Italy’s national tanning industry association UNIC has calculated that it is costing its members 12% more to produce leather now compared to the same time last year.

In the build-up to Lineapelle in Milan (September 20-22), UNIC shared data that shows leather manufacturers in Italy are paying 360% more for energy than they were 12 months ago, 42% more for water treatment and 31% more for chemicals. 

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