American Apparel & Footwear Association,update

 

SUBSCRIBE | ABOUT | EVENTS | ADVERTISE | JOIN March 3, 2026   This week in Washington, AAFA is hosting our Annual Executive Summit and our Board of Directors heads to Capitol Hill. Stay informed on these priorities and more with today’s edition.

WORLD FOOTWEAR,update

3 March 2026



 



Highlights


Companies
Sandro Ferraro from Kenda Farben: chemical components, strategic footwear partners
Mar 3, 2026 / Italy

The FootwearEdge,update

 

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Footwear Pattern Grading: Complete Technical Guide to Length, Width and Section Grading in Shoe Manufacturing

Introduction Footwear manufacturing does not end with designing a single shoe size. Once a model has been approved, it must be accurately transformed into a complete size range while maintaining identical fit characteristics, appearance, balance, and performance. This transformation process is known as pattern grading.

The FootwearEdge:Girths, Sizes, and Measurement Standards for the USA Market

 

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Footwear Manufacturing Insights: Girths, Sizes, and Measurement Standards for the USA Market

For footwear factories exporting to the United States, understanding shoe sizing alone is not sufficient. Equal importance must be given to girth classification, as the US market demands multiple width options across the same size range. When girth control is poorly understood or incorrectly applied, fit complaints increase, grading errors multiply, and return rates rise. Therefore, this Footwear Manufacturing Insights … Read the post

European Footwear Confederation: update

http://cec-footwearindustry.eu/the-european-footwear-confederation-cec-welcomes-european-footwear-technology-centres-as-associate-members/

9 Φεβρουαρίου 2026 — Νέα, Δελτία Τύπου

Η Ευρωπαϊκή Συνομοσπονδία Υποδημάτων (CEC) καλωσορίζει τα Ευρωπαϊκά Κέντρα Τεχνολογίας Υποδημάτων ως Συνδεδεμένα Μέλη

Συνεργαζόμενα Μέλη της CEC
Υποδήματα ΕΕ
Ομάδα Εργασίας Βιωσιμότητας
Κέντρα Τεχνολογίας


Η Ευρωπαϊκή Συνομοσπονδία Υποδημάτων (CEC) είναι στην ευχάριστη θέση να ανακοινώσει την

The FootwearEdge,update

 

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The Hottest Footwear Launches This February 2026: Top Picks from Global Brands

The FootwearEdge just published new content!

 

Check Out Our New Blog Posts! The FootwearEdge just published new content! Whether it's the latest market news, a deep dive into shoe design, or an update on leather trends, we've got the insights you need to stay ahead.

Portuguese Shoes:update

 

Newsletter #February 2026

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Technical footwear drives Portuguese industry in foreign markets

American Apparel & Footwear Association,update

 

February 24, 2026   The Supreme Court decision has been released, unleashing many additional questions. We’re breaking down what you need to know — and how to stay informed.

FOOTWEAR EDGE:"Hand Lasting in Footwear Manufacturing: Traditional Techniques, Drafting Control, and Structural Precision"

 

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Hand Lasting in Footwear Manufacturing: Traditional Techniques, Drafting Control, and Structural Precision

Introduction to Hand Lasting in Footwear Construction In traditional footwear manufacturing, hand lasting represents the original and most fundamental method by which uppers are shaped and secured to the last. Historically, lasting machinery evolved through attempts to replicate the precise movements of skilled hand lasters. As a result, many mechanical systems imitate the twisting, pulling, and directional control achieved through …

Portuguese Footwear in the Spotlight at International Fashion Weeks

 

Newsletter #February 2026

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Portuguese Footwear in the Spotlight at International Fashion Weeks

European Footwear Confederation (CEC):update

http://cec-footwearindustry.eu/the-european-footwear-confederation-cec-welcomes-european-footwear-technology-centres-as-associate-members/

