Fibre2Fashion Dyeing sector: Lack of qualified technicians By: Share The textile dyeing industry risks compromising on quality due to growing skills shortage and it is imperative to bring chemistry back into the dye house and make efforts to train and recruit talent that has a good foundation in the science behind the colouration of fabric. In recent years, more and more industry representatives have been voicing their concerns to the Society of Dyers and Colourists (SDC) about a widening skills gap. Hearsay and anecdotes were not enough so in December 2020 we carried out an in-depth study amongst our members and network globally to quantify the extent of the issue.