Joint AATCC and STRC Conference
May 20-22, 2012
AATCC’s Chemical Applications Interest Group is partnering with the Southern Textile Research Conference (STRC) to offer a joint program May 20-22 at Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort in Pawleys Island, SC. The program will focus on Sustainability, Innovation, and Opportunity in the Textile Industry.
AATCC, Society of Dyers and Colourists (SDC), SDC China, and Donghua University presents
1st International Conference on
Marketplace Advantage through Innovative Processess, Testing, and Quality Control
June 7-8, 2012
AATCC, SDC, SDC China, and Donghua University will jointly sponsor the 1st International Conference on Marketplace Advantage through Innovative Process, Testing, and Quality Control June 7-8 at Donghua University in Shanghai, China. The program will focus on issues related to buying, sourcing, and supply chain management; color measurement/management, care/fiber labeling; testing and quality control; and innovative and sustainable dyeing and finishing research and technologies.
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Comfort is a big part of performance! But it can be confusing. Thermophysiological (heating/cooling, moisture management), sensory (fabric weight and hand), ergonomic (stretch and movement), and psychological aspects all affect comfort. Hear how major performance brands measure and explain comfort features in their performance textiles, and how you can too!
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Chris Harding, Rab
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Gaining a Competitive Edge with Performance Testing (Outdoor Retailer, January 2011)
Whether you’re selling fibers, fabrics, or end products, today’s educated customers demand more than flashy marketing claims. They want to understand the performance features of the products they buy. And they want proof that they really work. The right testing provides the data you need to make your case. Get a better understanding of how standardized tests let you compare products and what the results really mean.
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Diana Wyman, AATCC
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