S&V Footwear & Leather Goods Magazine Vol88 No4 April 2022
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IN THIS ISSUE:
03 Upfront
- A shoe fit for Vlad the Impaler.
- No chaff about straw - is there anyone in SA who can make straw sandals?
- Why promote local manufacturing? Motivations vary from country to country.
03 Doing Things Differently
- Tarzan Shoes: 'If you stagnate, you die.' Answers from John Olde-Olthof.
08 Sector Reports
- Surf & Skate: Wholesale remains a key part of the business model for Boardriders, says Dane Patterson.
- Safety & Security: Lemaitre expands into new terrains.
10 Trends
- Platform shoes, combat boots and the rest: Here's what to expect, explain Kathryn Donoghue of Dangee Carken, Angie Wallis of Foot Focus, and Karen Lewis-Williams of Plum.
11 The U.S. Market
- NPD: Heightened health and wellness focus in retail continues, even as pandemic fears recede.
- NPD: Straight jeans surpass skinny as the best-selling style for US women.
14 Technology
- Archroma launches metal- and halogen-free navy and black acid dyes for sportswear.
- SGS appoints global softlines technical manager.
15 Notice Board
- Dangee Carken appoints Adam Engelbrecht as a rep for Miss Black and ViaBeach.
- From Bata SA's 'naughty but nice' past...
16 Trade Statistics
- Imports and exports for February and year-to-date from SARS.
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- How is the component sector holding up?
Out on May 6
Footwear Industry Articles
- Technically, all the brands have good modelsPretoria, Gauteng, SA – Well it's always difficult to say how accurate the count is because it's done in November, 7 months before the actual race day. So it's not done physically on the day, and it can change over that time. For example, people can change brands because they aren’t working anymore for them and also a lot of b ...moreThe key to a long life - a zest for living
Obituary: William ‘Bill’ Ramage – King Tanning, Apeco (01/05/1931-19/07/2024) ...moreSome ideas to stimulate a recovery in local footwear and leather goods manufacturing
There are many factors other than reluctant chain buyers that contribute to the SA leather value chain’s problems ...more
Leather Industry Articles
- ‘Real Leather. Stay different.’ chooses Taipei to host 2025 international final
The Leather & Hide Council of America (LHCA) has selected Taipei, Taiwan, as the host city for the 5th annual Real Leather. Stay Different. (RLSD) international student design competition final, scheduled for 27-28 October 2025.Following events in London and Milan, the competition now underscores Asia's rising prominence as a hub for ...moreACLE, new Moda China, UITIC – Shanghai gearing up for major event
‘China taking advantage of rock bottom hide prices’rnDuties on U.S. hides – opportunities for other countries? ...moreSam Setter's 'Pills': For readers who need some wry medicinal humourMario PucciFirst, I would like to pay tribute to my friend Mario Pucci, former head of communications and international activities of Italian ASSOMAC, who left us on June 2nd. My sincere condolences to Antonella, Mrs Pucci.SavarIt’s extremely sad to note that Bangladesh is lifting the export ban on raw hides and wet blue leathers, a ...more
PPE Industry Articles
- Mine deaths in SA ‘lowest ever’ in 2024Extract from the release of 2024 mine health and safety statistics by Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Gwede Mantashe, on 23 January 2025. ...moreUnderstanding respirator PPE
The subject of Respirator Personal Protective Equipment is confusing until one understands the basic concept requirements.OHS Act defines Respiratory Protective Equipment as a device which is worn over at least the mouth and nose to prevent the inhalation of air borne hazardous chemical substances and which is of a type or conforms to a s ...moreSwitch to updated standard: Footwear suppliers given time limit to run out old stockPretoria, Gauteng, SA – Safety footwear suppliers have until April 2026 to sell stock made to the 2014 edition of SA National Standard (SANS) 20345.The National Regulator for Compulsory Standards (NRCS) confirmed this at a stakeholder meeting on 11 March.The SA National Standard (SANS) for safety footwear in South Africa was upgrade ...more
