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Oeko-Tex announces rebranding

Published: November 2, 2022

Oeko-Tex has announced a new brand identity for its 30^th anniversary, with a new logo.

United Chemicals reveals Polysoft

Published: August 25, 2022

POLYSOFT SRE is a tailor-made product designed to bring a novel approach to fatliquoring and retanning processes.

Improving science in leather research

Published: January 24, 2022

In this app-exclusive article, ILM Consultant Technical Editor Karl Flowers delves into the topic of leather research and how the current approach can be improved.

Kering brands’ approach to leather sustainability

Published: June 1, 2021

The France headquartered luxury conglomerate has released a new report on its next steps towards a circular economy. With particular focus on the group Maisons’ approach to the leather circular economy, brands such as Gucci, Balenciaga and Saint Laurent show commitment to sustainable leather.

Vietnam to support leather and footwear sector

Published: August 27, 2020

On August 6, the Vietnamese government approved Resolution 115, which seeks to promote supporting industries in the country and maps out a comprehensive approach to improve both administrative policies and enhance private sectors’ capabilities through training and financial incentives.

Tapestry reopens stores in Europe and North America

Published: May 15, 2020

The New York headquartered fashion group said it is taking a phased market-by-market approach, and has begun the store reopening process in North America, Europe and additional markets in Asia in accordance with governmental guidelines.

ILM podcast on “A more eco-friendly approach to leather-making”

Published: March 23, 2020

The latest episode of the ILM podcast series “A more eco-friendly approach to leather-making” is now available free of charge to download and listen to here, as well as via Apple Podcast and Spotify.

Thinking about raw material

Published: January 15, 2020

When thinking about raw material these days, we tend to focus on two issues – animal welfare and traceability. These have arisen to create auditable routes which fit into a “tick-box” approach and certainly have their relevance.

Kering commits to become fully carbon neutral

Published: September 25, 2019

The French luxury conglomerate said the entire Group will become carbon neutral within its own operations and across the entire supply chain. The programme includes implementing the Kering Standards for Raw Materials and Manufacturing Processes.

Strategic thoughtfulness in the leather business

Published: August 21, 2018

While mindfulness is a significant current fad, in business today strategic thoughtfulness is what is required. In the current macro and micro business environments a steady approach is needed: it would be too easy to panic.