SLTC and SDC Announce New Partnership

We are delighted to announce that the Society of Leather Technologists and Chemists (SLTC) and the Society of Dyers and Colourists (SDC) have agreed a strategic partnership to create new opportunities for membership, knowledge sharing and collaboration between the two professional organisations.

Approved by the SLTC Council and the SDC Board, the partnership introduces reciprocal membership arrangements, enabling members of both organisations to access the other Society and benefit from a wider professional network spanning colour science, textile coloration and leather technology. This reciprocal membership is free of charge as long as the membership fees of the home Society remain fully paid up.

The partnership also opens additional routes to professional recognition for members. SLTC members who become voting members of SDC and hold a level 6 qualification or equivalent and have worked in an appropriate colour-related occupation for at least two years, can apply to become a Chartered Colourist (CCol). Members of either organisation with at least ten years’ experience can apply for Fellowship (FLSTC and FSDC). All designations remain subject to each Society’s eligibility criteria and fees, and holders must stay current members of both societies.

All existing and new members of SLTC can now benefit from complimentary reciprocal membership of SDC, offering access to a wider professional network, and new opportunities for knowledge sharing, collaboration, and professional recognition. Existing members can  take advantage of this offer by completing the consent form here: https://forms.gle/9jGT3JTVM7hWuG4X7

If you are not an existing member, you can find out more about the benefits and complete the form here: Join The Society