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Programs, Services, & Resources for the Programs, Services, & Resources for the Global Textile IndustryGlobal Textile Industry
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Perry L. GradyPerry L. GradyDirector of Business DevelopmentDirector of Business Development
AATCCAATCC
AATCC MISSIONAATCC MISSION
To Increase knowledge of the application of colorants, To Increase knowledge of the application of colorants, chemicals, and polymers in the textile industrychemicals, and polymers in the textile industry
To encourage in any practical way research work on To encourage in any practical way research work on textile design and coloration, chemical processes, and textile design and coloration, chemical processes, and materials of importance to the textile industrymaterials of importance to the textile industry
To establish for our members channels by which the To establish for our members channels by which the interchange of professional knowledge among them interchange of professional knowledge among them may be increasedmay be increased
Who Are AATCC Members?Who Are AATCC Members?
AATCC Members are individuals, companies, and organizations from:AATCC Members are individuals, companies, and organizations from:
Apparel and Textile Products CompaniesApparel and Textile Products CompaniesRetail OrganizationsRetail OrganizationsComputer Design, Color Measurement, and Testing Computer Design, Color Measurement, and Testing Instrument ManufacturersInstrument ManufacturersFiber, Yarn, Chemical, Dye, and Machinery Fiber, Yarn, Chemical, Dye, and Machinery ManufacturersManufacturersIndependent & Government Testing LabsIndependent & Government Testing LabsRelated Textile AssociationsRelated Textile AssociationsFaculty & Students - Textile Design, Chemistry, Faculty & Students - Textile Design, Chemistry, Science, and ManagementScience, and Management
Excellent input and transparencyExcellent input and transparencyfor standard test method development!for standard test method development!
AATCC TECHNICAL CENTERAATCC TECHNICAL CENTER
Research Triangle ParkResearch Triangle Park
Test Method Development Test Method Development and Training Laboratoriesand Training Laboratories
Textile LibraryTextile Library
Magazine PublishingMagazine Publishing
Educational ProgramsEducational Programs
Membership ActivitiesMembership Activities
Global PresenceGlobal Presence
World’s largest professional association World’s largest professional association devoted to textile design, chemistry, devoted to textile design, chemistry, materials, and wet processingmaterials, and wet processing
Members in more than 60 countriesMembers in more than 60 countries
About 17% of membership are outside U.S.About 17% of membership are outside U.S.
AATCC Test Methods used worldwideAATCC Test Methods used worldwide
KEY ASSOCIATION KEY ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIESACTIVITIES
Test Method CommitteesTest Method Committees
Technology CommitteesTechnology Committees
Educational ProgramsEducational Programs
Test Method Training & CertificationTest Method Training & Certification
PublicationsPublications
Regional and Sectional ActivitiesRegional and Sectional Activities
Interest Group ActivitiesInterest Group Activities
Student ChaptersStudent Chapters
International Conference & ExhibitionInternational Conference & Exhibition
AATCC Technical CenterAATCC Technical Center
International involvement is encouraged!
Commitment to Our IndustryCommitment to Our Industry
AATCC began developing and AATCC began developing and publishing testing standards in 1923publishing testing standards in 1923
Today we have developed over 200 Today we have developed over 200 test methods and evaluation test methods and evaluation proceduresprocedures
There are currently 124 active test There are currently 124 active test methods and evaluation procedures methods and evaluation procedures listed in the listed in the 2008 Technical Manual 2008 Technical Manual of AATCCof AATCC
Types of AATCC Methods AvailableTypes of AATCC Methods Available
Biological PropertiesBiological Properties
ColorfastnessColorfastness
Dyeing PropertiesDyeing Properties
Evaluation ProceduresEvaluation Procedures
Identification & AnalysisIdentification & Analysis
Physical PropertiesPhysical Properties
AATCC Methods Used Widely in Global Textile TradeAATCC Methods Used Widely in Global Textile Trade
Today, purchase contracts specify in detail how goods must be Today, purchase contracts specify in detail how goods must be tested, inspected, and conform to social compliance and tested, inspected, and conform to social compliance and security issues security issues
In both domestic and international markets, acceptance and In both domestic and international markets, acceptance and rejection of textiles are based on meeting performance rejection of textiles are based on meeting performance specificationsspecifications
Product specifications should be considered as early as the Product specifications should be considered as early as the design phase! design phase!
