Polartec Joins IMAQA To Support The Next Generation Of Climate Research In The Arctic

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — January 21, 2026 — Polartec®, a Milliken & Company brand renowned for pioneering more sustainable and innovative textile solutions, is proud to support the IMAQA project, an initiative led by a group of young scientists dedicated to studying the effects of climate change in extreme Arctic environments.

(Editor’s Note: IMAQA is an organization based in Belgium, active in scientific expeditions, field logistics for researchers, glaciological data collection and educational activities. Its ambition is to build bridges between exploration, science and knowledge transfer to younger generations.)

With several major missions carried out in recent years, IMAQA has established itself as an essential partner for scientific institutions wishing to collect crucial data on climate change. The team’s expeditions across Greenland and Alaska have combined scientific research with education and storytelling, highlighting how curiosity, collaboration, and care for the environment can inspire meaningful action. These same values reflect Polartec’s ethos and its long-standing commitment to environmental responsibility.

Working in one of the planet’s most remote and unpredictable regions demands absolute reliability from every piece of equipment, which is why the researchers wear garments made with high-performance Polartec® fabrics, including Polartec® Alpha™ active insulation and Polartec® Power Shield™ Pro, a non-PFAS weather protection membrane made from plant-based Biolon™* nylon.

Originally developed to offer dynamic protection in extreme environments, both fabrics are the result of Polartec’s continuous effort to reduce environmental impact. The high- performance technical fabrics also enable IMAQA’s scientists and explorers to maintain focus, comfort, and efficiency while working in difficult and dynamic environments. In fact, these same fabrics can be found in collections by outdoor brands such as 66°North, Black Diamond and many others.

“At Polartec®, innovation has always been guided by the belief that performance and responsibility can and should coexist,” Alessandro Perseo, Marketing Director Polartec,. “Supporting IMAQA was a natural continuation of a broader commitment to help people pursue their goals in harmony with the planet. Every Polartec® fabric is created with the same attention to comfort, endurance, and sustainability that defines the brand’s work across generations.”

Polartec’s drive to merge technical excellence with environmental responsibility is reflected in the company’s support for initiatives of this kind. Through partnerships like IMAQA, Polartec® continues to invest in the future. Its support of projects that empower young people and advance scientific understanding demonstrates how responsible materials combined with people-centric values can contribute to positive change.

* Biolon™ is a trademark of Milliken & Company.

** 20k mm water resistance (ISO 811)/20k g/m²/24hrs breathability (JIS L1099, B1).

*** The Biolon™ nylon plant-based content within Power Shield™ Pro reduces reliance on fossil fuels and lowers carbon footprint by up to 50% compared with virgin Nylon-6,6.

Posted: January 24, 2026

Source: Polartec®, a Milliken & Company brand

Yongrong Holding Group: Barmag Honored As Gold Partner

REMSCHEID, Germany / FUZHOU, China — January 22, 2026 — At this year’s supplier conference held by polyamide yarn manufacturer Yongrong on January 17, Barmag was honored with the Gold Partner Award. The company presents the award to suppliers who make a significant contribution to the sustainable growth and success of the group.

Barmag was honored with the Gold Partner Award as one of Yongrong’s key suppliers.

The Yongrong Holding Group’s supplier conference 2025 took place in Fuzhou, China, under the motto “Shaping the future together with a focus on value.” As a long-standing strategic supplier, Barmag was invited and represented by Hou Xiaoguang, Head of Barmag China, and Felix Chau, Head of Sales China.

Barmag and the Yongrong Group have maintained a partnership-based business relationship since 2004, which has developed from a strategic to a value-adding collaboration over more than two decades. In the field of polyamide yarn production, the Yongrong Group is now one of Barmag’s most important customers worldwide.

While the company initially used mainly standard equipment from Barmag, the focus is now on customized, innovative solutions that have been jointly developed and continuously optimized. High-quality, cutting-edge technology from Barmag, combined with the Yongrong Group’s forward-looking strategy, has contributed significantly to the successful development of both partners.

In the future, both partners intend to further intensify their cooperation. The focus will be on developing environmentally friendly and intelligent production processes for the nylon industry, as well as a new model for a high-quality and sustainable industry.

