Press Releases and Latest Industry Information
U.S. Leather and Hide Industry 2021 Year End Review; 2022 Projections
Thursday, 17th February 2022
The U.S. hides and skins market recovered in 2021 from previous market lows in 2019 and 2020, as export values across all categories increased significantly. Bovine salted hide exports continued their upward trajectory, rising 64 percent in value last year, while wet blue and pigskin exports reversed their steep declines from the previous year, increasing 53 and 31 percent in value, respectively. Steer hide values, for instance, rebounded in 2021, after falling to their lowest recorded levels in May 2020. The impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic, which injected unprecedented uncertainty into the U.S. cattle, beef, and animal by-products markets over the last two years, has abated, though the global leather industry continues to contend with weaker demand and escalating product substitution. read more
Leather and Hide Weekly
Tuesday, 30th November 2021
Autumn is in full swing, and that means long walks in the country, open fires… and boots! Lovely leather boots, of course. Boots to keep you warm and dry, and boots to get you noticed. If you haven't already, dust off your old favorites or buy some new ones and know they’ll see you through many more years to come. read more
Leather and Hide Weekly
Tuesday, 23rd November 2021
What do you really think about fast fashion and sustainability? Take our latest quiz to help us understand what drives your fashion choices. Your participation will earn you a chance to win an Amazon e-gift voucher. read more
Leather and Hide Weekly
Tuesday, 16th November 2021
The North American Meat Institute, an affiliate organization of LHCA, last week launched its Protein PACT initiative and announced that 100 percent of its members will deliver independently approved science-based greenhouse gas reduction targets in line with the Paris Climate Agreement goals by 2030. read more
Leather and Hide Weekly
Tuesday, 9th November 2021
More than 50 fashion and textile companies this week at COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland declared their support for an initiative spearheaded by global non-profit Textile Exchange urging governments to pursue trade policies that incentivize the use of environmentally preferred materials. The effort seeks to help the industry meet its climate goals. read more
Leather and Hide Weekly
Tuesday, 2nd November 2021
LHCA joined 30 other international leather industry organizations in calling on the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) to prioritize natural materials as a means of directly mitigating climate impact. The organizations released the Leather Manifesto, which challenges the COP26 to recognize the cyclical, climate-efficient characteristics of natural fibers, like leather, and their potential to reduce the climate impacts of consumer products. read more
International Leather Industry Calls on COP26 to Reduce Reliance on Fossil-Fuels, Prioritize Natural Materials
Thursday, 28th October 2021
The Leather and Hide Council of America (LHCA or Association), along with 30 other international leather industry organizations, today called on the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) to prioritize natural materials as a means of directly mitigating climate impact. read more
Leather and Hide Weekly
Tuesday, 26th October 2021
LHCA elected seven members to join its Board of Directors and a new association co-chair during its 2nd Annual Meeting and Convention, held October 14-15, in Chicago, Illinois. The hybrid meeting also reinforced the U.S. leather industry's robust sustainability initiatives and commitment to continuous improvement, while showcasing LHCA's groundbreaking international marketing campaign that is delivering engaging content about leather's versatility, beauty and natural characteristics to a global consumer audience. read more
Leather and Hide Council of America Holds Annual Meeting Emphasizing Industry’s Sustainability Efforts
Friday, 22nd October 2021
The Leather and Hide Council of America (LHCA or Association) elected seven members to join its Board of Directors and a new association co-chair during its 2nd Annual Meeting and Convention, held October 14-15, in Chicago, Illinois. The hybrid meeting also reinforced the U.S. leather industry’s robust sustainability initiatives and commitment to continuous improvement, while showcasing LHCA’s groundbreaking international marketing campaign that is delivering engaging content about leather’s versatility, beauty and natural characteristics to a global consumer audience. read more
Leather and Hide Weekly
Tuesday, 19th October 2021
From chic handbags and striking footwear to ingenious garment creations, the 2020/2021 Real Leather. Stay Different. Student Design Competition in Italy certainly did not disappoint. Three winners -- one each in the Accessories, Garment, and Footwear categories -- were selected from thousands of talented young designers. read more