Take Part in Interest Groups

Concept 2 Consumer focuses on the creation of textiles and textile-containing products, from design to retail.

Materials addresses the newest innovations, including smart textiles, novel fibers, medical/biomedical textiles, and protective textiles.

Chemical Applications deals with issues regarding surface treatments, dyes, pigments, and finishes for textiles.

Join Research Committees

You can have a direct impact on the industry by working with research committees to develop test methods that influence worldwide commerce.

Participate in Technology Committees

Each group keeps abreast of a specific topic of importance to the textile and related industries by preparing symposia, workshops, and/or publications.

Attend Section Meetings

Local sections allow you to make contacts and share resources in your area. Student chapters hold meetings and events at colleges and universities.

Visit IC&E

AATCC’s International Conference & Exhibition is the world’s largest textile-related technical conference. Educational programs and vendor displays provide numerous opportunities to interact with peers and industry leaders. Educational tracks targeted to professionals interested in Concept 2 Consumer (C2C), Materials, and Chemical Applications issues are presented. There is no better way to network and become personally acquainted with professionals from all sectors of the textile arena!

Use The Website

Visit www.aatcc.org for the latest information on all of our events and quality control materials, group insurance programs, membership directory, Buyer’s Guide, and CareerSite. You may register for programs and purchase products and publications online.

Be a part of AATCC, the leading international association for textile design, materials, processing, and testing! Our objectives are education, research, and communication.

EDUCATION

Whether you are a student or an experienced professional, there is always something new to learn. In the rapidly changing world of textiles, AATCC is your resource for educational programs, products, and publications!

Courses in practical processes, hands-on workshops, and symposia focusing on different segments of the textile industry are offered continually by AATCC. Now, more programs are being offered globally, and new programs targeted to the recently acquired Computer-Integrated Textile Design Association (CITDA) are being developed. AATCC members receive discounted registration fees for all of these programs, as well as a discount on publication purchases.

AATCC encourages students to participate in our Concept 2 Consumer/CITDA Design Competition, the Engineering Design Competition, and the Herman & Myrtle

Goldstein Student Paper Competition.

RESEARCH

Bigger, better, faster, cheaper! AATCC promotes and shares research that can improve the way we all do business.

AATCC encourages research by publishing Peer Reviewed papers in AATCC Review. Researchers also have opportunities to present their work at various symposia throughout

the year, and at the International Conference & Exhibition.

Members may join research committees, which are instrumental in the development of AATCC test methods.

A number of technical programs designed to assist textile laboratories are available or in development, including proficiency programs for AATCC Colorfastness, Appearance,

Water Resistance, and Fiber Identification test methods. A program for UV calibration is also available. All of these programs can assist laboratories in ensuring that their testing is in line with what other laboratories achieve.

COMMUNICATION

It’s who you know. AATCC lets you get to know industry professionals from every corner of the world, and every sector of the textile industry. And lets them get to know you!

Professional development and networking are an important part of AATCC membership. Section meetings, Interest Groups, and committee meetings provide opportunities to meet others with similar interests and concerns. The searchable online membership directory is also available to all members.

AATCC members also receive a subscription to our award winning magazine, AATCC Review, and access to online searchable magazine archives. You can keep up-to-date on industry news through AATCC News, our electronic newsletter, and Ask AATCC, an online forum for technical discussions.

The AATCC CareerSite helps employers and job seekers find the perfect fit in a database specific to the textile industry.

THERE IS A MEMBERSHIP PACKAGE MADE FOR YOU!

Senior

If you have 5+ years experience in textiles

Associate

For others interested in textiles

Student

If you are enrolled in a textile-related program

Multi-year memberships

Offering discounted fees to senior and associate members

Current Textile Institute members

Join AATCC at a reduced dues rate

Other membership packages:

Life, Retired, Emeritus, Unemployed, and Developing Nations.

Join AATCC Today!

For an application or more information, contact your membership services department: http://www.aatcc.org/general/memb.htm