About the SDC

Colours The SDC today

In order to make every effort 'to advance the science of colour', the Society of Dyers and Colourists aims to disseminate information through the coloration industry and beyond. This is done through the work done by the members of Council, the various committees and the membership worldwide. The headquarters of the Society are based in Bradford, UK.

History

The Society of Dyers and Colourists is the only international professional society specialising in colour in all its manifestations. It was founded in 1884, and was granted a Royal Charter of Incorporation in 1963. The SDC is a registered charity and its aims and objectives are 'to advance the science of colour' in the broadest sense.

You can download a timeline of Society events and achievements from 1884 to the present day.

SDC newsletter

The latest issue of a regular e-newsletter with news from the Society and industry published by the SDC.

SDC governance

Copies of the Society's annual report, by-laws and other background documents can be obtained from this sites downloads page, including the recommendation guidelines for those members wishing to make a nomination for one of the Society's medals or Honorary Fellowship.