Clariant‘s Leather Business has launched its new shade card illustrating the latest fashion colours for the forthcoming autumn/winter season 2007/08, so as to give its clients an insight into trends in the shoe, garment, upholstery and accessory markets. In co-operation with an international trend consultancy, Clariant is able to present this exclusive information, more than 20 months in advance.

Four major themes reflect the key colour moods for the forthcoming autumn/winter season. Paper Tints, Woodland Naturals, Terracotta Tones and Strata Brights show a clear commitment to new minimalism, organic nature, traditional craftsmanship and precious luxury. The palette ranges from fresh and simple colours like Rice Paper or Manila to rich mineral blues and purples such as Tanzanite, Quartz and Laguna Agate.

The key colour directions are illustrated on leather samples showing both Wet End formulations realised with Clariant’s Derma and Sandoderm dyes and finishing based on Clariant’s Neosan 2000 and PPE Pigment range.