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Footwear makers continue march away from leather

18/12/2015

Footwear manufacturers are continuing to move away from leather and are increasingly choosing substitute plastics, according to a market observer. The commentator, a contributor to sister site www.leatherbiz.com, said that although tanners have managed to negotiate lower hide prices this year, following rocketing highs last year, it has not been...

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