Focus on Materials and components
Footwear factories’ point of view on linings – 1
To hear shoe manufacturers’ point of view we went to the Parabiago district to meet two of the most important companies at a national level that produce Made in Italy footwear. The first one is Roveda: producers of elegant women’s shoes for various luxury brands and emerging designers.
Learn more about this topic …Footwear factories’ point of view on linings – 2
To hear shoe manufacturers’ point of view we went to the Parabiago district to meet two of the most important companies at a national level that produce Made in Italy footwear. Fratelli Rossetti, is a multinational family business, boasts an extraordinary heritage in the elegant men’s shoe.
Learn more about this topic …Important themes in the world of linings
We have tried to understand what the most pressing issues were on the table of those who work in the footwear lining sector. Certifications, naturalness, sustainability and speed are the most debated topics
Learn more about this topic …Mesi, from carriages to linings
The return of leather into the luxury segment will further encourage the growth of the market’s quality linings, of which Mesi is one of the reference points
Learn more about this topic …Guerino, the artisans of the lining for luxury footwear
We talk about the challenges and opportunities of the sector with the Lombardy-based tannery that has been operating for over half a century, one of the very few Italian companies specialised in luxury linings
Learn more about this topic …Spread the word about Sustainability in the footwear sector
Materials and components news from our blog
Sciarada launches Evolo the circular suede
Reuse, regeneration and innovation: with the new brand, the company based in Castelfranco di Sotto, leader in the production of made in Italy suede for the fashion sectors, offers a type of suede that fully respects the environment and the principles of the circular economy
Gamar Italia: research, customisation and sustainability
The Vigevano-based company has been putting its experience at the service of accessories for the footwear and fashion world and technical components for the sport and safety sector since 1980
How to grow a successful business
We talk about it with Guido Cami, president and CEO of Industrie Chimiche Forestali S.p.A., evaluating aspects such as the economic situation, acquisitions and sustainability.
Daniel Essa: customisable luxury
Fruit of the meeting between French style and Italian craftsmanship, the sneakers of the brand named after its Syrian designer, are characterised by a minimal allure, sophisticated techniques of overlapping materials, and the unique possibility of customisation for a luxury style
OFF PLAY: summer is pop
Inspiration arrives from pop art for the new summer 22 collection of the Made in Italy brand: aimed at both men and women, the focus is on the chromatic combination of white and black with strong and bright colours, pastel and metallic tones
Superior: more circularity with the 100% metal-free line
New venue and new format for the presentation of the FW22-23 collection of the Santa Croce sull’Arno based tannery which also includes the new line of 100% biodegradable and compostable metal-free leathers and the footwear capsule
Five Brazilian tanneries will be present at Lineapelle Milano
Lineapelle (from 22 to 24 September) will be the first major international leather fair to see the participation of several Brazilian tanneries since the beginning of the pandemic.
COIM inaugurates a new automated self-supporting warehouse
The Italian multinational, which has been producing specialty chemicals since 1962 and is operating all over the world, inaugurates a new automated self-supporting warehouse in Offanengo (CR), the result of an investment above 10 million euro.
Originality, innovation, and a keen eye on the future
Antonio Barbato Maestri Veneziani is a brand as well as a producer of luxury footwear and bags bearing the name of its founder ANTONIO BARBATO, head of the small family-run company that was destined to become an established reality in the Veneto territory
Mofra Shoes, Pet-à-porter
The footwear manufacturer from Barletta launches PAP, a new line of sustainable sneakers, fruit of an innovation that never ceased even for a moment during the pandemic, renewing the stylistic content and craftsmanship, which is the trademark of the brand
PrimeAsia China: 10th LWG Certification with Renewed Gold Rated Score
The company, which is leader in the manufacturing of sustainable and innovative leathers for the footwear, apparel and leather goods markets, celebrated its 10th LWG Certification, a new achievement that highlights the company’s long track to continuous environmental improvement.
HAPTEX: why it’s a revolution
BASF presents Haptex, an innovative polyurethane (PU) solution for the production of synthetic leather.
Thimeco: a new plant 4.0
The tannery from Arzignano has moved and enlarged its production plant, by bringing the different phases of tanning in-house and making production more efficient with integrated systems, in order to guarantee international clientele with certified leathers of increasingly high quality
From the shelf to the web in minutes
An automated 3D photographic set allows you to create catalogues, photos, videos, technical data sheets and interactive presentations, eliminating the need to transport entire samples to show the news to your customers and increasing online sales to the end user.
