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
- SAFLIA: Hopefully the slide will be reversedDurban, KZN, SA – My forecast for 2024 is that production will be 12.5% down on last year. Meaning 41,690,000 pairs.The last time we saw such low volumes was in 2007.My forecast for next year is that production will be stabilised at the same level as this year – let’s say 42,000,000 pairs. However, with some serious inte ...moreAI is putting an end to counterfeit sneakersOsmo’s AI-powered scent authentication machine in action, revolutionizing the fight against counterfeit sneakers by detecting unique chemical profiles with remarkable precision.As the sneaker resale market continues to boom, counterfeit goods remain a persistent concern for both luxury and mass-market brands. Counterfeiters have bec ...moreAMSA: ‘Perturbing trend’ in importsDurban, KZN, SA – As the economy still seems to be precariously poised due to various exogenous variables, I remain very cautious about looking into the future.The formal sector of the economy has not fared well in terms of employment as measured by Clothing Industry Bargaining Council figures (see attached chart).It appears that th ...more
Leather Industry Articles
- Agency company changesCape Town, W. Cape, SA – Gert Bosch and Arné Husselman left TST Agencies earlier this year.Bosch started Bosch Technical Services (Pty) Ltd (BTS), which began trading on 01 March, servicing the tanning industry. He represents a number of principals including some formerly represented by TST.Husselman has left the industry and ...moreHide demand steady amid growing global supply, gelatine plants absorbing higher number of lower gradesThe picture I get of the leather industry globally is that it is losing share in all its markets for a variety of reasons. In South Africa, the situation is compounded by cash-strapped consumers choosing cheaper alternatives. Cape Produce Company is at the beginning of the leather process, and it supplies all leather markets in SA and internationally. I asked CEO Benjy Lapiner if the picture is as bleak as I’m told. No, he said, but… ...moreThe power of partnership…This month we are delighted to announce the beginning of a new programme, being funded by the Leather & Hide Council of America as part of the US Regional Agricultural Programme. ...more
PPE Industry Articles
- Offshore wind energy: Mobile test platform for offshore wind turbinesBremerhaven, Germany (02 September 2024) – Public power grids are highly complex systems. Wind turbine manufacturers have to comply with technical guidelines when connecting new turbines to avoid putting grid stability at risk. In the Mobil-Grid-CoP project, researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems IWES have d ...moreFunctionally integrated lightweight design in electric mobility: EV battery enclosures with lower carbon emissionsChemnitz, Germany (02 September 2024) – More charging power, higher range, lower environmental impact: In the COOLBat joint research project, researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology IWU have teamed up with partners to develop next-generation battery enclosures for electric vehicles. Th ...moreMastering contractor management for safety, business efficiency and growth in the mining industryJohannesburg, Gauteng, SA (13 November 2024) – The mining industry operates in a complex and demanding environment characterised by rapid technological advancements, stringent safety regulations, and escalating cost pressures. To compete in this context successfully, mining executives must prioritise operational efficiency, cost-eff ...more