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
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The sustainability of Texon at Shoes&Leather Guangzhou
After over a year, Texon returns as the protagonist of a fair held in a physical format, presenting at the event, held from 31 May to 2 June, some of the most important innovations in the field of sustainability.
Sustainable weaves: the case study of Maeko
Specialised in the development and production of natural fibre fabrics, Maeko srl presents its story of innovation and sustainability that starts from a passion for hemp to eventually arrive at the international fashion and furniture industries
COIM acquires the Spanish Neoflex
Part of the corporate strategy of acquisitions with downstream integration, the acquisition will allow COIM to expand its product portfolio.
Riri reacts with creativity to the pandemic
The SS22 collection of the Riri Group, leader in the creation of zips and buttons, comes in three moods marked by positivity where creativity meets technical avant-garde, with special attention to sustainability
The relaunch of Schmid
The difficulties linked to the pandemic did not weaken the Italian company’s desire to excel, which is restarting from huge financial investments and ambitious expansion projects both in export markets and in the product catalogue.
COIM, profits grow and the company thanks its employees
A maxi-prize of 6,000 euro as recognition to its employees for their constant participation in the company’s life.
Texon Sustainability Report 2020
For over 70 years an international leader in materials for footwear and the fashion industry, in celebration of Earth Day, Texon publishes its second annual sustainability report, confirming its commitment to and respect for mankind and the environment.
Eco-tan, bio-circular leather
Ecotan is an innovative leather tanning technology developed by Silvateam, world leader in the production of natural tannins, in order to produce a new class of leather that has excellent performance standards, is safe for all and is a truly bio-circular material.
ICF – Industrie Chimiche Forestali acquires Morel. “United you win and have more fun”.
An agreement has been signed for the acquisition of the Morel branch, a historic Italian brand, leader in components (toepuffs and counters) for high-end footwear and leather goods.
Texon presents Proweave™, a step forward in woven technology
A unique, patented, jacquard weaving technology, which makes it possible to seamlessly integrate functional and design weaving into a single sheet of material.
Alteray Technology, the solar wow effect
Alteray is the exclusive Biasiotto technology that allows materials to change colour in sunlight or under UV rays.
A collection of loafers with a low environmental impact
Ecoalf and Michelin have jointly developed their first sole made from waste materials whose rubber comes from sole production waste and not from tyres.
The Amann's sustainable product range, Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Gold or Recycled
AMANN develops products in a targeted manner in order to make them not only more sustainable, but also more environmentally friendly through the use of selected recycling and natural materials.
