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The Textile Institute is represented by local and national offices around the world. Sections are run by its members who provide a programme of local activities, factory visits, workshops, seminars and social events.
The Textile Institute is represented by local and national offices around the world. Sections are run by its members who provide a programme of local activities, factory visits, workshops, seminars and social events.
Section and Special Interest Group activities, groups and events are open to all members to take part in. The Council of the Institute accepts proposals from members to revitalise or set up new and relevant working groups.
The Textile Institute has members in all sectors of fibre-based industries worldwide. Special Interest Groups provide a focus for members in different sectors, and many of them organise conferences, study tours and other events in their subject area.
Entry deadline:
04.07.25The Benevolent Committee is offering financial support to assist a limited number of students to attend the 93rd Textile Institute World Conference (TIWC 2025), which is being hosted by Aquitex in Porto, Portugal from 7-10 October 2025.
Each bursary will cover the student conference fee and one year’s student membership of The Textile Institute (if the recipient is not already a member).
Further details of the Conference can be found on The Textile Institute’s website:
www.textileinstitute.org/events/tiwc/
Entry deadline:
30.06.26The search reopens for the SDC’s 2026 Global Colourist: Could it be you?
Long-time education provider Society of Dyers and Colourists (SDC) is delighted to announce that applications have now reopened for its Global Colourist Award.
A £1000 prize is on offer for the chosen recipient, with Advanced Chemical Holdings Ltd kindly sponsoring the competition.
Applications are welcomed up until the deadline of 30 June 2026, and supervisors, managers or directors can also nominate an employee. Alternatively, individuals can put themselves forward, on the proviso that a referee can confirm their suitability.
Join us and be part of an international, professionally diverse network of members and meet like minded individuals whilst enhancing your skill set.
