2023 Textile Discovery Summit

2023 Textile Discovery Summit Timetable & Presenters

TimetableSummit Presenters

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
12:00 - 7:00 PM	Summit Registration	AATCC Registration Area
1:30 - 6:00 PM	Guest Organizational Session: NC170, Research Personal Protective Technologies for Current and Emerging Occupational and Environmental Hazards	Regency C,D,E
2:00 - 5:00 PM	Pre-Conference Tour of CU-ICAR (limited availability; requires a separate registration fee)
6:00 - 7:30 PM	Reception	Exhibit Area Regency A,B
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
7:15 AM - 7:00 PM	Summit Registration	AATCC Registration Area
8:00 AM - 7:30 PM	Research Showcase Poster Display	Regency Pre-function
8:00 AM	Welcome and Opening Remarks John Crocker, SDL Atlas, AATCC President Barry Brady, Organic Dyes & Pigments, Textile Discovery Summit Chair	Regency C,D,E
8:15 AM	Keynote Presentation David Hinks, Dean, Wilson College of Textiles, North Carolina State University	Regency C,D,E
GENERAL SESSION: COLOR COMMUNICATION- Moderator: Carol Revels, Lands' End Inc.
9:00 AM	Color Appearance vs Total Appearance: A New Way of Visualizing Color on Textured Material Keith D. Hoover, Black Swan Textiles	Regency C,D,E
9:30 AM	Accurate Color Measurement and Color Process Control in Digital Textile Printing Viktor Lazzeri, BARBIERI electronic	Regency C,D,E
10:00 AM	Morning Break	Exhibit Area Regency A,B
10:20 AM	The Impact of Smart Fabric Shades and Built-In Control Strategies on Energy Savings, Building Comfort and Visual Quality Radhakrishnaiah Parachuru, Georgia Institute of Technology	Regency C,D,E
10:50 AM	Twinned Technologies and Digital Twins in the Connected World Russell Thorpe, VeriVide Limited	Regency C,D,E
GENERAL SESSION: WELLNESS / FUNCTIONAL FINISHES- Moderator: Dennis Scheer, SST Technology Solutions, Inc.
11:20 AM	When Wicking and Ordinary Thermal Tests are Just Not Enough: Introducing a Better Method to Measure Fabric Comfort Cooling Due to Moisture Evaporation Roger Barker, North Carolina State University	Regency C,D,E
11:50 AM	Functional Textile Coatings from Biobased Lignocellulosic Aerogels for Thermal Regulation Suraj Sharma, University of Georgia	Regency C,D,E
12:20 - 1:30 PM	Boxed Lunch (exhibits open)	Exhibit Area Regency A,B
1:30 - 3:30 PM	Exhibits Open (extended period)	Exhibit Area Regency A,B
YOU CHOOSE: BREAKOUT OR GENERAL SESSION
1:30 - 2:30 PM	BREAKOUTS:
	SMART TEXTILES BREAKOUT - Moderator: Robina Hogan, Frankl & Thomas Inc. Multimodal Sensory Evaluation of Fabric Haptics Sunidhi Mehta, West Virginia University Study the Performance and Durability of Flexible Printed Heating Circuits to Laundering Renuka Dhandapani, Cotton Incorporated	Crepe Myrtle
	FINISHES BREAKOUT - Moderator: Nelson Houser, retired, Archroma PUREPRESS™ Non-Formaldehyde Durable Press Technology for Cotton Knit Fabrics Ken Greeson, Cotton Incorporated Latest Developments in PFC-Free Water and Stain Repellent Finishes Bernd Jakob, Archroma TE	Regency F
1:30 - 2:30 PM	GENERAL SESSION: WELLNESS / FUNCTIONAL FINISHES (CONT'D)- Moderator: Bryan Dill, Archroma
	An Analytical Assessment of Odor Controlling Properties on Textiles. Developing Test Methods with Specific Purpose Rather than Modifying Existing Protocols Robert A. Monticello, International Antimicrobial Council (Chair, AATCC RA31)	Regency C,D,E
	Establishing a Relationship Between Antimmicrobial and Odor Control Test Methods: AATCC TM100 and AATCC TM211 Jake Kolevar, International Antimicrobial Council	Regency C,D,E
GENERAL SESSION: WELLNESS / FUNCTIONAL FINISHES (CONT'D)- Moderator: Bryan Dill, Archroma
2:30 PM	A Novel and Green Antimicrobial Treatment from Microban Xiuzhu Fei, Microban International	Regency C,D,E
3:00 PM	Afternoon Break	Exhibit Area Regency A,B
3:30 PM	Investigating the Effect of Structural Properties on Sweat Drying Performance in Sportswear Fabrics Sumit Mandal, Oklahoma State University	Regency C,D,E
YOU CHOOSE: GRADUATE STUDENT PAPER COMPETITION OR GENERAL SESSION
4:00 - 6:00 PM	HERMAN AND MYRTLE GOLDSTEIN GRADUATE STUDENT PAPER COMPETITION - Moderator: Kanti Jasani, Performance & Technical Textile Consulting, Competition Chair	Regency F
4:00 - 6:00 PM	GENERAL SESSION: SUSTAINABLE ADVANCEMENTS IN COLOR APPLICATIONS - Moderator: Andrew Fraser, Textile Color and Sourcing Solutions LLC
	Sustainable Color Is Better Color Michael Murphy, e-dye®	Regency C,D,E
	Fibercolors Project Albert Llort, Archroma	Regency C,D,E
	Water Free and Chemical Free Dyeing of Polyester in Super Critical CO2 on an Industrial Scale Kasper Nossent, DyeCoo	Regency C,D,E
	Sustainable Dyeing of Biodegradable and Recycled Polyester Fibers Yash Jagwani, CHT Group	Regency C,D,E
6:00 PM	Daily Wrap-Up Barry Brady, Organic Dyes & Pigments, Textile Discovery Summit Chair	Regency C,D,E
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Exhibitor Reception	Exhibit Area Regency A,B

