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CLE. Council for Leather Exports - http://www.leatherindia.org/
India. Non-profit organization, operating under the Indian Ministry of Commerce and dedicated to export promotion and development of the leather processing and products industries. |
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IFTF. International Fur Trade Federation - http://www.iftf.com
UK. International federation of national fur trade associations and organisations, dedicated to protect fur trade interests and promote innovation, high standards and a positive factual image of fur and the fur industry worldwide. Members' directory. Industry news, and information about fur fashion and trends. Links to related sites. |
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SLTC. Society of Leather Technologists and Chemists - http://www.sltc.org/
UK. International trade organization for leather processors and traders, and leather machinery, chemicals, dyes and finishing industries. |
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Cotance. European Leather Association - http://www.cotance.com/
Belgium. Non-profit trade organization, dedicated to the promotion of the European leather tanning industry. Links to leather museums. Description of leather production process. Industry statistics and business directory. |
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LIA. Leather Industries of America - http://www.leatherusa.com/
USA. Trade organization for US leather tanners, distributors and suppliers, chemical and engineering companies, and machinery and products suppliers and manufacturers. Searchable members directory. List of trade events. FAQ. Links to related information. |
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VDL. German Leather Federation - http://www.vdl-web.de/
Trade organization for the German leather tanning, processing and trading industry. Company directory, categorised by application and leather type. Links to trade shows and resources. English and French. |
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CLIA. China Leather Industry Association - http://www.china-leather.com/
Trade organization for Chinese leather tanning and processors, finished goods manufacturers and traders, and chemicals and machinery companies. English and Chinese. |
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ALCA. American Leather Chemists Association - http://www.leatherchemists.org/
USA. Trade organization for professionals in the tanning and leather chemicals industries. Directory of resources for the leather industry. Open discussion forum. |
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AAQTIC. Argentine Leather Industry Chemists and Technicians Association - http://www.aaqtic.org.ar/
Argentina. Trade organization for professionals in the leather chemicals industry,dedicated to promoting research, science, education and knowledge transfer. Links to associated companies. English and Spanish. |
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AIMPES. Italian Leather Manufacturers' Association - http://www.aimpes.com/
Non-profit trade organization for local leather tanners, wholesalers, suppliers, artisans and goods manufacturers. Company directory. English and Italian. |
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Spanish Council of Tanners - http://www.leather-spain.com/
Umbrella organization for Spanish leather tanners and traders associations. Company directory, categorised by type of leather. English and Spanish. |
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The Union of Russian Tanners - http://www.souzkogevnikov.ru/
Non-profit organization of research and educational institutes, and manufacturers and suppliers of leathers and chemicals in Russia, Belorussia and Kazakhstan. |
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Fur Council of Canada - http://www.furcouncil.com/
National, non-profit federation representing producers, auction houses, processors, designers, craftspeople and retailers involved in the Canadian fur industry. Business news and industry statistics. Links to educational and consumer resources. English and French. |
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Fur Institute of Canada - http://www.fur.ca/
National non-profit organization for fur trade, animal welfare and furbearer conservation issues, responsible for the implementation of the Agreement on International Humane Trapping Standards in Canada. Extensive information about fur farming and conservation. Links to related sites. English and French. |
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ICT. International Council of Tanners - http://www.tannerscouncilict.org/
UK. Trade organization for the global leather tanning, processing and finishing industry. Business statistics and information. List of standards and test methods. Quality guide for hides and skins. Glossary of technical terms and definitions. Links to related sites. |
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APIC. Portuguese Leather Association - http://www.apic.pt/
Trade organization for tanners, processors, goods manufacturers, and traders in the Portuguese leather industry. Company directory and products list. English and Portuguese. |
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Fur Commission USA - http://www.furcommission.com/
