Sep 6, 2023

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...

Aug 16, 2023

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

Jul 12, 2023

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

Jul 10, 2023

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.

Jul 3, 2023

This week, Tom Hogarth covers Zschimmer & Schwarz’s acquisition of Samia, a new leather product that can measure your heart rate and more.