S&V Footwear & Leather Goods Magazine Vol88 No2 February 2022
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IN THIS ISSUE:
03 Doing Things Differently
- The first in a new series on footwear and leather goods manufacturers who successfully pursue alternatives to the mainstream. In this issue, interviews with:
- Jean-Laurent Teplitsky of Bertier Customs.
- Patricia Terre of Handmade Espadril.
08 Sector Reports
- Fashion: Dakotas - Supreme Hat & Cap breathes new life into old brand, explains Clive Pozniak.
- Safety footwear: Sisi launches first locally manufactured metaguard safety footwear style for women.
- Sportswear: With the move by major brands to direct-to-consumer channels, it's time for retail to reinvent itself, says Mike's Sports' Mike Augoustides.
- Sportswear: Direct-to-consumer has left the door wide open for smaller brands, says Olympic International's Gary van Rooyen.
13 The U.S. Market
- Sneakernomics: Trends in sports retail for 2022, by Matt Powell.
14 Sustainability
- Huntsman develops bio-based PU for Keen's plant-based soles.
- Texon boosts sustainability credentials with recycling certifications.
16 Training
- STADIO School of Fashion launches clothing production diploma.
14 Notice Board
- Mike Lashbrooke obituary: The booming voice is still, but not forgotten.
- Geert Schuiling obituary: An entrepreneur with an abiding passion for leather.
- Richemont appointment: Dr Bérangère Ruchat is chief sustainability officer.
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BBF Safety Group (OFC), Caterpillar / Medicus Footwear (08), Freestyle Genuine Handcrafted Leather (02), Italtan (3), S&V Calendar , S&V Directory (10), SA Footwear & Leather Export Council (09), Saddler Belts (05).
In The Next Issue:
- An explosion of crafters: What impact are they having on component suppliers, manufacturers and retailers?
Out on March 4
- Bertier Customs: Handmade, to a different dimension
Shoemakers who know Jean Teplitsky genuflect when they mention his name. He, however, is quite humble. What is the inspiration for your brand/styling/concept? My inspiration is contemporary style integrated with classic techniques elevating the product to the highest level, while always trying to balance comfort, aesthetic and q ...moreDakotas: Resuscitated by new owner, and plans for new sourcing and new products
Johannesburg, Gauteng, SA - The Dakotas footwear brand - which was bought from the liquidators of Footwear Direct in July - "is back up and running", and is the subject of a raft of plans, says Clive Pozniak, MD of Supreme Hat & Cap (Pty) Ltd, the new owners of Dakotas Supreme, a headwear manufacturer, and its sister company ...moreSisi Safety Wear launches first locally manufactured metaguard safety footwear style for women.
Pinetown, KZN, SA - Women are making up a greater proportion of the workforce, and this includes sectors that have typically been male-dominated such as mining, manufacturing and construction. However, there are still limited offerings in specialised female safety footwear within these sectors. “This is why Sisi Safety Wear is ...moreOlympic International: The door is wide open
Cape Town, W. Cape, SA - The move to direct-to-consumer sales by global brands "leaves the door wide open for us", says Gary van Rooyen, who last year agreed a licensing deal with Bolton Footwear to take over the Olympic International sports footwear brand. "I find it sad that solid independent retailers who helped Ni ...moreMike's Sports: 'Time to reinvent ourselves'
Gap opens for middle tier brands as top ones abandon independents Cape Town, W. Cape, SA - "If you're confused about the status of school and amateur sport in South Africa this year, join the club," said Mike Augoustides, a partner with his brother, Casey, in Mike's Sports, Cape Town, W. Cape, SA. "Communication by the ...moreHuntsman develops bio-based polyurethane for Keen's plant-based soles
