The biomaterials issue

Tom Hogarth interviews leatherworker Yusuf Osman about his time with the craft, his views on the industry and his tips for how best to navigate social media as a leather business.

Two technical experts from Italian tannery machinery makers Cartigliano, discuss their latest radiofrequency leather drying system as well as the Company’s Mini EFT Sludge Dryer during this 30-minute podcast.

ILM Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth interviews master saddler Suzie Fletcher, discussing what the industry can do to promote repair and maintenance of leather products, the path to a more sustainable future and her unique history with the material.

In the latest episode of View from the Top, Tom Hogarth reviews three articles around how the leather industry can adapt and develop in a changing consumer marketplace.

In this episode, Tom Hogarth covers cooperation in the leather industry and the latest edition of the leather manifesto, released ahead of COP28.

ILM Deputy Editor rounds up news on the recent announcement that Apple is dropping leather for its accessories, and the response from the industry and consumers.

In this latest ILM podcast, Nigel Payne, General Manager of mimosa extract producers, NTE Company, talks about the role that vegetable tannins play in modern leather making. He also explains how they are produced sustainably in Southern Africa and clarifies some of the jargon used in the business. With several decades of experience working in the leather industry, he also tells ILM’s Martin Ricker how he sees the market today and what new innovations we can expect from this traditional segment in the future. 

In this episode, Tom Hogarth reviews three articles around the threat of biomaterials and alternative, “vegan” materials.

ILM Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth presents three articles on the topic of future leather developments and industry opportunities.

The latest ILM news bulletin includes stories on second quarter job losses in Vietnam, Bolt Threads halting production of Mylo, a call from Bridge of Weir for greater automotive material transparency and more.