Celebrate 170 Years of Draper Knitting: Mill Tour & New England Section Reception

Step inside one of America’s longest‑running textile mills as Draper Knitting celebrates 170 years of craftsmanship and innovation. This free event is open to all attendees, offering a rare, behind‑the‑scenes tour hosted by the AATCC New England Section.

Non‑members are encouraged to join and learn how AATCC can expand your network, elevate your career, and keep you connected to the innovations shaping the future of textiles.

Explore historic and modern machinery, see three fabric‑formation methods in one facility, and experience 120,000 sq. ft. of production in action. After the tour, enjoy a complimentary networking reception with textile professionals, industry leaders, and fellow innovators.

Event Details
Date: June 18, 2026
Time: Tours at 2:00 PM EST; reception to follow
Location: Draper Knitting, 28 Draper Lane, Canton, MA
Cost: Complimentary

To RSVP, email Bethany Pollack (bpollack@draperknitting.com), VP of Draper Knitting and NE Section Officer, with your name, organization, member status, email, and phone number.

AATCC Summer Social In the City: Boston

Join AATCC New England Section Members for a Summer Social In the City at the Cask n’ Flagon, right by the historic Fenway Park. Whether you’re a local or in town for the Northeast Materials Show, close by at the Hynes Convention Center, feel free to drop in and network with AATCC Members.

The social will be on July 27 at 5:30PM at the Cask n’ Flagon: 62 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215.

Questions? Feel free to contact Bethany Pollack (bpollack@draperknitting.com).

CPSC Staff to Participate in November 15-16 AATCC Meetings

November 15-16, 2022, Paige Witzen, Consumer Product Safety Commission Directorate for Laboratory Sciences, and other CPSC Staff, will participate in the AATCC Fall Committee Meetings. For additional information, including call-in information, contact Paige Witzen, pwitzen@cpsc.gov.

Emily Maling and other CPSC staff will participate in American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) Spring Committee Meetings

Emily Maling, Consumer Product Safety Commission Directorate for Laboratory Sciences, and other CPSC staff will participate in American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) Spring Committee Meetings on May 10-11, 2022 from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM ET via teleconference. For more information, including meeting call-in information, please contact Emily Maling at emaling@cpsc.gov or 301-987-2301.

ASTM Infant Loungers Data Analysis Task Group Meeting March 4

On March 4, 2022, Tim Smith, Division of Human Factors, and other CPSC staff will be participating in a virtual (Webex) meeting of the new ASTM Infant Loungers Data Analysis Task Group from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. ET. The meeting will discuss incident data related to infant loungers, and was requested by ASTM. For additional information, including log-in information, please contact Tim Smith at tsmith@cpsc.gov.

Tim Smith and other CPSC staff will be participating in a virtual (Webex) meeting of the new ASTM Infant Loungers Scope & Definitions Task Group

On March 8, 2022, Tim Smith, Division of Human Factors, and other CPSC staff will be participating in a virtual (Webex) meeting of the new ASTM Infant Loungers Scope & Definitions Task Group from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET. The meeting will discuss the scope of products to be included under the proposed infant loungers voluntary standard, and was requested by ASTM. For additional information, including log-in information, please contact Tim Smith at tsmith@cpsc.gov.

Tim Smith and other CPSC staff will be participating in a virtual (Webex) meeting of the new ASTM Subcommittee F15.19 on Wearable Infant Blankets

On March 1, 2022, Tim Smith, Consumer Product Safety Commission Division of Human Factors, and other CPSC staff will be participating in a virtual (Webex) meeting of the new ASTM Subcommittee F15.19 on Wearable Infant Blankets from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET. The meeting will discuss development of a standard for wearable infant blankets, and was requested by ASTM. For additional information, including log-in information, please contact Tim Smith at tsmith@cpsc.gov.

Allyson Tenney, CPSC, will attend ASTM International F08.22-Camping Softgoods and Tent Flammability Task Group Meeting

Allyson Tenney, Consumer Product Safety Commission Directorate for Laboratory Sciences, attending ASTM International F08.22-Camping Softgoods and Tent Flammability Task Group Meeting at the Hyatt Regency at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado. The meeting will be held in the Quartz Room (Level 3) from 2:00pm to 5:00pm (MT). For more information contact Allyson Tenney at atenney@cpsc.gov or ASTM International at www.astm.org.

Emily Maling and other CPSC staff will participate in the ASTM D13 subcommittee meetings on textile-related standards activities.

From January 24-26, 2022, Emily Maling, Directorate for Laboratory Sciences, and other CPSC staff will participate in the ASTM D13 subcommittee meetings via teleconference. These meetings will provide updates on textile-related standards activities. For additional information, including call-in information, contact Emily Maling at emaling@cpsc.gov of 301-987-2301.

