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AATCC is the world’s leading not-for-profit association serving textile professionals since 1921. AATCC is headquartered in Research Triangle Park, N.C., USA, providing test method development, quality control materials, and professional networking for thousands of members in 60 countries throughout the world.
These goals are achieved through the activities of our three interest groups - Chemical Applications, Concept 2 Consumer®, and Materials - by our Committee and Section activities, and through our award-winning magazine and peer-reviewed journal,AATCC Review.

ASTM International

Textile Standards ASTM International is one of the largest voluntary standards development organizations in the world-a trusted source for technical standards for materials, products, systems, and services. Known for their high technical quality and market relevancy, ASTM International standards have an important role in the information infrastructure that guides design, manufacturing and trade in the global economy. Committee D13 ASTM Committee D13 on Textiles was formed in 1914. D13 meets twice a year, in January and June, with approximately 100 members attending three days of technical meetings. The Committee has 535 members and currently has jurisdiction of 339 standards, published in the Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Volumes 7.01 and 7.02.

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A textile technologist, chemist to be more precise. Have taken up responsibilities with AATCC and ASTM International to provide technical and support services to members and member prospects. Involved in QA systems implementation for Textile producers. Work with some of the top rated technicians in the world. We are Rated very highly Globally. I share my knowledge and experience ( Episteme and Techne)with the industry. Conduct Training programs for AATCC and ASTM Intl. In addition design and deliver tailor made programs and deliver lectures. Love to drive in search of desolate and exotic locations, where the air is clean , water in pure and nature is still natural. Ironically I Love gadgets and gizmo's and experimenting with new hardware and software. Life is not perfect , but it is interesting. Imperfections make life worth living. A perfect system is no challenge to the body , mind and soul.

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Saturday, October 27, 2018

Greenpeace Detox

Greenpeace dirty laundry

https://echa.europa.eu/documents/10162/22979590/230217_substitution_webinar_greenpeace_deto_en.pdf/fa71a525-12df-6978-dadf-2e3ed392d746


Thursday, November 25, 2010

AATCC Washer and Dryers

Hi Everyone

Based on the new Home Laundering monogram published in June of 2011 by AATCC, there has been a big misconception in the market that AATCC test methods are all being emended to do away with the current use of Top Loading washers and replace them with HE Front loaders.

I have done my home work by contacting reliable sources in AATCC and can inform as follows

1. HE Front loaders have been included in the new HL only to start the process of including them in test methods in the future, this future is not yet determined.

2.None of the Test methods that currently use top loaders are being amended to include HE front loaders as a washing conditions.

3. So there will be no change to washing conditions in the 2011 manual in any of these test methods.

4.For now and for the forseeable fututre, front loaders will be the option to use.

I would like to add that changing the washing conditions to HE Front loaders is not as simple as amending AATCC test methods alone.
FTC has to amend its 16CFR 423 ( Care labeling regulation) to include front loaders, only then can these machines be used for testing.

So dont add HE front loaders into your shopping list.
Of course , as a lab, you may be confronted with retailers who may ask you for results from HE front loaders, that is their prerogative , and your business.

Saturday, October 30, 2010

ASTM International Conference on Textiles Light and Weather-fastness

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ASTM International –

Technical Committee D13 Textiles -  International Conference

Title: International Conference on Textiles Light and Weather-fastness
Date: Friday January 21 2011
Location: Textile Committee Auditorium; Mumbai, India

About The Event
Technical Program
Registration Information
Technical Chair Contact Information
Hotel Information

ABOUT THE EVENT

An International Conference on Textiles – Light and Weather-fastness will be held Friday, 21 January 2011. Sponsored by ASTM International, Atlas Materials Testing Technology and DyStar, the conference will be held at the India Textile Committee Auditorium in Mumbai, India.

Objective
To present cutting edge information on the topics of light and weather-fastness by international experts and to enable a unique information exchange.

Why it is Important to Attend
The conference will provide a platform for knowledge and information exchange that supports the exponential demand for technical and high performance textiles.

Who Should Attend

  • Quality Control Managers in Textile Laboratories
  • Product Designers
  • R&D Staff in the Dyestuff Industry
  • Persons Involved in Development of Specifications
  • Commercial Test Laboratories

TECHNICAL PROGRAM

To view the preliminary technical program, (which includes presentation titles, presenters names), please click on http://myastm.astm.org/MEETINGS/SYMPOSIAPROGRAMS/D13ID1882.pdf.


