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December 14, 2021
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 influence the world. Others...
December 7, 2021
This year, the J. William Weaver Paper of the Year is being awarded to two papers! Xuehong Ren and co-authors Meng Zhang and Yan Zhang from Jiangnan University, and Tung Shi-Huang from...
December 1, 2021
December is the final month to participate in the AATCC Foundation 100 for 100 campaign and to receive your foundation donation pin. AATCC Foundation Inc is a non-profit charity providing scholarships, fellowships,...
November 29, 2021
Renew your AATCC membership now and save while the lower dues rate is available! AATCC dues will increase slightly starting January 2022. If you are not yet an AATCC member, now is...
November 29, 2021
The fashion e-commerce business constitutes the largest portion of all e-commerce worldwide and is expected to grow 10% annually between 2021 and 2024. With the continuing popularity of online shopping, there has...
November 23, 2021
AATCC is pleased to recognize Louann Spirito as the recipient of the AATCC Technical Committee on Research (TCR) Service Award for 2021! She is being recognized for her leadership and support on the...
November 15, 2021
AATCC Future Leaders Award The AATCC Future Leaders Award recognizes promising young professionals in the fields of textiles, apparel, and related material sciences, provides acknowledgment and recognition to enhance their careers, engages...
November 11, 2021
Textile Industry Overcomes Adversity to Support Students In spite of the economic challenges brought on by the current pandemic, the textile industry continues to invest in its future by supporting students through...
November 9, 2021
AATCC Announces Olney Medal Recipient J. Vincent Edwards is recognized with the AATCC Olney Medal Award for his substantial work in the design and implementation of cotton for acute and chronic wound...
November 9, 2021
In 2019, the waterproof, breathable textiles market was valued at US$1.7 billion, according to a market analysis report. It further estimates a compound annual growth rate of 6.6% over the following 6...
November 8, 2021
AATCC Foundation, Inc. is building the future, and you can help! Your donation of any amount supports the future of the textile industry. There are many ways to contribute to the Foundation....
November 4, 2021
AATCC Announces Chapin Award Recipient In recognition of her outstanding service to the Association, AATCC has named Elizabeth A. Eggert as the recipient of the Harold C. Chapin Award for her contributions...
November 1, 2021
October 2021 Welcome back to this month’s AATCC student officer led newsletter. So many amazing events have happened already this year, from New York Textile month in September, Professor Arya’s presentation to...
November 1, 2021
Weave a Legacy with AATCC Foundation AATCC Foundation will offer an additional way to leave a legacy at the AATCC Week of Celebration November 15-19, 2021. Foundation donations always make a...
October 26, 2021
Successful Scientific Journal Publishing By J. Michael Quante, AATCC Science Editor The Editor-Author relationship is perhaps the most important factor in successful scientific publishing, next to having soundly researched results to publish....
October 26, 2021
Smart fabrics aim to enhance the ‘intelligence’ of clothes, elevating them from mere protective coverings to extensions of the human body. Having first originated in military and aerospace research, smart fabrics have...
October 21, 2021
When Do AATCC Scales REALLY Need to be Replaced? The scales used by textile testing labs are carefully designed and checked for consistency, but they can change with time, exposure, and handling....
October 15, 2021
Labs may now register online for all 2022 AATCC Proficiency Testing Programs (PTP). The online registration process allows labs to complete registration and credit card payment in one easy step. Just add...
October 8, 2021
Last Chance for Research Grants AATCC Foundation Student Research Support Grants provide funding for undergraduate and graduate research on textile-related projects. Applications are due October 15, 2021, for 2022 funding. Recipients will...
October 6, 2021
Time Capsule Celebrates Local and Global Textiles All are welcome to attend the burial of a time capsule at the AATCC Technical Center in Research Triangle Park, NC, USA on November 19,...
October 6, 2021
As the world wrestles with COVID-19, including its variants, face coverings continue to be a useful tool to slow the progression. The last two years have seen companies enter and then subsequently...
October 4, 2021
Learn and Connect at AATCC Committee Meetings AATCC research committee meetings are always a valuable opportunity for textile industry stakeholders to influence the future of testing, standards, and more. The meetings are...
September 28, 2021
Repurposed Textiles: Are Leftover Fabrics the Key to Sustainable Fashion? By Nicola Davies In a single year, the fashion industry generates a whopping 13 million tons of fabric waste. That means approximately...
September 14, 2021
News Release: For Immediate Release AATCC Announces 2022 “Wanderlust” Student Merchandising Competition RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., USA, September 14, 2021—AATCC invites students to showcase their merchandising and marketing talents to win cash...