Revision of D1230 - 17 Standard Test Method for Flammability of Apparel Textiles

This ASTM standard is being balloted for its 5-year review. The mandatory caveats included scope are updated to conform to the current ASTM Blue Book on standards. Additionally, a misspelled word in clause 14.2 has been corrected.

CPSC Staff to Participate in AATCC Meetings Next Week

Emily Maling and Paige Witzen, Consumer Product Safety Commission Directorate for Laboratory Sciences, will participate via teleconference in AATCC Fall Committee Meetings being held in Research Triangle Park, NC on November 15-16, 2021 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST. For more information, including meeting location and call-in information, please contact Emily Maling at emaling@cpsc.gov of 301-987-2301.

AATCC Announces 2022 C2C Student Design Competition

This year’s theme asks students to design a sustainable travel wear line that incorporates recycled materials, sustainable manufacturing, and antibacterial and/or odor-control properties. Entries are due April 5, 2022.

Read more or submit HERE.

CPSC Staff to Attend ASTM Sewn Products Flammability Meeting

On August 26, 2021, Allyson Tenney, Consumer Product Safety Commission Directorate for Laboratory Sciences, will be attending ASTM F08.22 Camping Softgoods/Tent Flammability - Online Meeting, 1:00pm to 3:00pm (ET). For more information, contact Allyson Tenney at atenney@cpsc.gov or refer to ASTM International at www.astm.org.

Gavin recognizes AATCC’s 100th Anniversary with $100K Donation

Thanks to Devin Steele at www.etextilecommunications.com for reporting that on Charles E. Gavin III’s generous donation fully endowed two graduate fellowships as permanent sources of textile student support, an important step toward the goal of endowing all existing Foundation scholarships.

Read the full story at www.etextilecommunications.com/070121

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AATCC Celebrating 100 Years!

Please save the date and plan on joining AATCC and the textile community in celebrating 100 years of AATCC during the Week of Celebration this November! This milestone anniversary week is a time to dream big, to create, connect, experience, and celebrate our achievements.

The AATCC Committee Meetings will be held November 15-16 and the 2021 Textile Discovery Summit on November 16-18, in Durham, N.C., at the Sheraton Imperial Hote.l. Those interested in staying after the Summit can visit the AATCC Technical Center for a tour on November 19. The AATCC Board of Directors meeting will take place November 19 as well.

New ASTM Work Items Would Revise

ASTM has undertaken routine five year reviews of the following standards

Revision of D3562 - 14 Standard Performance Specification for Woven Drycleanable Coat Fabrics

Revision of D3780 - 14 Standard Performance Specification for Men’s and Boys’ Woven Dress Suit Fabrics and Woven Sportswear Jacket, Slack, and Trouser Fabrics

Revision of D3782 - 14 Standard Performance Specification for Men’s and Boys’ Knitted Dress Suit Fabrics and Knitted Sportswear Jacket, Slack, and Trouser Fabrics

Revision of D4119 - 14 Standard Performance Specification for Men’s and Boys’ Knitted Dress Shirt Fabrics

Revision of D4155 - 14 Standard Performance Specification for Women’s and Girls’ Woven Sportswear, Shorts, Slacks, and Suiting Fabrics

Revision of D4156 - 14 Standard Performance Specification for Women’s and Girls’ Knitted Sportswear Fabrics

CPSC to Participate in AATCC Webinare on Electronic Textiles, July 28, 2021

Jacqueline Campbell, Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Hazard Identification and Reduction, will be presenting a webinar on wearable technology and integrating safety into the product design process as part of the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) webinar series on electronic textiles (e-textiles). The webinar will take place July 28, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. EDT. For additional information, contact Jacqueline Campbell at jcampbell@cpsc.gov.

CPSC Staff to Participate in ASTM Meeting on Furniture Flammability Standards

Andrew Lock, Consumer Product Safety Commission Laboratory Sciences, will be participating in the ASTM E05.15 committee meetings on fire standards to discuss furniture flammability standards development from 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. EST, June 9, 2021. The meeting is online. For more information contact Andrew Lock (preferred:alock@cpsc.gov or 301-987-2099).

Jacqueline Campbell and Other CPSC Staff Participating in ASTM D13 Virtual Subcommittee Meetings Regarding Updates on Textile Standards Activities

Jacqueline Campbell, Consumer Product Safety Directorate for Engineering Sciences, and other CPSC staff will participate in the ASTM D13 subcommittee meetings via teleconference. The meetings are being held on June 6-10, 2021, from 8:00am - 4:00pm EST. These meetings will provide updates on textile-related standards activities. For additional information, including call-in information, contact Jacqueline Campbell at: jcampbell@cpsc.gov, (301) 987-2024.

