S&V Footwear & Leather Goods Magazine Vol87 No8 August 2021
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IN THIS ISSUE:
03 Global Trade
- Covid blamed for 16% drop in world footwear production, writes SAFLIA's Jirka Vymĕtal.
04 This Month's Focus Sector: Local Leather Handbags
- Handbag makers turn to brands, boutiques and online sales as lockdowns wipe out traditional markets. Comments by:
- Fiona Borthwick, FSP Collection.
- Daniel Kurgan, Kurgan Kenani.
- Mandy Owen, Vermont Leather.
- Muhammad Rawat, Rawhide SA.
- Justine Schäfer, Cape Cobra.
- Jason Wilkins, Freestyle Genuine Handcrafted Leather.
14 Comment: Violence and Looting
The only way out is economic freedom, writes Chris Hattingh of the Free Market Foundation.
16 Sector Reports
- Fashion & Lifestyle: The Love Story - Fashion for the woman-in-the-street.
- Fashion & Lifestyle: Dickies - Shift in core products.
- Safety: More SA gumboot users should be weighing up PU benefits over cheaper PVC boots, says BBF Safety Group's Wayne Safety division.
- Safety: A podiatrist explains why women's safety footwear has to be designed differently to men's footwear.
- Sport: Olympic - Rebooted, again, but this time with completely new direction.
- Sport: Caterpy - No-tie shoelaces 'a game-changer for user and retailer'.
23 Sustainability
- From the BBC: Activist Greta Thunberg calls out climate impact of fashion brands..
24 Notice Board Obituary
- Ben Peters: He lived by a code which included the belief that we're all born equal.
Advertisers in this Issue
BBF Safety Group (OFC), Classified - Adrian McElhinney (13), Creative Leathergoods (3), Dale Footwear/Hush Puppies (12), Freestyle Genuine Handcrafted Leather (8), Manock Naturals (16), Merrell / Medicus Footwear (19), MICAM (21), Saddler Belts (18), The Love Story (15), Vermont Leathercraft (2, 6).
In The Next Issue:
- Focus Sector: What's the future for school shoes?
Footwear Industry Articles
- Italian Trade Agency sponsors SA visit to Milan fairs
This September, SAFLEC, accompanied by a group of trailblazing members funded by the Italian Trade Agency, made a significant and impactful presence at Simac Tanning Tech, Lineapelle, Micam, and Milan Fashion Week.More than a routine industry visit, this participation was a strategic initiative designed to gather high-level intelligence a ...moreComfort is what the market is demanding
Expansion AnnouncementOrthoLite, a leading manufacturer of comfort foam insoles, has announced it is expanding its European facility in Almansa, Spain. This strategic move aims to enhance production capacity, innovation, and speed-to-market manufacturing, enabling OrthoLite to better serve its brand partners ...moreRelationships have to be more equalCape Town, W. Cape, SA – I’m sure Nike’s decision to drop so many retailers can’t have helped their recent performance, but I don’t know how much damage that did to them.It was mostly motivated by the opportunity to double their markup – that’s the only reason that makes sense. But what they didn& ...more
Leather Industry Articles
- A gentle, decent man who contributed to a better environment professionally and personally
Obituary: Roger Alec Rowswell – Somerset West Municipality, Cape Town Municipality, Leather Industries Research Institute, Tannery Environmental Consultancy Services (12/01/1948 – 20/08/2024) ...moreCelebrity panel to judge ‘Real Leather’ competition
Washington, DC, U.S. (16 August 2024) – The promotional blog Real Leather. Stay Different. (RLSD), funded by the Leather & Hide Council of America (LHCA) to promote U.S. leather internationally, organises an annual international student design competition. It has issued the following release: ...moreSurge in exports to Brazil and Argentina in 2023 : Is South America a new Eldorado for SA’s automotive leather industry?
Note: S&V African Leather asked both Bader SA and Pangea SA, SA’s – and Africa’s – surviving specialist automotive leather tanneries, to comment for this article. At the deadline, neither had responded. ...more
PPE Industry Articles
- Enhancing health and safety: Essential controls for managing inclement weather risks for high-risk activities in construction
Introduction:The increasing effects of global warming are leading to more frequent and unpredictable adverse weather. The severity of these conditions is becoming more pronounced, with heavy and continuous rainfall, high winds, and plummeting temperatures in some parts of South Africa. Contractors must adapt health and safety (H&S) co ...moreFrom lectures to life-saving skills - transforming safety training with Hazard Parks
Randburg, Gauteng, SA – Hazard Parks offer an innovative and practical solution for, companies seeking to prioritise employee safety and well-being in high-risk industries. The constant challenge for most organisations lies in ensuring that their employees are not only aware of safety protocols but are also equipped to handle real-l ...morePromoting health and safety on construction sites: a vital commitmentCape Town, W. Cape, SA (24 June 2024) – In the wake of a recent construction site tragedy in George where a building collapse resulted in injuries and loss of life, the imperative of prioritising health and safety protocols on construction sites has come sharply into focus. Such incidents underscore the paramount importance of adher ...more
