American Flock Association FLOCK ACADEMY

The American Flock Association presents the new, virtual Flock Academy from 11am to 3pm Eastern time on Thursday, September 21, 2023. The Flock Academy will cover all aspects of the flock process including flock cutting and finishing, raw materials, application techniques and the finished product. Experienced instructors come from all phases of the flock industry. This course is good for anyone associated with the flock industry or wanting to know more about the flock process. From company owners to machine operators, this is an outstanding opportunity to increase your “flock” knowledge. There is no charge to attend, but there is a limit to the number of attendees. Pre–enrollment required. Click here for a registration form and email it to: info@flocking.org

NCTO Announces Winner of the 2022 Paul T. O’Day Memorial Scholarship

On June 29, 2022, the National Council of Textile Organization's (NCTO) Fiber Council announced Ms. Abigail McBee, of Gaffney, SC as the recipient of the 2022 Paul T. O’Day Scholarship Award. She is the daughter of Emily and Douglas McBee, who works for Auriga Polymers/Indorama Ventures in Spartanburg, S.C.

NCTO Chairman David Poston, President of Palmetto Synthetics LLC, commented, “We are pleased to recognize Ms. McBee’s exceptional record of academic achievements with her selection as the 2022 recipient of the Paul T. O’Day Memorial Scholarship. All of us on the Fiber Council congratulate Ms. McBee and wish her continued success in her academic career.”

The scholarship program was created in 2014 in honor of Paul T. O’Day who served as President of the American Fiber Manufacturers Association (AFMA) for more than three decades. The Association merged with the National Council of Textile Organizations in April 2018, and NCTO’s Fiber Council now administers the scholarship program. Recipients receive a $5,000 award each year, totaling $20,000 for four years of study. Sons or daughters of NCTO’s Fiber Council member company employees are eligible to apply.

New Look for FabricLink.com

Online since 1995, FabricLink.com is a consumer resource for learning about textiles, apparel, home furnishings and fabric care. Because of the site’s educational format, Industry businesses have also found the site is particularly effective for promoting innovative textile products.

With over 1,000 pages of educational information, FabricLink provides consumers & students with a wealth of information to learn about the newest textile technologies, the importance of sustainability; and how to be an informed & smart shopper.

FabricLink’s Fabric University is a popular learning center for students, and there are 14 searchable indexes with descriptions of hundreds of textile products and technologies. Member companies also use easy-to-understand educational presentations to describe products, how they work, and why they are important.

The site has been updated to make it even easier to navigate. Visit FabricLink.com and explore topics, such as:

• Sustainability – Do Your Part
• Be a Smart Shopper
• Halloween Costume Closet – Hundreds of DIY Costumes
• Fabric University – Learn About the Fabrics in Your Life
• Textile Dictionaries & Glossaries
• All Knit Fabrics are Not The Same
• Take a Guided Tour – the World of Fabrics
• Fabric Care Center – Spill Something?
• FLN Annual Top 10 Innovation Awards

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.

NCTO Announces Winner of the 2021 Paul T. O’Day Memorial Scholarship

On June 29, 2021, the National Council of Textile Organization’s (NCTO) Fiber Council announces Rachel Crouse of Reidsville, NC as the recipient of the 2021 Paul T. O’Day Scholarship Award. She is the daughter of Sandra and Martin Crouse, who is employed by Unifi, Inc.r

Read more HERE.

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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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.

Registration is Open for Univ. of Rhode Island Spring Splash: Virtually Yours

A Virtual Student Fashion Event

It's the event of year! The University of Rhode Island Department of Textiles, Fashion Merchandising, and Design ("TMD") cordially invites you to Spring Splash: Virtually Yours on Sunday, April 25 at 5:00pm.

Traditionally a runway show debuting one-of-a-kind apparel designed by talented TMD students, this year you will be treated to an unforgettable virtual show with expanded content. This will include a behind-the-scenes look at the department, the historic textiles collection, and garments designed and made by the students.

The event is open to all and free to attend. Register and you will receive a link to join the week prior.

Dr. Martin Bide & Clare King join Michael Woody to talk about the collaboration between university & industry.

The next Rhode Island Textile Innovation Network Executive Insights webinar is scheduled for March 31st, 2021 from 12:00PM – 12:30PM EST.

Michael Woody, CEO of Trans-Tex LLC and Chairman of the Rhode Island Textile Innovation Network (RITIN) talks with guests Dr. Martin Bide, Professor, Department of Textiles, Fashion Merchandising and Design in the College of Business at the University of Rhode Island, and Clare King, President of Propel, LLC.

After earning a PhD and working in the UK dyestuff industry, Martin joined the US academic world, first at UMass Dartmouth and then, in 1991, URI, where he teaches courses in textile science-related subjects. He has maintained the URI textile lab and consulted on a range of projects with local industry. His research, chiefly in biomedical materials and sustainability has led to more than 100 papers, book chapters and patents. Martin is a past president of the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry.

Clare King, President of Propel LLC, has hired graduates of the TMD program and worked jointly with TMD on some of Propel's innovative projects. In 2020, Propel LLC was awarded the Industrial Fabrics Foundation Innovation Award, presented yearly to a company that weaves tomorrow's ideas into the fabrics of today, for their US Navy-funded smart shirt. Clare generously donated the $5,000 prize to support the teaching and research of Textile Science in the Department of Textiles, Fashion Merchandising and Design in the University of Rhode Island's College of Business to honor Dr. Bide's retirement.

