Burak Uyguner, President of International Council of Tanners’ and the Turkish Leather Industrialists Association, shared insight with ILM for the November/December 2025 issue on the state of the leather industry. Read More...
Mike Redwood shares insight for the November/December 2025 issue of ILM. Read More...
As the global leather industry faces mounting pressures for transparency, compliance and sustainability, Micaela Topper, President, ICHSLTA; Executive Manager, AI Topper; Member, AHSLEA, outlines how collaboration, traceability and clear communication can position leather as a responsible and ethical material for the future. Read More...
Following the publication of a leather industry manifesto ahead of COP30, Mike Redwood examines how the leather industry is pushing back against misinformation, advocating for evidence-based sustainability and urging unity not just in the EU or U.S., but globally - particularly across the Global South. Read More...
ILM Content Director, Martin Ricker addresses the debate over plastics in both genuine leather and its alternatives. Criticising the widespread use of “corrected grain” leather, he urges the industry to reduce its dependence on fossil-based materials and focus on creating more natural, bio-based leathers before attacking alternatives. Read More...
Mike Redwood argues that the leather industry must move beyond marketing-driven “luxury” and overproduction, and towards true luxury: rarity, craftsmanship, durability and cultural heritage, with products that are repairable, traceable and responsibly sourced. Read More...
Mike Redwood discusses how private equity firms and luxury conglomerates are reshaping the global leather industry through consolidation, investment and modernisation, along with the significance of balancing financial efficiency with the preservation of traditional craftsmanship amid economic and structural challenges. Read More...
Mike Redwood writes of leather’s natural, sensory qualities that are central to its authenticity and consumer appeal and which the leather industry must preserve while adapting to changing market demands and technical requirements. Read More...
Mike Redwood discusses how leather, rooted in farming and nature, embodies both craft and responsibility, arguing that its true value lies in preserving its natural character, cultural heritage and sustainability as a lasting byproduct of the food chain. Read More...
Mike Redwood considers how shifting global trade, rising labour costs, automation and AI are disrupting the low-wage model in the leather industry, looking towards a future that balances technology with craft, sustainability and artisanal skill. Read More...
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