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August 4, 2025
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....
August 4, 2025
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...
July 11, 2025
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...
July 8, 2025
In a major breakthrough for assistive technology, researchers have proposed smart textiles capable of translating Braille into audible speech, offering a lifeline to millions of people worldwide who are blind or have...
July 3, 2025
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...
July 2, 2025
Get ready for Fabricating the Future: AATCC & SEAMS Annual Conference, happening October 5–7, 2025, in beautiful Savannah, Georgia! This premier event brings together leaders from across the textile and apparel supply...
June 25, 2025
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...
June 13, 2025
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...
June 5, 2025
Gavin was the first contributor and encouraged other AATCC members to also contribute. Hugh and Phil Patrick each made contributions due to Gavin’s example and encouragement. Gavin funded and established the Martin J....
June 4, 2025
Held annually, the AATCC Concept 2 Consumer (C2C) Design & Merchandising Student Competition calls on students from around the globe to show off their creations. This year’s theme, “Creating Comfort: Waterway-Conscious Casual...
May 30, 2025
A story about the recent resurgence in rebinding books and the fabrics that are used to make them. Over the last few years, there has been a marked growth and reinterest...
May 21, 2025
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...
May 19, 2025
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...
May 19, 2025
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...
May 9, 2025
From resale to direct-to-consumer, Amazon is rapidly becoming the new global fashion marketplace. What does this mean for brands? Earlier this year, PYMNTS Intelligence reported that Amazon has continued to steadily...
April 11, 2025
Showcasing the Future of Textiles: Student Innovation at the Women in Textiles Summit 2025 As part of the 2025 Women in Textiles Summit held at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT)...
March 28, 2025
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...
March 20, 2025
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...
March 20, 2025
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...
March 19, 2025
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...
March 14, 2025
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...
March 10, 2025
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...
March 3, 2025
As all kinds of wearables continue to be brought to market—everything from rings and watches to smart clothing—I don’t know about you, but I love to geek out with these things. Smart...
February 28, 2025
The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) announces a series of upcoming conferences dedicated to addressing pressing environmental concerns in the textile and apparel industry. These events will provide crucial...