2022 Textile Discovery Summit

2021 Textile Discovery Summit Digital Proceedings

Did you miss the Summit in November? Register for the online version to catch up on the latest in textiles and AATCC!  AATCC members may register for a discounted fee. Below is the list of available presentations.

•AATCC, No Longer Your Grandfather’s Association! – John Y. Daniels, Former AATCC Executive Vice President (video)

•AATCC Time Capsule Reveal – Garry Atkinson and Manisha Patel, AATCC (video) A Brief History of Color – Elisabeth Berry Drago, Science History Institute (video)

•Everything You Need to Know About Textile Fiber Fragmentation – Marielis Zambrano, Intrinsic Advanced Materials (slides only)

•LED Lighting for Light Booth and Other Color Critical Applications – Steve Paolini, Telelumen (slides only)

•Technology Facilitating the Sustainable Coexistence of Digital & Analogue Printing for Textiles – Luke Langford – AVA CAD/CAM Group Ltd (video)

•Dyestuff Chemistry Fundamentals – Bryan Dill, Archroma (slides only) Dyed and Finished Cotton Fiber…Will it Biodegrade? – Mary Ankeny, Cotton Incorporated (slides only)

•Carbon Nanotube Smart Textiles for Wearable Articular Thermotherapy – Md. Milon Hossain, North Carolina State University (slides only)

•Managing Odor Control on Textiles and Innovative Odor Measurement Techniques – Jennifer Joyce, Sanitized AG (video)

•Insect Resistant Fabrics Having a Combination of Controlled Release Plant Based Insect Repellents and Synthetic Pyrethroids – Kiarash Arangdad, Elevate Textiles (slides only)

•Reusable Personal Protective Textiles with Daylight-Induced Antibacterial and Antiviral Functions – Gang Sun, University of California, Davis (video)

•New Challenges and Opportunities for Reusable Medical Textiles – Frank Keohan, Bolger & O’Hearn, Inc. (video)

•A Road Less-Traveled: Cotton-Based Approaches to Wound Healing – J. Vincent Edwards, Olney Medalist, US Department of Agriculture,Southern Regional Research Center  (video)

•Wearable Products Inclusive of Disability – Grace Jun, Open Style Lab (video)

•Face Coverings from a Standards Perspective – Diana Wyman, AATCC Executive Vice President (video)

•The History of RA100 and the AATCC Fiber Shedding Method – Heather Elliot, Former Chair Global Sustainability Committee (RA100) (video)

•Cotton / Graphene Fabric as a Performance Textile for Thermal Regulation – Renuka Dhandapani, Cotton Incorporated (slides only) Exploration of the Feasibility of Hops as a Textile Material – Margaret Zee, University of Idaho (video)

•Addressing the Compatibility of Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide to Decontaminate Reusable PPE – Daniela Rondinone, Test Labs (video)

