Opinion

Keeping the wheels on

Published: October 26, 2022

Mike Redwood reviews some of the ongoing issues in the automotive industry and why now is the time to fight for the use of leather.

Location, location, location

Published: October 19, 2022

Mike Redwood ponders the importance of location for the leather industry from tanning clusters to trade fairs.

A closed off industry helps no one

Published: October 14, 2022

ILM Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth reflects on the adaptability of the tanning industry and the need to be open to working with other materials.

Never prevent an opportunity for learning

Published: October 12, 2022

Mike Redwood discusses how important it is for the industry to be open to the public and to those who wish to learn more about the process of leather making.

Talking Point: Does the leather industry need to move away from fossil fuel based chemicals?

Published: October 10, 2022

For the September/October 2022 issue, ILM asked leather professionals from around the sector: “If leather continues to focus on its benefits as a natural material, does the industry need to move away from using fossil fuel based chemical sources in the leather manufacturing process?”

I’m 40% vegan!

Published: October 5, 2022

ILM Content Director Martin Ricker reflects in the September/October 2022 issue of the magazine on the need for clear messaging around leather.

The ESG movement is dissolving into chaos

Published: October 4, 2022

In the September/October issue of ILM, Mike Redwood discussed the benefits to be found in moving away from the ESG fad and sticking to the basics.

We need to talk about methane

Published: October 4, 2022

Mike Redwood brings us back to the conversation around methane following some alarming environmental news.

At last, no Covid passes or masks

Published: September 28, 2022

When the Cotance EU Social Dialogue Group looked into the future for the leather industry to 2025 in 2015 the outcome of various studies and a year of meetings around Europe were generally optimistic. With a short ten-year horizon there was not a thought of events such as Covid-19, war in Europe or rupture with China never mind all three.

Living with alternative materials

Published: September 22, 2022

Mike Redwood considers the passing of Queen Elizabeth II and how emulating her calm, cooperative approach could benefit us all, especially when coexisting with “leather alternatives”.