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Published: 10th January 2023
Leather UK announces the ‘Leather for Life’ Swing Tag Project – a labelling initiative for British leather goods.
10th January 2023: Leather UK, the trade body that represents, promotes and protects the interests of the UK leather industry today announces its ‘Leather for Life’ Swing Tag Project – a new labelling initiative for British leather goods. The project is being supported by Leather UK member…
Published: 16th February 2022
Many UK shoppers have no idea what ‘vegan leathers’ are – nor do they understand the origins of materials commonly used in clothing and fashion items
New research has shown that UK shoppers have little or no idea what they’re actually buying - and which choices are more sustainable - when it comes to a range of materials commonly used in clothing and fashion items, including leather goods and their various imitation leather alternatives. …
Published: 11th January 2022
The good stuff in your wardrobe lasts longer: one in five adults regularly wear clothing that’s more than 20 years old
According to new research, half of UK adults (51%) still own and frequently wear an item of clothing that’s a decade old or more - even 17% of millennials and Gen-Z aged under 35. One in five adults (20%) still wear something that’s more than 20 years old. Almost two-thirds (63%) believe…