Posted: January 24, 2026

Source: Swiss Oerlikon Group

Archroma Brings High Impact Textile Innovations To Colombiatex 2026

PRATTELN, Switzerland — January 22, 2026 — Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, is proud to announce its participation in Colombiatex 2026, one of the most influential textile and apparel industry events in the Americas. The event will take place in Medellín, Colombia, from January 27 to 29, where Archroma will welcome visitors at Booth PC006.

At Colombiatex 2026, Archroma will highlight its latest innovations designed to support more sustainable, high-performance textile production. Visitors will have the opportunity to discover the company’s award-winning AVITERA® SE dyes and SILIGEN® D2W, alongside a strong portfolio of advanced solutions including BLUE MAGIC, THIOTAN® R, ERIOFAST®, ERIOPON® E3 SAVE, and TERASIL® W-VM. In addition, visitors will also be able to explore solutions from our latest partnership with HeiQ.

“These innovations reflect our commitment to helping the textile industry meet growing demands for performance, efficiency, and sustainability,” said Gerardo Estrada, Vice President, Americas, Archroma. “Colombiatex is a key platform for connecting with partners across the Americas, and we look forward to demonstrating how our solutions can enable more planet conscious textile production.”

Archroma invites industry professionals, brand owners, and manufacturers to visit Booth PC006 to discover its cutting-edge textile solutions firsthand and learn how the company is shaping a more sustainable future for the industry.

Posted: January 24, 2026

Source: Archroma

ELFA: Equipment Finance Industry Confidence At 11-Month High

WASHINGTON, DC — January 22, 2026 — The Equipment Leasing & Finance Association (ELFA) today released its January 2026 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI), revealing confidence in the equipment finance market rose to 64.6, up from 58.3 in December, and the highest level since February 2025. The index provides a qualitative assessment from key executives in the $1.3 trillion equipment finance industry.

January 2026 Survey Results:

  • Business Conditions – When assessing the next four months, 34.6% of responding executives believe business conditions will improve, up from 12.5% in December. Those who believe business conditions will remain the same declined to 57.7% from 75% the previous month. The percentage of executives who believe business conditions will worsen also declined to 7.7% from 12.5% in December.
  • Capex Demand – For the next four months, 40% of the survey respondents believe demand for leases and loans to fund capital expenditures (capex) will increase (up from 20.8% in December). Additionally, 56% expect demand to remain the same (down from 75%), and 4% believe demand will decline, relatively unchanged from December.
  • Access to Capital – Over the next four months, 32% of respondents expect greater access to capital to fund equipment acquisitions, an increase from 25% in December. The majority (68%) anticipate the “same” access to capital to fund business, a decrease from 70.8% the previous month. None expect “less” access to capital, unchanged from December.
  • Employment – Regarding employment over the next four months, 38.5%% of executives expect to hire more employees, a decrease from 50% in December. Also, 57.7% foresee no change in headcount (up from 45.8% last month), and 3.9% expect to hire fewer employees, down slightly from 4.2% in December.
  • U.S. Economy – Of the respondents, 3.9% evaluate the current U.S. economy as “excellent,” up from none in December; 96.2% assess it as “fair,” down from 100% last month; and none evaluate it as “poor,” unchanged from December.
  • Economic Outlook – Over the next six months, 30.8% of respondents believe that U.S. economic conditions will “get better,” a marked increase from 12.5% in December. Another 61.5% expect the U.S. economy to “stay the same,” up from 58.3%; and 7.7% believe economic conditions will worsen, a dramatic decline from 29.2% last month.
  • Business Development Spending – Over the next six months, 34.6% of respondents believe their company will increase spending on business development activities, down from 35.7% in December. Those who believe there will be “no change” in business development spending increased to 65.4% (up from 58.3% in December), and none believe there will be a decrease in spending (down from 4.2% last month).

