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 tanning industry has used enzymes since ancient times. Karl Flowers, ILM Consultant Technical Editor, discusses their evolution over time and which developments we can expect in the future. Read More...
Throughout the year, ILM columnist Mike Redwood has been vocal about the craft of leather and the value of stewardship. Here, he makes clear that these ideals can be achieved without opposing globalisation and industrial growth. Read More...
In his latest ILM column, Mike Redwood revisits the term “zombie company” and its relevance to the leather industry, commenting on the idea of a family business, stewardship and the motivation behind generational preservation. Read More...
In his latest ILM column, Mike Redwood compares the stewardship of Basque culture with how skilled leather makers can survive if they connect with heritage, tourism, conservation, cultural identity and luxury markets. Read More...
According to local media reports, most tanneries operating at Bangladesh’s Savar Tannery Industrial Estate remain below international environmental and operational standards. Read More...
In his latest ILM column, Mike Redwood discusses the bridge that exists between the tannery and the market. What makes leather succeed, and how can we continue to achieve this through marketing and strategy? Read More...
In his latest ILM comment, Mike Redwood unpacks the EUDR decision to remove leather from its scope alongside the concept of technocracy. Read More...
In tribute to Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday, Mike Redwood discusses our collective understanding of the natural world and what it means for a natural byproduct such as leather in this environment. Read More...
In his latest column for ILM, Mike Redwood reflects on the historic leather capital of Bermondsey, London, and how tanning became a key characteristic of the area. Read More...
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