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2023-02-09

AATCC Standard Liquid Detergent back in stock

AATCC is pleased to announce the long-awaited return of AATCC High Efficiency (HE) Liquid Standard Reference Detergent! While the powered AATCC 1993 Standard Reference Detergent is the standard for many textile test methods, the liquid formulation has some undeniable advantages.

High Efficiency

HE washing machines require HE detergent to avoid an overabundance of suds that can damage the machine and leave residue on laundered items. If you’re using an HE machine for textile evaluation, be sure you’re using an appropriate HE detergent. AATCC HE Liquid detergent is suitable for use in HE washing machines (front-load or top-load) as well as traditional machines.

Liquid Format

AATCC liquid detergent can be used in automatic dispensing systems to minimize human effort and error. AATCC HE Liquid is also the only detergent specified for testing fiber fragment (“microfiber”) shedding in laundering. It has been tested and shown to rinse clear, leaving no reside and adding no weight to the filter used for testing in AATCC TM212, Fiber Fragment Release During Home Laundering.

Standard Detergent

Like all standard detergent, AATCC HE Liquid detergent is formulated for lot-to-lot consistency. The detergent has been verified for longer stability and there are no unnecessary ingredients. Dyes and perfumes used in consumer detergents can impact test results and are frequently updated or vary by region. Standard detergent is made in a single production facility and every lot is tested for conformity. AATCC HE Liquid detergent is also produced without optical brightener. While brighteners are ubiquitous in consumer laundry detergents, they can mask color change due to dye or fiber instability.

Use of standard reference detergent reduces variability, aids in repeatability, and supports the continuity of test results. AATCC products ship globally so the same product can be used in multiple lab locations without concern for local or regional product variations.

AATCC reference detergents are purposely formulated with limited ingredients and minimal adjuvants. They are made in limited quantities and consigned to a single USA based manufacturer. This helps ensure AATCC’s control over the formulation and performance consistency.

Using standard detergent throughout your supply chain means one less variable to consider when comparing test data. You can count on closely-monitored consistency—every season, in every location. No need to worry about the impact of new brands, scents, or additives on your results. AATCC reference detergent is a required lab reagent for numerous AATCC test methods as well as those published by ISO, CPSC, ASTM, and more.

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.

Engineering depth and diversity for composites

Airbond is the latest member of the British Textile Machinery Association (BTMA) to receive recognition for contributions to the composites industry. The engineering firm based in Pontypool, South Wales, has just received the Make UK Energy and Sustainability Award for its Lattice 3D Printing project.

FITA, ABIT and EURATEX underline strategic importance of Mercosur – EU Partnership Agreement for the textile and apparel industry

The Argentine Textile Industry Federation (FITA), the Brazilian Textile and Apparel Industry Association (ABIT), and the European Apparel and Textile Confederation (EURATEX) continue to monitor the process of internalizing the Mercosur-European Union Partnership Agreement. This agreement is essential for the competitiveness of our industries, on both sides of the Atlantic.

Connecting the ASEAN textile sector: sustainability, trends, and technology take centre stage at this week’s VIATT 2026

Opening this week Thursday, the Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles, and Textile Technologies (VIATT) is set to welcome visitors from ASEAN’s dynamic textile market and beyond. From 26 to 28 February, VIATT 2026 – the fair’s third editions – will reinforce its strategic proposition with an integrated showcase of the three core sectors of the entire textile value chain. Beyond new sourcing opportunities in Apparel Fabrics & Fashion, Home & Contract Textiles, and Technical Textiles & Technologies, the fair will present an expanded fringe programme.

Measure and control the fiber – optimize yarn quality

Producing consistent yarn quality is an everyday challenge – and a very difficult one. Detailed knowledge and understanding of the fiber raw material is absolutely critical to achieving the best possible quality in the yarn. To help spinners, Uster experts have put together guidelines for avoiding yarn irregularity claims, in a special edition of the Uster News Bulletin.

Coats Digital appoints Himanshu Mehrotra as Managing Director to lead next phase of cloud and AI-driven innovation

Coats Digital is delighted to announce the appointment of Himanshu Mehrotra as Managing Director to lead the company’s strategic direction, innovation agenda, and global growth as it accelerates the development of its cloud-native, AI-powered software solutions for the global apparel and footwear supply chain.

Over 1,500 exhibitors: Techtextil 2026 grows in key future sectors

Techtextil 2026 continues to grow: more than 1,500 exhibitors from 49 countries present their products and innovations in Frankfurt am Main from 21 to 24 April 2026. Over 120 of them are first-time exhibitors. Texprocess is taking place at the same time, remaining stable with around 200 exhibitors despite challenging market conditions. Together, the two events bring more than 1,700 exhibitors to the Frankfurt exhibition grounds.