January 2026 MCI-EFI Survey Comments from Industry Executive Leadership:

Bank, Small Ticket

“2025 was a strong year for our business and much of the industry. I think we will carry that momentum into 2026 and find new opportunities to continue our growth this year.” David Normandin, CLFP, President and Chief Executive Officer, Wintrust Specialty Finance

Captive, Small Ticket

“We observed an increase in December that has continued into January. We believe the improved interest rate environment has contributed to this momentum. Additionally, we suspect that a “tariff pre-buy” effect is occurring, as customers accelerate purchasing decisions ahead of potential cost increases.” Jim DeFrank, EVP and Chief Operating Officer, Isuzu Finance of America, Inc.

Independent, Small Ticket

“As interest rates and the economy improve in 2026, the equipment finance industry will likely be facing more competition from banks, the larger independents and new entrants.”  James D. Jenks, CEO, Global Finance and Leasing Services, LLC

Independent, Middle Ticket

“I’m optimistic about AI and automation along with onshoring creating new demand for equipment. However, isolationist policies and lack of workforce are challenges to these positives, so it’s a mixed bag.” Jeffry Elliott, CLFP, CEO of Elevex Capital and Equipment Leasing & Finance Association Treasurer

ELFA and the Foundation are unifying their research efforts. Starting in January 2026, all industry data and reports historically produced by the Foundation will move to a streamlined home on the ELFA website.

Posted: January 24, 2026

Source: The Equipment Leasing & Finance Association (ELFA)

KARL MAYER: The New RE 6 EL — Raschel Fabric Production With Proven Performance, Optimized Costs

OBERTSHAUSEN, Germany — January 22, 2026 — Nowadays textile companies increasingly need to produce small production runs and respond to market changes with instantaneous pattern changes in order to operate profitably – meaning they require machines that offer maximum flexibility, reliability and cost efficiency.

KARL MAYER understands the challenges of the market and is launching its new RE 6 EL. The Raschel machine offers the core strengths of the classic RSE 6 EL and essentially the same performance parameters, but has been further cost-optimised largely due to local production advantages. This makes the newcomer an efficiency champion in production, especially when it comes to frequent pattern changes.

Diverse designs, rapid pattern changes, efficient production

The RE 6 EL is available with working widths of 170″ and optionally 130″. The standard gauge is E 32, with an E 28 model available as an option. As an upgraded version of the old RSE 6 EL, it offers the same competitive advantages in the manufacture of elastic fabrics as the original model. With six guide bars, complex patterns and diverse fabric structures can be produced. All guide bars have maximum cumulative shogging distance of 2″ and are electronically controlled for quick pattern changes. The maximum underlap distance is 15 needles.

A warp beam support, which meets the same high technical standard as the RSE 6 EL, allows warp beams of different diameters to be placed in different positions, enabling flexible adaptation to different yarn capacities and production requirements.

The proven KAMCOS® 2 from KARL MAYER ensures that the machine can be precisely configured and controlled, and its electronic functions can be set exactly. Operation is extremely convenient and efficient.

Based on the proven technology of the RSE 6 EL, the RE 6 EL also impresses with its uniquely stable running, excellent fabric quality and speed. Depending on the lappings and yarn used, a working speed of up to 1,400 rpm is possible. All this at an extremely attractive price. Thanks to optimised local supply chains, the newcomer offers maximum cost efficiency without compromising on performance.

Same performance, same areas of application

Thanks to its performance and flexible processing options, the RE 6 EL can be used in the same wide range of applications as the RS 6 EL. The newcomer is the perfect machine for numerous key market segments, including:

  • Underwear and swimwear, through the production of high-quality fabrics for comfortable and chic lingerie and swimwear items that combine elasticity and a variety of looks
  • Outerwear, through the production of fashionable fabrics with texture and structure
  • Functional fabrics, through the production of performance materials for shapewear, corsetry and casual wear, for example
  • Home textiles, through the production of exclusive decorative fabrics, among other things.

Would you like to know more about the new RE 6 EL?

Kay Hilbert

Kay Hilbert, Product Owner Lace & Raschel at KARL MAYER, looks forward to receiving your e-mail:

kay.hilbert@karlmayer.com

Posted: January 24, 2026

Source: KARL MAYER

Americas Apparel Producers’ Network Launches Certificate In Foundations Of Textile Manufacturing

CHARLESTON, S.C. — January 23, 2026 — Americas Apparel Producers’ Network (AAPN) has announced the launch of its Certificate in Foundations of Textile Manufacturing, a new industry-endorsed, competency-based credential designed to build practical manufacturing literacy for professionals working across apparel and textile supply chains.