AATCC methods are used extensively for evaluating raw AATCC methods are used extensively for evaluating raw materials, in-process testing, as well as final product testingmaterials, in-process testing, as well as final product testing
Test Methods & MaterialsTest Methods & MaterialsAATCC provides the AATCC provides the AATCC Technical Manual AATCC Technical Manual containing AATCC test methods to over 60 containing AATCC test methods to over 60 countries including Hondurascountries including Honduras
AATCC sells quality control materials to more AATCC sells quality control materials to more than 60 countries, including Hondurasthan 60 countries, including Honduras
Companies should purchase only AATCC Companies should purchase only AATCC approved products, such as standard approved products, such as standard detergents and gray scales, to insure that they detergents and gray scales, to insure that they comply properly with testing requirements and comply properly with testing requirements and certificationscertifications
The new edition of the The new edition of the AATCC Technical AATCC Technical ManualManual should be acquired every year, as should be acquired every year, as methods are continually updated! methods are continually updated!
Test methods and quality control materials may Test methods and quality control materials may be ordered on-line from www.aatcc.orgbe ordered on-line from www.aatcc.org
““Ask AATCC” Technical List ServAsk AATCC” Technical List Serv
For posting and receiving technical For posting and receiving technical questions questions
Free to AATCC membersFree to AATCC members
Questions and answers come from around Questions and answers come from around the worldthe world
To subscribe, contact Suzanne Holmes, To subscribe, contact Suzanne Holmes, AATCC Technical Associate atAATCC Technical Associate at
[email protected]@aatcc.org
Many AATCC PublicationsMany AATCC PublicationsAATCC ReviewAATCC Review
On-Line Buyers GuideOn-Line Buyers Guide
AATCC Technical ManualAATCC Technical Manual
Colour IndexColour Index
Analytical Methods for a Analytical Methods for a Textile LaboratoryTextile Laboratory
Color Technology in the Color Technology in the Textile IndustryTextile Industry
Garment Wet Processing Garment Wet Processing Technical ManualTechnical ManualPigment Printing HandbookPigment Printing HandbookTextile Dyeing and Textile Dyeing and ColorationColorationWorkshop and Symposia Workshop and Symposia BooksBooksMany SDC publications Many SDC publications available through AATCCavailable through AATCC
www.aatcc.orgwww.aatcc.org
AATCC Monthly MagazineAATCC Monthly Magazine
AATCC is a Supporting Sponsor ofAATCC is a Supporting Sponsor ofJournal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics (JEFF)Journal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics (JEFF)
About JEFF
o JEFF PolicyOrganizationEditorial BoardEditorial Advisory Board Reprint PermissionSubmissions
o Author OverviewAuthor InstructionsManuscript RequirementsSubscribe
o Subscribe to JEFF
Current Issue Previous Issues
Current Issue All Issues
JEFF Organizational Structure
The organizational structure is composed of the Steering Committee; Managing Editor; Co-Editors; Area Editors and an Editorial Advisory Board. Peer-reviewers are selected from the Editorial Board and the industry and academia at large. Area Editors select peer-reviewers based on their expertise in the research being submitted for publication.
Industry and academia professionals are selected to JEFF positions based on any or all of the following criteria: respect for his/her scholarship in the area he/she represents; research contributions; patents; credible number of referred publications; type and quality of research. The JEFF Steering Committee mandates that the organization has international focus.
Electronic newsletter launched September 2004Electronic newsletter launched September 2004
Available to members and nonmembersAvailable to members and nonmembers
Includes original features, test method development Includes original features, test method development news, and information about upcoming events. news, and information about upcoming events.
New Interest GroupsNew Interest Groups
MaterialsMaterials
Chemical ApplicationsChemical Applications
Concept 2 Consumer (C2C)Concept 2 Consumer (C2C)
Materials Interest GroupMaterials Interest Group
Increase the knowledge of new and novel materials related to Increase the knowledge of new and novel materials related to the fiber/fiber products industries, via innovative modifications the fiber/fiber products industries, via innovative modifications of existing structures and/or creation of compositions of of existing structures and/or creation of compositions of matter. matter.
The new materials may be chemical in nature or physical The new materials may be chemical in nature or physical structures (fibers, wovens, carpets, nonwovens, etc.). structures (fibers, wovens, carpets, nonwovens, etc.).
