The global leather industry’s leading minds are coming together again! From July 8 to 10, 2026, the 26th International Shoes & Leather Exhibition will be held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. As one of Asia’s most influential trade shows for leather and footwear, this year’s event will bring together top brands, technical experts, and industry decision-makers from around the world to explore the latest trends and breakthrough solutions shaping the industry.
As part of D&A Group, D&A Edge Polymer, Technical Control, and Lorence will present a comprehensive lineup of products and technical application showcases—demonstrating how industry-grade materials can unlock new possibilities for design and craftsmanship. We warmly invite you to visit us, connect with our teams, and experience the power of advanced materials firsthand.
D&A Edge Polymer — Highlights at the Show
Industry Premiere: Special Effect Edge Paint Series, The Gleam and Rocky
D&A Edge Polymer introduces two distinctive special-effect edge paints:
The Gleam delivers a pearlescent shine that shifts with light and viewing angles, while Rocky offers a rugged, authentic tactile texture with a grainy, stone-like feel. Both products are industry-first innovations and will be revealed publicly for the first time at this exhibition.
Global Debut: Student Works in Collaboration with Parsons School of Design
For the first time, we teams up with Parsons School of Design, inviting students to create work using our materials. These standout creations—where innovation meets avant-garde design—will be showcased globally for the first time at the event, demonstrating the limitless potential of edge finishing in fashion and design.
Technical Control
At this exhibition, Technical Control will continue building on—while further deepening—its exploration of eco-friendly leather coatings and finishing. The booth will highlight solutions for leather surface finishing based on our flagship resin product line, presented through leather offcut samples to clearly showcase three distinct coating finishes: high gloss, medium gloss, and matte.
Each layer of visual depth created through careful coating, and each delicate tactile response revealed through fingertip touch, reflects Technical Control’s uncompromising commitment to eco-friendly technology and its ongoing pursuit of superior surface aesthetics. All Technical Control products have been certified to ZDHC MRSL v3.1. While delivering high-performance leather coating and finishing, these innovations also support greener development across the industry.
Lorence
A dedicated Lorence craft demonstration station will also be featured at the booth. Professional technical staff will provide live, real-time demonstrations closely aligned with the core needs of shoe uppers and leather accessory enhancement.
The session will highlight how the TP color series and Aqua Stain water-based dye perform across different leather types—specifically in terms of coloration, layering, and color fixation. This makes it easy to verify the products’ consistent stability and suitability for enhancing the added value of leather.
In addition, Lorence will present its mature solutions for leather care, covering key processes such as cleaning and conditioning. From decorative finishing and beauty enhancement during production and processing, to maintenance and care for finished end products, Lorence remains committed to providing eco-conscious chemical solutions throughout the entire leather lifecycle—meeting customer needs across a wide range of application scenarios.
