Following over 30 years of research, experimentation and practical experience Debbie has been awarded Associate of the Society of Dyers and Colourists for her Natural Dye work and is recognised across Europe for her depth of knowledge. She established her brand The Mulberry Dyer in the mid 1990’s receiving a “Green Achiever” award for her practices and is keen to maintain and encourage bioregional regenerative textile systems. Examples of work can be seen in the V & A Museum, Hampton Court Palace, the Globe Theatre and other prestigious heritage venues. As a consultant to Industry she has spearheaded research into natural dye application for carpets and high end knitwear. Currently a Post Graduate Researcher at the University of Leeds studying the environmental impacts of natural dyes and mordants including the relation to fastness of colours
