Posted October 27, 2015

 

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists’ (AATCC’s) Introduction to Textile Testing Workshop will be take place December 9-10 at the AATCC headquarters here.

 

This workshop has been designed for textile industry professionals who are responsible for product evaluation, specifications and quality control for apparel and textile materials.

 

Attendees will learn how to properly perform and interpret test results for approximately 20 colorfastness and physical properties test methods and evaluation procedures. Colorfastness tests to be addressed include crocking, light, washing and perspiration. Tests for evaluating physical properties include dimensional change (home laundering and accelerated methods), water repellency and resistance and appearance retention. AATCC staff will discuss and demonstrate these procedures and registrants will be involved in hands-on participation.

 

Sessions will be conducted on basic color theory and measurement. Participants will be shown how to use the AATCC Gray Scales for Staining and Color Change, the AATCC Chromatic Transference Scale, and the Xenon Reference Fabric.

 

The following ASTM methods will also be discussed: 

 

• D1424 Standard Test Method for Tear Strength of Fabrics by Falling-Pendulum (Elmendorf-Type) Apparatus

• D5034 Breaking Strength and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Grab Test)

• D3786 Standard Test Method for Bursting Strength of Textile Fabrics—Diaphragm Bursting Strength Tester

 

Attendance is limited so early registration is encouraged. Visit AATCC’s website for additional program details.

 

Source: AATCC