S&V Footwear & Leather Goods Magazine Vol88 No11 November 2022
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IN THIS ISSUE:
03 Upfront
- Industry isn't making full use of funding programme, says DTIC.
05 The US Market
- NPD's holiday retail outlook: Key findings.
08 Sector Reports
- Exotic leather goods: Stefan van As explains the reasoning behind Le Croc's acquisition of Lorenzi, and its plans for the luxury goods maker.
- Distributors: There's opportunity in turmoil, says Fila SA's Laurence Slotsky.
- Manufacturers: Bresan Footwear's Alistair Watt finds pockets of positivity in a difficult market.
12 Country Profile: Portugal
- Organised, creative, diverse: Portugal sees growth off a low base in SA, and senses potential.
16 Sustainability
- Underwear made from trees: Jockey SA has created a sub-range using Modal, a fabric made from European beech.
19 Notice Board
- Model Shoes celebrates its 50th, and a tribute to Cilla Barnard.
- The National Bargaining Council has announced Ilhaam Ryneveld will take over as general secretary in 2024.
- SAFLIA's AGM and annual dinner in photos.
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In The Next Issue:
- Out on 11 January.
Footwear Industry Articles
- Others have taken their placeLouis Trichardt, Limpopo, SA – I do think their drop in business is because they have sidelined all the independents. After all, it was the independents that grew the brand, not the chain groups. With this being said, all other companies have taken advantage and grown to another level. One of those is Puma which has grown so much an ...moreFrom traditional dress to sneakers - a Japanese success story
Tokyo Kimono Shoes isn’t just a footwear company; it’s a story of innovation, sustainability, and cultural revival. Founded by Shotaro Kawamura, a former logistics professional who witnessed the decline of Japanese brands, Tokyo Kimono Shoes is taking the world by storm with its unique sneakers crafted from recycled kimono fab ...moreHas Nike’s greed come back to haunt it?Early in July, international media carried reports about a steep fall in Nike’s share price following disappointing results. One was Sky News, which headlined a report: ‘How a series of blunders brought Nike's share price to COVID lows and meant it's being beaten by younger rivals.The iconic sportswear brand has switched away ...more
Leather Industry Articles
- Celebrity 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: ...moreLet’s talk about greenwashing…
Two days ago, on a Saturday, an email arrived in my SLF inbox from a company in India, complete with brochure attachment for their “innovative Vegan Leather”! ...moreEnzymatic 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 ...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 ...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 ...morePathogen identification — next-generation sequencing optimises diagnostics
Stuttgart, Germany (12 June 2024) – Invasive infections such as sepsis require immediate and targeted treatment. Experts from the Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB and group partners have succeeded in establishing a reconceptualized detection principle that can make a crucial contribution to savi ...more
