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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.

Mario Jorge Machado re-elected President of EURATEX

The EURATEX General Assembly has re-elected Mario Jorge Machado as President of EURATEX, renewing its confidence in his leadership at a crucial moment for the European textile and clothing industry. The sector is facing rising costs, global competitive pressure and an increasingly challenging transition towards sustainability and digitalisation.

Keeping products moving with Swedish automation at FILTECH 2026

At FILTECH 2026, taking place in Cologne from June 30th to July 2nd, members of TMAS – the Swedish textile machinery association – will highlight how the country’s engineering expertise is enabling filtration manufacturers to increase productivity, improve traceability and reduce dependence on labour-intensive manual processes.

Results of the 38th ITMF Global Textile Industry Survey

The global textile industry appears to be turning a corner, but this is more likely a fragile and possibly temporary improvement than the start of a durable recovery. According to the 38th ITMF Global Textile Industry Survey, conducted worldwide during the second half of May 2026, business sentiment, order intake, order backlogs and capacity utilization all improved versus March — yet every indicator remains weak by historical standards, and rising costs cast doubt on how long the upturn can last.

ITM 2026 makes happy participants with its international and qualified visitor profile

ITM 2026 International Textile Machinery Exhibition, one of the most prestigious meeting points of the textile machinery sector, attracted attention in its first three days, particularly with its diverse international visitor numbers. Industry professionals from all over the world had the opportunity to closely examine the latest technology machines and solutions displayed in operation. Thousands of visitors from approximately 100 countries, primarily Egypt, Pakistan, India, Uzbekistan, Syria, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia, met at the Tüyap Fair and Congress Center for new investment and cooperation opportunities.

KARL MAYER presents a textile TEXTRONIC® innovation at ITM 2026

With highly efficient machines and continuous textile innovations, KARL MAYER underscores its role as a reliable partner for discerning top-tier customers. Just in time for ITM 2026 in Istanbul, the industry leader is introducing a true innovation: an eyelash lace with its characteristic fringed look – combined with a previously unattainable 4-way stretch. While the established fabric could until now only be produced as rigid version or with one-dimensional stretch, the new elasticity in both dimensions expands the possibilities for cross-band panel fabrics.

DYNEEMA® and NP Aerospace advance personal protection for military servicewomen

Dyneema®, owned by Avient Corporation, an innovator of materials solutions, is supplying its high-performance unidirectional (UD) materials to world-leading armor manufacturer NP Aerospace, enabling the production of armor systems designed specifically to fit the female body. With 2,000 new armor systems, including 4,000 plates, made in the United Kingdom (UK) and delivered in June 2026, this collaboration addresses a long-standing lack of high-quality personal protection specially built for female defense and security personnel.