Sustainability

Sustainability as a strategic value for fashion

If you are looking for the latest sustainability projects at the level of finished products as well as materials, this is the right place to find a wide roundup of initiatives, starting with the report of the Green Zone organized by MICAM during the last edition of the fair. But also the perfect place to find out what are the important issues to keep in mind when talking about sustainability today. We highlight three in particular: traceability, production chains, circularity.

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Sustainable transition in the fashion industry is a strategic issue

Last October, the Italian fashion industry gathered at the Venice Sustainable Fashion Forum 2022, the first international summit entirely dedicated to advancing sustainability in the industry.

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Industrie Chimiche Forestali: new 'green' refrigeration plant

The company inaugurated an innovative Plate Chiller plant, a state-of-the-art chiller to support production optimisation and reduce environmental impact at the Marcallo con Casone plant.

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New developments for knit technology with SneaKnit

The start-up, founded in late 2019 with a mission to combine sustainability and innovation, presents the footwear market with an innovative product that takes full advantage of the potential of knit technology.

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Are we ready for the circular economy?

by Aurora Magni, Blumine srl - School of Engineering LIUC Cattaneo University

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Fashion brands agree, Ecotan is the solution of the future for sustainable leathers

During the second Ecotan Openhouse, held last December 6 at Hashtag Florence’s choreographic showroom in Santa Croce sull’Arno (Italy), prestigious fashion brands attended to learn more about and appreciate the innovative sustainable tanning system.

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At the discovery of MICAM Sustainability Lab

An overview of the projects that have once again animated the sustainable area of Micam, underlining the Show’s commitment to raising the awareness of the footwear industry and consumers on the crucial issue of protecting man and the planet.

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Simac Tanning Tech puts circular economy at center stage

Presented at the fair some concrete projects to show that the industry can work together and achieve the sustainable innovation that the whole world is asking for. Italian know-how put into a system could, in this way, revitalize its success.

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Bartoli will invest in sustainability again in 2023

Three million euros for new sustainable projects and the launch of two new certified product lines: the KRAFTON® Pro and DURALITE® Natural HD.

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Hashtag Florence, sustainable and quality suede crusts

With Lucio Verbeni we find out about the green initiatives of the Tuscan tannery, the market situation, and proposals for the future.

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Polartec Power Shield: new bio-based membrane

The Milliken™ & Company brand announces the launch of innovative technology that sets a new standard for sustainable protection from the elements.

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Gruppo Mastrotto presents Reviva, 'The new life of leather

A product resulting from the reuse of processing waste, with a high degree of customisation and ideal for the leather goods and footwear sectors.

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ACBC: "UN Global Compact" and ISO certifications

The Italian company, an expert in the design and production of sustainable trainers, reaches two important milestones in the field of sustainability: joins the "UN Global Compact" and becomes the second in Italy to be awarded two ISO certifications.

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Piquadro becomes Carbon Neutral

The Italian brand of tech-design products for work, travel and leisure focuses on reforestation and photovoltaics to offset and reduce the Group's footprint.

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Re-shoes gives new life to used shoes

SCARPA proposes itself as the leader of an international consortium to develop a project financed by the European Union: a new model of high quality shoe, realised through the recycling of footwear that has reached the end of its life cycle.

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ECOALF X MICHELIN X CORDURA®: resistance, performance, sustainability

These are the three ingredients that characterise the new Ecoalf models, made of durable Cordura® recycled polyester fabric and with Michelin soles made from the waste rubber of the main production.

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Vibram Furoshiki The Wrapping Sole Eco Free Collection

The sensation of wrapping and protection typical of Japanese art Furoshiki characterises the iconic model created by Vibram, which launches a new eco-friendly version with Vibram Ecostep Natural compound sole.

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Ecomondo: circularity next destination for the fashion industry

Fashion giants such as Armani, OTB and LVMH Group, Italian and international associations, institutions and players in the textile supply chain met at the International Green Economy Fair in Rimini to take stock of sustainability strategies.

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Panama Trimmings opens up to sportswear with the 'PU green' Viridis

The Padua-based company specialising in the production of labels and tags for clothing is extending its range of action by introducing a series of new proposals designed for the sportswear universe with the innovative material Viridis, a polyurethane of vegetable origin.

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Americana De Curtidos' commitment to safeguarding the planet

Founded in 1951 as a family business, the Colombian tannery has been able to grow over time and establish itself on an international level, constantly committing itself, even with substantial investments, to sustainable development.

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UPPa: twice upon a time

The new footwear and clothing brand born from the creativity of Diletta Spreafico, who proposes a more critical and responsible approach to fashion and offers her creations a second life.

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Lamebo, splitting bandknives also make innovation

European steels, customization, fast delivery and continuous research, these are some characteristics of industrial splitting bandknives completely Made in Italy.

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Discover more contents in the latest issue of Arsutoria Magazine

Arsutoria #475

Inside Arsutoria Magazine you will find the latest industry news, photo galleries with shoe, bag and material trends, and interviews with professionals and experts in the world of footwear and leather goods.