Concentrates on the science and engineering used to create Concentrates on the science and engineering used to create them, including systems and processes developed for their them, including systems and processes developed for their commercial production, as well as their tested commercial production, as well as their tested physical/mechanical properties.physical/mechanical properties.
Materials Student Engineering Materials Student Engineering 2008 Materials Design Competition2008 Materials Design Competition
Three 1Three 1stst place prizes of place prizes of $1,000 each; three 2$1,000 each; three 2ndnd place place prizes of $500 eachprizes of $500 each
ThemesThemes- Industrial/Technical Sports - Industrial/Technical Sports MaterialsMaterials- Medical, Biomedical/Protective, - Medical, Biomedical/Protective, Materials and DevicesMaterials and Devices- Smart/Electronic/Optoelectronic - Smart/Electronic/Optoelectronic and Nano-Materialsand Nano-Materials
Chemical Applications Interest GroupChemical Applications Interest Group
To encourage and increase the knowledge base of To encourage and increase the knowledge base of applying chemicals (preparation aids, colorants, applying chemicals (preparation aids, colorants, finishes, polymers, etc.) to substrates finishes, polymers, etc.) to substrates
Concentrate on the technologies, systems and Concentrate on the technologies, systems and processes used including the tested processes used including the tested physical/mechanical properties of treated materials.physical/mechanical properties of treated materials.
Concept 2 Consumer Interest Concept 2 Consumer Interest GroupGroup
To stimulate and expand knowledge of To stimulate and expand knowledge of AATCC to the retail and design community in AATCC to the retail and design community in order to increase membership and order to increase membership and participation in AATCC and C2C activities.participation in AATCC and C2C activities.
Concept 2 ConsumerConcept 2 Consumer
Aimed at designers/merchandisersAimed at designers/merchandisers
AATCC ReviewAATCC Review articles articles
AATCC networking activityAATCC networking activity
Color Communications GuidebookColor Communications Guidebook
Test method Test method Technical SupplementTechnical Supplement
Special workshops/symposiaSpecial workshops/symposia
Student Design CompetitionsStudent Design Competitions
Conference activitiesConference activities
2008 C2C/CITDA Student Design 2008 C2C/CITDA Student Design CompetitionCompetition
Chemical Applications Interest GroupChemical Applications Interest Group
To encourage and increase the knowledge base of To encourage and increase the knowledge base of applying chemicals (preparation aids, colorants, applying chemicals (preparation aids, colorants, finishes, polymers, etc.) to substrates finishes, polymers, etc.) to substrates
Concentrate on the technologies, systems and Concentrate on the technologies, systems and processes used including the tested processes used including the tested physical/mechanical properties of treated materials.physical/mechanical properties of treated materials.
International ConferenceInternational Conference
Technical Conference Dedicated to Textile Wet and Technical Conference Dedicated to Textile Wet and DesignDesign
Annual EventAnnual Event
World-Class SpeakersWorld-Class Speakers
ExhibitorsExhibitors
Student Paper CompetitionStudent Paper Competition
Student Quiz BowlStudent Quiz Bowl
Guest ProgramGuest Program
Awards LuncheonAwards Luncheon
Join us in Myrtle Beach, SC Spring 2009
AATCC STUDENT CHAPTERSAATCC STUDENT CHAPTERS
Auburn University Radford UniversityBuffalo State College Southern Polytechnic St UClemson University University of California-DavisFashion Inst of Technology University of GeorgiaFlorida State University University of Mass-DartmouthGeorgia Inst of Technology Univ of Nebraska-LincolnKansas State University Univ of NC - GreensboroLouisiana State University University of Rhode IslandNorth Carolina State U University of TennesseePhiladelphia University Univ of Wisconsin-MadisonPurdue University Virginia Tech
Herman and Myrtle GoldsteinHerman and Myrtle GoldsteinStudent Paper CompetitionStudent Paper Competition
Conducted by AATCC's Textile Education Committee Conducted by AATCC's Textile Education Committee
To provide Student Chapters an opportunity to develop, To provide Student Chapters an opportunity to develop, conduct and report original research projects. conduct and report original research projects.
Papers are judged on the basis of originality, scientific Papers are judged on the basis of originality, scientific value, practical value and presentationvalue, practical value and presentation
Undergraduate and graduate categories Undergraduate and graduate categories
First and second place cash awards in each categoryFirst and second place cash awards in each category
Student Research Support Student Research Support Grant ProgramGrant Program
Established by AATCC Foundation to encourage student research important to Established by AATCC Foundation to encourage student research important to the textile industrythe textile industry
Purpose is to support and facilitate textile research conducted by Purpose is to support and facilitate textile research conducted by undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in textile programs. undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in textile programs.
