Support for scientists is more than an empty gesture
Mike Redwood returns to the topic of leather science and explores why the leather industry has been less focused on this area than it should be. Read More...
PRINT & DIGITAL
APLF says farewell to Dubai
The second, and most likely final, edition of the APLF Dubai show quietly ended on March 15 with the organisers announcing its return to its home base of Hong Kong in 2024. Martin Ricker reports on his experience at the show. Read More...
Now is the time to highlight the longevity of leather
Mike Redwood notes the opportunity for the leather industry to seize the trend towards longer-lasting products by highlighting the longevity of leather. Read More...
Recognising leather scientists
Mike Redwood calls for the leather industry to once again celebrate its scientists, particularly those young leather scientists who are working on the research of the future. Read More...
Changes for consumers mean changes for tanners
In the midst of a global cost-of-living crisis, Mike Redwood reminds tanners that they need to continue to invest in understanding what consumers want and need. Read More...
Talking Point: Ensuring a uniform methodology for LCAs
ILM asked a small cross section of leather industry figures the following: “If measuring the lifecycle of leathermaking via a life cycle assessment (LCA) is important for understanding its environmental impact, how can the industry ensure that a uniform methodology and a standard protocol are created so that each stakeholder is providing the same data?” Read More...
Never had it so good!
In ILM's first issue of 2023, Content Director Martin Ricker celebrates the impending 10th anniversary of ILM and reviews the raw material market. Read More...
Innovation has us confused
Mike Redwood considers the ability of the leather industry to innovate today against that of competitor materials. Read More...
Concerning outcomes at COP27
In his first print article of 2023, Mike Redwood reflected on the leather industry's involvement at the last two COP summits and the potential for the industry to form a united front and get involved in these discussions. Read More...
Tanneries and cities make a bad cocktail, but cities still love leather
Leather has a key place in the cities of today, writes Mike Redwood, and we should seize the opportunity presented by post-pandemic changes. Read More...
