2 February 2026
2025: a turning point for Italian digital commerce
According to Netcomm, the past year has led to radical changes in Italian trade, which will inevitably impact 2026 and beyond.
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22 January 2026
Italian leather goods: a slight improvement in a scenario that remains negative
Data from the Confindustria Fashion Accessories Study Centre for Assopellettieri show negative figures for the third quarter of 2025 as well, albeit with a slight improvement compared to the beginning of the year, which will hopefully turn into a recovery in 2026.
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21 January 2026
After Pinocchio, the shoes
The new frontier of sustainable footwear combines technological innovation and respect for the environment, transforming paper and wood waste into luxury accessories and circular sneakers.
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14 January 2026
Sustainable transition in fashion: the 4sustainability event
Over 500 participants and guests – including brands and leading figures in the supply chain – attended the 12th edition of the annual event, hosted on 3 October at the Eurojersey production facility.
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7 January 2026
Geoff Holmes appointed new IULTCS President for 2026–2027
The Director of the New Zealand Leather and Shoe Research Association has been appointed to head the international association of leather chemists (LASRA)
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15 December 2025
Footwear 4.0: the platform for smart footwear manufacturing
At the 22nd UITIC (International Union of Shoe Industry Technicians) Congress in Shanghai, Assomac presented its new modular and interoperable digital ecosystem.
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13 December 2025
Africa calls, Italy responds: machinery and technology for a continent in turmoil
With €46 million in imports and an Italian share of over 42%, the African market for leather and footwear technology continues to be a strategic growth area. To further strengthen it, Assomac and Simac Tanning Tech are building commercial and industrial bridges from Senegal to Ethiopia.
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8 December 2025
Sole moulding: innovation is chasing lightness, less chemicals, more recycling
Gas, co-moulding and recyclable thermoplastics: at Simac Tanning Tech 2025, the sole sector shows where innovation is really heading.
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7 December 2025
Reindustrialising Europe: dream or real possibility?
The final panel of the "Welcome to the Factory of the Future!" conference brought together leading figures from the European footwear and textile industry to discuss reindustrialisation. Between real opportunities and regulatory obstacles, the debate highlighted an uncomfortable truth: the rules of the game are not the same for everyone.
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7 December 2025
Technology and craftsmanship: enemies or allies in tomorrow’s footwear industry?
The FAIST panel brought together international experts to discuss innovation, automation and the central role of the human factor in the factory of the future.
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