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2020-07-16

Revised AATCC test methods and procedures available

AATCC research committees work year-round to develop and update standards. The results are published twice per year—in the AATCC Technical Manual each January and in the Mid-Year Supplement each June. The 2020 Mid-Year Supplement is now available and includes nine revised test methods, one editorially revised test method, and one revised monograph for a total of eleven approved standards since publication of the 2020 AATCC Technical Manual.

These documents are available ONLY as downloadable PDFs for 2020. The 2020 Mid-Year Supplement will be discontinued at the end of 2020 and all standards contained therein will appear in the 2021 AATCC Technical Manual.

Revised Standards

The following AATCC test methods and procedures have been revised since publication of the 2020 AATCC Technical Manual. In accordance with AATCC M13, Rules of Procedure for AATCC Test Method and Technology Committees, all technical changes are unanimously approved by the responsible research committee and the Technical Committee on Research (TCR) before publication.

AATCC TM16.3-2020 Test Method for Colorfastness to Light: Xenon-Arc; Revised to update Options 1,2 & 3 flow charts.

AATCC TM26-2020 Test Method for Ageing of Sulfur-Dyed Textiles: Accelerated; Revised to clarify and align with prescribed AATCC style guidelines.

AATCC TM94-2020 Test Method for Finishes in Textiles: Identification; Revised to update the spectra, edit the text in existing sections, and to add new sections for clarity.

AATCC TM97-2020 Test Method for Extractable Content of Textiles; Revised to clarify safety requirements.

AATCC TM112-2020 Test Method for Formaldehyde Release from Fabric, Determination of Sealed Jar Method; Revised to update multiple sections for clarity and alignment to style guidelines.

AATCC TM133-2020 Test Method for Colorfastness to Heat: Hot Pressing; Revised to align with prescribed AATCC style guidelines.

AATCC TM169-2020 Test Method for Weather Resistance of Textiles: Xenon Lamp Exposure; Revised to add references standards, added Appendix B, and various editorial changes.

AATCC TM183-2020 Test Method for Transmittance or Blocking of Erythemally Weighted Ultraviolet Radiation through Fabrics; Revised to add references to verification fabric and UPF compilation, and to align format with AATCC style guidelines.

AATCC TM195-2017(e3) Test Method for Extractable Content of Textiles; Editorially Revised to reference LP1 and LP2 instead of M6 which has been removed

AATCC TM206-2020 Test Method for Free and Hydrolyzed Formaldehyde: Water Extraction; Revised to update multiple sections for clarity.

AATCC M12-2020 Style Guide for Test Methods and Procedures; Revised to include Designation and History sections, along with various updates and clarifications.

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.

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.

VDMA members at Techtextil: Smart technologies for technical textiles

At Techtextil 2026 in Frankfurt, the members of VDMA Textile Machinery underline their key role as global technology leaders for technical textiles and textile processing. With a strong presence of more than 50 members they will highlight how engineering excellence, innovation strength and sustainability expertise from Germany and Europe are shaping the future of the textile industry. Seven companies will be present at the VDMA group stand in the centre of hall 12.0.

Between geopolitical pressure and industrial resilience

In this interview, Dr. Janpeter Horn (VDMA) discusses the current challenges facing textile machinery manufacturers, shaped by geopolitical tensions, regulatory developments and subdued investment. He also outlines why innovation strength, integrated solutions and strategic positioning remain key to global competitiveness.

Europe is losing its textile industry

EURATEX has released its latest Economic Update on the performance of the European textile and apparel industry in 2025. For the third consecutive year, the sector recorded negative results across all key indicators — production, turnover and employment — confirming a continued erosion of competitiveness across Europe.

Aditya Birla Group showcases integrated technical textile capabilities at Techtextil 2026

As global industries rethink supply chains and accelerate the adoption of advanced materials, the Aditya Birla Group, a US$67‑billion global conglomerate, headquartered in Mumbai, India, showcased the full strength of its technical textiles portfolio at Techtextil 2026 in Frankfurt today. The Group’s presence underscored India’s transformation into a hub for high-value, performance-driven textile solutions within the global ecosystem.

Techtextil & Texprocess 2026: Global benchmark for textile innovation – Performance Apparel Textiles takes centre stage at the opening

With 1,700 exhibitors from 54 countries, Techtextil and Texprocess 2026 showcase the full range of innovation within the international textile industry – from new materials and recycling technologies to finishing solutions and high-performance textile manufacturing and processing technologies. The opening press conference centred on a key theme where innovation is especially strong: Performance Apparel Textiles.