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AATCC (The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists) is pleased to open registration for its 2027 Proficiency Testing Program (PTP), providing textile laboratories worldwide with an opportunity to benchmark performance, support...

2026 International Conference on Textile Standards and Technological Innovation & the 19th Symposium and Graduate Forum on Advanced Textile and Apparel Technology Hosted by the China Textile Engineering Society (CTES), American Association...

Husain Receives AATCC Faculty Advisor Award Second time winner of the AATCC Faculty Advisor Award, Md. Dawood Husain, received his award at the AATCC International Summit in Wilmington, NC, USA on Tuesday,...

The Global Textile Congress 2026 Philippine Textile Congress brought together experts from across the textile industry to discuss emerging developments in testing, performance, and quality assurance. During the event, Garry Atkinson, Technical...

The Future of Textiles Takes the Virtual Stage: AATCC Announces 2026 Herman and Myrtle Goldstein Graduate Student Paper Competition   DURHAM, N.C., September 2, 2026— The next big idea in textiles might just come...

DURHAM, N.C., July 1, 2026 – Learn about the Basics of UV Calibration with AATCC in a Digital Learning opportunity presented by Carrie Gray, AATCC Technical Associate. This training is an advanced...

GLENDALE, C.A., July 6, 2026 – Color plays an important role in a consumer’s decision to purchase products. Achieving the color envisioned by designers and expected by consumers requires clear communication of...

Held annually, the AATCC Concept 2 Consumer (C2C) Design & Merchandising Student Competition calls on students from around the globe to show off their creations. This year’s theme, “Multipurpose Performance”, challenged students...

Celebrating National Volunteer Month — April 2026 This April, AATCC proudly recognizes National Volunteer Month by honoring the exceptional professionals who contribute their time, expertise, and leadership to advance our mission. Our...

Let It Rain: High-Tech Tent Textiles for Festival Goers and Glampers     From August 15-18, 1969, attendees at the Woodstock Music and Art Fair in Bethel, NY, USA, camped out in...

Spanning North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia, the Piedmont Section connects professionals across the region and helps strengthen the textile industry’s shared foundation. We extend our appreciation to the dedicated...

The Great Lakes Section is pleased to announce that new officers have stepped forward to fill recent leadership vacancies. Their commitment to service ensures the Section’s continued momentum and strengthens its ability...

Congratulations to the newly elected officers of the NY-Metro Section! With members spanning the NYC region, the NY‑Metro Section brings people together and strengthens the fabric of the local textile industry. Learn...

Congratulations to the newly elected officers of the Ozarks Section! Representing members across Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Oklahoma, the Ozarks Section helps strengthen local textile industry connections. Learn more about Local...

Performance treatments and next-generation fibers help drive a resurgence in men’s suits. In menswear, tailored clothing is regaining popularity. After years of living in performance polos, stretch denim, and workout gear—powered by...

Congratulations to the elected officers for Northwest Section! The Northwest Section consists of Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. AATCC Local Sections allow members to build community with other AATCC members in their geographical...

Join us for an inspiring evening with Dereck Whittenburg, former NC State basketball standout and member of the legendary 1983 NCAA National Championship team led by Coach Jim Valvano. Named Game MVP...

Engineered Spider Silk—Inspired by Nature and Made in the Lab According to “Fragments of Spider Lore,” an article in Natural History Magazine, “…in the sacred writings of ancient India…a large spider was...

Tottico Partners with WVU Students to Launch West Virginia Spirit Beanies Tottico, an emerging textile brand rooted in Appalachian design, has partnered with junior year students from West Virginia University (WVU) to...

AATCC is honored to announce the 2025 AATCC Technical Committee on Research Award recipients, Miranda Klaas and Alan Buttenhoff. Buttenhoff is recognized for his continuous service and leadership of RA57 Floor Covering...

Xiaoxiao Qiu, Shuaitong Liang, Wenqing Cheng, Hongjuan Zhang, Liujun Pei, and Jiping Wang are the recipients of the J. William Weaver Paper of the Year Award for their paper, “The Environmental Impact...

AATCC is proud to introduce this year’s recipients of the AATCC Future Leaders Award: Xiuzhu Fei, Karen Haberland, Kaitlin Sigmon, and Monét Freeman. Interested in learning more about the award? Visit www.aatcc.org/leaders/...

  Imagine a time when your favorite shirt comes out of an overseas flight still crisp, your workout clothes are sweat-proof, and hospital linens can self-disinfect under the sun. Self-cleaning is no...

Come Fly with Me: Aircraft Upholstery Textiles—Requirements and Testing Squawk 7700! “Fire! Smoke!” the passengers on an American Airlines Boeing 737-823 flight shouted when their plane, which had been redirected from Colorado...