Welcome to the SDC
The SDC is the world's leading independent, educational charity dedicated to advancing the science and technology of colour worldwide. Our mission is to communicate the science of colour in a changing world.
SDC is a professional, chartered society. Becoming a member gives access to SDC's Professional Coloration Qualifications including the elite Chartered Colourist status.
We have an international network of regions and activities.
CSI Colour Award 2012
We are delighted to announce
the launch of the CSI Colour
Award 2012
Sponsored by Color Solutions International. If you are creative, imaginative and can use colour to create a unique trend card for Fashion Apparel then this competition is for you!
Fantastic prizes! Open to all undergraduate fashion and textile design students globally. Simply click here for further information and to register your interest now!
Latest SDC News
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Sinead Laverty talks about her 2011 Design Competition Experience
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The Society of Dyers and Colourists appoint new Chief Executive
Gina Esterhuizen talks about NMMU's success at SDC's International Design Competition
Following three wins in a row, we spoke to Gina Esterhuizen, Principal Lecturer, Department of Applied Design at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University about NMMU's success in SDC's International Design Competition.
20 Feb 2012
Upcoming Events
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23FEB
SDC London Region - World of Colour
London Metropolitan University, 41 Commercial Road, London E1 1LA -
23FEB
2012 Design Competition - Midlands Regional Heat
Loughborough University, Leicestershire, LE11 3TU -
24FEB
Cotton Green 2015: innovating Indian textiles for a sustainable future
D K T E Society's Textile & Engineering Institute, Rajwada, Ichalkaranji - 416 115 -
28FEB
Monthly Lecture (India): Trends 2012 - 2013 & Understanding Whites
B D Somani Institute of Art & Fashion Technology, G D Somani Rd, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai -
07MAR
2012 Design Competition - North of England Regional Heat
Perkin House, 82 Grattan Road, Bradford,
Publications
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Special Issue: Green Chemistry
A Special Issue dedicated to green chemistry, featuring a collection of papers reviewing and reporting on the fruits of recent work from around the globe aimed at creating better colorant systems and coloration processes from the standpoint of sustainability, economics and technical function. Read the full editorial
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Coloration Technology - Virtual Issue
Brings together a selection of articles on different types and classes of colorants with comments from the Editor-in-Chief, Andrew Towns
As an educational resource, the spectrum of colour and textile-related publications available from SDC is second to none.
From basic information about colour for a non-technical audience, through to specialist colour resources, our publications are available online and offline through books, newsletters, magazines and journals including:
Coloration Technology - the world's leading peer-reviewed journal dealing with the appliction of colour
The Colourist - SDC's quarterly Members' magazine
Books - our catalogue of over 25 textbooks reaches hundreds of students of colour science globally, and we have new editions planned for 2011
SDC Technology Transfer
Environmentally friendly, cost saving solutions for dyeing and finishing
A dedicated team of consultants, experts in every field of textile coloration, offering value for money, specialist advice.
Our consultancy focuses on innovation and good performance, leading to efficiency and profitability, combined with a commitment to sustainability through energy saving and good environmental practice.
For measurable, sustainable results, SDC technology transfer can provide expert direction through the maze of 21st century colour physics.
Read on for case studies and further details.
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Society of Dyers and ColouristsPerkin House, 82 Grattan Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire,
BD1 2LU, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1274 725138
Email: info@sdc.org.uk
Charity Registration No: 212331
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