Posted March 14, 2017

 

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – This May, it will be easier than ever to get involved in AATCC method development – no matter where you live.

 

AATCC test method development has always been an open process. Anyone with an interest is welcome to attend meetings and discuss new methods, revisions to existing methods, and other related issues. Several of the May 2017 research committee meetings will be available for remote participation. Join the conversation by phone or web from your home or office.

 

Remote meetings will take place on Tuesday, May 2. Additional in-person meetings and activities will also be held on May 2 and 3. All times are Eastern Daylight Time.

 

• 10:15 a.m.: RA63, Water Resistance, Absorbency & Wetting Agent Evaluation

• 1 p.m.: RA100, Global Sustainability Technology (speaker Todd Copeland, Patagonia)

• 2:30 p.m.: RA111, Electronically Integrated Textiles

• 4:00 p.m.: RA106, UV Protective Textiles

• 4:45 p.m.: RA88, Home Laundering Technology

 

Remote participants must register in advance. Register or learn more by clicking here.

 

AATCC research committees are also seeking input on new projects. Share your opinions and preferences by responding to two short, online surveys.

 

• RA111, Electronically Integrated Textiles wants to understand priorities in the e-textile industry. www.surveymonkey.com/r/RA111priority

 

• RA50, Lightfastness and Weathering needs to know which blue wool lightfastness standards are most needed. www.surveymonkey.com/r/bluewool

 

Source: AATCC

AATCC invites remote participation in test method development