The leather industry has reported a modest improvement in business conditions in 2026, although rising costs and ongoing market uncertainty continue to weigh on tanneries, according to the latest ILM Tanner Business Confidence Survey 2026. Read More...
The ILM Tanner Business Confidence Survey returns for its 12th edition in 2026 in the September/October 2026 digital issue of ILM, available now. Read More...
Seventeen Brazilian tanneries will present their latest leather collections at Inspiramais, taking place this week on July 7-8 at the Pro Magno Event Center in São Paulo, Brazil. Read More...
ILM Content Director, Martin Ricker addresses the debate over plastics in both genuine leather and its alternatives. Criticising the widespread use of “corrected grain” leather, he urges the industry to reduce its dependence on fossil-based materials and focus on creating more natural, bio-based leathers before attacking alternatives. Read More...
In its 2025 Tanner Business Confidence survey carried out by International Leather Maker (ILM), tanners were divided in a 51% to 49% split of yes/no answers respectively for whether they intend to make changes to employee levels over the next 12 months. Read More...
In its 2025 Tanner Business Confidence survey carried out by International Leather Maker (ILM), no tanners who responded reported excellent sales and turnover in 2025, a hard swing from the general sentiment over the past three years. Read More...
At the 106th edition of Lineapelle taking place at the Fiera Rho showgrounds in Milan this week, tanners expressed that despite economic uncertainty and the broader market situation, the fair was better than they had expected. Read More...
According to the latest data released by the China Leather Industry Association (CLIA) for January to June 2025, domestic tannery sales and production both declined compared with the same period in 2024. Read More...
Puma has renewed its partnership with British tannery Charles F Stead for its Puma Suede, a shoe renowned for its signature upper and nostalgic colourways. Read More...
In the results of the 2025 Tanner Business Confidence survey most tanners believe that the leather industry is failing to market itself to consumers properly. Read More...
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