Dyeing

The Dyers’ Company and Dyeing

The Guild of Dyers was granted rights of self regulation in 1311, but it was not until 1471 that King Henry VI granted the Dyers our first Royal Charter, changing the guild into an incorporated body and granting powers of search and fines for poor quality dyeing in London.

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The Dyeing Industry

The industry is overseen by the Society of Dyers & Colourists (SDC) which was founded in Bradford in 1884 with the encouragement of The Dyers’ Company.

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Seed Capital Investment Fund

The Dyers’ Company consider initial equity stake investments of up to £25,000 per venture for fledgling businesses and entrepreneurs seeking to transform their innovative ideas into successful businesses.

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The Dyers’ Alumni Club

In recent years we have created an association of The Dyers’ Company alumni, in order to develop a community of like-minded individuals, and strengthen the ties between the academic institutions, business, professions, and industry with the Company.

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