Heinen becomes first STeP-certified tannery in Germany
(International Leather Maker, 3. February 2023) Heinen Leather has become the first German tannery to achieve Oeko-Tex’ STeP certification. STeP, [read more]
Why is there an overabundance of hides ending up in landfills?
We would like to draw your attention to this interesting article written by RFD-TV News Staff, Currey McCullough: There is [read more]
Briefing on the commercial kangaroo of Australia – July 2021
Follow this link to the presentation of KIAA - Kangaroo Industry Association of Australia. The presentation informs about the topics: [read more]
Study on glutaraldehyde published
What is it about? The pursuit of safer use of chemicals and zero discharge of hazardous chemicals has resulted in [read more]
Interview with Karsten Maier, Secretary General of UECBV
Interview with Karsten Maier, Secretary General of UECBV The UECBV (European Livestock and Meat Trade Association) is involved in issues [read more]
Global Leather Industry Position – Statement on Leather Alternatives
There are more and more new materials appearing on the fashion, design and upholstery for transport and interiors markets, with [read more]
Carbon figures show why hides must not go to waste
- World Leather Article - Towards the end of 2020, the Leather and Hide Council of America (LHCA) [read more]
Amazon rainforest fires (UK Leather)
The true leather facts about the Amazon rainforest fires. While no one can fail to be horrified by the [read more]
Renouncing leather?
Helsinki Fashion Week: Certain groups make us believe renouncing leather means no more suffering animals in the world. Is [read more]
How well are animals protected in Germany and Europe?
Carry on reading and find out! Who hasn‘t come across this kind of thing – in the media and [read more]