Kim Nicholson is the Director of the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC). AATCC connects the global textile community to empower an innovative, informed, and sustainable future. Responsibility for the content and opinions expressed in shared or reposted content is that of the original author or organization, and not of AATCC.

AATCC connects the global textile community to empower an innovative, informed, and sustainable future. Headquartered in Research Triangle Park, NC, USA, AATCC has provided standards development, testing materials, educational resources, and professional networking to the global textile industry for more than a century.

Founded in 1921 as the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC). AATCC connects the global textile community to empower a more innovative, informed, and sustainable future.

The American Association of Textile Chemist and Colorists works closely with other industry organizations to provide members with the most current information, user-friendly resources, and relevant services.

ASTM International’s Committee D13 develops test methods and specifications for textile materials. In general, AATCC methods and procedures focus on colorfastness, wet testing, and chemical properties. ASTM tests evaluate physical properties of textiles.