“Manufacturing literacy has always been a critical capability across the apparel and textile supply chain—especially for emerging talent entering the industry,” said Lynsey Jones, Executive Director of the Americas Apparel Producers’ Network.

Lynsey Jones

“This certificate was created to give early-career professionals and cross-functional teams practical, real-world understanding of how textiles are actually made, by learning directly from the mills themselves.

“By building this foundational knowledge early, we strengthen communication, improve decision-making, and reinforce partnerships across the supply chain—supporting the long-term success of the next generation of industry leaders.”

The certificate provides participants with foundational knowledge of textile manufacturing processes as they occur in real mill environments and is designed to support clearer communication, stronger decision-making, and improved cross-functional collaboration between brands, suppliers, and manufacturing partners.

Ron Roach

“We’re teaching participants how to analyze circular knit fabric, understand different constructions, and learn the quality terms used in circular knits. We also focus on how to identify and fix problems when they arise. When you add in the dye houses, woven manufacturing plants, the texturizing plant, and the largest spinning plant in the United States, it becomes an unbelievable educational week for brands and retailers,” said Ron Roach, President of Contempora Fabrics.

The Certificate in Foundations of Textile Manufacturing is intended for early-career professionals entering the textile or apparel supply chain, as well as merchandising, sourcing and procurement, manufacturing, product development, design, and operations team members. It is also well suited for sales, marketing, and technical professionals who work closely with mills or suppliers, along with cross-functional team members seeking a stronger understanding of textile production.

The Americas Apparel Producers’ Network (AAPN) successfully concluded its 2025 Carolina Mill Tour, taking executives from 12 leading apparel brands on an immersive journey through textile and trim production facilities across North and South Carolina.

Participants earning the certificate demonstrate foundational knowledge across core textile manufacturing competencies, including cotton fiber and spinning, synthetic fiber and spinning, thread manufacturing, weaving, knitting, and dyeing and finishing.

The certificate is currently offered in conjunction with the AAPN Carolina Mill Tour. Registration for the 2026 Carolina Mill Tour is open to brands and retailers and will be held March 23–26. Space for the Carolina Mill Tour is limited, the deadline to register is February 26th or until all of the slots have been filled.

For additional information, please visit AAPNetwork.net or contact Holly Williams at Holly@AAPNetwork.net

The Certificate in Foundations of Textile Manufacturing is issued by the Americas Apparel Producers’ Network in conjunction with the Carolina Mill Tour.

Posted: January 23, 2026

Source: Americas Apparel Producers’ Network (AAPN)

Textile-Embellishment Assets Go To Auction In Multistate Tiger Group Sale

NEW YORK — January 26, 2026 — Tiger Group today announced plans to auction a wide array of advanced embellishment equipment used in the production of everything from T-shirts to shower curtains. 

Bidding in the timed, online auction at SoldTiger.com opens on Thurs., Jan. 29, at 10:30 a.m. PT and closes on Thurs., Feb. 5, at 10:30 a.m. PT.

Formerly owned by Delta Apparel and Royal Textiles, the equipment on offer includes an entire flatbed screenprint operation in Southern California as well as state-of-the-art M&R Sales & Services, Inc. (M&R) machines stored in Kentucky, Arizona and New Jersey.

“On the M&R side, we’re auctioning three direct-to-garment Polaris printing systems that are highly prized for their speed, ease-of-use and versatility, along with an M&R dryer,” said John Coelho, Senior Director of Tiger Commercial & Industrial.

Buyers of the M&R equipment stand to reap tens of thousands of dollars in additional savings due to the advanced work completed by Tiger prior to the sale.

“In a typical textile-industry auction involving heavily installed equipment, you need to hire a rigger to knock down the equipment that you’ve bought and transfer it to your facility,” Coelho noted. “We’ve already had leading experts in M&R equipment match-mark, uninstall  and crate these assets for pickup.”

These same teams are available for assistance with installation and calibration of M&R’s sensitive, direct-to-garment printing heads, Coelho added.

