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The Future of Ethiopian Leather Industry: Challenges, Innovations, and Sustainability

Ethiopia, home to one of the largest livestock populations in Africa, holds immense potential in its...

Hermès Opens New Leather Goods Factory in France, Creating 280 Jobs

Hermès has inaugurated its 23rd leather goods factory in Riom, France, adding 280 local jobs. The...

Brazil’s Footwear Industry Faces Challenges as Exports Fall and Imports from Asia Rise

Brazil’s footwear industry is facing a significant downturn as exports plummet and imports continue...

IULTCS Launches 2025 Young Leather Scientist Grants for Emerging Researchers

The International Union of Leather Technologists and Chemists Societies (IULTCS) has long been at...

LINEAPELLE 104 Preview: What to Anticipate at the Event from September 17-19, 2024

Fiera Milano Rho is set to host LINEAPELLE’s 104th edition from September 17 to 19, 2024. This...

Nigerian Leather Industry Set to Reach US$1 Billion by 2025, Says Minister

Nigeria is on track to generate an estimated $1 billion from its leather and leather products by...

The 6th Edition of the Sustainable Leather Forum: Everything You Need To Know

The 6th edition of the Sustainable Leather Forum (SLF) concluded successfully, marked by a series of...

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Leather Goods Exports from Bengal Set to Surge by 10% in FY’24

Despite prevailing global uncertainties, Bengal's leather industry stands poised for significant...

Innovative Experiment Turns Discarded Fish Skin into Sustainable Fish Leather Products

Innovative Experiment Turns Fish Skin into Sustainable Leather Products, Paving the Way for Economic...

Bridge of Weir Leather Introduces New Sustainable Tanning Technologies – BioTAN & FreeTAN

Bridge Of Weir Sets A New Standard For Sustainability In The Leather Industry, Paving The Way For A...

Widowed Syrian Mother Finds Hope in Leather Industry as Pathway Out of Poverty

Widowed Syrian mother Fadia finds resilience and success in the leather industry, inspiring hope and...

Global Fishing Footwear Market to Reach $848.8 Million by 2030

The global fishing footwear industry report forecasts a substantial market size of US$ 848.8 million...

5,000-Year-Old Leather Production Site Found in Ukraine

Archaeologists uncover 5,000-year-old leather production site in Ukraine, revealing insights into...

Reliance Retail’s Lee Cooper Debuts in Women’s Footwear Market

Lee Cooper debuts in women's footwear with 'No Shoe Party' in Mumbai. Attendees shed shoes for...

Red Sea Crisis Affects Indian Exporters as Air Freight Cost Surges

Israr Ahmed of Farida Group highlights drastic air freight cost spikes for Indian exporters...

Vietnam Leather Industry and Footwear Sector Progresses Towards Increased Exports

Vietnam's leather and footwear industry eyes export growth, per Phan Thi Thanh Xuan of Lefaso. With...

H&M Aims for 100% Chrome-Free Leather Sourcing by 2025

H&M commits to sustainable leather sourcing, aiming for 100% chrome-free leather by 2025 and...

Egypt’s Leather Exports Reach $30 Million in First Two Months of 2024

Egypt's merchandise exports surged by 6% to $6.12 billion in Jan-Feb 2024. Leather, shoes, and...

Bangladesh Government Considers Halving Bangladesh Leather Industry Goods Export Tax

Bangladesh leather industry exports face hurdles, with the absence of a recognized environmental...

Council for Leather Exports Welcomes Extension of RODTEP Scheme to EOUs and SEZ

Chairman of Council for Leather Exports, RK Jalan, hailed the extension of RODTEP Scheme to EOUs &...

Bangladesh Government Announces Temporary Relief for Tanneries, Emphasizes Environmental Compliance

Bangladesh pledges support for leather exports during Eid-ul-Azha, offering short-term environmental...