By Mike Redwood, Leather Naturally Mike Redwood, spokesperson for LeatherNaturally shares valuable information with Total Shoe Concept with regards to the sustainability of leather. Must read! Leather is a forever item If there is one thing that is clear about leather it is that it is not suited for fast fashion. Even the simplest maker…
Stahl has invested in state-of-the-art equipment for polymer research, leather chemicals technology, as well as coatings solutions for the apparel & home furnishing industry. The applications and testing facilities on display enable Stahl to develop solutions that meet even the most critical and rigid demands of performance, sustainability and style. Sustainability is a driving force…
By Jose R. Suarez – IMPACTIVA Today’s apparel, textile and footwear executives are facing significant challenges. Competitive pressures are growing. The need for efficiency and accuracy is intensifying. And with labor shortages looming across China, labor costs are increasing. As a result, some executives are investing in automation, hoping to capitalize on reductions in cost,…
Current legislation requires all manufacturers to ensure their footwear passes physical and chemical standards. But finding a company to carry out these tests isn’t so easy, and when you do find companies who do this, how do you know they will do a good job? Having the right machinery doesn’t necessarily mean they test according…
Print personalised heels in 25 mins, send your customers text messages in store, virtual reality, Smart mirrors and Hackathons. This is part 2 of the highlights of the retail conference that Total Shoe Concept attended and supported last month in Hong Kong. Below are some of the exciting facts we came across. The 2017 edition…
In the footwear industry, everybody loves the distinctive look and luxurious feel of leather. Leather production processes have always been a battle between quality and sustainability. This has been especially true in the last few years as were we have become increasingly aware of what we are wearing. This has led to increasing demand for…
