There are a number of benefits of supply chain mapping including traceability, rationalisation, enhanced management, improved compliance and brand enhancement. Supply chain mapping is an essential exercise for brands, retailers and manufacturers in the wake of growing demand for traceability
Sustainable Fashion: Why Mapping your Supply Chain is Important
Sustainable fashion is fast becoming more than a sustainability buzzword. To understand just how sustainably made a fashion item is, brands and retailers need to examine their supply chains to highlight any potential risks such as modern slavery. UN Sustainable
Sustainable Tannins Producer Silvateam to Speak on the Benefits of Producing Sustainable Tanning Extracts
Eurofins | BLC and APLF are pleased to announce that Silvateam, a global sustainable tannins producer will be sponsoring the Sustainability in the Leather Supply Chain Conference Hong Kong 2019. Increased scrutiny on various aspects of leather production places pressure on tanneries and leather
Leading Process Chemicals Manufacturer Stahl Sponsors Leather Sustainability Conference
Eurofins | BLC and APLF are delighted to announce Stahl as a sponsor of the Hong Kong Leather Sustainability Conference 2019 on 14th March. Michael Costello, Director of Sustainability will be speaking around key supply chain issues facing the sector at the
Sustainability in the Leather Supply Chain Hong Kong Conference 2019
This year’s half day Sustainability in the Leather Supply Chain Hong Kong Conference will take place in the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre on the 14th March to coincide with the 2019 APLF Leather and Materials fair. Sponsored by Silvateam and Stahl. The
Recycled Materials: How can they be used in Leather, Footwear and Apparel Manufacturing?
The idea of using recycled materials in leather product, footwear and apparel manufacturing is growing. This is largely due to an elevated public awareness of the need to increase recycling efforts and reduce the production of materials that are ultimately
Season’s Greetings: Eurofins | BLC Opening Hours in December 2018 and January 2019
Season’s Greetings from everyone at Eurofins | BLC During the holiday season our testing laboratory will be open on selected days – please see below the schedule from 24th December 2018: Monday 24th December (Christmas Eve) – Open 9am –
Defining Veganism: Is your business responding appropriately?
Veganism is one of the most talked-about lifestyle movements in recent times and has a global influence through its impact on the supply chains of brands and retailers. Veganism has also started to influence many industries including the leather, clothing
The Growing Recognition of the Problem with Microplastics
The world is waking up to a big issue with microplastics. Authorities are beginning to introduce legislation to phase out microplastic use and manufacturers need to stay informed to remain compliant. What are Microplastics? The definition of a plastic is
Is the recycling of leather a viable option for brands and retailers?
Leather Recycling Problem For various reasons, brands seem reluctant to recycle leather. There appears to be a resistance to using old products/leather in new ranges, which could be due to a lack of knowledge on how this can be carried out, or a reluctance to spend