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Has tanning leather just become a lot sweeter?

Published: October 12, 2022

The ILM November/December 2022 edition is now available, in which Consultant Technical Editor Karl Flowers and technical experts from German leather chemical maker Schill+Seilacher unveil the science behind the company’s launch of a new sugar-based tanning system.

Living with alternative materials

Published: September 22, 2022

Mike Redwood considers the passing of Queen Elizabeth II and how emulating her calm, cooperative approach could benefit us all, especially when coexisting with “leather alternatives”.

Kering speaks on sustainability at EuroCongress

Published: September 20, 2022

Chiara Morelli, Group Operations Sustainability Senior Manager at Kering, spoke at III IULTCS EuroCongress in Vicenza on September 20, on the company's dedication to sustainability.

III IULTCS EuroCongress begins in Vicenza

Published: September 19, 2022

III IULTCS EuroCongress has kicked off in Vicenza, Italy, with two days of scientific presentations ahead. The theme of the event is Renaissance – The Next Leather Generation.

Leather chemistry and analysis discussed at IULTCS EuroCongress

Published: September 19, 2022

The first presentation sessions of the III IULTCS EuroCongress featured novel developments in leather chemistry, especially around beamhouse and wet-end process steps, as well as the latest updates in analytical methods and restricted substances.

Careful consideration before change

Published: September 14, 2022

Mike Redwood reflects on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the long history of tradition in the UK and the need for careful consideration before change change.

Franca Nuti appointed President of AICC

Published: September 6, 2022

The Italian Leather Chemists Association (AICC) has announced the appointment of its new President.

Last chance to register for IULTCS EuroCongress 2022

Published: August 31, 2022

Registration for III IULTCS Eurocongress 2022, taking place in Vicenza from September 18-20, will close on September 5.

Talking Point: Are we moving away from chromium?

Published: August 25, 2022

In the Talking Point feature for ILM's July/August 2022 issue, we asked leather industry professionals: “Do you think the tanning process is going through a fundamental evolution away from metal-based tannages such as chromium towards other tanning agents?”

Poltrona Frau to speak at IULTCS EuroCongress

Published: June 22, 2022

Italian furniture maker Poltrona Frau will be one of the three guest speakers at the III IULTCS Eurocongress.