On Saturday, 26 April, the industry will come together to celebrate World Leather Day—an opportunity to highlight the unique qualities of leather and its role in sustainable production. A global initiative led by Leather Naturally, World Leather Day raises awareness about leather as a material and promotes a deeper understanding of the industry. It is…
AHSLEA took a major step toward a more sustainable future last year with the development of a comprehensive sustainability framework. The initiative reinforces the industry’s commitment to economic, social, and environmental responsibility. With growing expectations around transparency, both local and global markets now look closely at environmental performance, supply chains, societal contributions, and workplace conditions…
AHSLEA conducted its first sustainability benchmark survey of its members between 17October and 1 November 2024. The survey was open to all members and comprised of 35 questions based on the AHSELA Sustainability Framework. The framework confirms the industry’s commitment to economic, social, and environmental responsibility. PURPOSE OF FIRST SUSTAINABILITY BENCHMARK SURVEY To deliver an…
AHSLEA was once again part of APLF Hong Kong (12-14 March) where industry professionals gathered to discuss leather prices, trends, and innovations while making the most of networking opportunities. APLF is a key global industry calendar event that brings together businesses across leather, materials, and fashion. The Fair connects tanneries, suppliers, designers, and buyers worldwide…
Late last year, the EU extended the mandatory compliance deadline for the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) by one year, pushing it to 30 December 2025. While this extension gives businesses additional time, preparation remains essential. Italy remains the largest market for Australian wet blue hide exports, accounting for more than 50% of demand, with Australia…
Today, April 26, is World Leather Day and the global leather industry is coming together across social media to celebrate and shine a light on the material. The Australian Hide Skin and Leather Exporters Association (AHSLEA) is calling for recognition of the positive impact of natural materials such as leather on people, lives, and livelihoods…
Improving traceability within the leather industry is a critical step towards enhancing prices and meeting European standards. AHSLEA’S pilot traceability system supported by a government traceability grant program achieved a significant milestone by implementing an inline stamping and tracing system for cattle hides. Andrew Hassall, managing director of Geelong Leather and an Australian Hide Skin…