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Leon 2027
Bringing the international leather science community together for research, standards, and shared progress.
International leather science, standards, and collaboration
IULTCS
A global union connecting professional leather technologists and chemists societies, advancing research, test methods, education, and cooperation across the leather sector.
Congress Archive
A Continuous Record of Global Exchange
IULTCS congresses create a recurring forum for research presentation, consensus building, and international professional cooperation.
1949
Paris
First formal coordination of the Union after the provisional statutes.
1963
London
European cooperation expands through national leather societies.
2019
Dresden
Sustainability and modern leather science take centre stage.
2021
Addis Ababa
Scientific exchange continues through a challenging period.
2023
Chengdu
The international congress advances global scientific dialogue.
2025
Lyon
XXXVIII Congress: Beyond leather tradition, innovation and sustainability.
Next 2027
Leon
The next phase for leather science, standards, and industry exchange.
Core Work
Congress Outputs
A clearer way to showcase the outcomes, proceedings, and knowledge themes emerging from IULTCS activity.
Sustainability
Environment and Leather
Highlighting responsible manufacture, circularity, and environmental research.
Standards
ISO Method Alignment
Presenting standards work and the international methods pathway more clearly.
Science
Modern Test Methods
Connecting leather chemistry, physical testing, colour fastness, and education.
IU Commissions
Specialist Work, Clearly Organised
Expert commissions responsible for developing methods, coordinating research, supporting education, and advancing sustainability across the global leather sector.
Environment
Sustainability and environmental considerations across leather manufacture.
Research
Coordinating research priorities and scientific exchange.
Training & Education
Supporting education and training for the global community.
Test Methods
Developing and validating international test methods and procedures.
News & Updates
A Publishing Workflow People Can Actually Use
The public design is polished, but the day-to-day workflow remains WordPress: write, review, publish, and update.
June 8, 2026
Leather Technology Training Materials
A demo post for training material announcements and updates.
June 8, 2026
Newsletter: Scientific Updates
A demo newsletter post showing the publishing workflow for scientific updates.
Scientific Knowledge Hub
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