Spring 2023  Research Meetings

May 16-18, 2023   

AATCC invites you to participate in the Spring 2023 Research Committee Meetings where industry experts gather to develop test methods; Interest Groups host engaging speakers; and committee members collaborate.

The meetings will be hosted onsite at AATCC Technical Center Headquarters, 1 Davis Drive, RTP, NC 27709 US – with an option to attend remotely.  There is no fee to attend, and most meetings are open to all.  We invite your input to impact test standards utilized globally.

Pre-register online on or before  May 8th.  After May 8th, all registrations will be conducted onsite.

REGISTER to attend REMOTELY

*Dial-in information is available upon registration.

Spring 2023 Research Meetings Schedule

Spring 2023 Research Committee Meetings Schedule

AATCC has contracted hotel stay at a discounted rate of US $139 per night  at the Hyatt House Raleigh / RDU / Brier Creek.

RESERVE HOTEL STAY HERE or contact the hotel by phone, at 1-866-974-9288 and ask for the AATCC GROUP ROOM BLOCK MAY 15-17, 2023.                                              The group code is G-AATC.

Reserve your room by May 1, 2023 to ensure the discounted rate.

ADDITIONAL EVENTS

*Welcome Reception        May 16, 9:00 – 9:25 am

If you are new to the AATCC committee meetings – or still have questions – join staff and key officers for an informal overview of what to expect, what to do, and who to ask.

*Lunch at the Technical Center     May 16 & 17, 11:40 – 1:00pm

Join attendees as we enjoy lunch from a varied menu selection. A tasty opportunity to engage with colleagues or form new professional contacts.

 *Networking Reception      May 16, 5:00 – 6:00pm

Don’t miss this evening social session of networking and refreshments. Registration includes one drink ticket.  A cash bar is also available. Hotel Hyatt House 10030 Sellona Street,  Raleigh, NC

*Technical Committee on Research Meeting     May 17, 3:15 – 3:55pm

The Technical Committee on Research (TCR, C3) meeting includes a brief report from each committee and interest group – a great way to catch up on anything you missed.

Several committees host industry expert guest speakers.  Continue to visit here for unfolding announcements.

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

1:00pm – 1:40pm         RA103, Spectroscopic Technologies 

“Synthetic Dye Mass Spectrometry and the In-Situ Analysis of Disperse Dyes”

•  Zoe Millbern,  North Carolina State University

ABSTRACT

2:30pm – 3:10pm         RA43, Professional Textile Care

The Dry Cleaning Process

•  Andy Lien, GreenEarth Cleaning

This presentation will introduce you to how dry-cleaning works; the advantages and disadvantages of various dry cleaning machine configurations; current solvent options; typical issues in dry cleaning; and a post-COVID view of what matters most in the industry — as well as reviewing  bright spots and what is to come.

Andy will also present a deeper view into GreenEarth and how it works with various constituent groups.

3:15pm – 5:00pm    Concept 2 Consumer Interest Group

Electronic Color Management Roundtable         Topic: Color Communication Through the Supply Chain

Color Panelists:

• Tim Williams, Color Solutions, Intl
• Karen McGhee, Walmart
• Larisa Kriss, NYC Alliance
• Tony Kerperien, UL Solutions
• Kyle Saunders, Fruit of the Loom

Members can hear directly from retailers about how they implemented a digital color program, along with the improvements/efficiencies realized and the benefits gained.  This will be a panel discussion followed by a Q&A with the panel.