AATCC textile testing methods covered in lecture, demonstrations, and hands-on practice. Learn test methods and evaluation procedures for better approval decisions and more accurate testing.
If you are responsible for product evaluation, specifications, or quality control for apparel and textile materials, this workshop is a must for you. You will learn how to properly perform tests and interpret results for multiple frequently-used textile methods and procedures. AATCC staff will guide you through discussion, demonstration, and hands-on participation. Registration includes luncheons, breaks, and a copy of the AATCC Manual of International Test Methods and Procedures.
Date of the Next Workshop TBA. Details posted are from the September 9-10, 2025, workshop.
| Textile Testing Workshop Timetable | |
|---|---|
| TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 | |
| 8:30 AM | Welcome & Safety Overview |
| 8:50 | Participant Introductions |
| 9:10 | Introduction to Standardized Testing |
| 9:40 | Color Basics |
| 10:40 | Break |
| 11:00 | Color Evaluation & Measurement |
| 11:30 | Hands-On Using Visual Scales and Instrumental Assessment •EP1 Gray Scale for Color Change •EP2 Gray Scale for Staining •EP7 Instrumental Assessment of the Change in Color of a Test Specimen •EP8 AATCC 9-Step Chromatic Transference Scale •EP9 Visual Assessment of Color Difference of Textiles •EP12 Instrumental Assessment of Degree of Staining |
| 12:30 | Lunch |
| 1:15 | Overview of Standard Laundering Conditions •LP1 Home Laundering: Machine Washing •LP2 Home Laundering: Hand Washing |
| 1:45 | Dimensional Changes in Laundering (AATCC TM135 and TM150) Skewness Change in Fabrics after Home Laundering (AATCC TM179) Colorfastness to Perspiration (AATCC TM15) Colorfastness to Water (AATCC TM107) |
| 3:25 | Break |
| 3:50 | Appearance Retention (AATCC TM88B, TM88C, TM124, and TM143) Colorfastness to Washing (AATCC TM61-2A) |
| 5:30 | Adjourn |
| WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 | |
| 9:00 AM | Sustainability and Fiber Fragment Release During Home Laundering (AATCC TM212) |
| 10:15 | Break |
| 10:30 | Colorfastness to Crocking (AATCC TM8 and TM116) Lightfastness (AATCC TM16.3) |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch |
| 12:45 | Water Resistance (AATCC TM22, TM35, TM42, TM127, and TM208) |
| 2:15 | Break |
| 2:30 | AATCC Test Methods and Testing Support: Recent Updates |
| 3:00 | Closing Remarks, Distribution of Certificates |
Online registration* Attendance is limited; early registration is encouraged. Registration includes luncheons, breaks, and a copy of the AATCC Manual of International Test Methods and Procedures. Refunds (less $75 cancellation fee) will be honored if received on or before August 26, 2025. No refunds will be given after August 26.
| AATCC Individual & Corporate* Members | Nonmembers | |
|---|---|---|
| Early Registration (Before Aug. 26, 2025) | US$970 | US$1445 |
| Regular Registration (After Aug. 26, 2025) | US$1030 | US$1505 |
| *AATCC Corporate members please contact Kim Nicholson to receive information on how to register at the discounted member’s rate. | ||
Hotel Group Rate
Cutoff deadline: August 25, 2025
Reservations can be made by calling the hotel directly and requesting the AATCC group rate of US$139/night or made online.
Reservations must be made by August 25, 2025, to receive the group rate. Reservations made after August 25 are subject to availability and not guaranteed the group rate. Individual cancellations must be made 48 hours prior to arrival. The nearest airport to the AATCC Technical Center is the Raleigh/Durham International Airport. RDU International is approximately 15-20 minutes from the AATCC Technical Center depending on traffic. For those of you flying into the Raleigh/Durham International Airport, the Homewood Suites by Hilton provides complimentary airport pick-up and drop-off. The Homewood Suites by Hilton will provide shuttle service between the hotel and the Technical Center. The shuttle will leave the hotel on Tuesday, September 9, at 8:00 a.m. and on Wednesday, September 10, at 8:30 a.m. At the conclusion of the program on Wednesday, the hotel will provide transportation to the Raleigh Durham International Airport.
Homewood Suites by Hilton
4603 Central Park Dr. Durham, NC 27703 USA
telephone +1.919.474.9900
Notice of Consent and Contact Information Sharing
By attending this meeting, you consent to AATCC using any photos, videos, or images of you or your likeness in AATCC media or materials. Additionally, your name, company, and email address will be shared with other event attendees. If you prefer not to consent or share your contact information, please email Kim Nicholson to opt out.