• Knit Fabric Development and Versatility - Bill Tenenblatt, Antex Knitting Mills
• The Evolution of Resin Use in Denim: The Good, the Bad, and the Future - Suzanne Benfield, Boehme Filatex Inc/DyStar
• Fashion Washing of Knits: The Increasing Importance for Rapidly Changing Market - Andy Weitz, TyeDye Factory
• Alternative Bleaching Methods of Denim for Extended Shade Range - George Cook, Boehme Filatex Inc/DyStar
• Technology to Enhance Brand Equity, the Bottom Line, and the Environment - Mark Harris, CellCorp.
• Bringing Nature's Colors to the Consumer: Vagabundo Process for Garment Dyeing - Brad McClanahan, Clariant Corp.
• It's Not Where You Start...It is Where You Finish - Chuck Stewart, Tumbling Colors, Inc.
• Sustainability - Just a PR Gimmick? - Henry Boyter, Institute of Textile Technology
• Textile Ecology and Oeko-Tex: Major Cornerstones for Sustainability of our Industry - Manfred Wentz, Oeko-Tex Certification Body USA
• Low Liquor Ratio Garment Dyeing - Antonio Busato, Tonello
• Plant-based Dyes: Commercial Viability, Application Technology and Sustainability for the Denim, Woolen and Leather Industry - Michelle Wiplinger, Earth Hues
• Ensuring Sustainability of Textile Processing with Enzymes/Biotechnology - Wayne Ashton, Genencor
• Trends in Sustainable and Organic Textiles and Implications for the Supply Chain - Rebecca Klein, Organic Exchange
• Sustainability and Choice - Don J. Cameron, Terranova Ranch Inc.
A Suppliers' Reception with tabletop displays will be held on Wednesday evening. Industry suppliers will be on hand to share the latest information about their products and services.
A registration fee will include luncheons, breaks and a copy of all available papers. Nonmembers have the opportunity to join the Association and register at the member rate.
A student registration fee available to AATCC student members. Refunds will be made if cancellations are received on or before December 5.
Reservations should be made directly with the hotel and attendance at the AATCC symposium should be specified to receive the group rate of single/double.
A first night's room and tax deposit are due with each registration. Deposits may be made by check or charged to an accepted credit card. Reservations must be made by November 20 to ensure room availability.
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