The organization that promotes the use of leather is inviting members and interested parts on March 20th at 9am
Leather Naturally will be present at the APLF 2024 in Hong Kong with its well-known lounge on level 3, concours 3E. “We are happy to welcome our members for a coffee and chat and of course also interested parties requiring further information of our organization” the say.
On March 20th Leather Naturally is happy to invite to the breakfast meeting prior to the fair: 9am-10am meeting room N106-N108. Members of their Management Board will present the activities of Leather Naturally over the last year and planned in 2024, including:
* World Leather Day and how to get involved this year * Leather Naturally’s LCA study * Get the Facts-icon for retailers, brands and designers
Additionally, they will offer an active panel discussion on important topics occupying everyone in the industry:
* How can brands be further educated about leather? * How can me make use of the LCA study? * How to play Social Media best in the Leather Industry?
The Breakfast Meeting is accessible to everyone and as such, we invite you to bring your business partners with you. This is a great opportunity to not only hear about Leather Naturally, but to interact with the team in person and ask questions. Please register on: APLF – Hong Kong 2024 | Leather Naturally
In addition, Leather Naturally will give a presentation on March 19th in the public area about the work of the organization and why the support of its members is really decisive.
Leather Naturally promotes the use of responsibly made, certified leather. Its website www.leathernaturally.org is a key resource for information about modern leather manufacturing and the part it plays in a more sustainable society.
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