The 3rd, SDC Coloration and Finishing Conference follows the previous conferences which focused on the industrial manufacture of coloured textiles and provides an opportunity for the industry to meet and discuss these issues.

Date: 18th September 2025
Venue: Cedar Court Hotel, Bradford
Time: 10.00 to 17.00

The UK coloration industry faces many challenges now and in the future.

Continuing this desire to bring the industry together the conference will this year focus on practical application of colour with new and innovative technologies.

The invitation to attend while directed at those involved in production is open to anyone involved in textiles and is open to further education providers, academics and researchers, innovators and retailers brands.

If you have an interest to learn more about the future of coloration and are involved in the industry this is the event for you.

In addition to a fantastic line-up of speakers, the Textile Centre of Excellence’s Managing Director, Shahban Aziz, will also be presenting on apprenticeship funding and future skills opportunities in the UK.

Exhibition and sponsorship opportunities exist and are open to dye and chemical suppliers, machinery manufacturers, service providers and to UK manufacturing companies to highlight progress and achievements in textiles.