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New Balance Phasing Out Kangaroo Leather, Following Nike and Puma
The Boston-based shoe brand will stop using the animal skins by the end of next year.
‘Succession’ Actor Joins Anti-Adidas Kangaroo Crusade
Known for his work in "Star Trek: First Contact", James Cromwell lent star power to the campaign urging…
Puma Follows Adidas in Joining Forest-Friendly Leather Initiative
Puma has signed onto Leather Working Group and Textile Exchange's call to action for leather supply chain…
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Canada Goose Is Launching Sneakers as Next Step in Footwear Expansion
This month, the brand will release its Glacier Trail sneaker, a look the luxury lifestyle label said "meets…
$191,000 Fine for New England Trio’s False Made in USA Claims
The three companies owned by Thomas Bates are ordered to stop making deceptive claims and let their customers…
Just Do It (Right the First Time)
Impactiva's Right from the Start zero-defect quality assurance program saves leather and material waste…
X-Rite Expands MA-T12 and Pantora Capabilities for Complex Materials
Color technology firm X-Rite released new capabilities for its MA-T12 multi-angle spectrophotometer and its…
Capri Announces Partnership With National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Capri Holdings is prioritizing responsible, regenerative leather sourcing with new partners.
‘Novelty’ Leather Features in New $125 Sandals
Lux Research's Tiffany Hua questions whether the alternative leather will ever find more than a "niche…
Adidas Shoes Made With Kangaroo Leather ‘Illegally Sold’ In California
The sportswear titan denies allegations that it's doing so, however.
Trendalytics: Denim, Pinstripes and Gray Make Up the Wearable F/W 23-24 Wardrobe
Brands are focusing on investment pieces that will drive steady sales.
Material World: Bacteria-Based Bio-Leather is Booming
A team of scientists from FIT and Columbia University is innovating with microbial bio-textiles.
Why This Bio-Based Alt-Leather Firm Wants to Give Small Brands First Dibs
Uncaged Innovations is forming a collective of small brands that can quickly bring its plant-based leather…
Dr. Martens and Coach Owner Back Engineered Leather Innovator
Now called Gen Phoenix, the alternative leather firm will branch out from automotive to focus on footwear and…
Jennifer Lopez Launches New Shoe Line Exclusively at Revolve
She designed sky-high platforms, knee-high boots, strappy sandals and kitten heels seen in materials such as…