Podcast: The biomaterials issue
In this episode, Tom Hogarth reviews three articles around the threat of biomaterials and alternative, “vegan” materials. Read More...
PRINT & DIGITAL
Is leather science trapped by incremental thinking?
Mike Redwood looks to the examples of the past and urges the leather industry to take a leap and evolve aggressively. Read More...
FILK re-opens tanning technology centre
On June 27, the day before the Freiberg Leather Days event, German research institute FILK re-opened its tanning technology centre. Read More...
11th Freiberg Leather Days up and running
Following a five-year gap, the 11th Leather Days conference returned to its home base in Freiberg in the Southeastern Saxony region of Germany from June 28-29, 2023. Read More...
Successful discussions at the 117th ALCA Annual Convention
The 117th American Leather Chemists Association (ALCA) Annual Convention, taking place June 20-23, had a full technical programme at the centre of a successful, well-attended meeting. Read More...
IULTCS announces recipient of 2023 Merit Award
IULTCS has announced that the winner of the Merit Award 2023 is Professor Jianzhong Ma, to be presented at the upcoming Congress in Chengdu, China. Read More...
Support for scientists is more than an empty gesture
Mike Redwood returns to the topic of leather science and explores why the leather industry has been less focused on this area than it should be. Read More...
SLTC Conference to take place on April 22
Society of Leather Technologists and Chemists’ (SLTC) 125th International Conference and Dinner Dance will take place on April 22, 2023. Read More...
Freiberg Leather Days 2023 deadline approaches
Presentation submissions for the upcoming 11th Freiberg Leather Days, taking place from June 28-29, must be completed by March 28, 2023. Read More...
Recognising leather scientists
Mike Redwood calls for the leather industry to once again celebrate its scientists, particularly those young leather scientists who are working on the research of the future. Read More...
