S&V Footwear & Leather Goods Magazine Vol88 No5 May 2022
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IN THIS ISSUE:
03 Upfront
- The supply sector: Ominous silence.
03 Sector Reports
- Fashion: New Dakotas owner Supreme Hat & Cap ties up with designer Wanda Lephoto and retailer Shelflife to launch a mule variation of its hi-shine leather loafers.
- Fashion: Importer Footwear Focus has opened an assembly plant, and it's doing big numbers, says Angie Wallis.
- Fashion: STADIO School of Fashion ties up with H&M and Mr. Slimfit.
07 The U.S. Market
- NPD: Q1 sales results suggest shifts for the US footwear industry.
09 Components
- Zinc die cast trims manufacturer Topline Manufacturers: Surviving and thriving, come what may.
11 Foot Health
- Study shows that local school shoes are unsuitable for children who have grown up mostly barefoot.
12 Sustainability
- SGS launches Light Sensitive Fabric Test to boost greener production of denim fashion products.
13 Notice Board
- Obituary: Hans Beier - Celebrating the life of an industrial pioneer.
- Obituary: Walter Kurth - The exotic leather goods pioneer who came home.
16 Knowledge Transfer, Education & Training
- Leather: An introduction - The first in a 4-part series by Richard Daniels for people with little or no knowledge about leather.
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Footwear Industry Articles
- Plastics manufacturer develops first recyclable plastic bicycle frame
Midrand, Gauteng, SA (31 July 2024) – Industrial polymer developer and manufacturer, igus, has developed the first injection-moulded polymer bicycle frame designed for advanced bikes, a milestone in sustainable mobility. igus collaborated with German e-bike manufacturer Advanced Bikes to create a bicycle frame made entirely of recyc ...moreAlternative to master plan is not anarchyNote: This article is about the Department of Trade, Industry & Competition’s master plans as a concept, not about the R-CTFL Master Plan specifically. ...moreSAFLEC AGM – ‘recovery after the storm’
Sponsored by the SA Footwear & Leather Export Council (SAFLEC). Durban, KZN, SA – This year’s SA Footwear & Leather Export Council (SAFLEC) AGM – the 22nd – was a much smaller occasion than in previous years, an acknowledgement of a reduced budget. It was, however, quite upbeat. ...more
Leather Industry Articles
- Sam Setter's 'Pills'"Bangladesh unravellingThe leather industry in Bangladesh is slowly, slowly disintegrating. Their tanneries in the Hemayelpur area, which is part of the Savar Industrial Complex, are suffering from a non-functional common effluent treatment plant, hence European importers and brands are avoiding buying from them. The only chance to e ...moreRetail attitudes to leather: A mixed pictureCarletonville, Gauteng, SA – Mohammed Laher, sole proprietor of 6-store mini-chain Textile Wholesalers, said leather remained a priority for his customers.He said formal footwear – which is all leather – was “a much smaller category than before”, but that “the better end of casual footwear is predominan ...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: ...more
PPE Industry Articles
- The labelling dilemmaWe repeatedly get queries from incensed importers who have had goods stopped at the behest of the National Consumer Commission (“NCC”) because the labelling of the goods is not compliant. Such a small thing, which gives rise to disastrous consequences since the NCC issues a directive to the importer: threatening a fin ...moreReport addresses how standards activities in innovative industries underpin sustainability effortsW. Conshohocken, Pa., U.S.A. (02 May 2024) – A major new report from ASTM International highlights the impactful role that standards play in supporting global innovation trends. The Standardization Impact Report (SIR) serves to showcase the direct links between these emerging technologies and the work of several key ASTM commit ...moreAnticipate LondonLondon, UK – Anticipate London, which incorporates 4 fairs covering security, fire safety, facilities management, health & safety, and risk management, will be held from 02-04 December 2024 at ExCeL London. The fairs are Facilities Show, Firex, IFSEC, and Safety & Health Expo.Among the keynote speakers are Brindha McDonald, ...more
