AATCC launches new Digital Labs

02 Feb '21

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AATCC (the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists), has launched the new Digital Labs to offer online trainings, lectures, and informational discussions for textile-related topics, hosted by top industry and academic experts. AATCC provides test method development, quality control materials, education, and professional networking.

Matthew Hardwick, PhD, ResInnova Laboratories, will speak on the Efficacy Testing of Antimicrobial Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), on February 10, 2021. He will explore the technical definition of antimicrobial, current standard test methods, and how the testing field can evolve to meet future needs. The AATCC PPE series is free for members, according to a press release by AATCC.

Tova Williams, PhD, TCI America, will present the topic ‘Overview of Color and Colorants for Textiles’, on February 18, 2021. Participants can learn about the application of colour to various fibre types, dye/pigment-fibre interactions, colour production, and more.
Chris Pastore, PhD, Thomas Jefferson University, will speak on 4D Textiles, on March 4, 2021. This session will discuss 4D textile fundamentals and offer a live Q&A for participants, AATCC said.

Jasmine Cox, from textile technology centre at Gaston College, will discuss about the rebuilding the textile talent pipeline, on March 24, 2021. The session will examine the textile talent gap and talk about how to cultivate the next generation of leaders, from recruiting and developing young professionals to finding resources for talent sourcing and management, AATCC said in a media statement.

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