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Founded
1921 in Boston Massachusetts; 501(c)(6) not-for-profit scientific and professional society.
AATCC moved from Lowell Textile School to Research Triangle Park, NC in 1963.
Mission
• To Increase knowledge of the application of colorants, chemicals, and polymers in the
textile industry
• To encourage in any practical way research work on textile design and coloration,
chemical processes, and materials of importance to the textile industry
• To establish for our members channels by which the interchange of
professional knowledge among them may be Increased
Current Membership
Approximately 3,000 Individual Members and 200 Corporate Members from more than
60 countries. Members come from textile manufacturing; apparel and textile products
companies; suppliers of dyes, chemicals, fibers, instruments, and machinery; independent
and government testing laboratories; academics; related textile associations; and
retail organizations
Local Sections: 9 in the United States; 21 in India
University and College Student Chapters: 19
American Association of
Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC)
Publications
AATCC Review-monthly magazine; AATCC News, from Concept 2 Consumer monthly
electronic newsletter, AATCC Technical Manual (annual publication of test methods
evaluation procedures, and committee rosters); many publications on textile chemistry,
coloration, dyeing, printing, finishing, etc.
Education Programs
Typically conduct 8-10 workshops or symposia per year in the United States, as well
as 3-5 test method workshops per year in India, China, and Turkey. Typical topics for
AATCC symposia include: color measurement; printing technology; basics of dyeing and
preparation; Concept 2 Consumer; garment processing;
AATCC
PO Box 12215
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
Phone: 919.549.8141
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