Register HERE

AATCC Time Capsule Student Chapter Contest

AATCC is accepting entries for a time capsule that features textile products from around the world. In 1964, the Association created a time capsule that represented the American textile industry. This year, 2021, at the 100-year celebration of the American Association of Textile Chemist and Colorists, the contents of that time capsule will be revealed!

Each student chapter can submit one entry! Will your student chapter be chosen for the 100 year time capsule? Entries due March 1st!

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2021 C2C Student Merchandising Competition

View this email in your browser AATCC Announces 2021 "Fashion Evolution"  Student Merchandising Competition Submit Entry Competition This year’s theme, Fashion Evolution, showcases 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 will mirror that theme. From the 1920s, when AATCC was founded, to the present day, students will be asked to choose a decade from the last 100 years and market reinvented 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 Students will be asked to:   Develop and describe the marketing plan and merchandising plan and products for an integrated apparel line. Research one chosen decade and related apparel products from that time period. Describe a reinvented fashion for the 2020 decade incorporating a focus area that creates a modern approach. Consider how the selected focus area makes the apparel line more relevant or marketable today. Explain how the product line is unique. Describe what aspects from the selected decade were chosen and what in your product line makes them reinvented for the future. Entries due April 20, 2021 Submit Entry and Review Guidelines Awards 1st place earns US$1000 from AATCC and US$300 from Farhan Patel 2nd place earns US$750 from AATCC 3rd place earns US$250 from AATCC Faculty Note AATCC announces this competition during the summer anticipating that textile, apparel, fashion, business, marketing, and merchandising faculty will incorporate it as a project for their fall and/or spring curriculum. Faculty members are encouraged to assist students with the coordination of teams and resources, and to act as liaisons with AATCC for this competition. Questions? Contact Manisha Patel at patelm@aatcc.org

AATCC Foundation Offers New Scholarships for Textile Students

Thanks to two brand new scholarships, AATCC Foundation Inc. will provide more funding than ever to students in textile and related fields. For the 2020-2021 academic year, the AATCC Foundation will award more than 35 scholarships and fellowships, worth nearly $150,000. Students can find and apply for scholarships through one easy online application.

The two newest scholarships in the AATCC Foundation portfolio are the NCTO Paul T. O’Day Scholarship and the Percy W. Woodruff Jr Textile Manufacturing Scholarship.

NCTO Paul T. O’Day Scholarship

NCTO President & CEO Kimberly Glas says, “The Paul O’Day Memorial Scholarship was created to honor a man whose influence and legacy in the fiber sector of the textile industry was revered as he served as President of the American Fiber Manufacturers Association (AFMA) for more than three decades.”

Since the 2018 merger of AFMA with the National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO), the scholarship is awarded to children of employees at NCTO Fiber Council member companies. Glas says, “The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) is pleased to partner with the AATCC Foundation to promote this scholarship and select recipients with outstanding academic achievements who desire to choose career paths to support the American fiber industry.”

The O’Day Scholarship provides $5,000 per year to an undergraduate student, renewable for up to four years.

Percy W. Woodruff Jr Textile Manufacturing Scholarship

The Woodruff Textile Manufacturing Scholarship is named for Percy W. Woodruff, Jr., who was a non-traditional university student. Despite working several jobs, the only way Woodruff could afford to complete his college education was through the GI Bill as a WWII veteran and income from his wife’s teaching career. After graduating from college with a degree in Textiles, he spent his career in the US textile industry, retiring from Burlington Industries. The Woodruff Scholarship is awarded to other “non-traditional students,” particularly those in the Clemson University Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE). Non-traditional students may be anyone disadvantaged by starting college late or in the wrong major, or any other circumstance.

Recipients of the Woodruff Scholarship receive $2,500. All Foundation scholars are also eligible for free registration and reimbursement of travel funds to attend the AATCC International Conference.

School of Fashion Design Annual holiday party & silent auction! 85th anniversary vintage edition!

On Tuesday, December 10, the School of Fashion Design, Boston, will celebrate the season at their annual holiday party and silent auction fundraiser. Over 40 vintage garments from the SFD archives up for auction! Silent auction proceeds benefit SFD student programs and technical resources.

Buy tickets at eventbrite.

AATCC Foundation Programs Support Textile Student Research and Education

AATCC Foundation, Inc.

Established in 1997, AATCC Foundation, Inc. operates to further the charitable mission of the Association, promoting the science and knowledge of textile design, coloration, materials, processing, and testing through research and education. AATCC Foundation, Inc. seeks ways to develop and promote quality standards throughout the world

 

AATCC Foundation Scholarship and Fellowship Available!

AATCC Foundation, Inc. announces scholarships and fellowships available for the 2019-2020 academic year. Currently, 15 undergraduate scholarships and 3 graduate fellowships are available.

Applications for the Charles E. Gavin III Family Scholarship at Auburn University are due FEBRUARY 1.

Applications for the following scholarships are due by
FEBRUARY 15:
– Charles H. Stone Scholarship,
– Varley Family Textile Technology Scholarship
– Charles E. Gavin, III Family Scholarship at Georgia Tech

All other scholarships are due by MARCH 31, 2019.

Guidelines and an application form are available on the Foundation Grants and Scholarship webpage.

Questions? Contact Debra Hibbard