S&V Footwear & Leather Goods Magazine Vol81 No8 August 2018
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IN THIS ISSUE:
Business Barometer: Adapt or flounder
- Jodam Manufacturers: Marketing has made a big difference.
- Jackson's Clothing & Footwear: Consumers stretched, wholesale tough.
- Hip-Hop Kulcha: Can government fix the mess it's made?
- Jeff Isaacson Agencies: Worst it's ever been, but top end remains.
- Ideals: Strikes have been very damaging.
- Jeaneration: It all depends on the Rand.
- African Leather Creations: Vellies make a comeback.
- Footwear Centre: Malawians 'are accessories to the fact by failing to hold their government accountable'.
- Happy Boutique: Everyone is trying to sell shoes.
- Courteney Boot: Improved political situation has made a difference.
- Eunique Enterprises: Lower quality not an option in our business.
Saving Businesses
- Differentiating between business rescue and turnaround management, by JJ Oosthuysen.
Government
- DTI assistance for corporates and their SME suppliers.
Trends
- Miss Black and Footwork share summer styling for women.
- Micam's forecast for European Spring/Summer 2019.
Technology
- New 3D bonding technology using novel polyurethane 'set to revolutionise footwear manufacturing'.
Opinion
- The Free Market Foundation on government policy.
Advertisers in this Issue
Chillisource/Shoepack (2), Eddels/John Drake (4), Europa Art/Clarks (10), PMC Group (7), Katz Footwear (12), Palm Footwear/Trustees (OFC).
Footwear Industry Articles
- Grasshoppers Trooper, first school shoe in South Africa to acquire the prestigious Banzi Feet Gold CertificationThe journey of BanziFeet began in 2015 with research to compare the foot measurements of German and South African children and adolescents. Research revealed significant differences in foot shape and size between the 2 groups. It also found that 91% of South African participants grew up habitually barefoot, and 67% of their school shoes w ...moreThe Road Ahead: A forecast for South Africa’s footwear and leather goods industriesDurban, KZN, SA – The South African footwear and leather goods industries are navigating a challenging yet potentially transformative period. Shaped by a mix of longstanding hurdles and emerging opportunities, their future remains uncertain as the global market continues to shift rapidly in the wake of COVID-19. While difficulties p ...moreCan reduced VAT revitalize France’s shoe repair craft?The French parliament has recently reduced VAT on repairs for shoes, leather goods, textiles, and bicycles from 20% to 5.5%, a move expected to support sustainability, local artisans, and potentially revitalize a declining industry. This decision, reported by World Footwear on November 6, 2024, raises questions about its potenti ...more
Leather Industry Articles
- LULUC: Explaining the link between deforestation and the leather industryLand use and land use change (LULUC) refers to the study area in general – that is the study of how global land use change (commonly through human intervention) results in increased atmospheric emissions. The obvious emission is that if the forest is burnt, the emissions are directly released into the atmosphere. However, the change ...moreUpdate on FMD in SA: 4 provinces declared free from foot and mouth disease outbreaksPretoria, Gauteng, SA (25 October 2024) – The Department of Agriculture has announced that the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak, which occurred during 2021-2022, has been successfully resolved in the North West, Free State, Gauteng, and Mpumalanga Provinces. These provinces, which were initially impacted by the outbreak, have n ...moreA cost-effective method of reducing loose grain damage during the bating processIntroductionEnzymatic bating is an important part of the leather making process. Bating enzymes help remove unwanted skin components from the hide structure, as well as any scud present on the grain layer. Good bating leads to clean, soft leather. Under bating results in poor removal of unwanted skin components, and a firmer crust leather ...more
PPE Industry Articles
- Mitigate risks and enhance efficiency - the ISO accreditation advantageDurban, KZN, SA (11 September 2024) – ISO accreditation is a strategic investment that empowers businesses to enhance their competitiveness, mitigate risks, and seize new market opportunities. By adhering to globally recognised standards, organisations can build trust, streamline operations, and achieve sustainable growth. While the ...moreTest methods for breathability of infant products focus of new subcommitteeSubcommittee F15.12 aims to fill the gap on breathing hazards for infant products W. Conshohocken, Pa., U.S. (26 September 2024) – ASTM’s consumer products committee (F15) has begun a new subcommittee on Firmness and Breathability of Juvenile Products (F15.12) on infant breathability test methods. The subcommitt ...moreHow dangerous is Radon?Radon is estimated to cause 3% to 14% percent of all lung cancer cases in the world, depending on where you live and how much radon you are exposed to.Radon is a naturally occurring, invisible and odourless gas that enters homes and workplaces unnoticed. It can pose a serious health risk at elevated levels for a prolonged period. But what ...more