockingly’ High Lead Levels in Off-Price Fashion Accessories
Over one-quarter of leather and faux leather goods purchased from Burlington and Ross stores in 2022 showed…
Garmon Launches Vintage and Glossy Leather-Like Coating Solutions for Denim
The chemical company expands its portfolio of coating options.
Ganni’s Slouchy Boots Get Alternative Upgrade With Lenzing, Recyc Leather
The Danish brand is the first to bring Lenzing and Recyc Leather's next-gen Pélinova material to market.
TextileGenesis Launches Traceability Consortia With Footwear and Leather Industries
As sustainability and social responsibility become more important for consumers and new legislation is…
Oeko-Tex Tightens PFAS Ban, Releases 2024 Regulation Updates
Swiss testing entity Oeko-Tex announced its new regulations for certifications, most of which go into effect…
Evolved By Nature Lines Up New Italian and Thai Tanneries
The Boston-area maker of Activated Silk technology recruited leather tanneries in Europe and Asia to use its…
DL1961 Steps Further Into Ready-to-Wear with Leather and Knits
Deadstock and leather sourced from ethical farms star in DL1961's The Leather Edit.
What a Waste: Bangladesh Leather Exports Limited by Lack of Effluent Infrastructure
Without sufficient waste treatment facilities, the sector struggles to reach Leather Working Group…