We have subdivided our links into several sections. Please select your area of interest.
BASMA
Credit reports and insurance for the footwear and fashion industry.
Address
24/25 Bloomsbury Square, London WC1A 2PL
Tel 0207 612 7754
Fax 0207 436 4663
Email basma@basma
Web site http://www.basma.com
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BLC Leather Technology Centre Ltd
BLC Leather Technology Centre Ltd is the world leading technology support organisation for the leather supply chain. BLC is a commercial organisation providing a wide range of services to the leather industry, the scope of which covers all areas from raw material through to finished product in retail. BLC is membership based and provides extensive testing, problem solving, training, consulting, market research and information backed up by a comprehensive research programme for members.
Address
Kings Park Rd., Moulton Park, Northampton NN3 6JD
Tel 01604 679999
Fax 01604 679998
Email info@blcleathertech.com
Web site http://www.blcleathertech.com
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British Travelgoods and Accessories Association
The BTAA is a non profit trade association committed to promoting the growth and image of the British luggage, handbags and leathergoods industry.
Address
Federation House, 10 Vyse Street, Hockley, Birmingham
Tel 0121 237 1107
Fax 0121 236 3921
Email info@btaa.org.uk
Web site http://www.btaa.org.uk
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Dytec Limited
Specialists in Footwear Remedial Rectification.
Dytecs roots have been firmly based in footwear manufacturing, and componentry services many years.
By utilising the wealth of production experience we have in our management team and down through all of our employees, Dytec has established itself as one of the UKs leading footwear remedial specialists.
At our two sites in Leicester and Kettering we have a vast array of footwear and remedial equipment and machinery, which is sufficient to tackle many types of remedial problems that commonly occur.
In addition Dytec provides as range of rework services for other products.
Address
Unit 2, Telford House, Telford Way Industrial Estate, Kettering, Northants NN16 8UN
Tel 0044 (0) 1536 524 828
Fax 0044 (0) 1536 510 656
Web site http://www.dytec-footwearremedial.com
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European Footwear Manufacturers Confederation (CEC
Trade Association for European federations of Footwear Manufacturers
Address
Rue Francois Bossaerts 53, B-1030 Brussels, Belgium,
Tel 00 32 2736 5810
Fax 00 32 2736 1276
Email cec@vidac.be
Web site http://www.cecshoe.be
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Footwear Friends
Formally 'Footwear Benevolent Society'. Charity existing to help needy footwear industry employees past and present and their families/dependants.
Address
5 Portland Place, London W1B 1PW
Tel 0207 580 5847
Email fbscharity@tiscali.co.uk
Web site http://www.footwearfriends.org.uk
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Independent Footwear Retailers Association
IFRA was founded in 1943 as the National Shoe Retailers Council (NSRC) and they have over 280 member companies representing in excess of 1,500 retail shops. These are situated throughout England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland and the objectives of the Association are to help members to provide a sound, efficient and quality service to their customers. They endeavour to help members to maintain and expand their profitability and the ranges of footwear they stock.
Address
Bank House, 81 St Jude's Road, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, TW20 0DF
Tel 0870 330 8620
Fax 0870 330 8621
Email admin@shoeshop.org.uk
Web site www.shoeshop.org.uk
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MultiService Association
Trade Association for Shoe Repairers
Address
PO Box 9378, Newark, NG24 9FE
Tel 01400 281296
Fax 01400 282326
Email info@msauk.biz
Web site http://www.msauk.biz
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SATRA Technology Centre
World's leading footwear research and testing centre for members drawn from international footwear and consumer goods industries.
Address
SATRA House, 249 Rockingham Road, Kettering, NN16 9JH
Tel 01536 410000
Fax 01536 410626
Email admin@satra.co.uk
Web site http://www.satra.co.uk
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Society of Shoe Fitters
Training Courses in shoe fitting, leading to professional qualification.
Contact: Laura West
Address
The Anchorage. 28 Admirals Walk, Hingham, Norfolk, NR9 4JL
Tel 01953 851 171
Email laura@shoefitters-uk.org
Web site http://www.shoefitters-uk.org
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Spring Line Ltd
Last manufacturer offering a bespoke last service for shoemakers and members of the public. Can design and develop a new last for an importer, then digitalise the last and e mail it to a partner company overseas for reproduction in bulk.
