Posted September 30, 2015
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) announced the release of a new book entitled Textile Coloration for the Retail Supply Chain, co-authored by J. Richard Aspland and Ann C. Laidlaw.
Dr. Peter Hauser, professor and interim head of the Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science Department at North Carolina State University, recently reviewed the book. His comments were that the “two distinguished color scientists (Aspland and Laidlaw) have collaborated in producing a volume that has fulfilled a long needed requirement – a comprehensive account of textile coloration that addresses the needs of both scientists and nonscientists.”
The book is divided into multiple sections, for easy reference:
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A discussion of textile coloration designed for a non-technical audience;
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A glossary of textile terminology;
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A technical supplement for the more technically oriented reader; and
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An appendix that summarizes in a single table the advantages and disadvantages of colorant-fiber combinations.
AATCC announces new book on textile coloration
Dr. Richard Aspland
Ann Laidlaw
Hauser summarized his review by stating that “all textile professionals, be they in retail, marketing, design, product development or manufacturing, will find Textile Coloration for the Retail Supply Chain a very useful addition to their library.”
For more information or to purchase Textile Coloration for the Retail Supply Chain, please visit AATCC’s website.
If you attend AATCC's Color Management Workshop, you will be one of the first to receive a copy of the book. In addition, attendees will also receive the AATCC Color Guidebook. You will hear world renowned color experts discuss color principles, lighting effects, developing your color palette, implementing a digital color program and much more.
About the authors
An AATCC member since 1971, Dr. Aspland is professor emeritus at Clemson University, and has published numerous books, book chapters, and peer-reviewed papers on color, dyeing and textile chemistry. He is the 2013 recipient of the AATCC Olney Medal for outstanding achievement in the field of textile chemistry, and the AATCC Harold C. Chapin Award for service to AATCC in 1999. In 2005, he received the AATCC William J. Weaver Paper of the Year Award for his contributions to textile science literature.
A member of AATCC since 1979, Laidlaw is the 2011 recipient of the AATCC Harold C, Chapin Award for service to AATCC. She has served with honor and distinction in the research, education, and outreach functions of AATCC. A world-renowned color scientist, Laidlaw is owner of ACL Color Consulting LLC and is affiliated with RoLyn Group Color Consulting.
Source: AATCC