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AATCC accepting nominations for board of directors

January 22, 2024

…and serve from January 2025 through December 2026. To submit a nomination and learn more about the positions, visit www.aatcc.org/bod President-elect The AATCC president-elect serves in this role for two…

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Transparency tech: solutions for materials tracking

January 1, 2024

…Preparing a cotton sample. “Any volume of fiber can be tagged,” says MeiLin Wan of Applied DNA Sciences. “For example, if 20 million pounds of cotton need to…

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Harnessing technology makes custom work easier, faster

January 1, 2024

…you don’t need to be an artist.”   Using AutoCAD® and graphics tools like CorelDRAW® enables the company to create prototypes more efficiently and in less time. “There’s less waste…

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Roy Chism on making the most of opportunity, ATA membership

January 1, 2024

…you talk. It’s a critical skill for learning and relationship building. Don’t be embarrassed to say, “I need some help with …” or “Can you explain … ?” You can’t…

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Expanding into new markets (without losing your shirt)

January 1, 2024

…his decision to buy a sign company was a “great example because we weren’t in the business of making banners at all, but we were able to make the fabric…

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Sustainability in denim

January 1, 2024

…systems in place regarding wastewater management and other measures.” Founded in 2000 in Switzerland, bluesign connects chemical manufacturers, textile manufacturers and brands that share a common desire to reduce the…

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ATA’s Emerging Technologies Conference focuses on the future

January 1, 2024

…Orlando, Fla., revealed the diversity in advanced textiles markets and applications and tackled big questions that need answers to move markets into the future that many envision. As much as…

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Seastex develops acoustic tiles made of mussel filaments

January 1, 2024

…“sea bale.” A view of a mussel showing the byssus fibers. Image: © Alisontaylor08, Dreamstime.com “Byssus fibers possess great potential as high-value and long-lasting materials in the international construction market,”…

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Nanofilament breaks down dye in textile wastewater

January 1, 2024

…adsorbent materials. This nanofilament material actually makes the dye chemicals break down with visible light, as opposed to needing UV light, which is energy intensive. The research was published in…

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AATCC announces 2024 Student Design Competition

December 20, 2023

…to enter. AATCC memberships must be purchased prior to April 9, 2024, to be eligible. Only one entry per student per AATCC competition per year is permitted. Awards First place:…

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