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Attacking the person, ignoring the facts

Mike Redwood Published: November 9, 2022

Mike Redwood looks at the attacks on the credibility of Professor Frank Mitloehner and how this reflects issues facing the meat and leather industries.

All that for a drop of positivity

Published: June 16, 2022

Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth discusses the recent New York Times article which criticised the Higg Index, and the realities of generating positive press for leather.

Breaking down shape memory polymers

Published: February 7, 2022

ILM Consultant Technical Editor Karl Flowers discusses the intricacies of shape memory polymers and their applications in leather finishing. This technical article is available now exclusively on the ILM app.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars commits to leather

Published: November 17, 2021

Speaking to car magazine AutoCar, Rolls-Royce CEO Torsten Müller-Ötvös has said the manufacturer has no plans to ditch leather.

Education matters

Published: September 23, 2021

A recent article in the online magazine The Conversation makes an important point about the teaching of sustainability in our fashion schools; that it must begin with universities if the fashion industry is to change.

The leather industry could lead the way in manufacturing

Published: July 28, 2021

This is the headline from the top of the editorial page of the Financial Times (FT) on July 23. It had the word “British” added, and yes it was 2021 and not 1821. The headline came from the FT but the letter it headlined I had written in response to an article about hopes for future employment in manufacturing and services.

ILM podcast: Leadership and innovation determine leather’s future success

Published: June 4, 2021

The latest episode of the ILM “View from the top” podcast series covers three narrated articles written by Dr Mike Redwood. It is now available free-to-download and listen to here, as well as via Apple Podcast, Spotify and Deezer.

Exclusive technical article on polishing aniline on ILM App

Published: June 3, 2021

Written by ILM Consultant Technical Editor Karl Flowers, the article ‘Polishing Aniline’ is available to download for subscribers from the ILM App on Apple and Android devices.

Exclusive technical article on energy efficiency in tanneries on ILM App

Published: May 18, 2021

Written by ILM Consultant Technical Editor Karl Flowers, the article ‘Energy efficiency’ is available to download for subscribers from the ILM App on Apple and Android devices.

ILM podcast: Livestock, leather and why the industry needs to find its voice

Published: May 12, 2021

The latest episode of the ILM “View from the top” podcast series features three narrated articles written by Dr Mike Redwood. It is now available free-to-download and listen to here, as well as via Apple Podcast, Spotify and Deezer.