Crafted by Hand: 50 Tools That Shape the World of Leather
Honoring the Hands Behind Leather Every stitch tells a story. Every cut reveals a craft. National Leathercraft Day, observed on August 15, pays tribute to the enduring tradition of handmade…
Revised U.S. Tariff: A Mixed Bag for Bangladesh’s Leather & Footwear Sector
The United States has officially implemented its adjusted tariff list effective from 1st August 2025, placing Bangladesh under a 20% duty for leather and footwear exports. While this still poses…
7 Key Tips for Freshers Entering the Leather & Footwear Sector
Starting a career in the leather and footwear sector can be exciting yet challenging. These tips will help freshers build the right skills, connections, and mindset to succeed from the…
Latest Export Data: 2025-26(July-Aug)
Footwear Sub-Segment Declines in August, Dragging Overall Leather & Footwear Sector! Bangladesh’s leather and footwear exports for FY 25–26 (Jul–Aug) show a mixed picture. While leather and leather products performed…
Candidate-Friendly Hiring: Best Practices for Employers
In today’s competitive job market, much attention is given to candidates—what to include in a CV, how to perform in interviews, and what skills employers expect. While these tips are…
A new Fair-Trade Organization
Trade has, so far, proved ineffective in solving the major problems faced by most nations. However, the answer to the injustices of the existing trade regime is not no trade,…
IULTCS Announces Vice-President and 2025 Merit Award Winner
Dr. Giancarlo Lovato (Italy) Dr. Patricia Casey (Argentina) About IULTCS The International Union of Leather Technologists and Chemists Societies, a world-wide organization of professional societies, was originally organized in London…
Small Leather Products, Big Export Potential: Business Ideas for beginners
Worlds Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Day is on June 27,so the spotlight falls on an overlooked opportunity: small-scale leather businesses with global potential. While traditional leather exports have…