If you are responsible for product evaluation, specifications, and quality control for apparel and textile materials, this workshop is a must for you. Register today for our Introduction to Textile Testing Workshop to be held December 8-9 at the AATCC headquarters in Research Triangle Park, N.C., USA. 

AATCC procedures for evaluating colorfastness and physical properties will be discussed and demonstrated by AATCC staff. Colorfastness tests to be addressed include crocking, light, washing, and perspiration.  Tests for evaluating physical properties include dimensional change (home laundering and accelerated methods), water repellency and resistance, and appearance retention. Emphasis will be placed on how to properly conduct and interpret the tests with registrants being involved in hands-on participation.

Sessions will be conducted on basic color theory and measurement as well as fiber identification.  Participants will be shown how to use the AATCC Gray Scales for Staining and Color Change, the AATCC Chromatic Transference Scale and Xenon Reference Fabric. 

ASTM methods, D 1424 Tearing Strength of Fabrics by Falling-Pendulum Type; D 3512 Random Tumble Pilling Tester Method; and D 4966 Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics will also be demonstrated and discussed.

REGISTER EARLY AND SAVE Individuals registering on or before November 23 pay US$999 (US$669 for individual and corporate* AATCC members) and will include luncheons, breaks and a copy of the AATCC Technical Manual. After November 23 the registration fee increases to US$719 for AATCC members and US$1049 for nonmembers. Refunds will be honored if cancellations are received on or before November 23, 2010.  A US$75 cancellation fee will be charged.  Attendance is limited so early registration is encouraged.

Overnight accommodations are available at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel, 4700 Emperor Blvd., Durham, N.C. USA, telephone +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$129 single/double.  Reservations can be made online at http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/res?id=1008303314&key=61255.  Reservations must be made by November 16 to ensure room availability.

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*If your company is a corporate member of AATCC in order to receive the discount you will need to download the registration form and submit by fax to +1 919 549 8933.