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• 2006 National Textile Center Forum—Hello World by Maria C. Thiry (AATCC Review, April 2006). This year's National Textile Center Forum focused on sustainability.
• A Review of the Environmental Fate and Effects of Silicone Materials in Textile Applications by Grish Chandra (Textile Chemist & Colorist, April 1995). The environmental impact of silicones used to formulate processing aids and performance enhancers is explored.
• An Examination of Environmental Awareness in the Textile Industry by Mary Ann Moore, Alison Money, and Belinda Orzada (Textile Chemist & Colorist, April 1999). Results of a study on the manufacture of environmentally improved products and processes showed that many firms surpass governmental regulations.
• Chemophobia: Chemical Industry Under Attack by A. M. MacKinnon (Textile Chemist & Colorist, September 1981). Chemophobia describes the almost spontaneous negative response that occurs when people hear the words chemicals and chemical company.
• Designer Dreams and Value Added Concepts by Leslie Silver (AATCC Review, December 2002). The cold realities of 10 grams of fabric, three colorants, and a deadline.
• Economic Profile and Evaluation of Cotton Preparation—Water and Energy Consumption by Ozlenen Erdem Ismal (AATCC Review , April 2009). Cutting cotton wet processing expenses can help keep your business growing. Should you use enzymatic or traditional scouring?
• Environmental Update: Textiles and the Environment from AATCC by Mary Elizabeth Gale and Martin Bide (Textile Chemist and Colorist & American Dyestuff Reporter, April 2000). An update of environmental conferences, regulatory issues, and technical developments of interest to the textile community.
• Every Shirt has a Story by Maria C. Thiry (AATCC Review, March 2005). The marketing and certification of sustainable textiles.
• Global Scale, Personal Impact by Maria C. Thiry (AATCC Review, March 2005). The textile industry struggles to integrate sustainability.