Recipients are selected by the AATCC Foundation Student Research Review Recipients are selected by the AATCC Foundation Student Research Review Board and are recommended for funding to the AATCC Foundation Committee Board and are recommended for funding to the AATCC Foundation Committee on Research.on Research.
Awards can range from $500-$4,000, depending on the project's significance to Awards can range from $500-$4,000, depending on the project's significance to the textile industry. the textile industry.
AATCC Foundation Student Research Support Grant ProgramAATCC Foundation Student Research Support Grant Program
http://www.aatcc.org/foundation/Guidelines_Student_Research07.pdfhttp://www.aatcc.org/foundation/Guidelines_Student_Research07.pdf
AATCC Scholarship ProgramsAATCC Scholarship Programs
Charles H. Stone ScholarshipCharles H. Stone Scholarship
Charles E. Gavin III Family ScholarshipCharles E. Gavin III Family Scholarship
The Piedmont SectionThe Piedmont Section ScholarshipsScholarships
Luther B. Arnold ScholarshipsLuther B. Arnold Scholarships
Key Student Membership Benefits Key Student Membership Benefits
Digital and Printed Digital and Printed AATCC ReviewAATCC Review magazine magazine
Online Online AATCC ReviewAATCC Review magazine archive magazine archive
Online Online CareerSiteCareerSite for posting resumes and searching job postings for posting resumes and searching job postings
Online membership directory Online membership directory
Technical listserv Technical listserv
Monthly Monthly AATCC NewsAATCC News electronic newsletter electronic newsletter
Opportunity to enter Opportunity to enter C2C and Materials design competitionsC2C and Materials design competitions
Opportunity to participate in Opportunity to participate in Herman and Myrtle Goldstein Student Herman and Myrtle Goldstein Student Paper CompetitionPaper Competition, an annual event at AATCC's , an annual event at AATCC's IC&E ConferenceIC&E Conference
Key Student Membership Benefits Key Student Membership Benefits Opportunity to participate in Interest Groups (C2C, Chemical Applications, and Opportunity to participate in Interest Groups (C2C, Chemical Applications, and Materials) Materials)
Favorable pricing for attending education programs and annual conferenceFavorable pricing for attending education programs and annual conference
Favorable pricing for purchasing publications Favorable pricing for purchasing publications
Opportunity to participate in the AATCC section meetings and student chapter Opportunity to participate in the AATCC section meetings and student chapter activitiesactivities
ScholarshipsScholarships
Research GrantsResearch Grants
Ready to join? Download a Ready to join? Download a Student Application Membership formStudent Application Membership form. Mail or fax . Mail or fax your completed form to the address or fax number at the top of the form.your completed form to the address or fax number at the top of the form.
Annual Membership DuesAnnual Membership Dues
$100 U.S. for Senior and Associate Members$100 U.S. for Senior and Associate Members
$30 U.S. for Student Members$30 U.S. for Student Members
New $50 Membership for Developing NationsNew $50 Membership for Developing Nations
New $10 Student Membership for Developing New $10 Student Membership for Developing Nations Nations
(electronic magazine only) (electronic magazine only)
AATCC Foundation, Inc.AATCC Foundation, Inc.
Public Charitable FoundationPublic Charitable Foundation
Supports the mission of AATCCSupports the mission of AATCC
Supports textile educationSupports textile education
Supports textile researchSupports textile research
Supports textile scholarshipsSupports textile scholarships
Numerous gifting and naming opportunitiesNumerous gifting and naming opportunities
Reinvigorating Textile Sciences Through Research and EducationReinvigorating Textile Sciences Through Research and Education
Contact:Contact:
Perry L. GradyPerry L. GradyDirector of Business DevelopmentDirector of Business DevelopmentAATCCAATCCResearch Triangle Park, NC 27709Research Triangle Park, NC 27709Tel: (919) 414-9260Tel: (919) 414-9260Fax: (919) 549-8933Fax: (919) 549-8933E-mail: gradypE-mail: [email protected]@aatcc.org
Or visit our website at www.aatcc.orgOr visit our website at www.aatcc.org