AATCC Chemical Applications Interest Group (Interest Group Response Form)
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Mission

The mission of the Chemical Applications interest group is to stimulate and expand the knowledge
base of applying chemicals (preparation aids, colorants, finishes, polymers, etc.) to textile substrates.
The group concentrates on the technologies, equipment, systems, and processes used, as well as testing the physical/mechanical properties of treated materials.

Who Should Join

• Textile Chemical Researchers (academic
  and industrial)
• Lab Personnel
• Chemical Manufacturers
• Dyeing and Finishing Professionals
• Polymer Research Chemists
• Textile Technologists
• Product Development Engineers
• Anyone interested in delivering better
  chemicals and application processes for
  the global textile community!

Current Areas of Interest

• Enzyme desizing and scouring
• Improving hydrophilic properties of textiles
• Colorfastness and dimensional stability
  test methods
• Fluorescent whitening
• Antimicrobial finishes
• Digital textile printing
• Waterproofing
• Modification of fiber and textile properties
  through applied chemistry research
• Wet processing of high performance fibers
• Genotoxicity in dye and pigment synthesis
• Decolorization of dye bath wastewater
• Energy savings opportunities in textile plants
• Continuous improvement of dyeing and
  finishing operations

Activities and Resources

For more information about Chemical Applications Interest Group activities, including involvement in committee work, contact Steve Brooks, Chemical Applications Interest Group chair.