Sustainability ‘a necessity’ for Colombian footwear industry

30/01/2019
More than 450 domestic and international exhibitors are preparing to take part in the Bogotá International Footwear and Leather Show (IFLS) and the EICI exhibition for leather and footwear machinery and technology providers, which will take place in parallel in the Colombian capital from February 5-7.

Beyond the exhibition space, an in-depth conference programme is also planned, with topics addressed including trends, innovation, new technologies and marketing.

Ahead of the exhibitions, Luis Gustavo Flórez, executive president of industry association Acicam, said they presented an opportunity to “highlight the work Colombian companies have been doing to adapt to the demands of the market”. 

He added that Colombia’s footwear industry is also making efforts to reduce its impact on the environment by implementing sustainable practices. He described sustainability as “a necessity” for footwear businesses and for consumers.