2021 Textile Discovery Summit

TimetableSummit Presenters

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2021
TIME	SESSION TITLE/ACTIVITY	ROOM LOCATION
2:00 - 7:00 PM	Summit Registration/Check-In Open	Imperial Pre-function
5:30 - 7:30 PM	Posters Display	Imperial Pre-function
6:00 - 7:30 PM	Exhibitor Reception (Celebrating a Century)	Exhibit Area - Imperial 4,5,6,7
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2021
TIME	SESSION TITLE/ACTIVITY	ROOM LOCATION
7:30 AM - 7:00 PM	Summit Registration Open	Imperial Pre-function
8:30AM	Doors Open
8:30 AM - 8:00 PM	Posters Display Presenters will be in attendance from 6:30 – 7:30 pm	Imperial Pre-function
10:30 AM - 4:00 PM	AATCC Demo Labs AATCC Technical Team	Crown A
10:30 AM - 4:00 PM	Professional Headshots Devin Steele, eTextileCommunications (eTC)	Crown B
8:45 AM	Welcome and Opening Remarks Barry Brady, Organic Dyes and Pigments LLC, Textile Discovery Summit Chair Harrie P. Schoots, Livinguard, AATCC President	Imperial 1,2,3
GENERAL SESSION: CELEBRATING A CENTURY Moderator: Barry Brady, Organic Dyes and Pigments LLC
9:00 AM	AATCC, No Longer Your Grandfather’s Association! John Y. Daniels, Former AATCC Executive Vice President	Imperial 1,2,3
9:30 AM	AATCC Time Capsule Reveal Garry Atkinson and Manisha Patel, AATCC	Imperial 1,2,3
10:00 AM	A Brief History of Color Elisabeth Berry Drago, Science History Institute	Imperial 1,2,3
10:30 AM	Morning Break Live Exhibitor Summit Session Moderator: Barry Brady, Organic Dyes and Pigments LLC, > 10:35 – 10:45 AM - Organic Dyes and Pigments	Exhibit Area - Imperial 4,5,6,7
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	YOU CHOOSE: Breakout OR General Session	Multiple Rooms
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Breakout 1 Tutorial: Fiber Fragmentation • Everything You Need to Know About Textile Fiber Fragmentation, Marielis Zambrano, Intrinsic Advanced Materials	Auditorium
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Breakout 1 Roundtable Discussion: Textile Talent Facilitators: Jasmine Cox, Textile Technology Center at Gaston College; Monica Jackson-Buxton, Parkdale Inc.; Jeff Sackaroff, North Carolina State University; and Apurba Banerjee, Milwaukee Tool	Royal
GENERAL SESSION: COLOR, LIGHTING, AND FASHION Moderator: Carol Revels, Lands' End Inc.
11:00 AM - 11:30 PM	Three-Dimensional Simulation Technology for the Fashion Industry Shahida Afrin, North Carolina State University	Imperial 1,2,3
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Technology Facilitating the Sustainable Coexistence of Digital & Analogue Printing for Textiles Luke Langford - AVA CAD/CAM Group Ltd	Imperial 1,2,3
12:00 - 1:40 PM	Lunch (Box Lunch Available for Attendees in Exhibit Area) Live Exhibitor Summit Sessions Moderator: Dennis Scheer, SST Technology Solutions Inc. > 12:05 – 12:15 PM - Testfabrics Inc. > 12:20 – 12:30 PM - SDL Atlas > 12:35 – 12:45 PM - natific AG > 12:50 – 1:00 PM - Texbase > 1:05 – 1:15 PM - James Heal > 1:20 – 1:30 PM - CSI/DyStar	Exhibit Area - Imperial 4,5,6,7
1:40 - 2:40 PM	YOU CHOOSE: Breakout OR General Session	Multiple Rooms
1:40 - 2:40 PM	Breakout 2 Tutorial: Dyestuff Chemistry Fundamentals Moderator: Bert Truesdale, TenCate Fabrics, AATCC Chemical Applications Interest Group Chair • Dyestuff Chemistry Fundamentals, Bryan Dill, Archroma	Auditorium
1:40 - 2:40 PM	Breakout 2 Presentation and Roundtable Discussion: Fiber Fragmentation Facilitators: Dennis Scheer, SST Technology Solutions Inc.; Mary Ankeny, Cotton Incorporated; and Marielis Zambrano, Intrinsic Advanced Materials Dyed and Finished Cotton Fiber…Will it Biodegrade?, Mary Ankeny, Cotton Incorporated	Royal
GENERAL SESSION: E-TEXILES Moderator: Robina Hogan, Frankl & Thomas Inc.
1:40 - 2:10 PM	Carbon Nanotube Smart Textiles for Wearable Articular Thermotherapy Md. Milon Hossain, North Carolina State University	Imperial 1,2,3
2:10 - 2:40 PM	Design and Development of a Smart Bra for the Early Detection of Breast Cancer Md Nakib Ul Hasan, Louisiana State University	Imperial 1,2,3
2:40 PM	Afternoon Break Live Exhibitor Summit Session Moderator: Robina Hogan, Frankl & Thomas Inc. > 2:45 – 2:55 PM - X-Rite/Pantone	Exhibit Area - Imperial 4,5,6,7
GENERAL SESSION: PROTECTIVE TEXTILES Moderator: Andrew Fraser, LKH Sourcing
3:00 PM	Managing Odor Control on Textiles and Innovative Odor Measurement Techniques Jennifer Joyce, Sanitized AG	Imperial 1,2,3
3:30 PM	Insect Resistant Fabrics Having a Combination of Controlled Release Plant Based Insect Repellents and Synthetic Kiarash Arangdad, Elevate Textiles	Imperial 1,2,3
