How Firms Are Building Product Integrity at Leather Fair Lineapelle
Italy's tanning industry continues to struggle amidst a four-year downturn, with turnover and production volumes declining significantly in the first half of 2026. The trade show, Lineapelle, saw a 6.4% decrease in turnover and a 5.2% drop in production volumes, according to UNIC, Italy's tanners' association. Geopolitical uncertainty and inflation, which are limiting consumer spending on fashion, furniture, and automotive products, are contributing factors to the industry's challenges.
Despite this, visitors to Lineapelle increased to 22,800, and exhibitors totaled 1,029, spanning various industries.
Leaders at the show acknowledged that luxury brands have been struggling to regain client loyalty following a period of price hikes and quality lapses. Suppliers have been grappling with price pressures, increasing their prices by 1% while brands increased theirs by 8%. MinervaHub, a company supporting manufacturers in Italy's supply chain, reported that its first-half 2026 performance was in line with the same period last year.
C.L.A.S.S., an eco-hub focused on promoting new values for consumers, unveiled its InsideOut campaign, which emphasizes transparency, traceability, environmental responsibility, circular-economy initiatives, and ingredient sourcing.
Dani, a Venetian leather producer since 1950, has invested in research and development and sustainability initiatives, becoming the first tannery to measure its carbon footprint in 2011. Limonta, a weaving and coating company, has also focused on understanding the risks of a product's end-of-life through research and data reporting on product returns.
Swarovski showcased its fall 2027 collection, featuring iridescent Crystal Iris Pearl gems and the versatile Cabochon Cupchain. Lineapelle organizers are preparing for the 10th edition, featuring 14 events during Milan Fashion Week, aimed at fostering connections between creativity, production, and the market to enhance competitiveness in the supply chain.
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