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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BBF Safety Group (OFC), Evolution Engineering (01), Freestyle Genuine Handcrafted Leather (02), Sole Agents / Rossimoda (04), Italtan (06), Saddler Belts (05), SAFLEC (11), SAFLIA (07), Softer/Jumbo Footwear (03).
In The Next Issue:
- Out on 11 January.
Footwear Industry Articles
- The Road Ahead: A forecast for South Africa’s footwear and leather goods industriesDurban, KZN, SA – The South African footwear and leather goods industries are navigating a challenging yet potentially transformative period. Shaped by a mix of longstanding hurdles and emerging opportunities, their future remains uncertain as the global market continues to shift rapidly in the wake of COVID-19. While difficulties p ...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 ...moreObituary: Shan Pillay – Eddels, Jaguar Shoes, Divine Shoes (19/01/1936-28/05/2024) The quiet, ever-present photographerPietermaritzburg, KZN, SA – In the first place, my deepest condolences to Nellandran and Pritha and Uncle Shan’s five grandchildren. His passing on, as I’m sure you know, is not just a loss to your immediate and extended family and his close friends and colleagues, including in the media sector – but to all of us i ...more
Leather Industry Articles
- A cost-effective method of reducing loose grain damage during the bating processIntroductionEnzymatic bating is an important part of the leather making process. Bating enzymes help remove unwanted skin components from the hide structure, as well as any scud present on the grain layer. Good bating leads to clean, soft leather. Under bating results in poor removal of unwanted skin components, and a firmer crust leather ...moreSam Setter's 'Pills': For readers who need some wry medicinal humourIt’s the middle-class market, not the rich, where the real money isAlthough I fully realise that luxury is a very important factor for the leather industry, I believe that we focus too much on this particular sector, and forget the day-to-day use of leather. There aren’t too many people who can afford a €100 000 bag, a &e ...moreLULUC: Explaining the link between deforestation and the leather industryLand use and land use change (LULUC) refers to the study area in general – that is the study of how global land use change (commonly through human intervention) results in increased atmospheric emissions. The obvious emission is that if the forest is burnt, the emissions are directly released into the atmosphere. However, the change ...more
PPE Industry Articles
- Circular economy: Fungal mycelium as the basis for sustainable productsPotsdam, Germany (02 September 2024) – Fungi have more to offer than meets the eye. Their thread-like cells, which grow extensively and out of sight underground like a network of roots, offer huge potential for producing sustainable, biodegradable materials. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP in ...moreMBA North members place in top 4 of every category in MBSA National Safety Competition – againMaster Builders Association North (MBA North) members have continued their multi-year winning streak by being placed in the top four of every category in the 2024 Master Builders South Africa (MBSA) National Safety Competition (NSC) – the flagship event for health and safety in the building industry.Gerhard Roets, Health and Safety ...moreHow dangerous is Radon?Radon is estimated to cause 3% to 14% percent of all lung cancer cases in the world, depending on where you live and how much radon you are exposed to.Radon is a naturally occurring, invisible and odourless gas that enters homes and workplaces unnoticed. It can pose a serious health risk at elevated levels for a prolonged period. But what ...more