REGISTRATION INFORMATION

The conference registration form is available below. The conference fees include: copies of conference presentations, refreshments and lunch.

Students – A student's fee is waived, provided that he/she is a full-time student and is not employed full time.

All attendees, including presenters, are urged to register using the "Registration Form" for this event so that space requirements can be accommodated. All attendees must check in at the conference registration desk upon arrival.

Category

Online

On Site

Before 20 December 2010

After 20 December 2010

Individual

Rs. 2400

Rs. 3000

Speaker

No charge

No charge

Student

No charge

No charge

Online

On Site

If you have questions concerning registration, please contact Dr. Siva Pariti,

siva.pariti@DYSTAR.com or +91 22 61419063.


TECHNICAL CHAIR CONTACT INFORMATION :

Additional information about the workshop is available from the conference planners:

Mr. Bruno Bentjerodt, Atlas MTT GmbH, Germany, BBentjerodt@atlasmtt.de +49 (0) 6051-7070245               Mr. Jayakumar Gopalakrishnan, ASTM International, Madras, India, textile1@astm.org +91 44 2615 1791;      Dr. Siva Pariti, DyStar, Navi Mumbai, India, siva.pariti@DYSTAR.com +91 22 61419063.


HOTEL INFORMATION :

Limited number of rooms are available on payment basis. If you need accommodation in Bombay please contact Mr. Bruno Benjerodt BBentjerodt@atlasmtt.de  +49 (0) 6051-7070245

Monday, October 4, 2010

Free AATCC & ASTM International Webinar

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You are invited to a webinar sponsored by

ASTM International

and

AATCC American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists 

This 65 minute webinar will be webcast live on Monday, 18 October 2010 beginning at*

  • 4:00 PM in India and Srilanka,
  • 3.30 PM in Pakistan
  • 4.30 PM in Bangladesh.

*For times in other countries, please calculate based on Indian time which is GMT + 5.30

TITLE: 

AATCC and ASTM International – Standards Enabling Textile Testing

TOPIC: 

A fundamental review of testing standards required for textile manufacturing.  Presenters will provide a basic overview of

    • Durability tests (largely covering –tensile and tear) and
    • Color Fastness to Crocking (rubbing) standards. 

PRESENTERS: 

  • Chris Leonard – AATCC Technical Director
  • Jayakumar Gopalakrishnan – ASTM International Trainer and Technical and Services Consultant
  • Teresa J. Cendrowska – ASTM Vice President, Global Cooperation

NO FEES - PRE-REGISTRATION is REQUIRED

·         There are no fees for the webinar, however space is limited. 

·         Preregistration for the webinar is required. 

·         Please use the following link to register for the webinar before Thursday, 13 October 2010 https://astm.webex.com/astm/k2/j.phpED=146861537&UID=1139272437&RT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D&FM=1)  

·         Registration will be first come first serve basis

Note on Questions and Clarifications

·         You may also indicate any questions you may have for the presenters in advance of the webinar. Please include any questions in an email to Teresa Cendrowska (tcendrow@astm.org) on or before Tuesday, 11 October 2010.  

·         You will have a limited opportunity to ask questions during the webinar. 

·         Questions not addressed during the webinar will receive email responses following the webinar.

Organizers reserve the right to cancel or postpone the program without prior notice or without giving any reason.

Thursday, September 30, 2010

US Customs Withdraws Proposed Revocation of "First Sale" Rule

 

