Leather has a history of reinventing itself
Mike Redwood discusses leather's reputation of adaptability, highlighting the ways the material has been reinvented through history to adapt to our changing world. Read More...
Business insights for the global leather community
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Tannery closures
Mike Redwood reflects on recent tannery closures, from Pechdo to Pittards, and how it reflects the state of the global leather industry. Read More...
A paradigm shift for the future of leather
Dr Luis Zugno has been working in the leather industry for over 50 years. Following his retirement from Buckman, he shares with ILM his vision for the future of leather innovation. Read More...
Living at the intersection
Mike Redwood reflects on how urbanisation, climate change and shifts in agriculture reshape both rural and urban environments, with a focus on how the leather industry must reinvent itself to be a solid link in this circular ecosystem. Read More...
The bigger picture for leather
Mike Redwood argues that the modern leather industry, built on centuries of adaptation, is embracing renewable energy, regenerative agriculture and responsible production to support mitigation, the climate and biodiversity. Read More...
Checks and balances: Reptile leather
Dr Patrick Aust, Director of the African Institute of Applied Herpetology, and Dr Daniel Natusch, Chair of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Snake Specialist Group, discuss the role of reptile leather in conjunction with some of the planet’s most pressing challenges. Read More...
Many truths in one hide
In ILM's September/October 2025 issue, columnist Mike Redwood explores why the industry must embrace multiple realities, transparent storytelling and a renewed sense of authenticity for the leather industry to thrive. Read More...
AI, time horizons and two economies
Mike Redwood argues for a return to long-term thinking through craft and nature economies—models rooted in regeneration, stewardship and balance between people, planet and progress. Read More...
LWG celebrates 20 years of leather certification
ILM Editor Megan Thomas talks with Vanessa Podmore, Executive Director, Leather Working Group (LWG) as the non-profit organisation celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Read More...
From the bottom, the only way is up
Burak Uyguner, President of International Council of Tanners’ and the Turkish Leather Industrialists Association, shares insight with ILM for the November/December 2025 issue. Read More...
