AATCC offers remote access to committee meetings

The Association of Textile, Apparel & Materials Professionals (AATCC) will offer remote access to select spring 2016 Research Committee meetings on Tuesday, May 10. AATCC test methods are developed and updated by industry professionals throughout the supply chain, academia and government. Diverse perspectives are valued and every comment is considered. Members and non-members are welcome.

Remotely Accessible Meetings | May 10, 2016

RA32, Static Electricity Test Methods
1:45-2:30 PM EDT
“Static Electricity Test Methods, a History and Future” presented by Gregg Lowery, Ascend Performance Materials.

RA106, UV Protective Textiles Test Methods
2:30-3:15 PM EDT
Agenda items: development of verification fabric and joint publication with ASTM committee D13.65 UV Protective Fabrics and Clothing. The publication will help users better understand the process for verifying a UPF rating.

RA111, Electronically Integrated Textiles
3:15-4:00 PM EDT
“Wearables” topics include a draft test method for Conductive Changes to E-Textiles after Home Laundering.

RA92, Interaction of Dyes and Finishes Test Methods
4:00-5:30 PM EDT
Lorraine Muir of the Drycleaning & Laundry Institute International will discuss “Colorfastness Challenges in Professional Cleaning of Textiles.”