Color Measurement Principles And The Textile Industry

AATCC is conducting its annual Color Measurement Principles for the Textile Industry Workshop on September 28-29 at its Technical Center in Research Triangle Park, N.C. The program will cover basic color theory, visual and instrumental color measurement and practical applications. Registrants will be involved in hands-on participation in sample preparation, strength calculations, reflectance and transmittance measurements, shade sorting, shade formulation, and color difference measurements.

The following topics will be addressed:

• Color and Appearance Technology and the Many Shades of White, Roland L. Connelly Sr., GretagMacbeth LLC
  
• Instrumentation for Color Measurement, Ken Butts, Datacolor
  
• Spectrophotometric Transmittance Measurement of Dyes in Solution and Dye Strength Determination, Donna D. Faber, Milliken & Co.
  
• Color Difference and Shade Sorting, Robert F. Willis, GretagMacbeth LLC
  
• Color Communication, John A. Darsey Jr., Color Solutions International

The registration fee for the program is $950 ($640 for individual and corporate AATCC members) and includes luncheons, breaks, a book of papers, and a copy of Color Technology in the Textile Industry. Registrants should bring a note pad and a calculator. Early registration is advised since this program fills quickly.

Overnight accommodations are available at the Radisson Hotel, I-40 at Davis Dr., Research Triangle Park, N.C. 27709; telephone 919-549-8631. Reservations should be made directly with the hotel and attendance at the AATCC workshop should be specified to receive the group rate of $112. Reservations must be made by September 12 to ensure room availability. Shuttle service will be provided between the Radisson and the AATCC Technical Center.

SOURCE: AATCC