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Link-Lock: an explanation of the chemical stabilisation of collagen

This paper challenges the presumed notion of crosslinking as the primary mechanism of collagen stabilisation by chemical modification, applied in the processes of tanning of leather: the theory is backed up by observed results and logical argument. For the first time, all tanning reactions are explained: the idea can be used to develop new thinking, in terms of new commercial reagents for the market and new ways to use current products. This approach to tanning chemistry has been taken on board by researchers in the field and by the supply houses: of the latter, Lanxess of Germany, through Dr. Dietrich Tegtmeyer, and Buckman of USA, through Elton Hurlow, have begun to rethink their chemical strategies for the development of the next generation of tanning products using link-lock theory.