9 Φεβρουαρίου 2026 — Νέα, Δελτία Τύπου

Η Ευρωπαϊκή Συνομοσπονδία Υποδημάτων (CEC) καλωσορίζει τα Ευρωπαϊκά Κέντρα Τεχνολογίας Υποδημάτων ως Συνδεδεμένα Μέλη

Συνεργαζόμενα Μέλη της CEC
Υποδήματα ΕΕ
Ομάδα Εργασίας Βιωσιμότητας
Τεχνολογικά Κέντρα

Η Ευρωπαϊκή Συνομοσπονδία Υποδημάτων (CEC) είναι στην ευχάριστη θέση να ανακοινώσει την εισαγωγή μιας νέας κατηγορίας μελών, των Συνδεδεμένων Μελών , μετά την τελευταία τροποποίηση του καταστατικού της. Αυτή η νέα κατηγορία στοχεύει στη διεύρυνση της συμμετοχής στην κοινότητα της υποδηματοποιίας, καλωσορίζοντας ενδιαφερόμενους φορείς πέραν των εθνικών ενώσεων υποδημάτων, ενισχύοντας έτσι τη συνεργασία, μεγιστοποιώντας την εμπειρογνωμοσύνη και ενθαρρύνοντας νέες πρωτοβουλίες.

CEC shoes

 17 Ιανουαρίου 2026

http://cec-footwearindustry.eu/european-business-associations-celebrate-the-signature-of-eu-mercosur-fta/

Οι ευρωπαϊκές επιχειρηματικές ενώσεις γιορτάζουν την υπογραφή της συμφωνίας ελεύθερων συναλλαγών ΕΕ-Mercosur

Οι ευρωπαϊκές επιχειρηματικές ενώσεις, που εκπροσωπούν περισσότερους από 28 τομείς, χαιρετίζουν την υπογραφή της Εμπορικής Συμφωνίας ΕΕ-Mercosur ως ιστορικό ορόσημο που δημιουργεί το μεγαλύτερο εμπορικό μπλοκ στον κόσμο. Η συμφωνία στέλνει ένα ισχυρό μήνυμα της δέσμευσης της ΕΕ για ανοιχτό, βασισμένο σε κανόνες παγκόσμιο εμπόριο και αναμένεται να λειτουργήσει ως

International Leather Maker (ILM):It’s time for a great leather reset

 Dear Maria ,

International Leather Maker (ILM) and APLF Ltd have teamed up again and will host a half-day conference on March 11, 2026 (the day before the start of the APLF). The event is titled: Leather Supply Chain 2026 – The Great Leather Reset.

 

This year’s event will feature six 25-minute oral presentations and an expert panel discussion focussing on the future trends and direction of the global leather supply chain. The conference will once again take place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), which is the same venue as the show. The APLF show takes place March 12-14, 2026.

 

Over the coming weeks, ILM and APLF will unveil keynote speakers and interesting topics covering some of the most pertinent challenges and opportunities facing the sector. More information about the provisional conference programme and timings can be found here.

 

Click here to register.

 

The 'Leather Supply Chain 2026 – The Great Leather Reset' conference is co-organised by ILM and APLF Ltd. The lead sponsor is MindHive Global and the coffee break is sponsored by National Beef Packing Co. ILM and APLF will post more information about the conference in the coming weeks as more speakers and topics are confirmed. 

 

Kind regards,

 

Megan Thomas

Editor

Portuguese Shoes:Footwear Components Target Foreign Markets

 

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Footwear Components Target Foreign Markets

INTERNATIONAL LEATHER MAKER,newsletter

 

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Redwood Comment: What a briefcase tells us about leather quality over time December 18, 2025   In his latest ILM comment, Mike Redwood reflects on the Coach brand: its evolution from a workshop to a globally respected brand, and what this level of growth means for craft quality.

INTERNATIONAL LEATHER MAKER,update

 

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December 18, 2025

Bringing you the top stories and opinion from the leading source for global leather industry news.

Cotance and industriAll Europe set out roadmap for EU leather sector