Spanish tanners display more than 1,500 different leathers at APLF
01/04/2011
The tanneries involved were: Alfa Tenerías; American Supply Corporation; Incusa; Inpelsa; Grupo Ledexport; Morera Pell; Pies Cuadrados Leather; Fontanellas y Martí; Riba Guixá; Serpelsa; Tenerías Omega and Timbrados Rubio.
Chemical company Quimser, and the specialised machinery company Olcina, maker and distributor of the Cangilones tanning drum, completed the group.
These companies combined to have more than 1,500 different leathers on display at the Hong Kong event, including leather made from goat, lamb, kid and rabbit skins, bovine hides, exotic leathers, vegetable tanned leathers, stretch leathers, and embossed, screen printed and digital printed leathers, in a wide variety of colours, textures and finishes.
Acexpiel said that having a strong presence at events like APLF helped the Spanish tanning industry maintain a high profile throughout the global fashion industry as well as sharing experience and know-how with clients and fellow exhibitors.