Chemical Applications

The mission of the Chemical Applications interest group is to stimulate and expand the knowledge base of applying chemicals (preparation aids, colorants, finishes, polymers, etc.) to textile substrates. The group concentrates on the technologies, equipment, systems, and processes used, as well as testing the physical/mechanical properties of treated materials.

Members & Areas of Interest
Activities & Resources

Members

Textile Chemical Researchers (academic and industrial)
Lab Personnel
Chemical Manufacturers
Dyeing and Finishing Professionals
Polymer Research Chemists
Textile Technologists
Product Development Engineers
Anyone interested in delivering better chemicals and application processes to the global textile community!

Areas of Interest

Enzyme desizing and scouring
Improving hydrophilic properties of textiles
Colorfastness and dimensional stability
Fluorescent whitening
Antimicrobial finishes
Digital textile printing
Waterproofing
Chemical modification of fiber and textile properties
Wet processing of high performance fibers
Genotoxicity in dye and pigment synthesis
Decolorization of dye bath wastewater
Energy savings in textile plants
Continuous improvement of dyeing and finishing operations

CAIG Activites & Resources

CAIG Agenda for AATCC Spring Meetings, May 20, 2020

CAIG Agenda for AATCC Fall Meetings, November 13, 2019

CAIG Agenda for AATCC Spring Meetings, May 22, 2019.

CAIG Agenda for AATCC Spring Meetings, April 24-25, 2018.

CAIG Reports

Minutes, May 22, 2019
Minutes, November 14, 2018
Minutes, April 25, 2018
Minutes, November 15, 2017
Minutes, May 4, 2017
Minutes, May 6, 2015
Minutes, November 14, 2014 Meeting
Minutes, May 7, 2014 Meeting
Minutes, November 13, 2013 Meeting
Minutes, May 8, 2013 Meeting
Minutes, November 14, 2012 Meeting
Minutes, May 9, 2012 Meeting
Minutes, November 16, 2011 Meeting
Minutes, May 24, 2011 Meeting

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