Recycling is an art
New developments to be presented to professionals in the first quarter of 2025 Global plastics production has increased significantly in recent years, reaching around 430 million tonnes in 2024. This figure reflects a steady increase since 1950, when production was around 2 million tonnes.However, only 9% of this is recycled. There is still a long […]
Portuguese footwear joins forces with one of the world’s most prestigious fashion schools
APICCAPS (the Portuguese Association of Footwear, Components and Leather Goods Manufacturers) has just joined forces with the London College of Fashion (LCF), part of the University of the Arts London (UAL). The first initiative took place last week with a masterclass on Portuguese footwear for Masters’ students, led by Portuguese industry specialists and award-winning designer […]
Next generation products
New developments to be presented to professionals in the first quarter of 2025 Shoes with apple or pineapple peel? It has been done! A new generation of even more innovative products is about to hit the market. From olives to coffee grounds, rice or eggshells, olive or pine extracts to mussels or tomato paste, a […]
Tailoring the tanning industry
The BioShoes4All project is transforming the Portuguese footwear industry into a benchmark in the development of sustainable solutions. A new generation of products is coming to life and bearing fruit, especially in the tanning industry. After two years, the results are visible and have been presented in a demonstration action in Alcanena. Maria José Ferreira […]
Lemon Jelly launches Nyssa, the world’s first 100% circular handbag
Lemon Jelly has teamed up with Balena Science to launch the world’s first 100% circular handbag last November. By increasing its investment in sustainability, the Portuguese footwear and accessories brand hopes to create a movement that can revolutionise the fashion world. In partnership with Balena Science, a company that develops high-performance biopolymer materials, this handbag […]
Portuguese Shoes launches 2025 campaign
A return to its origins sets the tone for Motherland, the new international campaign to promote Portuguese footwear, starring actor José Condessa. When everything is ephemeral and swaying, what remains is what keeps us grounded. At a time when the future is being mapped by the minute, the footwear industry is repositioning itself on what […]
Demonstration Event BioShoes4All
APICCAPS, CTCP and CTIC, as part of the Bioshoes4all project – whose main goal is to promote the transition of the footwear sector to a sustainable circular economy – will host a Demonstration Event on December 4th, starting at 2:00 PM in Alcanena. This event will showcase advancements in Portugal’s leather tanning sector. The session […]
Armando Cabral: “Portuguese Footwear is synonymous with quality, tradition and heritage”
He appeared as a model at an early age and walked the world’s most important catwalks. Now, he is taking his first steps on the business side, with the opening of his first store on Fifth Avenue in New York. This is Armando Cabral. How do you define your career in fashion?I’m fortunate to have […]
Footwear returns to the school to showcase the industry of the future
Last year, the initiative involved 79 schools and 1,900 students The footwear sector is back in schools. As part of the Knowledge Roadmap, and under the Bioshoes4All project, the aim is to demystify stereotypes and showcase the industry of the future.During the last school year, several initiatives under this roadmap were carried out in 78 […]
Footwear consumption behaviour in Portugal
LIPOR study reveals the footwear consumption behaviour of Portuguese consumers As part of BioShoes4All, LIPOR has carried out an in-depth study of the footwear consumption behaviour of Portuguese consumers in order to better understand the life cycle of products and help promote sustainable practices in the sector. The study ‘Consumer Behaviour – Footwear’ provides a […]