News Release For Immediate Release AATCC Interest Groups to Host Virtual Networking RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., USA, February 4, 2021—AATCC Interest Groups help textile professionals get connected in their field of work to network and discuss the latest topics in textiles. In 2021, AATCC Interest Groups are launching a virtual networking and discussion series, to be held four times a year. AATCC members are invited to lead a session or attend at no cost. Topics included in the first series are Color Communication and LED Lighting; Stain/Soil Repellents and Resistance Finishes; and Fiber Fragment Pollution. Anyone interested in participating can join AATCC to attend! AATCC Concept 2 Consumer® IG Networking & Discussion Wednesday, February 17; 11:30am Topic: Color Communication and LED Lighting Concept 2 Consumer® (C2C) was formed to provide a forum for textile, apparel, and home fashions manufacturers and retailers. Members discuss issues surrounding the creation of product, from initial concept to final consumption. AATCC Chemical Applications IG Networking & Discussion Monday, February 22; 11am Topic: Water/Oil, Stain/Soil Repellents and Resistance Finishes 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. AATCC Materials IG Networking & Discussion Thursday, February 25; 3pm Topic: Sustainability: Fiber Fragment Pollution The Materials Interest Group was formed to stimulate and expand the collective knowledge and development of new materials related to the fiber and fiber products industries via innovative modifications of existing structures and/or creation of unique compositions of matter. About AATCC: AATCC is the world’s leading not-for-profit association serving textile professionals since 1921. AATCC, headquartered in Research Triangle Park, N.C., USA, provides test method development, quality control materials, and professional networking for members in about 50 countries throughout the world. # # # Media Contact: Maria Thiry | Communications and Membership Director AATCC | 1 Davis Drive | Technical Center PO Box 12215 | Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-2115 | USA Office: +1.919.549.3548 | Fax: +1.919.549.8933 | Headquarters: 1.919.549.8141 Email: [email protected] | https://www.aatcc.org/ AATCC News Releases: https://www.aatcc.org/pubs/press-releases/