THE JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN LEATHER CHEMISTS ASSOCIATION (USPS #019-334) is published monthly by The American Leather Chemists Association, 1314 50th Street, Suite 103, Lubbock, Texas 79412.The Journal of the American Leather Chemists Association publishes manuscripts on all aspects of leather science, engineering, technology, and economics, and will consider related subjects that address concerns of the industry. Examples: hide/skin quality or utilization, leather production methods/equipment, tanning materials/leather chemicals, new and improved leathers, collagen studies, leather by-products, impacts of changes in leather products industries, process efficiency, sustainability, regulatory, safety, environmental, tannery waste management and industry economics.