Address
Pond Wood Close, Moulton Park, Northampton NN3 1RT, UK.
Tel 01604 644961
Fax 01604 495090
Email sally@springline.net
Web site http://www.springline.net
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The Chartered Institute of Patent Agents
Patent Agents - serious inventors should consider obtaining specialist advice on protecting their ideas - Patent Agents are usually listed in yellow pages - a full list of Registered Agents is also available.
Address
Staple Inn Buildings, High Holborn, London, WC1V 7PZ
Tel 0207 405 9450
Email mail@cipa.org.uk
Web site http://www.cipa.org.uk
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UK Leather Federation
The role of the UK Leather Federation (formerly British Leather Confederation) is to represent and promote the interests of the UK Leather producing industry and all those who support, supply or use the output of the UK Leather industry in their activities.
Address
Kings Park Rd., Moulton Park, Northampton, NN3 6JD
Tel 01604 679917
Fax 01604 679998
Email info@uklf.org
Web site www.ukleather.org
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Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists
Professional Association for State Registered Chiropodists
Address
1 Fellmongers Path, Tower Bridge Road, London, SE1 3LY
Tel 0207 234 8620
Fax 0207 234 8621
Web site http://www.feetforlife.org
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Clarks International Museum
An impressive museum on many aspects of footwear.
Address
40 High Street, Street, Somerset, BA16 OYA
Tel 01458 443131 ext 2169
Fax 01458 842226
Email janet.targett@clarks.com
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Leicester College
Aiming to be a footwear centre of excellence in education
Address
Freemans Park Campus, Aylestone Rd, Leicester, LE2 7LW
Tel 0116 254 1818
Email info@lec.ac.uk
Web site http://www.lsfc.ac.uk/
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School of Handmade Uppers
Teaches the traditional way of sewing uppers and vamps together by hand, all tools provided.
Address
M A Walker, Billing Brook Road, Lings, Northampton, NN3 8NH
Tel 01604 470754
Email halifaxmw@onetel.net.uk
Web site http://www.walkers-uppers.com
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Skillfast-UK
Sector Skills Council for the apparel, footwear, textiles and related businesses.
Address
Richmond House, Lawnswood Business Park, Redvers Close, Leeds LS16 6RD
Tel 0113 23 99 600
Fax 0113 23 99 601
Email enquiries@skillfast-uk.org
Web site http://www.skillfast-uk.org
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The Patent Office
For information on current footwear patents and on registered designs/trademarks in the UK. Also for information on Intellectual Property Rights available to designers.
Address
Concept House, Cardiff Road, Newport South Wales, NP10 8QQ
Tel 08459 500 505
Email enquiries@patent.gov.uk
Web site http://www.patent.gov.uk/
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World Trade Organisation
Information on world trade- market access and disputes involving footwear and other goods and services.
Web site http://www.wto.org
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Drapers
Weekly apparel trade magazine, aimed at independent clothing retailers, with some footwear interest and good coverage of financial stories.
Address
EMAP Publications, 33 - 39 Bowling Green Lane, London EC1R 0DA
Tel 0207 812 3700
Fax 0207 812 3760
Email drapers@emap.com
Web site www.drapersonline.com
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Footwear News
American footwear news weekly with some international coverage, particularly UK and interesting comments on fashion trends and photoshoots.
Web site http://www.footwearnews.com
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Footwear Today
Monthly footwear trade magazine aimed at UK independent retailers and their suppliers.
Address
Datateam Publishing Ltd., London Road, Maidstone, Kent ME16 8LY
Tel 01622 687031
Fax 01622 757646
Email footwear@datateam.co.uk
Web site http://www.datateam.co.uk
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Leather International
Global magazine for tanners - with good footwear coverage.
Address
Wilmington House, 2 Maidstone Road, Sidcup, DA14 5HZ
Tel 0208 269 7787
Fax 0208 269 7840
Email sdavy@wilmington.co.uk
Web site http://www.leathermag.com
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Out on a Limb
Bi-monthly glossy trade magazine for young fashion, footwear and accessories.
Address
Wharncliffe Publishing Ltd, 47 Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 2AS
Tel 01226 734333
Fax 01226 734477
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World Footwear
Global monthly magazine
Address
36 Crosby Road North, Liverpool L22 0QN
Tel 0151 928 9288
Fax 0151 928 4190
Email wl@worldtrades.co.uk
Web site http://
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