APLF - again created excellent platform in bringing global suppliers and buyers
27 May '05
4 min read
nstrated innovation, creativity and commitment to quality.
Winners of the "Best of APLF Award"
Best New Technology: Pellerossa - TLP (Italy)
For its "Rosetta" leather, which makes use of laser cutting to achieve exquisite detailing and demonstrates how such technology adds value to low-grade leather.
Best New Component: Ducksan Co Ltd (Korea)
For its light mesh with a metallic finish, which lends itself well to sports or athletic shoes because of its "breathability", strength and flexibility.
Best New Non-Leather Material: Omnipel Technologies Srl (Italy)
For its "Lasuna" material, which is made of woven cotton thread dipped in a PU solution. This material offers a variety of uses, from bags and shoes to furniture and accessories.
Best New Leather: Pittards Plc (UK)
For its "Muffler"leather series, which combines the natural beauty of leather with an ecologically friendly tannage or process. Its low density, lightness and suppleness is ideal for footwear as it conforms to the foot to give maximum comfort.
Best Education: The British School of Leather Technology (Northampton, UK)
For its role in advancing the international leather industry through offering various technology courses, including Distance Learning Programs for a Postgraduate Diploma in Leather Technology.
The next APLF - Materials, Manufacturing and Technology will be held
from 28 - 31 March 2006 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
For more information please visit http://www.aplf.com/
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.jpg?tr=w-120,h-60,c-at_max,cm-pad_resize,bg-ffffff "Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure Corporation Limited (TSllC Ltd)")
.jpg?tr=w-120,h-60,c-at_max,cm-pad_resize,bg-ffffff "Taiwan Textile Federation (TTF)")
