S&V Footwear & Leather Goods Magazine Vol87 No9 September 2021
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IN THIS ISSUE:
03 This Month's Focus Sector: Surf and Skate
- The pandemic has boosted surfing, and flip flop brands are reporting huge growth. Comments by:
- Gary Green, The Sector Group: Supply 'a big problem at technical level'.
- Paul Lazarus, The Brazilian Sandal Company: Much less seasonal than it used to be.
- Arthur Limbouris: 'Long may this chaos last.'
- Warren Wareing, Island Style: 'Too blessed to be stressed.'
- Cuan Cronje and Chris Hall-Jones, Lizzard: Retailers over-ordering to compensate for non-deliveries.
- JM Tostee, Surf HQ: Good times, yes - turnover up, rent down.
- Alison Piccione, Faith Surfer Joe: Growth prompts plans for women's range.
- Brandon Geyser, EVA Industries: TFG 'has made a huge difference to local manufacturing.'
08 Focus Sector: Infants' Footwear
- Danielle van der Westhuizen and Jeff Bodill: New Creation Shoes: 'It's been a long road, but we're getting there.'
09 Logistics
- The chaos continues - for finished goods and components from the Far East.
11 Sustainability
- Monique Holtzhausen, Southern African Vinyls Association: PVC 'least responsible' for plastic pollution.
- Stadio School of Fashion: New training course points to sustainable design's potential for SA's fashion industry.
14 Notice Board Obituary
- Robin Scott: Scotts' Stores co-founder was most passionate about horse racing.
15 DTIC Programme Guidelines
- The Clothing, Textiles, Footwear and Leather Growth Programme (CTFLGP).
- The Rapid Response Fund - Response to the Unrest in KZN and Gauteng.
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AllFashion Sourcing (04), Angels Shoes / Corvari Footwear (10), BBF Safety Group (OFC), Caterpillar / Medicus Footwear (06), Freestyle Genuine Handcrafted Leather (02), Italtan (03), Manock Naturals (05), New Creation Shoes (08), SA Footwear & Leather Export Council (12), Saddler Belts (13).
In The Next Issue:
- Focus Sector: What's the future for school shoes?
Out on October 26
Footwear Industry Articles
- The key to a long life - a zest for living
Obituary: William ‘Bill’ Ramage – King Tanning, Apeco (01/05/1931-19/07/2024) ...moreComrades Marathon 2025Because of its broad appeal and the number – 23 000 is the maximum allowed – and diversity of its participants, the Comrades is regarded as a key indicator of the popularity of running shoe brands in SA. Runners, who have to register by early December for the race in June the following year, are asked to fill in the brand ...moreThe striking difference between the top brands here and in the USThe Comrades shoe count held no surprises as it is almost identical to the Two Oceans count earlier this year.However, the major point of interest is comparing the market shares of the running shoes brands in South Africa and the USA.Recently released figures from a leading franchise group of 300 specialist running shops in the USA indica ...more
Leather Industry Articles
- UK Society of Leather Technologists and Chemists annual conference, AGM and dinner dance
The annual Conference, AGM and Dinner Dance of the Society of Leather Technologists and Chemists took place on 25-26th April in Glasgow.This year, there was a 2-day programme that included a field trip to Scottish Leather Group on the afternoon of Day 1, when 30 delegates had the opportunity to learn about SLG’s heritage and world l ...moreThe effect of fatliquor sulphitation on leather quality
IntroductionDuring the fatliquoring process, the fatliquors are deposited or chemically bind to the leather fibres. This allows the fibres to move over each other and prevents them from sticking to each other when the leather is dried. It is therefore a well-known fact that fatliquoring impacts the tensile strength, tear resistance, imper ...moreCan incoming legislation bring opportunities for Africa?
As global markets adopt stricter environmental, human rights and ethical regulations—particularly in the European Union—the African leather industry faces a pivotal moment. While new legislation around sustainability, traceability, and labour rights introduces compliance challenges, it also opens doors for African producers to access higher-value international markets. ...more
PPE Industry Articles
- New standard for PFAS assessment for consumer products ‘is useful for manufacturers, consumers, laboratories, and regulators’W. Conshohocken, Pa., U.S. (07 January 2025) – A new ASTM International standard will provide users with a road map for planning and executing assessments of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer products and articles. The new standard, which will be published as F3700, was developed by ASTM&rsqu ...moreLengthy detentions: That’s just the way it is, says NCCS&V Protect asked the National Consumer Commission to comment on Treadsafe’s experience, and also whether other containers have been detained. Jabu Mbeje, Divisional Head: Enforcement & Legal Services, at the NCC, sent this response: ...more7 strategies to create more resilient mine dewatering
Dewatering is a crucial operation in mining. Chetan Mistry, Strategy and Marketing Manager at Xylem Africa, advises how to approach mine dewatering with these 7 strategies. As recent events at a Namibian mine demonstrate, dewatering is a critical linchpin for mining operations. ...more
