AATCC Newsletter
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AATCC Releases 2023 Proficiency Rounds
Labs can now register for all 2023 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 registration(s) to your cart along with quality control materials, standards, and other items. Register now to avoid the rush. The first registration deadline […]
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Fashionable Diversity
It is simply quite amazing how little consumers know about the clothes they buy or use in their daily lives. Of course, US laws requires brands to provide fundamental product information, for example the fiber content and country of origin. However, this minimal sort of labeling tells us nothing about how our clothing […]
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AATCC Presents Awards for Textile Research, Education, Invention, and More
The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) presented several awards at the recent AATCC Textile Discovery Summit in Charlotte, NC, USA. The awards recognize achievement and service across all aspects of the textile community. To learn more about each award, view past winners, or nominate a future recipient, visit www.aatcc.org/awards. J.W. Weaver Paper […]
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3D Size Standards Impact Sustainability, Brand Messaging, and the Bottom Line
Rich folks have it easy. Those with the means can go to their couturier or tailor and have everything from evening gowns and bespoke tuxes to everyday career ensembles (assuming one has to actually “work”) created to fit their bodies flawlessly, assuring that they always look their best. As technology evolves, even the prices of […]
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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. Follow the guidelines below to ensure repeatable evaluations using AATCC scales. Most scales should be replaced annually, but some can last longer, especially with regular verification. Gray Scales AATCC EP1 Gray Scale […]
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The Digital Showroom is No Longer Optional
In a pre-pandemic world, only pioneering digitally advanced brands such as UnderArmour were deploying digital showroom platforms alongside virtual selling platforms, and digital asset management solutions. Wherever possible, such early adopters aspired to include 3D product “digital twins” to reduce sales sample costs while also improving marketplace efficiencies by providing internal teams (public relations, marketing, […]
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Making AATCC Methods More Meaningful
AATCC test methods help your supply chain make quicker, more informed decisions. It’s no secret that standardized test methods are incredibly detailed. Some might even say overwhelming—with entire sections for terminology, calculations, and statistics. Believe it or not, there are no wasted words. Every section of a test method, evaluation procedure, or other standard has […]
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The Story of Lace
Over the last five centuries, lace has become a symbolic ornament for celebrations such as christenings and weddings. It has also developed associations with style, wealth and sensuality. Despite its long history, lace remains popular in today’s fashion and textile industries. As an intricate fabric consisting of holes surrounded by thread, lace has always been […]
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AATCC Announces More Foundation Scholarship Winners
AATCC Foundation Scholarships help fund over 20 students in their collegiate journey each year. These scholarships are helping fund the future of the textile industry. This year, 26 recipients were awarded more than $90,000 in scholarship and fellowship funds for the fall 2022/spring 2023 semesters. If you would like to fund a scholarship and make […]
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You Animal! (A Look at How Textiles Are Used in Animal Healthcare)
While there’s no denying the healthcare textile market for humans is a booming business, the same can certainly be said for those of the four-legged population. In fact, researchers estimate the veterinary equipment and disposables market to reach $2.4 billion by 2023. Through organizations like Milliken & Co., fabrics are being used to add extra […]
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Outdoor Industry Addresses Ocean Pollution
From microscopic fragments to miles-wide piles of trash, plastics in the oceans have been big news. And the textile industry is responding. Many of the innovations and initiatives around reducing ocean pollution were on display at the recent Outdoor Retailer tradeshow in Denver, CO, USA. Fiber Fragments As 4ocean Director of Sales Brenton Schulze said, […]
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AATCC 2022 Mid-Year Standards Supplement
AATCC publishes standards that have been approved since the new year release of the AATCC Manual of International Test Methods and Procedures. The standards will be available for download from the AATCC website on July 1, 2022. The revised test methods are as follows: TM15-2021e Test Method for Colorfastness to Perspiration TM209-2019e Test Method for […]
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