Fungi. Milk. Coffee grounds. Nat-2 founder Sebastian Thies is certainly no stranger to unusual footwear materials. Now the German shoemaker is at it again, this time with “olive leather,” a form of leather tanned using olive leaves left over from the harvest. The material, known commercially as Olivenleder, is part of a new line of…
Shoe shopping is getting a much-needed upgrade with the rise of footwear-fitting apps that streamline the process of finding the right size every time. While 3-D foot scanning might work for some instances, apps like Jenzy and Find Me a Shoe require just a smartphone and a piece of standard-sized printer paper to capture foot…
For those unfamiliar with barefoot running, the concept is that by stripping away the extra cushioning and freeing your toes from the confines of traditional shoes — or “foot coffins,” as barefoot proponents call them — you allow your foot to move more naturally. This develops all of your foot’s micro-muscles while enhancing dexterity and…
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On OCT 21, 2016, Sportswear firm Reebok International has unveiled a new manufacturing innovation that it says could fundamentally change the process and speed of footwear creation by eliminating the need for conventional moulds. This indicates new method to manufacture shoes without molds opening up new possibilities. The footwear industry hasn’t changed dramatically from a…
Knitted footwear technology is poised to enhance sustainability and walkability alike. Two years ago, Nike and Adidas released their first knitted running. Both Nike and Adidas fully intend the new technology to apply to lifestyle footwear, not just athletics, and smaller companies are already adopting the designs. THE_EXTRAORDINARY_FUTURE_OF_SHOES_KRC,_LFMEAB.pdf
As part of the footwear research and technological innovation, Portuguese Footwear Research Centre (CTCP) shows the way of emerging innovative product concepts that directed to market segments with requirements in health, wellbeing, safety, sustainability etc. These new products are produced using nanomaterials and biomaterials. In this presentation, equipments and processes of nanotechnologies are illustrated in…
Disposal of drums in charge of the user are becoming more and more expensive with the present regulations on environment protection, which follows production costs on the rise as is increasing the price of the material. However, good news is CO.ME.T, producing industrial installations since 1970, has developed innovative storage systems that are actually complete…
Facts & Myths surrounding the Leather Supply Chain discuses general myths and facts and way out of Supply Chain Facts_Myths_surrounding_the_Leather_Supply_Chain.pdf
Enzyme-assisted Vegetable Tanning using bovine hide powder gives clear idea how to tann using bovine hide powder Enzyme-assisted_Vegetable_Tanning_using_bovine_hide_powder.pdf
New Chrome VI Legislation clears the requirements for Cr VI, chromium VI, and chromium in Leather in details. New_Chrome_VI_Legislation.pdf
Sustainable Leather Manufacturing provides ideas to maximize customer and shareholder value through leading sustainable manufacturing practices, continuous innovation and outstanding service. Sustainable_Manufacturing_2015.pdf
Tien Kang is persistent with sincerity and profession on advancing technology, enlarging scope of products, and integrating the global service to upgrade reliability and performance of machines continuously. As result of constant efforts, Tien Kang has been receiving great appreciation and respect worldwide from customers as well as competitors. Tienkang_2-color_Mixing_Fashion.pdf
In this research report Ernst & Young assesses the sustainability issue in the leather supply chain with a focus on the effects/risks and relevant trade flows for different companies. The research consists of three parts. Part one addresses the main trade flows and trends in the leather supply chain. Part two describes the main processes…