International leather industry news

Leather Working Group Launches Independent Certification Body LWG Assurance

The Leather Working Group (LWG) has launched a new not-for-profit organisation...

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani Urges EU to Exclude Leather from EUDR

Italy is asking the European Union to rethink the EU Deforestation Regulation...

Vaniyambadi Residents Seize Trucks Carrying Leather Waste from Local Tanneries to Stop Illegal Dumping

People living in Vaniyambadi, a town near Tirupattur in Tamil Nadu, recently...

Brazilian Leather Exports Total $96.6 Million in May 2025 With 17% Decline from May 2024

Brazil’s leather industry saw a slight rebound in May 2025, but the overall...

Kanpur District Magistrate Cracks Down on Delays in CETP Construction Work

The Kanpur District Magistrate Jitendra Pratap Singh has ordered officials to...

Italy Backs Leather Industry Revival in Kenya with Equity Bank as Key Partner

Italy has taken a bold step to help revive the leather and tanning industry in...

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Registration for UITIC Congress 2025 has been extended until July 1

The 22nd International Footwear Technology Conference is set to take place in Shanghai, China, from...

Uzbekistan Secures Leather Footwear Export Deal Worth $9.5 Million with Afghanistan

Uzbekistan is making strong moves to grow its leather and footwear industry. A recent business trip...

Bata Group Appoints Former ECCO CEO Panos Mytaros as New Global CEO

The Bata Group has announced a major leadership change. Panos Mytaros will take over as the new...

Financial Troubles Deepen for Vietnam’s 68-Year-Old Footwear Brand Thuong Dinh

Independent auditors have raised major concerns about the future of Thuong Dinh Footwear JSC, one of...

Colombia’s Leather Goods and Footwear Exports Reach $20.1 Million in Q1 of 2025

Colombia’s footwear and leather goods sector showed strong performance in the first quarter of 2025...

Automation Is Coming for the Leather Industry but Probably Not How You Think

Discover how AI and automation are transforming the leather industry, improving efficiency, reducing...

How the Pakistan Tanners Association’s Inaction is Delaying Sialkot Tanneries Relocation and Reform

The ongoing protests by Sialkot tannery owners since 2021 highlight the critical need for relocating...

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How Is Leather Made? A Step-by-Step Guide to the Leather Production Process

Curious about how leather is made? Discover the step-by-step process & learn how...

Vegan Leather vs Real Leather: Which is Better for You?

Explore the debate between vegan leather vs real leather. This guide covers...