Episodes
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.
Published 01/08/24
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.
Published 12/20/23
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.
Published 12/11/23
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.
Published 11/27/23
In this episode, Tom Hogarth covers cooperation in the leather industry and the latest edition of the leather manifesto, released ahead of COP28.
Published 10/30/23
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.
Published 10/02/23
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...
Published 09/06/23
In this episode, Tom Hogarth reviews three articles around the threat of biomaterials and alternative, “vegan” materials.
Published 08/16/23
ILM Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth presents three articles on the topic of future leather developments and industry opportunities.
Published 07/12/23
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.
Published 07/10/23
This week, Tom Hogarth covers Zschimmer & Schwarz’s acquisition of Samia, a new leather product that can measure your heart rate and more.
Published 07/03/23
Tom Hogarth speaks to Yves Morin, President of the Organizing Committee for the Sustainable Leather Forum, and Grégoire Biasini, Communications Officer at the International Crocodilian Farmers Association, about the upcoming Sustainable Leather Forum in Paris.
Published 06/28/23
In this week’s bulletin, we cover concerns in Bangladesh over hide smuggling, flooding at a tannery in Brazil, Sustainable Leather Foundation workshops in Tanzania and more.
Published 06/26/23
ILM Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth reviews six of the hottest stories from the last week, including reconfirmation of the APLF’s return to Hong Kong in 2024, the launch of ILM’s July/August issue and more.
Published 06/19/23
This week’s bulletin includes stories on the EU’s new corporate due diligence rules, a leather sourcing update from John Lewis, Bader’s 2022 sustainability report and more.
Published 06/12/23
In our latest bulletin, we cover the acquisition of a majority stake in Nuti Ivo by LVMH Métiers d’Art, optimism for footwear production growth in Pakistan and more.
Published 06/05/23
Tom Hogarth takes us through three articles from ILM columnist Mike Redwood on the topic of leather industry leadership and collaboration.
Published 05/31/23
In this week’s bulletin, ILM Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth reviews some of the top stories from the latest week, including funding access issues in Zimbabwe, Pangea’s first sustainability report, a case of BSE in South Carolina and more.
Published 05/29/23
The latest ILM news bulletin includes stories on Kia’s decision to phase out leather in its interiors, the struggles of tanners in Arzignano and more.
Published 05/22/23
This week, Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth reviews stories on Brazil’s protection of Indigenous land, its hide and skin export results, Yue Yuen’s plans to manufacture in India and more.
Published 05/15/23
In this episode, Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth covers three articles around some of the most important things for the leather industry to preserve as it continues to change and adapt in the coming years.
Published 05/10/23
In this latest ILM news bulletin, we review the hottest stories of the last week, including the LHCA’s call for the FTC to stamp out greenwashing, Stahl’s SBTi-approved emissions targets, an automotive leather technology acquisition by Gemata and more.
Published 05/08/23
This week’s bulletin includes stories such as the EU approval of legislation on deforestation, Pangea win an award from Toyota, Indonesian footwear exports down, the second World Leather Day and more.
Published 05/01/23
In this episode, Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth is joined by Muhammad Junaid Vohra, a leather industry consultant based in Pakistan who works with UNIDO, better known as The Leather Dude.
Published 04/26/23