4:00 PM	Reusable Personal Protective Textiles with Daylight-Induced Antibacterial and Antiviral Functions Gang Sun, University of California, Davis	Imperial 1,2,3
4:30 PM	New Challenges and Opportunities for Reusable Medical Textiles Frank Keohan, Bolger & O'Hearn, Inc.	Imperial 1,2,3
5:00 PM	Panel Discussion: Protective Textiles for the Future Moderator: Bob Monticello, International Antimicrobial Council • Kiarash Arangdad, Elevate Textiles • Gang Sun, University of California, Davis • Frank Keohan, Bolger & O'Hearn Inc. • Jennifer Joyce, Sanitized AG	Imperial 1,2,3
5:45 PM	Closing Remarks and Adjourn Barry Brady, Organic Dyes and Pigments LLC	Imperial 1,2,3
6:00 - 8:00 PM	Exhibitor Reception (Focusing on the Future)	Exhibit Area - Imperial 4,5,6,7
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2021
TIME	SESSION TITLE/ACTIVITY	ROOM LOCATION
8:10 AM	Welcome and Opening Remarks Barry Brady, Organic Dyes and Pigments LLC, Textile Discovery Summit Chair	Imperial 1,2,3
8:15 AM	Olney Address	Imperial 1,2,3
9:00 - 11:00 AM	AATCC Demo Labs AATCC Technical Team	Crown A
GENERAL SESSION: PERFORMANCE TEXTILES Moderator: Tom Stutts, Color Solutions International, AATCC Concept 2 Consumer Interest Group Chair
9:00 AM	Wearable Products Inclusive of Disability Grace Jun, Open Style Lab	Imperial 1,2,3
9:30 AM	Meeting Product Traceability Requirements by Uniting Disparate Data Sources Joe Walkuski, Texbase	Imperial 1,2,3
10:00 AM	Herman & Myrtle Goldstein Graduate Student Paper Competition Moderator: Kanti Jasani, Performance & Technical Textile Consulting, Competition Chair	Imperial 1,2,3
11:00 AM	Morning Break	Imperial Pre-Function
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM	YOU CHOOSE: Breakout OR General Session	Multiple Rooms
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Breakout 3 Tutorial: Face Coverings from a Standards Perspective • Diana Wyman, AATCC Executive Vice President	Auditorium
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Breakout 3 Roundtable Discussion: A Review of Updates in Lighting and CIE2000 Facilitators: Andrew Fraser, LKH Sourcing and Carol Revels, Lands' End Inc.	Royal
GENERAL SESSION: PERFORMANCE TEXTILES (CONT’D) Moderator: Heather Johnson, American & Efird LLC
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM	The History of RA100 and the AATCC Fiber Shedding Method Heather Elliot, Former Chair Global Sustainability Committee (RA100)	Imperial 1,2,3
12:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Cotton/Graphene Fabric as a Performance Textile for Thermal Regulation Renuka Dhandapani, Cotton Incorporated	Imperial 1,2,3
12:30 PM	Awards Luncheon	Empire ABC
GENERAL SESSION: CIRCULAR TEXTILES Moderator: Christina Rapa, WL Gore & Associates, AATCC Materials Interest Group Chair
2:00 PM	Exploration of the Feasibility of Hops as a Textile Material Margaret Zee, University of Idaho	Imperial 1,2,3
2:30 PM	Biodegradable Synthetics To Reduce Fugitive Fiber Pollution Andrea Ferris, Intrinsic Advanced Materials	Imperial 1,2,3
3:00 PM	Panel Discussion: Digital Textile Printing Moderator: Kerry King, Spoonflower Inc. • Katelyn Lee, Cotton Incorporated • Luke Langford, AVA CAD/CAM Group • Drew Fields, EFI Reggiani	Imperial 1,2,3
3:35 PM	Panel Discussion: Developing Textile Talent Moderator: Jasmine Cox, Textile Technology Center at Gaston College • Monica Jackson-Buxton, Parkdale Inc. • Jeff Sackaroff, North Carolina State University • Apurba Banerjee, Milwaukee Tool	Imperial 1,2,3
4:05 PM	Closing Remarks and Adjourn (Exit Drawing Giveaway) Barry Brady, Organic Dyes and Pigments LLC Diana Wyman, AATCC Executive Vice President	Imperial 1,2,3
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CELEBRATE SAFELY! AATCC’s Week of Celebration, including Fall Research Committee Meetings and the 2021 Textile Discovery Summit, will be located in Durham, North Carolina, USA. To learn more about Durham’s local COVID-19 guidelines and requirements, please visit City of Durham COVID-19 Guidelines and Service Update. For everyone’s safety, please plan on practicing appropriate hygiene measures including regular hand washing and sanitizing, wearing a face covering over both nose and mouth, and avoiding unnecessary contact with others. Please stay home if you have any COVID-19 symptoms or have been exposed to anyone with COVID-19 within the past 14 days. All onsite attendees will be expected to follow all national, state, and local laws regarding COVID-19. Thank you!