Source : National Textile Association News

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published in today's Federal Register (75 FR 60134) notice of withdrawal of proposed interpretation of the expression``Sold For Exportation to the United States'' as used in the transaction value method of valuation in a series of sales importation scenario.
The "first sale rule" can be used to determine the transaction value of imported goods in certain circumstances. An item that is imported into the United States may have been subject to several transactions, with each interim buyer adding to the ultimate price paid by the U.S. importer. Current law allows U.S. importers, under certain conditions, to base the valuation of a product entering the United States on the first or earlier sale in a series of transactions, rather than the last one. For example, an item may be produced in China, sold to a middleman in Hong Kong, and in turn sold to a buyer/importer in Los Angeles; the "first sale rule" would allow the U.S. importer to declare the product's value, for import duty purposes, as the price of the original China-Hong Kong transaction.
On January 24, 2008, CBP published in the Federal Register (73 FR 4254) a notice informing interested parties that CBP was proposing a new interpretation of the expression ``sold for exportation to the United States'' for purposes of applying the transaction value method of valuation in a series of sales importation scenario. Under this proposed interpretation, in a transaction involving a series of sales, the price actually paid or payable for the imported goods when sold for exportation to the United States would be the price paid in the last sale occurring prior to the introduction of the goods into the United States, instead of the first (or earlier) sale. Accordingly, the transaction value would typically be determined on the basis of the price paid by the buyer in the United
States.
After CBP published its proposed interpretation document, Congress enacted the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (Pub. L. 110-246, 122 Stat. 1651 (June 18, 2008)) (``the Act''), in which section 15422 required the Commissioner of CBP to collect information from importers for a one-year period as to whether the declared value was based on a ``first sale'' in a series of sales transactions. CBP was required to report the data to the International Trade Commission (ITC) on a monthly basis and, in turn, the ITC was required to submit a report to Congress within 90 days of receiving CBP's final report.
In their written submission, the American Manufacturing Trade Action Coalition AMTAC) and the National Textile Association (NTA) urged the Commission to include in its report an analysis of the percent of textile and apparel imports entered under the first sale rule method during the reviewed period, both by value and by volume.
Over the 12-month period investigated, from September 1, 2008, to August 31, 2009, a total of 23,520 unique importing entities reported using the "first sale rule." These account for 8.5 percent of all U.S. importing entities. In the textile, apparel and footwear sector the percentage of importers using the "first sale rule" was 14 percent.
In terms of import value, of the $1.63 trillion in total U.S. imports over the period, $38.5 billion was imported using the "first sale rule," or about 2.4 percent of total U.S. imports. In the textile, apparel and footwear sector the percentage of importers using the "first sale rule" was about 6 percent.
In providing background information on the First Sale rule, AMTAC and NTA contended
that the first sale rule is inconsistent with this longstanding use by the United States Government of tariffs on imports to provide not only revenue, but also a level of protection appropriate to domestic industry. The first sale rule encourages importers to circumvent the policy choices made by Congress and the Administration.
With today's notice CBP withdraws the proposed change from a "first sale" to "last sale" rule.

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

ASTM Member Training on how to be a smart technical committee member

 

ASTM International is pleased to offer a series of free one hour online training workshops. There are several different training sessions offered to assist you as a member, including Balloting & Handling Negative Votes, Developing & Revising a Standard, Work Item Collaboration Area Training, ASTM Online Training, New Member Orientation as well as several others.

For more details on an upcoming session and to register, please click on the appropriate link(s) below. For a list of all the sessions, please click on this link: http://www.astm.org/MEMBER_TRAINING/

List of upcoming sessions:

New Member Orientation

Developing & Revising a Standard Training Session

Balloting & Handling Negative Votes Training

Work Item Collaboration Area Training

ASTM Online Training Session

Interlaboratory Studies Program Training Session

Training on WebEx Meetings

Roster Maintenance Training

If you need more information or have any questions, please contact Kevin Shanahan at kshanaha@astm.org or (610) 832-9737.

ASTM Textile Standards update 7th Sept 2010

New Approved ASTM Standards

D2057 - Standard Test Method for Colorfastness of Zippers to Laundering has been reapproved, available as D2057-05(2010)

D2060 - Standard Test Methods for Measuring Zipper Dimensions has been reapproved, available as D2060-00(2010)

D3693 - Standard Specification for Labeled Length per Holder of Sewing Thread has been reapproved, available as D3693-02(2010)

D4389/D4389M - Standard Specification for Finished Glass Fabrics Woven From Rovings has been reapproved (with editorial change), available as D4389/D4389M-04(2010)e1

D5238 - Standard Test Method for Smoldering Combustion Potential of Cotton-Based Batting has been revised to D5238-10

D6478 - Standard Test Method for Determining Specific Packability of Fabrics Used in Inflatable Restraints has been revised to D6478-10

New ASTM Work Items

WK30250 -Test Methods for Wale and Course Count of Weft Knit Fabrics