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AATCC to host technical textiles symposium

31/08/2012
The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) is to host a symposium on advances in nonwovens, technical textiles and sustainable materials on October 10 and 11 in Atlanta, US.

The programme will feature papers on protective performance materials, sustainable materials, multifunctional material additives and engineered fibrous materials.

Mary Hennessy, president and CEO of the Industrial Fabrics Association International, and Rory Holmes, president of  the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, will provide market updates on the industrial fabrics and nonwoven industries.

Dr Eugene Wilusz, of Natick Soldier RD&E Center, will cover current and future research needs in the chemical and biological protection area using fibrous materials.

Developments in nonwoven decontamination wipes will be addressed by Amit Kapoor, president of First Line Technology.

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