S&V Footwear & Leather Goods Magazine Vol87 No6 June 2021
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IN THIS ISSUE:
03 This Month's Focus Sector: Outdoor Footwear
- No fireworks, but better off than many other sectors.
- Comment from Mike Farrer (Hi-Tec Sports Distributors), Eleni Gerpenis (Earth Gear), Gale Rice (The Courteney Boot Company), Morné Strydom (Adventure Inc.), and Jason Wilkins (Freestyle Handcrafted Leather).
10 Travel Goods
- The latest lockdown notwithstanding, FrontierCo sees growth, says Kennith Barlow.
11 Skills
- The meaning transcends the relevance, writes CAD trainer Russell Addinall - by which he means we can make just about any kind of shoe in South Africa if we put our minds to it. And he has homemade samples to prove it.
12 Sustainability & Technology
- New products 'simplify whitening of recycled PET fibres' for use in footwear and apparel, and the technology is suitable for small scale operations.
14 Safety Footwear
- When the shoe doesn't fit - why women need to demand female-specific safety footwear, writes Predahni Naidoo.
15 Notice Board
- Saket Mohta is new director of finance at Bata SA. - Obituary for Hennie du Plessis, Strassberger Shoes.
Advertisers in this Issue
BBF Safety Group (OFC), Creative Leathergoods (6), Deluxe Footwear (4), Freestyle (2), Saddler Belts (5), Strassberger Shoes (9), Earth Gear/Woodland (7).
In The Next Issue:
- Focus Sector: Handbags, belts and small leather goods.
Footwear Industry Articles
- The Complete Shoemaker – and GolferObituary: Michael Lambrakis – Scotts Group, Frame Group, Poly-Soles, OG Footwear, Kalistos Footwear, Lambella Footwear, Andreoli Shoes, ShoePairMarket (04/04/1945-20/09/2024) ...moreAMSA: ‘Perturbing trend’ in importsDurban, KZN, SA – As the economy still seems to be precariously poised due to various exogenous variables, I remain very cautious about looking into the future.The formal sector of the economy has not fared well in terms of employment as measured by Clothing Industry Bargaining Council figures (see attached chart).It appears that th ...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 ...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 ...moreSam Setter's 'Pills': For readers who need some wry medicinal humourIt’s the middle-class market, not the rich, where the real money isAlthough I fully realise that luxury is a very important factor for the leather industry, I believe that we focus too much on this particular sector, and forget the day-to-day use of leather. There aren’t too many people who can afford a €100 000 bag, a &e ...moreRolfes Leather: New owners give it entrée to more African marketsBoksburg, Gauteng, SA – Rolfes Leather and the other 4 divisions which collectively make up the Rolfes Group have been acquired by the Solevo Group, a pan-African distributor of specialty chemicals.In a statement, Solevo said it had bought 100% of Rolfes Group in a deal backed by Solevo’s owner, London-based Development Partne ...more
PPE Industry Articles
- Standard socks could shock: The hidden danger in anti-static work environmentsPinetown, KZN, SA – In any environment where the build-up of static electricity has been determined to be a risk, anti-static footwear must be worn. Anti-static footwear is designed to help dissipate the accumulation of static electricity from the body while still providing a reasonable level of resistance to electrical hazards from ...moreCircular economy: Fungal mycelium as the basis for sustainable productsPotsdam, Germany (02 September 2024) – Fungi have more to offer than meets the eye. Their thread-like cells, which grow extensively and out of sight underground like a network of roots, offer huge potential for producing sustainable, biodegradable materials. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP in ...moreMitigate 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 ...more