Introduction to Textile Testing Workshop

February 7-8, 2012 (2013 Date To Be Announced)

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:

D 5034 Breaking Strength and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Grab Test)
D 5035 Breaking force and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Strip Method)
D 3786 Standard Test Method for Bursting Strength of Textile Fabrics – Diaphragm Bursting Strength Tester Method
D 4966 Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics

Fees

	*AATCC Individual & Corporate Members**	Nonmembers
By January 23	US$705	US$1049
After January 23	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 January 23, 2012. A US$75 cancellation fee will be charged.

Accommodations

Sheraton Imperial Hotel

4700 Emperor Blvd.

Durham, N.C. USA

+1 919 941 5050

Reservations should be made directly with the hotel and attendance at the AATCC program should be specified to receive the group rate of US$131.00. Reservations must be made by January 20 to ensure room availability. Reservations can be made online at Sheraton Imperial Hotel.

Reservations must be cancelled at least 48 hours prior to arrival to avoid a cancellation fee.

Program Outline

Tuesday, February 7
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	Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics, D 4966
3:45	Standard Test Method for Bursting Strength of Textile Fabrics - Diaphragm Bursting Strength Tester Method, D 3786
4:15	Water Resistance
4:45	Adjourn
Wednesday, February 8
8:30 AM	Fiber Identification
9:45	Colorfastness to Washing
10:30	Break
10:45	Appearance Retention
12:00 PM	Breaking Strength and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Grab Test), D 5034 Breaking Force and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Strip Method), D 5035
12:45	Lunch
1:45	Colorfastness to Light
3:30	Closing Remarks Distribution of Certificates Adjourn