Phil Patterson
Ecomaterials Innovation Lab
Phil Patterson is an expert color chemist with a wide range of experience in the textile industry. His specialty is in dyeing, finishing, chemicals and sustainability. Patterson is the managing director of Colour Connections Textile Consultancy, a firm that provides advice, consulting and training on a variety of textile subjects. Colour Connections also helps enhance working relationships between different parts of the textile supply chain. Patterson developed EcoMetrics, a simple eco-impact calculator to help industry and brands identify areas for improvement and to provide clarity and education on textile sustainability. He was a founding member and chairman of the RITE Group (Reducing the Impact of Textiles on the Environment) and he regularly speaks at international conferences on the issues facing the dyeing, textile and retail industries. Prior to setting up Colour Connections, he was dyeing and finishing manager for Marks and Spencer.