TEXTILE DISCOVERY SUMMIT PRESENTERS
	Jack Daniels obtained both BS and MS degrees in Textile Chemistry from NC State University and an MBA from Winthrop University while working. He was the 3rd Laboratory Manager and the 3rd Executive Vice President for AATCC. His early career beginning after graduation was with Milliken, first in R&D synthesizing internally colored water soluble tints, then supervising flat bed carpet printing. His seventeen years at Springs Industries included R&D positions, and later, positions in business management, marketing, and product development.
	Manisha Patel is the Senior Membership Associate at AATCC. She has been with AATCC since 2014 and has enjoyed getting to know the members of the association.
	Garry Atkinson is a textile researcher with experience in global textile standards and product development. He is currently a Technical Associate at AATCC. where he enjoys educating textile professionals on conducting textile test methods and developing quality control products for fabrics.
	Renuka Dhandapani has worked for Cotton Incorporated for about 8 years and got promoted to the Manager in Textile Chemistry Research position in the beginning of 2020. She received her PhD in Textile Sciences from the University of Georgia and her Masters in Design and Merchandising from Colorado State University. She is being awarded AATCC's Future Leaders Award (AFLA) this year.
	Bryan Dill has been with Archroma and its predecessor companies (Sandoz, Clariant) for 30 years, now serving as North American President and Head of Sales. He attended NC State University, obtaining a BS in Textile Chemistry in 1993 and an MBA in Finance from Queens University in Charlotte in 2003. He has been an AATCC member since 1992, serving as committee chair, ECR member, and Education Advisory Board member.
	Heather Elliot has been a member of the AATCC for almost 10 years. Her passions are standards, hiking, camping, beading, and her cats and dog.
	Andrea Ferris is co-inventor of CiCLO technology and CEO of Intrinsic Advanced Materials (IAM), a joint venture with Parkdale Mills, the world's leading manufacturer of spun yarns. Throughout her almost decade long journey from co-inventor to CEO, she has experienced firsthand the challenges and triumphs of commercializing a scientific technology in the often misunderstood industry of biodegradable plastics.
	Md Milon Hossain is a Research Assistant in Fiber and Polymer Science at North Carolina State University. He is developing smart yarn from carbon nanotube for wearable electronic applications. He is a recipient of the North Carolina Textile Foundation Fellowship and German Academic Exchange Service RISE Professional Scholarship.
	Jennifer Joyce has spent most of her career working in technical leadership roles. With a background in Chemistry and Global Management she currently works at Sanitized AG as their head of Technology, based in Switzerland.
	Frank Keohan is Senior Technology Manager at Bolger & O’Hearn, Inc. and has led the development of high performance fabric effects including repellents, odor control agents, and adhesives for the past ten years. Mr. Keohan holds a BA-Chemistry from Holy Cross College, an MS-Chemistry from Virginia Tech, and an MBA from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
	Sandra Kulli holds a degree in Food Sciences and has been working in R&D positions in microbiology and biotechnology. Currently, she works as R&D Manager Microbiology at Sanitized AG.
	Luke Langford spent 3 years in AVA’s technical support team before enjoying a colourful 3-year career with a London-based management consultancy firm. 6 years ago Luke returned to join AVA’s leadership team where he is responsible for existing account management and also has a particular responsibility for developing AVA’s business with major fashion and textile customers.
	Joe Walkuski has been working in the textile, apparel and software space since the mid-80’s. For thirteen of those years, he was the Director of Textile Research & Development at Patagonia. In 2002, he formed Texbase which delivers Software as a Service to the consumer products industry focused on five key areas: materials, testing, color, compliance and collaboration. oe is a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Technology, holds a US patent and has won numerous awards for his contribution to the industry.
	Diana Wyman is Executive Vice President of AATCC. Diana has been involved in all aspects of textile testing—from managing a contract lab to developing specifications for a retail brand. She holds degrees in Fashion Merchandising, Textiles, and Business Administration, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Fiber and Polymer Science.
	Marielis Zambrano holds a PhD in Forest Biomaterials from North Carolina State University and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University Los Andes in Venezuela. Sustainability has been the center of her career, she has experience managing multidisciplinary teams in international organizations in industry and academia. Marielis is passionate about promoting the circular economy in our society to create a sustainable future.
	Margaret Zee is a student at the University of Idaho. She is achieving a master's degree in Apparel, Textiles and Design within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. She has been researching the feasibility of hops fiber as a textile material the past two years as an undergraduate, and will continue to research this for her master's thesis.

