RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. — September 9, 2024 — Every year AATCC hosts workshops to provide hands–on learning for specific testing topics at the AATCC Technical Center. AATCC workshops limit the class size to allow ample opportunity to dive deep into the content.
This year, AATCC hosted a Color Management Workshop from August 14-15 and will be hosting a NEW Textile Testing Workshop for Specifiers from September 17-18 at the Technical Center.
The AATCC Color Management Workshop was met with overwhelming success, attracting a diverse array of industry professionals including merchandisers, retailers, manufacturers, product developers, color approval managers, and designers. Participants delved into crucial topics such as basic color principles, the effects of lighting on color perception, and strategies for developing cost-effective and fashionable color palettes.
The workshop’s comprehensive curriculum also covered the implementation of digital color programs with suppliers and techniques for controlling shade from concept to production. By bridging theory with practical application, attendees gained valuable insights and actionable strategies to enhance their professional capabilities in color management. The enthusiastic response from participants underscored the workshop’s relevance and AATCC’s commitment to providing timely, high-quality education to meet the evolving needs of the textile and fashion industry.
The Textile Testing Workshop for Specifiers is a new addition and aims to help people understand which tests are important for various product categories and performance claims—and which are required by law. This workshop is tailored to designers, product managers, marketers, and entrepreneurs who define the fit, function, look, and performance for the products that reach the market. AATCC understands that many of these individuals may never set foot in a lab but need the understanding of textile testing to accurately make claims, set requirements and approve reports. The knowledge and resources acquired will empower those to make informed decisions when selecting textile products. The intensive two-day workshop will teach professionals how to interpret results for textile materials. Attendees will gain an understanding of the significance of standardized testing, testing considerations for functional and performance properties, color measurement principles and more.
Attendees will benefit from direct access to the expertise of AATCC staff and members who specialize in standards development, textile testing, quality control, and claim substantiation. Participants will acquire practical tools and knowledge that can be immediately applied. Registration includes luncheons, breaks, and digital copies of the Analytical Methods for a Textile Laboratory and Selecting a Textile Testing Lab.
Reliable textile testing provides crucial data and insights that drive innovation while ensuring quality and safety. Testing substantiates that materials and products meet specifications, comply with regulations, and deliver promised performance. Standardized test methods allow objective evaluation and comparison of textile properties like strength, comfort, fit, durability, safety, and sustainability. Test data identifies opportunities to improve manufacturing processes and guides new product development. Testing also helps safeguard consumers by screening for harmful substances and verifying qualification for end use. Investing in proficient textile testing capabilities allows companies to enhance quality, solve problems, validate claims, and develop better products. AATCC has been providing essential textile testing education and resources since 1921 to help advance the industry.
Register here: www.aatcc.org/ttws
Posted September 10, 2024
Source: AATCC
