The Colourist
The Colourist is the SDC quarterly members’ magazine, published four times a year (March, June, September and December). This publication is designed to keep all members informed of the Society’s news, as well as news from the international world of colour. The publication is in A4 format and is a feature-led, technical-focused magazine with each issue having a theme that focuses on current industry and best practice topics. The editorial themes for 2010 include wool dyeing, social responsibility, textile machinery and standards. The latest issue is available online at issuu.com. SDC members can view individual articles by clicking on the links below.
In the Latest Issue
- Page 3
Technical direction
Profile – Ella Robinson, Colourful Designs (The Colourist issue 1, 2010 Cover Story) - Pages 4–9
Wool Dyeing theme:
Major wool campaign launched by HRH The Prince of Wales
Wool – the naturally sustainable fibre
Wool Dyeing textbook – New edition commissioned
Vibrant colours for wool clothing – CSIRO (Australia)
Innovative approaches for wool – NICE (Norway)
Wool goes vintage – Clariant (China)
The Natural Fibre Company (UK) - Pages 10–11
Industry news:
Social responsibility in textiles
SDC and UK Fashion and Textiles
Sustainable clothing roadmap
The Colour Experience: Defra-related project
DyStar deal and new management team - Page 12
Interview:
China's true colours – Keith Parton - Page 13
Colour harmony
New SDC colours - Page 14
Events:
India
Dyehouse Best Practice, 4/6 June, Mumbai/Coimbatore
UK
Technology and Innovation, 8 June, Harrogate
Textiles-UK, 5 October, London
SDC on the BBC
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