The Woodlands, Texas, USA (27 January 2022) – Footwear experts at Huntsman have helped KEEN, Inc. develop a range of sneakers with plant-based soles. The Field to Foot (F2F) sneakers were created by KEEN’s 'advanced concepts team', using a bio-based polyurethane system from Huntsman that contains a by-product from agricultural ...moreWhere quality and innovation come first, second, third...This was intended to be a one-off feature, but it's become clear that there are many more businesses - and many more takes on how to do business - than could be included in a single issue. So now the intention is to make this a regular segment in the monthly magazine. As an introduction, it seems to S&V that there are 2 parallel leath ...moreSneakernomics: Trends in sports retail for 202226 January 2022 - The U.S. sports retail business was very disrupted in 2020 and 2021. Earlier trends reversed themselves and different ones emerged. Old habits were shed, and new ones replaced them. We can expect dramatic shifts to take hold once again in 2022. Macro trends in sports retailFirst, direct-to-consumer (DTC) initiatives ...moreWaiting for UK Government to decide on trophiesThe hunting, taxidermy and game skin industry in SA is faced with another campaign to ban it and its products - this time in the UK. Pieter Erasmus of the SA Taxidermy & Tannery Association (SATTA) explains the background and the threats this poses. ...moreFootwear Industry Articles
- Rip Curl, Kathmandu owner KMD Brands preliminary result: Second half improvementChristchurch, New Zealand (20 August 2024) – KMD Brands Limited provides the following unaudited preliminary results for the year ending 31 July 2024 (“FY24”): Rip Curl and Kathmandu sales have shown continued improvement on first half sales trends during both the third and fourth quarters of FY24, as outlined below. ...moreSpringbok sponsors – and as a sports shop we can’t get a single jerseyPort Elizabeth, E. Cape, SA – What we hear is that both Nike and Adidas are losing sales internationally.Here, however, we’re affected by Nike’s Springbok sponsorship deal – as a sports shop, we can’t get a single Springbok rugby jersey or replica shirt. We couldn’t get them during the World Cup, we cou ...moreTheir strategy hasn’t unfolded as they expectedCape Town, W. Cape, SA – Yes, Nike has been down this road before. Their current new Global Strategy to streamline their distribution was implemented and we independent businesses were out of their bigger plan. This sadly led to many independent retailers, dependent onNike, Adidas, NB, etc., to close down or to downscale their opera ...more
Leather Industry Articles
- Enzymatic removal of proteoglycans in hides promotes opening-up of collagen fibre bundles
IntroductionWhen a hide loses moisture, the proteoglycans present in the hide stick the collagen fibres together. This negatively impacts the penetration of water and other chemicals into the hides during processing, and also the opening-up of the collagen fibres and hence the softness of the leather. It is therefore ideal to remove prote ...moreIULTCS Young Leather Scientist Grant Programme 2025 announcedThe IULTCS Young Scientist Grant Programme for 2025 is underway. The details follow and further information can be found on the IULTCS website https://iultcs.org/ or by contacting the IUR chair, Dr Volker Rabe (Volker.rabe@tfl.com).Background:The IULTCS is committed to co-operation between the individual member societies and to providing ...moreTLU SA & John Steenhuisen: A positive and constructive conversationTLU SA had positive and constructive discussions with the new Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, on Tuesday morning.TLU SA attended the meeting this morning alongside other organisations where the main challenges in the agricultural industry were discussed. Steenhuisen welcomed the representatives and immediately addressed four ke ...more
PPE Industry Articles
- Sensor measures oxygen content of breath
Freiburg, Germany (02 May 2024) – Oxygen saturation in the blood that is either too low or too high can cause lasting physical harm or even death. This is why patients’ oxygen concentrations are monitored continuously in both intensive care and trauma units. However, the pulse oximeters typically clipped onto a patient&rs ...moreBeing mentally prepared for emergencies: At home, at work, take time to practise your reaction to potential dangers
In the light of the tragic George building collapse being fresh in our minds, would you know what to do if an emergency occurred while you were on the job or at home?Do you know what actions to take if a co-worker was seriously injured, a fire ignited, a vehicle accident or a structure collapsed? Are you prepared to react?Emergencies and ...moreEnhancing 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 ...more
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