World Leather & Leatherbiz

Last week’s India International Leather Fair in Chennai brought together #leather professionals from across the industry. We’re curious – which aspect left the biggest impression on you...and why?

Farewell to Gustavo González-Quijano March 31 was Gustavo Gonzalez-Quijano last day at @COTANCE_ . He has stepped down as secretary-general of the hashtag#leatherindustry’s main representative body in the European Union after almost 40 years in the role. leatherbiz.com/News/174741

Backed by @unicitalia and #UNPAC, the move could help put Kenya on the global leather stage.

Italy partnerships boost Kenya’s leather ambitions @assomac_italia has signed deals with Kenya Association of Manufacturers and @KeEquityBank Bank Kenya to support the country’s #leather value chain using Italian expertise. leatherbiz.com/News/174692

TFL Group introduces temporary surcharges amid Gulf disruption leatherbiz.com/News/174685 #leather #conflict #disruption #leatherindustry #supplychain

APLF 2026 is over, but the offer isn’t! New Leatherbiz digital subscribers get 50% off until 31 Mar. Full access to news, Leather Pipeline & more. Use code APLF502026. Email john@worldtrades.co.uk to subscribe. leatherbiz.com/shop #leather #leatherindustry #circularity

Africa Leather Institute sets out strategy at ICT meeting Nicholas Mudungwe, of the Africa Leather and Leather Products Institute (#ALLPI), has outlined a multi-pillar strategy to strengthen the industry across the continent. leatherbiz.com/News/174546 #leather #Africa @APLFHK

Natuzzi withdraws job cuts, focuses on reshoring leatherbiz.com/News/174398 @Natuzzi

Swiss technology company @haelixa has launched a DNA-based #Authenticity Service to help luxury brands verify products, including #leather accessories and watch straps, and reduce #counterfeit infiltration and #fraudulent returns. leatherbiz.com/News/174390 #Traceability

Tariff blow for US president The Supreme Court of the US has ruled that the tariffs President Donald Trump has imposed on trading partners around the world are illegal. By leatherbiz.com Read more: leatherbiz.com/News/174381

COTANCE to open membership up to #leather sector’s ‘full spectrum’ @COTANCE_ is to open up membership to a wider group of organisation. Its membership has always been made up of European #leathermanufacturers. leatherbiz.com/News/174365

Milan shows to join under new umbrella Leather-sector exhibitions that take place in Milan have announced a new joint identity. leatherbiz.com/News/174343 #MICAM #MIPEL #SimacTanningTech @lineapellefair #leather #footwear #fashion #leathergoods #leatherindustry #leathersector

Which Africa's leather product designer inspires you the most? Now’s your chance to give them the recognition they deserve! Tag your favourite designer in the comments below and tell us why their work moves you. The most inspiring shoutouts could see your designer featured in the RLSD Africa 2026 competition, lets celebrate talent, and help spotlight the creatives shaping Africa’s leather industry! #rlsdafrica2026 #slowfashion

Bureau Veritas buys Spin 360 leatherbiz.com/News/174131 #bureauveritas @Spin360O #leather #lca

New issue of World Leather out now: leatherbiz.com/News/174107

Scarpa’s Mojito Re-Shoes use recycled leather via LIFE Re-Shoes: leatherbiz.com/News/174114

Industry news from the leather world this week: #LeatherIndustry #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #Innovation #LeatherNews