Ali Türkücu, Marketing Specialist at Ege Damla Leather, discusses the challenges leather producers have faced over the past five years and how these pressures have forced difficult strategic decisions. Read More...
In his final column for ILM, Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth reflects on the leather industry’s challenges, and why there is plenty to be happy about. Read More...
Mike Redwood reflects on the downfall of most plant-based “leather” and argues for genuine leather’s potential to replace plastics through partnership, durability and transparency. Read More...
Mike Redwood reflects on his experience judging the Real Leather. Stay Different. (RLSD) Africa Showcase, a leather design competition highlighting sustainability, creativity and cultural heritage. Read More...
In the September/October 2025 edition of ILM, we asked some of the top leather industry experts: “Do hides and skins still hold the same value (price and quality) for tanners today as they have in the past 20 years?” Read More...
Mike Redwood looks at the importance of the championing of leather and the removal of plastics. 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...
Mike Redwood looks at the role the African continent may play in the future development of the global leather industry. Read More...
ILM Content Director, Martin Ricker looks at how the global tanning industry is consolidating in the number of manufacturing units in some regions as well as relocating to new manufacturing centres to align with key customers in the supply chain. First published in ILM July/August 2025 magazine. Read More...
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