Non-profit trade association representing US mink farmers and cooperatives, dedicated to ensure superior standards of animal husbandry and consumer education. Links to information and educational materials about fur farming and the responsible use of fur. Links to related sites. |
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DETEK. Turkish Leather Technologists and Chemists Society - http://detek.org.tr/
Turkey. Trade organization for technicians and chemists in the Turkish leather industry, focusing on publishing, technical consulting and knowledge transfer. Calendar of events. Links to related sites. English and Turkish. |
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ELIA. Ethiopian Leather Industries Association - http://www.elia.org.et/
Trade organization for Ethiopian manufacturers and traders in hides and skins, processed and finished leather, and leather products, dedicated to export promotion, development programs and knowledge exchange. Description of the local leather industry. List of member companies. Links to related sites. |
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USHSLA. United States Hide, Skin & Leather Association - http://www.ushsla.org/
Trade organization for the US hides and skins industry. Trade data, and export standards and statistics. Links to related sites. |
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Association of Slovanian Leather and Shoe Industries - http://www.zkop.sk/
Trade organization for the Slovanian leather and footwear industries. Links to member companies and organizations. English and Slovakian. |
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Kastorian Fur Association - http://www.furfair.gr/
Greece. Trade organization for furring entrepreneurs in Kastoria province. List of member companies. History of leather and fur processing in Kastoria. Calendar of events. Multi-lingual site. |
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International Council Of Hides Skins And Leather Traders Associations - http://www.ichslta.org/
Non-profit, global umbrella organization for national associations of leather traders. Members directory. Lists of arbitration and measurement institutes, |
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ANPIC. National Association of Suppliers for the Footwear Industry - http://www.anpic.com/
Mexico. Trade organization for suppliers of machinery for footwear and leather tanning, chemicals, hides and leather, textiles and nonwovens, and components to the footwear industry. Calendar of events. List of member companies. English and Spanish. |
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FICA. Fur Information Council of America - http://www.fur.org/
USA. Non-profit trade organization for retailers, wholesalers, fashion designers, business analysts and editors involved in the fur industry. Extensive information about the history, uses and care of fur. Links to related sites. |
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UK Leather Federation - http://www.ukleather.org/
Trade organization for UK companies involved in the hides and skins, and leather tanning and processing industry. Links to industry regulations and standards. Calendar of events. Glossary of technical terms. Links to related sites. |
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Thai Tanning Industry Association - http://www.thaitanning.org/
Thailand. Trade organisation for the Thai leather tanning and processing industry, dedicated to promote modern techniques and technologies for leather tanning, environmental control and industrial waste management. History and development of the Thai leather industry. Directory of member companies. |
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Deutscher Pelzverband eV - http://www.deutscherpelzverband.de/
Germany. Trade organization for German fur wholesalers, buying agents, dressers, dyers and manufacturers. Links to member companies and related sites. English and German. |
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AICC. Italian Association of Leather Chemists - http://www.aicc.it/
Technical association of professionals, students and companies involved in the leather industry, dedicated to research, innovation and knowledge transfer. English and Italian. |
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AQEIC. Spanish Leather Chemists Association - http://www.aqeic.org/
Non-profit trade organization of chemists and technicans in the Spanish leather industry, dedicated to promote and improve the technical methods of manufacture and production of the leather industry. English and Spanish. |
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Leather France - http://www.leatherfrance.com/
Confederation of French trade organizations for the leather industry. List of global exhibitions. Links to companies and organizations. |
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PTA. Pakistan Tanners Association - http://www.pakistantanners.org/
Trade organization for Pakistani companies involved in the local hide and leather industries. Industry statistics and newsletter. |
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FNL. Dutch Federation of Tanners - http://www.lederfabrikanten.nl/
The Netherlands. Trade organization for the leather processing industry. Job bank. Business information. Links to member companies, and related sites. English and Dutch. |
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BLLA. British Luggage and Leathergoods Association - http://www.blla.org.uk/
