Real Leather Stay Different International Student Design Competition 2023 now open!
Annual competition launches with future-first, slow fashion message – showcasing the next generation of global design talent that champions ‘slow fashion’ through use of long-lasting natural leather products. After a record-breaking 2022 with entries from more than 40 countries, the competition that invites designers to ‘think natural’ and challenge the fast fashion cycle is […]
SLF, LWG and ICEC sign at Lineapelle the Terms of Reference of the COTANCE initiative of alignment of Leather Traceability Schemes
The COTANCE initiative on alignment of Leather Traceability Schemes was launched at the last Lineapelle Fair, back in September 2022. Since then, it has progressed in monthly meetings in which the main leather-relevant certification scheme owners and interested CEN TC 289 Standardisation experts have prepared together with the COTANCE Secretariat the way for defining the […]
Assomac and SLF sign MOU to officially launch their collaboration on Machinery & Technical Transparency Dashboard
On Wednesday 22nd February during Lineapelle, Milano, Assomac and Sustainable Leather Foundation (SLF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to officially launch their collaboration on a number of key areas of development. Deborah Taylor, Managing Director of SLF, commented “As we embark on the development of our Machinery & Technical Transparency Dashboard, it is important that […]
Critical Technologies for Sustainable Vehicle Production Conference 2023 hosted by ITB Group – February 15th and 16th 2023
On the 16th of February, our Technical Director, Katie Kutskill, will be speaking at 1:30pm EST on: ‘Strategic Use of LCA’s – A Comparative Review of Leather and Alternatives.’ Life Cycle Analyses (LCAs) provide a tangible context and a definable output, supporting the industry on sustainable decision-making globally. However, these practical applications largely miss the […]
SLF Regional Meeting – Chennai, India – Thursday 2nd February 2023
SLF are delighted to have the opportunity to host our first regional meeting in India and look forward to meeting new and old colleagues in person. Join us to learn about our work at Sustainable Leather Foundation and how we have developed a fully rounded support platform that is fit for the sustainable future of […]
The Uzbekistan Leather Association – Uzcharmsanoat joins SLF as a Contributing Partner!
We are delighted to confirm that the Uzbekistan Leather Association – Uzcharmsanoat has become an Contributing Association Partner of the Foundation. This follows several visits and meetings in Uzbekistan, with a formal Memorandum of Understanding being signed in October, to establish a programme of support for the Uzbekistan leather industry. We are very much looking […]
New online UNIDO course: “Introduction to treatment of tannery effluents”
“Introduction to treatment of tannery effluents” UNIDO online course launched. Course “Introduction to treatment of tannery effluents” has been developed with industry leading practioners and trainers with the purpose to help students, tannery mangers and technicians to become acquainted with basic principles and methods of tannery effluent. The Course was prepared based on demand from industry […]
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COP27 – Leather Manifesto 10 November 2022
International Leather Industry Calls on COP27 to recognize the role that natural materials such as leather, have in addressing the challenges of climate change UK, 10th November 2022 – The Sustainable Leather Foundation, along with 25 other international leather industry organizations, again called on the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) to prioritise natural […]
Visit to Mulberry for Consumer Communication Discussions- 8th November 2022
On Tuesday 8th November, our Managing Director, Deborah, spent the afternoon visiting Mulberry’s production facility in Somerset, England. Following a really insightful tour around the production floor, discussions were held to kick-start the development of a consumer communication mechanism, looking at what consumers really want to know and how SLF can support brands and retailers […]