The 2026 AATCC Proficiency Testing Program (PTP) is now available for your lab to register! The program makes it easy for textile labs to measure their testing accuracy and support quality assurance.
AATCC's 2026 Proficiency Testing Program (PTP) is open for registration, enabling textile labs to benchmark performance, verify accuracy, and enhance quality assurance.
New features include an online data entry system, streamlined reports, and once-a-year programs.
Seven testing areas are covered, with standardised samples, reports, and certificates provided.
What’s New for 2026
- New online data entry system for faster access to datasheets, smoother communication, and quicker access to reports
- Each program offered only once per year—please plan ahead!
- Streamlined reports and updated data sheets for easier analysis
About the AATCC PTP
The AATCC invites you to participate in the 2026 Proficiency Testing Program (PTP). This annual initiative helps textile labs worldwide:
- Benchmark performance
- Verify testing accuracy
- Support certification and quality assurance initiatives
- Identify areas for improvement
Seven targeted programs cover key testing areas: Antibacterial Properties, Appearance & Physical Properties, Color Evaluation, Colorfastness, Fiber Analysis, Moisture Management, and Resistance & Repellency. Each round features carefully selected samples for meaningful, consistent results.
Each participating lab receives:
- Standardized samples and instructions
- One month to complete testing and submit results
- Confidential performance reports
- A Certificate of Participation
2026 Program Schedule
Each program is offered once per calendar year.
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ALCHEMPro News Desk (HU)