SDC - Society of Dyers and Colourists

19/12/2023

30/06/2023

Thank you, Ullhas Nikmar, for his presidential year!

Before handing the SDC presidential baton to Professor Chris Carr, we found out what the past year has looked like for him month-by-month.

From keynote speeches and industry events to webinars, it's been a packed and fast pace schedule.

To find out what he's been up to, read more here: https://bit.ly/3O2Zi4x

29/06/2023

Submit your nominations while you can!

The deadline for the SDC Global Colourist Award is tomorrow.

Recognise a colleague for their hard work and enthusiasm for the colour industry.

The nominee must be within the first 10 years of working as a colourist.

Nominate here: https://bit.ly/3CqnGpM

28/06/2023

Thank you for featuring our technical director, Andrew Filarowski, Colourage!

If you missed the article, where Andrew discusses whether the investment into colour education is worth the money, you can catch up here: https://bit.ly/440GUyd

27/06/2023

James Blackburn of FTS Dyers Ltd, a graduate of our ASDC course and Chartered Colourist, talks about how SDC is cementing industry skills for the future in this clip, shot at our Day of Celebration.

“There was a generational gap, a knowledge gap, but hopefully we have set ourselves up to be well placed for the next 40 years and beyond,” he explains.

Well said, James!

23/06/2023

One week left until entries for the SDC Colourist Award close!

This award is open to colourists in any industry, so make sure to get involved.

Have you applied?

Find out more here: https://bit.ly/3ZCSfSZ

23/06/2023

Happy National Pink Day in the United States!

From Madame de Pompadour in the courts of 18th century Europe, to Elsa Schiaparelli’s ‘Shocking Pink’, pink has been a popular shade throughout the centuries.

Curious to know more about colour? Check out some of the courses we offer!

https://bit.ly/3CrXLy9

22/06/2023

Meet our new president, Professor Chris Carr, and find out about his aims and ambitions for his year in office!

Our latest blog post includes details of board changes, too, as we welcome new trustees.

https://bit.ly/3XivWlB

22/06/2023

Thank you to Textile Excellence, for recently featuring our technical director, Andrew Filarowski.

Andrew spoke about the power that is education, and its role within the coloration industry.

Read the full article, here: https://bit.ly/42MF9DW

19/06/2023

Congratulations to Hannah Talt, who is the Ireland winner of the SDC’s International Design Competition in Ireland — with her entry ‘Natural Chromatic’. design.

Allie Moran and Eva Kerley were also highly commended for their works, ‘Anemone Dreams’ and ‘Cuimhneas’ respectively.

Thank you to tutors from the National College of Art & Design, Dublin — Andrew Campbell and Rachel Tuffy — as well as the judges Susie Page, design manager from Magee 1866 and Deirdre Williams from The Fashion and Textile Design Centre - FTDC.

We look forward to seeing Hannah representing Ireland at the Grand Final in September.

16/06/2023

What’s the truth about colour education in 2023?

SDC’s technical director, Andrew Filarowski, answers this question in Textile Information Network (WTiN) and addresses the skills gap in the textile dyeing industry.

In case you missed it, catch up here: https://bit.ly/3J8TVxC

14/06/2023

Have you nominated someone to be the first SDC Global Colourist?

The competition is international, and open to colourists from any industry — and within the first 10 years of work as a colourist.

Hurry and apply, as the deadline is 30 June.

Fill out the application form, here: https://bit.ly/3CqnGpM