UK. Trade organization for manufacturers and suppliers of luggage and bags, briefcases, handbags and accessories. Business and legal news. Searchable member directory. Links to related sites. |
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Hong Kong Hide & Leather Traders Association - http://www.leatherassn.com/
Trade organization for merchants and distributors of hides and finished leathers. Searchable company directory in English. |
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NOPSA. National Ostrich Processors of South Africa - http://www.nopsa.com
Trade organization for South African tanners and processors of ostrich leather. List of members. |
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British Fur Trade Association - http://www.britishfur.co.uk/
UK. Trade organization for fur retailers, traders, wholesalers and manufacturers. History and introduction to the various types of fur. Information on fur labelling. Links to related sites. |
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Hong Kong Fur Federation - http://www.hkfurfed.com.hk/
Trade organization for Chinese fur farmers, traders and manufacturers, dedicated to education and promotion activities, industry development and knowledge transfer. Fur trends and facts. Links to related sites. English and Chinese. |
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Genuine Italian Leather Consortium - http://www.verocuoio.it/
Trade organization for Italian tanneries, specialised in the manufacture of sole leathers, and focused on trade mark certification and market promotion, education and research activities. Directory of tanneries. English and Italian. |
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CLA. Chinese Leather Association - http://www.chineseleather.org/
China. International trade organization and business center for the leather and leathergoods industries. Industry and market news. Links to related sites. Multi-lingual site. |
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Arab Union for Leather Industries - http://www.arableather.org/
Syria. International organization for Arab owned leather tanneries and leather processing companies, active in events organizing, legal issues, international relations and technical publications. |
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AHSLEA. Australian Hide, Skin & Leather Exporters Association. - http://www.ahslea.com.au/
Trade organization of exporters of Australian cattle hides, calf skins, sheepskins, kangaroo skins and goat skins. List of member companies and products. |
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The Real Sheepskin Association - http://www.realsheepskin.org.uk/
UK. Non-profit trade organization for tanners, merchants, designers, manufacturers, retailers and specialist after carers in the sheep skin industry, dedicated to promotion, and education and training. List of members. Information about sheep skin tanning. Industry news and calendar of events. List of publications on PDF files. |
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FEDIC. Moroccan Federation of Leather Industries - http://www.cuirmaroc.com/FEDIC/An/Divers/VoirAussi/Notre+Association.htm
Non-profit trade organization of the Moroccan leather tanning, processing, manufacturing and trade industry. Industry information and figures. Searchable company directory. English and French. |
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KSIAD. Kürk Sanayicileri ve Adamlar Derne i - http://www.ksiad.com/
Turkey. Trade organization for manufacturers, suppliers and traders of textile and apparel, toys, furniture and flooring, using leather and fur as the basic raw material. English and Turkish. |
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IFBA. Irish Fur Breeders' Association - http://www.irishfur.com/
Ireland. Trade organization for Irish mink and fox pelt farmers. Information about fur farming, animal welfare and the fur market. Links to related sites. |
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Haining Leather Industry Association - http://leather.pages.com.cn/
China. Trade organisation for Chinese companies involved in leather tanning and processing, and the manufacture of garments, footwear, leather goods and fashion accessories. List of member companies. English and Chinese. |
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Association of Leather Producers and Exporters of East-Azarbaijan - http://www.ea-leather.com/
Iran. Trade organization of the Iranian cow, goat and sheep leather tanning and processing industry. English and Iranian. |
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International Leather Split Groupware SAS - http://www.splitgroup.com/
Italy. International non-profit consortium of leather tanning and processing companies, active in information gathering and dissipation, research and technology pertaining to leather tanning, machinery and chemicals, and the organization of trade fairs. Glossary of technical terms. Links to member companies. Multi-lingual site. |
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All India Hide and Leather Tanners and Merchants Association - http://www.aishtma.com/
India. Trade organization for leather tanneries, and manufacturers and traders in hides, leathers, and leather goods and apparel. Extensive overview of the Indian leather industry. |