adressing the skills shortage in coloration

November 2012 Dr Sanjiv Kamat

Addressing the

Skill Shortage in Textile Coloration



• Need

• Want

• Mass produced

• Quality focus

• Fashion driven

• Environment and Sustainability

Changes over time


Global workforce Dynamics

1. Unemployment in developed countries

2. Shift in production

3. Made to order, shorter runs

4. Aging population

5. Skill shortage

6. Flexi timings, part time employment

J Doyle, Adeco group Australia


• 1st in Jute production

• 2nd in Silk production

• 3rd in Cotton and Cellulosic Fibre production

• 5th in Synthetic Fibres and Yarn production

•12% of global dye production

Indian Textiles in the world Production


Indian Dyes capacity –T/a


Distances from Delhi Km

Gurgaon/Noida/Faridabad

Cotton and polyester blends 35-40

Agra Machine carpets,wollen and synthetic 200

Jaipur/Bhilwara Cotton and blends of polyester 250-500

Mirzapur/Varanasi Hand knotted carpets and silk 800

Ahmedabad Cotton and polyester blends 950

Surat Polyester, nylon acrylic 1100

Vapi Cotton,polyester wool 1250

Bhiwandi Polyester blends 1450

Kolkatta Linen, silk,cotton 1480

Hyderabad Silk,cotton,polester blends 1500

Bangalore Silk,garment washing 2100

Tirupur Cotton knits 2500


Regions Coloration units

South India 1050

West India 900

Central India 250

East India 100

North India 550

TOTAL 2850

Region-wise coloration units


Knowledge refers to learning concepts, principles

and information regarding a particular subject(s) by

a person through books, media, encyclopedias,

academic institutions and other sources.

Skill refers to the ability of using that information

and applying it in a context. In other words,

knowledge refers to theory and skill refers to

successfully applying that theory in practice and

getting expected results

Knowledge and Skill


• Physics

• Chemistry

• Mathematics

• Biology

Coloration study


• Student

• Industry( dyer,dye manufacturer)

• Designer

• Industry processor(merchandiser)

• Brand(Buyer) merchandiser

Who needs the knowledge and skills


• More than 250 “colleges”

• Around 12 have 3-4 year diploma/degree courses

Education in India


Generalist or specialist

"Jack of all trades, master of none,

Certainly better than a master of one"

The specialist learns more and

more about less and less until,

finally, he knows everything about

nothing; whereas the generalist

learns less and less about more and

more until, finally, he knows

nothing about everything.


Why “skill shortages” in Coloration

• Production shift

• Academics cannot encompass everything

• Textile coloration not “priority “ for GenNext


• “Area wise” Textile Research

Associations

• “Industry wise” research

associations

• “Centres of excellence” for

Technical textiles

Research Associations


Education: The Colour Experience

SDC is the world’s leading independent,

educational charity dedicated to advancing

the science and technology of colour.

We provide education for people of all ages

through:

• Educational visits to the Colour Experience

in Bradford, UK

• Science fairs and festivals

• Outreach work delivering workshops, and

presentations in schools and colleges

• Presentations to fashion, design and

technical college members

• Our unique set of resources

• Teacher training


SDC Training Learn from the people who know

Taught by experts, driven by the needs of industry

Our courses are industry-proven, internationally

recognised and focus on topics of direct relevance to those

working with colour. Available at different levels and can

be tailor made and delivered in-house.

• Colour Management

• ISO Colour Fastness

• Coloration

•Chemistry in relation to Dyeing


SDC Technology Transfer

Environmentally friendly, cost saving solutions for

dyeing and finishing. Delivered by our team of world

renowned independent technical textile experts.

• Colour measurement and communication

• Laboratory management and testing

• Dyehouse management

Improving: efficiency, profitability and sustainability


Standards SDC holds the Secretariat for:

• BSI TCI/81 Colour Fastness and Colour Measurement

• ISO TC/38 SC1 Colour Fastness and Colour

Measurement

• Facilitating the development of standard

international test methods

• Actively developing standard test methods

• Providing standard reference materials for

use in evaluating colour fastness

• Working in areas of quality assurance and

environmental protection


• Colour Index is the definitive

and internationally recognised

reference guide for dyes and

pigments

• Available online for an

annual subscription

• Registration is voluntary, free

and can be done confidentially

Colour Index(since 1924)


The dissemination of knowledge and information relating to colour including:

• Coloration Technology: the world’s leading peer-reviewed journal dealing with the application of colour, and the only journal that covers all aspects of coloration technology.

• The Colourist: SDC’s quarterly Members’ magazine

• Books: many of the world’s seminal texts on dyeing and finishing. New titles due to be published in 2013

Publications


SDC Online

• SDC’s website: www.sdc.org.uk A wealth of information and resources including SDC’s unique Knowledge Vault and personalised members’ area.

• Social networking: join us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn!

• LinkedIn forum for questions, discussion and knowledge exchange

• A shared social space as well as giving access to news, updates and discussions

• A growing space for interaction and engagement – come and join us!

http://www.sdc.org.uk/


The way forward

• Industry participation without bias

• Tailor made to suit target audience

• Distance learning(part time)

• Add value to work profile

•SDC could be one of the Solutions


ThanksFor further information please contact:

www.sdc.org.uk

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: +44 (0)1274 725138

http://www.sdc.org.uk/

mailto:[email protected]


• 170 gms

• 2653 litres water(45% in usage-1193litres)

• 90 gm fertilizer

• 45 gm pesticide

• 540 gm fossil fuel

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