Winners Announcement: 2021 AATCC Concept 2 Consumer® Student Design Competition

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC, USA, May 7, 2021— AATCC is happy to announce the winners of the 2021 AATCC Concept 2 Consumers^® Student Design Competition!

 

AATCC received 41 entries, with 57 students participating from 20 colleges and universities.

This year’s theme, Fashion Evolution, showcased AATCC’s Centennial—the Association’s 100th Birthday! The theme for AATCC’s Centennial celebrations is “Celebrating a Century—Focused on the Future!”

 

Fashion Evolution mirrored that theme. From the 1920s, when AATCC was founded, to the present day, students were asked to choose a decade from the last 100 years and reinvent the fashions for the 2020 decade, focusing on one or more of the following:

 

• fit/sizing for various body types
• sustainable fashion
• personal protection
• new textile materials/technology

 

First Place

Movement by Doran Kim, University of Texas, Austin

This student was awarded:

 

• US$1,000 from AATCC
• PantoneCotton Passport and COY mug
• US$300 SpoonflowerGift Certificate and Spoonflower DIY Book Bundle
• US$200 Jacquard Inkjet FabricSystems gift certificate to obtain prepared for dyeing (PFD) fabric
• DatacolorColorReaderPRO
• One-year free AATCC Student Membership

 

Kim is a Textiles and Apparel Major & Entrepreneurship Minor at the University of Texas, Austin.

 

She says, “From this competition, I learned how fashion trends evolve and return to popularity. It was an educational moment for me as a designer to create a collection that brings nostalgia from past fashion trends in a way that the current market desires.

 

I have seen many fashion brands that only focus on one part of the sustainable production process. In the future, I want to create clothing that is truly sustainable in every step from sourcing to the after-use stage. I want to prove with my designs that we do not have to exploit natural resources, abuse animals, or neglect human rights just to look good. Contributing to better fashion practice is the future I dream.”

 

Second Place

Caminates by Carla Pierini, Drexel University

This student was awarded:

 

• US$750 from AATCC
• Pantone Cotton Passport and COY mug
• US$150 Spoonflower Gift Certificate and Spoonflower DIY Book Bundle
• US$100 Jacquard InkjetFabric Systems gift certificate to obtain prepared for dyeing (PFD) fabric
• DatacolorColorReaderPRO
• One-year free AATCC Student Membership

 

Pierini is a sophomore majoring in Fashion Design at Drexel University.

 

She says, “From this competition I learned that no matter how abstract ideas can look, you can achieve the unimaginable with dedication, passion, and people that support and believe in your potential. For my future, I want to focus on finding the perfect balance in my career, working on sustainable, innovative, and impactful projects that will bring a positive change in the fashion industry and society.”

 

Third Place

 

Moonchild by Ingrid Yeung, University of California, Davis

This student was awarded:

 

• US$200 from AATCC
• US$75 SpoonflowerGift Certificate and Spoonflower DIY Book Bundle
• US$50 JacquardInkjet Fabric Systems gift certificate to obtain prepared for dyeing (PFD) fabric
• Datacolor
• One-year free AATCC Student Membership

 

Yeung is a Junior pursuing a BA in Design and BS in Managerial Economics.

 

She says, “Throughout this process, I learned the complexities of functional apparel design, and I was able to challenge myself to discover new forms of innovation and creativity within fashion. In the future, I aim to design within a space that merges functionality and aesthetic/beauty while also producing work with impact that can outlast the prevailing life cycle of rapid consumption.”

 

Developers, Judges, and Sponsors

AATCC would like to extend appreciation to the following developers, judges, and sponsors. Without their expertise and assistance, the competition would not have been possible.

 

Developers

• Sandra Johnson, Senior Account Manager at Color Solutions International
• Nora Khanna, Product Development Manager at Pantone
• Kerry King, Vice President, R&D at Spoonflower Inc.
• Muditha Senanayake, Professor at Cal Poly Pomona
• Alyssa McNamara, Project Manager at Spoonflower Inc.

 

Judges

• Lisa Beck, Product Manager at Datacolor
• Emily Coleman, Designer and Merchandise Manager at Jefferies Socks
• Hunter Ellis, President at Jacquard Inkjet Fabric Systems
• Yvonne Johnson, Senior Director: Product Development at Cotton Incorporated
• Lauren Koury, E-commerce Specialist at Carolina Hosiery Mills
• Alyssa McNamara, Project Manager at Spoonflower Inc.
• Kristie Rhodes, Manager, Product Development at Cotton Incorporated
• Carrie Yates, Associate Director, Knit Product Development at Cotton Incorporated

 

Sponsors:

 

 

About AATCC: AATCC is the world’s leading not-for-profit association serving textile professionals since 1921. AATCC, headquartered in Research Triangle Park, NC, USA, provides test method development, quality control materials, and professional networking for members throughout the world.