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
Secure Your Delegate Place Online for the Leather & Sustainability in Retail Conference 2018
Online registration has now opened for the Leather & Sustainability in Retail Conference 2018. This half-day leather and sustainability conference is held on 15th November 2018 in London, UK. It will cover topical subjects of the leather sector including raw
Are Synthetic Materials More Sustainable than Real Leather?
Correct Labelling of Leather The definition of leather is “a material made from the skin of an animal by tanning or a similar process”. By this definition, it is therefore inaccurate to refer to any item as ‘leather’ if the
Save the Date for the Leather & Sustainability in Retail Conference 2018
Join BLC, ILM and leather industry professionals at this year’s Leather & Sustainability in Retail Conference 2018 on the 15th November in Central London, UK. The conference will cover topics such as: Sustainable raw materials Innovation around raw materials for leather Uses for
The Importance of Environmental Stewardship to Consumers
Brands and retailers are commonly being asked by consumers for evidence of traceability, sustainability and environmental stewardship within their supply chains. Consumers are increasingly interested in knowing where their leather products have come from, and in some cases enquire as to
Adding Leather Traceability to Your Supply Chain with BLC’s Expert Support Package
Do you want to include leather traceability within your supply chain but are unsure of the technical challenges in doing this? Do you have existing mapping software or data collection for your other material supply chains? If the answer to