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The 2026 AATCC Proficiency Testing Program (PTP) is now available for your lab to register! The program makes it easy for textile labs to measure their testing accuracy and support quality assurance....

The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists is set to join fellow industry leaders from October 28–31 at ITMA ASIA + CITME 2025 at the Singapore Expo. The exhibition provides an...

Join AATCC at the Inkspired: Innovations in Textile Printing Conference, taking place November 5–6, 2025, at the StateView Hotel in Raleigh, North Carolina. This two-day event will highlight groundbreaking developments in digital...

AATCC announces the renewal of its OEKO-TEX® ECO PASSPORT certification for AATCC Powder Laundry Detergent, Certificate No. 21.0.93288. This renewal highlights AATCC’s commitment to sustainable textile testing practices. Interested in AATCC Powder...

AATCC has won another Apex award for publication excellence. This year, 2025, marks the Apex 37th annual awards for publication excellence. The Apex Awards are based on excellence in graphic design, editorial...

The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) proudly announce two distinguished award recipients for 2025: Karen K. Leonas, Ph.D., recipient of the Olney Medal, and Barry P. Brady, recipient of...

Register Now for AATCC Committee Meetings AATCC extends an open invitation for all interested professionals to have a seat at the table and help shape the future of textiles by registering to...

2025 AATCC & SEAMS Fabricating the Future Conference: Educational Program Announced Savannah, GA | October 5–7, 2025 AATCC and SEAMS are excited to unveil the full educational and networking lineup for the...

On May 15, 2025, AATCC dedicated the newly refurbished ColorLab in honor of Roland Connelly. The dedication ceremony took place at the AATCC Technical Center, and his memory was honored by the...

Abstracts are currently being solicited for subject areas listed below for the 2026 AATCC Coloration Conference. This event will be held February 24-25, 2026, at the StateView Hotel in Raleigh, NC, USA....

AATCC Announces Corporate Membership Updates The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) is making new updates and expansions to Corporate Membership offerings. AATCC has been proud to provide exclusive benefits...

The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) is pleased to announce a series of in-person workshops designed to expand your knowledge and enhance your skills in essential areas of the...

The AATCC Foundation Student Research Support Grant Program provides financial assistance for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing textile-related projects. Students may submit proposals now for funding to be awarded January 2026. Applications...

AATCC welcomes the Association’s newest Local Section! The C6 Membership Committee and AATCC Board of Directors approved the creation of the new Section on May 15, 2025. The Great Lakes Section was...

The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) has launched a new test method, TM217-2025, Liquid Moisture Management: Vertical and Horizontal Wicking — Image Analysis. The method was developed to support...

The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) announces that registration is closing soon for its highly anticipated Circularity Conference, continuing this year’s sustainability event series that has delivered significant value...

The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) proudly supports the educational development of future textile professionals through Student Chapters at textile educational institutions globally. Each year, Student Chapter Faculty Advisors...

Labs can continue registering for all 2025 AATCC Proficiency Testing Programs (PTP). The online registration process allows labs to complete registration and credit card payment in one easy step. Just add PTP...

AATCC has recently introduced a new feature during the Functional Fabric Fair Portland show. Last year, AATCC brought two iterations to the spring and fall Functional Fabric Fair shows, the AATCC Testing...

AATCC is currently seeking ballots for the 2025-2026 President-Elect. Christina Rapa became President in 2025; thus, the position of President-Elect is currently open. AATCC members can vote by emailed ballot until April...

Presentation topics are now being accepted for the AATCC Inkspired: Innovations in Textile Printing Conference, held November 5-6, 2025 in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. This conference is dedicated to the latest advancements...

AATCC extends an open invitation for all interested professionals to have a seat at the table and help shape the future of textiles by registering to participate in upcoming committee meetings. These...

AATCC presents several prestigious awards each year, along with thousands of dollars in honoraria. Some awards were established to recognize outstanding achievers in the textile sciences, whose discoveries influenced the world. Others...

AATCC is excited to announce a notable enhancement to the Blotting Paper product line. Moving forward, all AATCC blotting papers will be sold by weight instead of sheet count. While the approximate...