SGS Collaborates with SDC to Deliver Colour Training

SGS is now delivering its SDC ISO Colour Fastness Training Program in China. The program was designed to supply knowledge in vital keys areas and promote best practice.

2011-03-24

FAIRFIELD, NJ, March 24, 2011 (Press-News.org) In January 2011, the Chief Executive of the Society of Dyers and Colourists (SDC), Ms. Susie Hargreaves, signed an agreement for collaboration with Mr. Spencer Yeung, Vice President of SGS Global Softlines.

SDC (http://www.sdc.org.uk ) is the leading independent charity dedicated to advancing the science and technology of colour worldwide. The Society offers a range of industry-proven, internationally recognised qualifications and training courses.

Working with SDC's ISO Colour Fastness test methods, the SGS training program's purpose is to help trainees work, think and learn more effectively, with focus being provided on topics of fundamental concern.

The SGS SDC ISO Colour Fastness Training Program (http://www.softlines.sgs.com/consultancy-and-training.htm) is designed to ensure that all along the textile supply chain, tests can be carried out more effectively and efficiently and with correct analyses. Training program modules have been laid out for all key personnel, including designers, buyers, garment technologists, fabric makers, dyers and garment makers and so on.

For further details please contact:

SGS Consumer Testing Services
Karen E. Kyllo, Ph.D.
Deputy Vice President, Global Softlines, SGS North America Inc.
291 Fairfield Avenue, 07004 Fairfield, United States.

t: +1 973 461 7934
E-mail: karen.kyllo@sgs.com
Website: http://www.softlines.sgs.com

SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognised as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With 64'000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 1'250 offices and laboratories around the world.

SGS Consumer Testing Services ensures the quality and safety of every kind of consumer products, from textiles, electronics and furniture to food and automotive. Our customers in these distinct manufacturing industries rely on our inspection and testing capabilities and laboratories to help them comply with the regulatory requirements governing their products, as well as to ensure the integrity of the inputs received from their suppliers.
For more information, please visit: http://www.sgs.com/cts

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