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
7:55 AM	Welcome and Opening Remarks Barry Brady, Organic Dyes & Pigments, Textile Discovery Summit Chair	Regency C,D,E
8:00 AM	Olney Address - Moderator: John Crocker, SDL Atlas, AATCC President	Regency C,D,E
GENERAL SESSION: SUSTAINABLE ADVANCEMENTS IN COLOR APPLICATIONS (CONT'D) - Moderator: Andrew Fraser, Textile Color and Sourcing Solutions LLC
8:30 AM	Texcol - Pigment Transfer Paper for Natural Fibers Gijsbert Harmsen, Neenah Coldenhove	Regency C,D,E
GENERAL SESSION: SUSTAINABILITY ̶ Concept to Consumer - Moderator: Sandy Johnson, Color Solutions International
9:00 AM	Understanding Consumer Perception on Products Created from Recycled Fabric Ritu Jadwani, University of Nebraska-Lincoln	Regency C,D,E
9:25 AM	How Standards Can Impact Supply Chain Sustainability Speaker from UL Standards & Engagement	Regency C,D,E
9:50 AM	Low Friction Fabric Finishes Eliminate Microplastic Fiber Release Sudip Kumar Lahiri, University of Toronto	Regency C,D,E
10:15 AM	Morning Break
GENERAL SESSION: SUSTAINABILITY ̶ Concept to Consumer (CONT'D) - Moderator: Heather Johnson, American & Efird LLC
10:30 AM	Reducing GHG Emissions – ‘Sustainable’ Biofuels Karen K. Leonas, North Carolina State University	Regency C,D,E
11:00 AM	Cotton vs. Rayon: A Look at Sustainability Issues Renee Lamb, Virginia Commonwealth University	Regency C,D,E
11:30 AM	Synthetic Microfibers Are a Macro Problem Requiring Action at Every Level Andrea Ferris, CiClo	Regency C,D,E
12:00 PM	Exploring the Business Case for Textile-to-Textile Recycling Using Post-Consumer Waste in the US: Challenges and Opportunities Evan McCauley, PVH Corp.	Regency C,D,E
12:30 PM - 2:15 PM	Awards Luncheon/Raffle/Closing Remarks	Regency A,B

By attending this meeting, you give the Association consent to use any photos, videos, or images of you or your likeness in any Association media or materials.

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Summit Highlights

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Exhibitor and Sponsor Resources

ExhibitorsSponsorships

Exhibitor’s Contract Exhibitor’s Registration Form (return with signed contract)

Exhibit Overview Security Information Shipping Information

EXHIBITOR PACKAGES
	ROYAL 8 available	CLASSIC
AATCC Corporate Member	$3,650	$1,250
Non-member	$6,050	$2,075