Summit Highlights

Exhibitor Reception (Celebrating a Century) (Exhibit Area – Imperial 4,5,6,7)
Tuesday, November 16, 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Reconnect with friends and colleagues in the exhibit showroom while enjoying light refreshments and beverages.

Celebrating a Century (Imperial 1,2,3)
AATCC is celebrating 100 years of serving the textile industry! Join us on Wednesday, November 17, at 8:45 am to hear the history of AATCC and participate in the unveiling of AATCC’s 1964 Time Capsule!  A new capsule will be filled in 2021 to represent the modern, global textile industry and reinstalled at the AATCC Technical Center. The contents of both capsules will be on display at various times during the Summit.

Exhibits (Imperial 4,5,6,7)
Tabletop exhibits will feature color management software, systems, and solutions; auxiliaries; dyes, and chemicals; and testing equipment and services for the apparel and textile wet processing industry. Exhibits will be open November 16 during the Exhibitor Reception and on November 17 including live Summit Sessions from 10:30 – 11:00 am, 12:00 – 1:30 pm and 2:40 – 3:00 pm. A box lunch will be served in the exhibit area on November 17 and a reception will be held in the exhibit area that evening from 6:00 pm –  8:00 pm. Admittance to the exhibit area will require a conference badge.

Poster Session (Imperial Pre-function)
Posters will be available for viewing November 16 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm and all day on the 17^th. Presenters will be in attendance on Wednesday from 6:30 – 7:30 pm.

AATCC Demo Labs (Crown A)
AATCC Demo Labs will be hosted by the AATCC Technical Team on November 17 from 10:30 am – 4:00 pm and from 9:00 – 11:00 am on November 18. The Demo Lab will feature live demos with testing equipment and materials, as well as color vision screenings for those interested. This is a great chance to get questions answered and learn more about AATCC test methods.

Professional Headshots (Crown B)
Professional headshots by Devin Steele, eTextileCommunications (eTC) , will be available on November 17 from 10:30 am –  4:00 pm. Textile veteran and well-known industry-photographer, Devin Steel, will capture the images for people who are seeking an updated headshot!  Reserve your spot at the registration desk.

Breakouts: Choose Your Activity (Multiple Rooms)
New this year, on Wednesday and Thursday, attendees will have an opportunity to choose between attending educational tutorials or roundtable breakouts.  Tutorials are educational and meant to provide a true learning experience for attendees, taught by industry experts. The roundtables are topic-specific, interactive discussions, led by knowledgeable facilitators. These  opportunities will give you a chance to learn and connect with others in smaller group settings.  If you prefer, you may stay on track and attend the general session. If you wish to participate in a tutorial or round table, you must choose your activity in advance.  Visit the registration area to make your selections and secure your spot.

Exhibitor Box Lunch (Exhibit Area – Imperial 4,5,6,7)
A box lunch will be available in the exhibit area on Wednesday, November 17, from 12:00 – 1:40 pm.  Visit the tabletop exhibits and hear live Summit Sessions while enjoying lunch. Admittance to the exhibit area will require a conference badge.

Exhibitor Reception (Focusing on the Future) (Exhibit Area – Imperial 4,5,6,7)
Wednesday, November 17, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Socialize with colleagues and visit the tabletop exhibits while enjoying hors d’oeuvres and beverages.

Olney Medal Address (Imperial 1,2,3)
Thursday, November 18, 8:15 – 8:55 am
A Road Less-Traveled: Cotton-Based Approaches to Wound Healing- J. Vincent Edwards, US Department of Agriculture, Southern Regional Research Center

Herman and Myrtle Goldstein Graduate Student Paper Competition (Imperial 1,2,3)
Thursday, November 18, 10:00 – 11:00 am.
Student papers are judged on the basis of originality, scientific value, practical value, and presentation. Monetary awards are given to the students presenting the top four entries.

The following judges have been selected for the 2021 competition: Magali Brown, Eastman Chemical.; Dallas Crotts, Cekal Specialties Inc.; Renuka Dhandapani, Cotton Incorporated; and Frank Little, Piedmont Chemical Industries Inc.  Kanti Jasani, Performance & Technical Textile Consulting, is chair of the competition.

Awards Luncheon (Empire ABC)
Thursday, November 18, 12:30 – 2:00 pm
Program includes the presentation of the Louis A. Olney Medal for outstanding achievement in textile chemistry, the Harold C. Chapin Award for service to AATCC, AATCC TCR Service Award, the J. W. Weaver Paper of the Year Award for best paper published in AATCC Journal of Research, AATCC Future Leaders Awards, AATCC Student Faculty Advisor Award, and the winners of the Herman and Myrtle Goldstein Graduate Student Paper Competition.

Stay to the End to Win (Imperial 1,2,3)
We will have a drawing at the conclusion of Thursday’s program for Apple Watches. Tickets will be provided to all in attendance and you must be present to win.

Exhibitor and Sponsor Resources

Registration & Accommodations