Meeting the Needs

of our Changing Industry

 AATCC TECHNICAL CENTER
• Research Triangle Park, NC
• Has
– Test Method Development and
Training Laboratories
– Textile Library
– Around 25 full-time staff
• Deals with
– Quality Control Aids
– Magazine Publishing
– Educational Programs
– Membership Activities
 AATCC MISSION
• To Increase knowledge of the application of colorants,
chemicals, and polymers in the textile industry

• To encourage in any practical way research work on

textile design and coloration, chemical processes, and
materials of importance to the textile industry

• To establish for our members channels by which the

interchange of professional knowledge among them
may be increased
 Global Presence

• World’s largest professional association devoted to

textile design, chemistry, materials, and wet processing

• Members in more than 60 countries

• 17% of members outside U.S.

• AATCC test methods used worldwide

 AATCC Members?
• Individual and Corporate members
• Involved in all aspects of the supply chain:

– Apparel and Textile Products

– Retail Buying and Merchandising
– Computer Design, Color Measurement, and Testing Instruments
– Chemicals, Dyes, and Machinery
– Textile Testing
– Related Textile Associations
– Academia - Textile Design, Chemistry, Science, and
Management
 Interest Groups
• Materials
Increase the knowledge of new and novel materials related to the
fiber/fiber products industries, via innovative modifications of existing
structures and/or creation of compositions of matter.
• Chemical Applications
To encourage and increase the knowledge base of applying
chemicals (preparation aids, colorants, finishes, polymers, etc.) to
substrates.
• Concept 2 Consumer (C2C)
To stimulate and expand knowledge of AATCC to the retail and
design community in order to increase membership and participation
in AATCC and C2C activities.
KEY ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES
• Test Methods
– Committees to develop them
– Training and Lab Proficiency
• Educational:
– Programs/Conferences/Symposia
– Regional and Sectional Activities
– International Conference
• Publications
• Membership
– Individual, Corporate, Student Chapters
 Test Methods
• AATCC began developing and
publishing testing standards in 1923

• Over 200 test methods and evaluation

procedures developed

• Continual revision and updating

• Currently 124 active test methods and

evaluation procedures listed in the
2007 AATCC Technical Manual
Publications: Monthly Magazine

• AATCC Review sent to

members and subscribers
in more than 60 countries
• Regularly wins awards
• Articles on retail design,
sourcing, testing, and
processing
Publications: Electronic Newsletter

• Launched September 2004

• Available to members and nonmembers

• Includes original features, test method development

news, and information about upcoming events.
 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
• Advances in Fibers, • Innovations in
Colorants and Chemicals Nanotechnologies,
• CITDA CAD/CAM Design Composites and
Technology Sports/Military Materials
• Color Measurement, • Introduction to Textile
Management, and Testing
Communication • Medical, Protective, and
• Dyeing & Finishing of Technical Textiles
Nonwovens • Supply Chain
• Fashion Garment Management
Washing • Textile Printing
Technology
 2009 International Conference
February/March
Myrtle Beach, S.C.

• Largest Technical Conference Dedicated to Textile

Wet Processing
• Concurrent Sessions based on Interest Groups:
– C2C, Chemical Applications, and Materials
• Student Paper Competition
• Student Quiz Bowl
• Awards Luncheon
• Tabletop Exhibits: CAD/CAM systems, digital printing
equipment, color measurement and management
systems, dyes, chemicals, and testing services
 Visit us on the Web to…
• Find out more about AATCC www.aatcc.org
• Become a Member
• Join a Technical Committee
• Sign up for Technical Programs
• See Publications
– On-line Directory
– On-line Colour Index
– On-line Buyers Guide
– Downloadable Test Methods
– Article Archive Search & Download
• Find links to Organizations
• Order Quality Control Materials
• Contact the staff