Complimentary attendee registration for all functions and events	3 Included	1 Included
6'x30" table located in Summit Showroom**	1 Included	1 Included
Recognition on AATCC Summit website landing page (company logo, name)	Included	Included
Logo placement and company recognition in pre-event marketing and onsite recognition through event signage	Included	Included
TARGETED PROMOTION! Spotlight your new product or process launch, share information about your business, or provide educational marketing content during a 3-minute or less promotional video! Videos can be uploaded to the AATCC Communities platform to share with Summit attendees!	1 Included	--
1/8-PAGE AD IN AATCC REVIEW! Promote your business and products to the global AATCC audience! This special edition of the AATCC Review will be the Summit resource for onsite attendees and distributed globally to all subscribers. ***	Included	--
‘Featured Exhibitor’ promotional approved 1-2 sentences Summit email including company name and one linked web page.	Included	--
Preferred exhibitor table placement within Summit Showroom with an optional additional 8’x8’ floorspace for display and promotion*	Included	--
Pre-event Summit promotion distributed on AATCC social media platforms – 3 posts per exhibitor highlighting the organization (July through September 2023)	Included	--

*Royal Exhibitors Only - Exhibitor additional floorspace plans must be submitted for approval to AATCC Education Director, Matt Brennan, by August 7, 2023.
**ALL Exhibitors - Costs for AV, power, & items not mentioned in package description are separate and must be covered by Exhibitor directly.
***Royal Exhibitors-Ads cannot be combined with any other offers and must be finalized with AATCC by July 10, 2023.

Sponsorship Form

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
PARTICIPANT ACTIVITIES & RESOURCES	AVAILABILITY	PRICE
AATCC Review - Summit Special Edition (on-site program) SOLD OUT	1	$3,000
Summit WiFi (company name as password) SOLD OUT	1	$1,500
Breakout Sponsor Official Partner (topic/details available upon request)	3	$750
General Session Educational Program Official Partner (full program topic/details available upon request)	10	$500
Participant Badge Lanyard SOLD OUT	1	$750
Exit Drawing Giveaway	2	$575

RECEPTIONS & BREAKS	AVAILABILITY	PRICE
Wednesday Morning Sunrise Coffee Station	2	$1,500
Thursday Morning Sunrise Coffee Station	2	$1,500
Tuesday Evening Reception Official Partner	4	$750
Wednesday Evening Reception Official Partner	4	$750
Wednesday Evening Reception Carving / Specialty Station	3	$975
Thursday Mid-Morning Break - Coffee & Tea Station	4	$750
Awards Luncheon Official Partner	6	$1,000
AATCC Textile Discovery Summit Official Partner	25	$500
AATCC Contribution	open	open

Registration & Accommodations

RegistrationAccommodations

EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday, August 21.

Pre-registrants will be sent confirmations. After August 21, you must register on-site and increased fees will apply. Badges, function tickets, and additional materials may be picked up on-site at the AATCC Registration desk located at the Hyatt Regency. A conference badge is required to enter all the sessions and exhibits. Lost badges will be replaced at a cost of US$35 each.

Textile Discovery Summit Registration Fees
REGISTRATION TYPE	AATCC MEMBER	NONMEMBER
Full Registration	US$550	US825
Full Registration (after Aug. 21)	US$600	US$875
Retired Member*	US$275	Unavailable
Retired Member* (after Aug. 21)	US$300	Unavailable
Student	US$70	US$100
Complimentary Limited Registration (Emeritus and AATCC Student Members Only)*	US$0	Unavailable
* (65+ and retired from full-time employment) Must be retired with 30 consecutive years of AATCC membership * Complimentary Emeritus or AATCC Student Member registration includes admission to the educational program. It does not include admittance to the food and beverage functions (Receptions & Lunches)
Corporate members please complete the downloadable registration form and return it to Kim Nicholson to receive the discounted member's rate.

CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY
Registration cancellations received in writing by August 21, 2023 at the AATCC Technical Center will be honored minus a US$75 administrative fee. No refunds will be given after August 21. Cancellation requests may be e-mailed to Kim Nicholson.

Hyatt Regency
220 N Main St
Greenville, South Carolina, USA
telephone +1.864.235.1234

Reservations may be made online or directly with the hotel. The group code is G-TXDS and attendance at the AATCC Textile Discovery Summit should be specified to receive the group rate of US$172.00.

The group rate will be available until August 21 or until the group block is sold-out, whichever comes first. Once the room block is filled the group rate will NOT be honored. A first night’s room and tax deposit are due with each reservation. Deposits may be made by check or charged to an accepted credit card. Any changes to your hotel reservation must be made directly with the hotel.

Parking – The city of Greenville owns the parking garage attached to the Hyatt with a fee of $7.00/night for self-parking. Self-parking is paid upon exit of the garage via credit card. Valet parking is $21.20/night and can be added to your sleeping room folio. Rates are subject to state sales tax and change without notice.

2023 Textile Discovery Summit