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#Nonwovens / Technical Textiles

AATCC to Conduct Advances in Nonwovens, Technical Textiles & Sustainable Materials Symposium

AATCC will conduct a symposium focusing on Advances in Nonwovens, Technical Textiles & Sustainable Materials October 10-11 in Atlanta.
The program will feature papers on protective performance materials, sustainable materials, multi-functional material additives and engineered fibrous materials.

Highlighting the program will be market updates on the industrial fabrics and nonwoven industries. Updates will be provided by Mary Hennessy, president & CEO, Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) and Rory Holmes, president at INDA, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry. Dr. Eugene Wilusz, Natick Soldier RD&E Center, will be covering the state-of-the-art and future research needs in the chemical and biological protection arena using fibrous materials.

Developments in nonwoven decontamination wipes will be addressed by Amit Kapoor, president, First Line Technology, LLC.

Complete program details and registration information can be found on AATCC's website at

http://www.aatcc.org/events/symposia/Materials_Symp_2012.htm.

Register by September 25 to take advantage of the early bird discount.

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#Associations

AATCC announces 2025 Herman & Myrtle Goldstein Graduate Student Paper Competition winners

The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) recognized the winners of the 2025 Herman & Myrtle Goldstein Graduate Student Paper Competition. Founded in 1982 to give student members the chance to conduct and present original research, the competition was renamed in 1994 in honor of Herman and Myrtle Goldstein, following their US$60,000 endowment. Their gift is a lasting remembrance of their dedication to young people in the textile industry.

#Research & Development

New funding available for textile research

The AATCC Foundation Student Research Support Grant Program provides financial assistance for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing textile-related projects. Students may submit proposals now for funding to be awarded January 2026. Applications must be submitted by October 1, 2025, to be considered.

#Recycling / Circular Economy

AATCC’s Circularity Conference approaches as organization continues 2025 Sustainable Textile Event series

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#Associations

AATCC Textile Standards adopted by Colombian and Sri Lankan Governments

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#ITMA Asia + CITME Singapore 2025

ANDRITZ sets focus on textile recycling and durable nonwoven production technologies at ITMA Asia 2025

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#Nonwovens

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#Nonwovens

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#Textiles & Apparel / Garment

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#Knitting & Hosiery

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#Techtextil 2026

Techtextil 2026 recognition for the UK’s FET

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#Techtextil 2026

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