Introduction to Textile Testing Workshop

Registration to Open Soon

September 17-18, 2013

AATCC Technical Center, Research Triangle Park, N.C., USA

AATCC and ASTM textile testing methods will be covered in lecture, demonstrations, and hands-on practice. Specifiers will understand test methods and evaluation procedures for better approval decisions. Those directly involved in testing can ask questions and get tips for achieving accurate, reproducible results.

AATCC Methods:

Basic Color Theory
Colorfastness to Crocking
Colorfastness to Light
Colorfastness to Washing
Colorfastness to Perspiration
Colorfastness Evaluation
Dimensional Change
Appearance Retention
Water Repellency/Resistance
Fiber Identification

ASTM methods:

Fees

	*AATCC Individual & Corporate Members**	Nonmembers
By September 3	US$705	US$1049
After September 3	US$755	US$1099
If your company is a corporate member of AATCC, you must download the registration form and register offline* to receive the member price.

Attendance is limited; early registration is encouraged. Registration includes luncheons, break refreshments, and a copy of the AATCC Technical Manual.

Refunds will be honored if cancellations are received on or before September 3, 2013. No refunds will be given after September 3. A US$75 cancellation fee will be charged.

Accommodations

Sheraton Imperial Hotel

4700 Emperor Blvd.

Durham, N.C. USA

+1 919 941 5050

Program Outline

Tuesday, September 17, 2013
8:30 AM	Welcome and Introductions
8:45	Development and Scope of AATCC Test Methods
9:15	Participant Introductions
9:30	Basic Color Theory
10:30	Break
10:45	Color Evaluation & Measurement
11:15	Color Lab Session 1 Gray Scale for Staining and Color Change Chromatic Transference Scale Instrumental Assessments
11:40	Color Lab Session 2 Gray Scale for Staining and Color Change Chromatic Transference Scale Instrumental Assessments
12:05 PM	Color Lab Session 3 Gray Scale for Staining and Color Change Chromatic Transference Scale Instrumental Assessments
12:30	Lunch
1:30	Colorfastness to Crocking
2:00	Dimensional Change
2:30	Colorfastness to Perspiration
3:00	Break
3:15	ASTM Method TBD
3:45	ASTM Method TBD
4:15	Water Resistance
4:45	Adjourn
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
8:30 AM	Fiber Identification
9:45	Colorfastness to Washing
10:30	Break
10:45	Appearance Retention
12:00 PM	ASTM Method TBD
12:45	Lunch
1:45	Colorfastness to Light
3:30	Closing Remarks Distribution of Certificates Adjourn