In addition, nine GS1 Universal Product Code (UPC) certificates are available in the auction.

These legacy certificates, each of which represents 100,000 unique UPC numbers, are not subject to annual licensing or maintenance fees charged by GS1, the nonprofit organization that maintains supply-chain standards globally.

“The certificates can be freely transferred from the current owner and then used for any product in any sector,” Coelho explained. “The value for manufacturers is significant: A new buyer today would need to pay GS1 $10,500 for a block of 100,000 UPC numbers, along with an annual maintenance fee of $ 2,150 for that certificate. In acquiring a single legacy certificate in this sale, you stand to save more than $10,000 every five years.”

M&R Assets

Surplus to the operations of Delta Apparel, the five digital, multi-station Polaris machines available in the auction allow textile-embellishers to run multiple jobs at the same time and are at the leading edge of textile-embellishment technology, Coelho said. (A YouTube video by M&R offers a deep dive into the features and benefits of the Polaris systems.)

“Buying and installing one of these machines new could easily cost $1 million,” the executive said. “The potential savings for companies that acquire these in a secondary-market liquidation are tremendous.”

Three of the 2021 M&R Polaris PR2 Stryker printers are located in Cranbury, N.J. Another two are stored in Glendale, Ariz. The 2021 M&R Sprint 3000 dryer (72 inches by 20 feet) is located in Owensboro, Ky.

Flatbed Screen Print Operation

Assets from Royal Textiles’ flatbed screenprint operation are available individually, but a turnkey buyer could acquire them all and work with the landlord to restart production at the company’s plant in Compton, Calif., Coelho said. “The flatbed screenprint assets include a stretcher, two engraving printers, a tenter frame finishing machine, automated flatbed screen printers, a print library and thousands of aluminum screens,” he noted.

The assets include:

  • A screen-making stretcher as well as an industrial oven, both by DS Engineering

  • Two stainless-steel industrial mixing tanks

  • Two screen engraving printers

  • An air compressor

  • IDH automatic flatbed 8-screen and 12-screen printing machines with elevated industrial work platforms and ovens

  • 2,000 aluminum screen printing frames (3 feet 8 inches by 6 feet 11 inches)

  • A sample printing machine

  • A tenter frame machine

  • An industrial “Smog Hog” air-cleaning system

Also available in the sale, located in Mount Vernon, Wash., is a 2021 Ink Cups Double Helix industrial UV ink jet system with varnish, UV curing unit 8W (110mm), enhanced rod design, mist extraction, foot switch and auto-tilt.

For asset photos, full descriptions and other information, visit:

Inspections are available at all sites on Wed., Feb. 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (local time). To arrange an inspection or obtain other information, email: auctions@tigergroup.com

For more information and to explore pre-sales or the turnkey opportunity, contact John Coelho via email: jcoelho@tigergroup.com

Posted: January 22, 2026 – updated January 26, 2026

Source Tiger Group

Primaloft Elevates Fawn Knadler To New North American Sales Director

LATHAM, N.Y. — January 22, 2026 — PrimaLoft, Inc., the global supplier of  high-performance, sustainable insulation, is pleased to announce the promotion of Fawn Knadler to North American Sales Director. This announcement highlights the company’s strategic focus on strengthening and expanding commercial sales efforts in North America, following the recent release of PrimaLoft’s suite of six new insulation technologies in Q4, 2025.

Fawn Knadler

“I’m thrilled to step into this new role and continue building strong partnerships with our customers across North America,” said Knadler. “PrimaLoft’s legacy of performance and environmental sustainability aligns perfectly with the needs of today’s market and our rapidly changing industry, and I look forward to helping our North American partners harness the full value of PrimaLoft’s technology.”

Prior to taking on her new role, Knadler spent the last half-decade as West Coast Territory Manager at PrimaLoft, where she was responsible for key accounts, including Nike, Patagonia, Vuori, 5.11, Marmot,  Vans and Levi’s. She pairs a knowledge of customer and market needs with an ability to help customers understand PrimaLoft technologies and their optimal applications for end users. Knadler is well-poised to transition into this elevated role, with deep textile industry expertise, demonstrated strategic leadership and a commitment to delivering unparalleled service to PrimaLoft’s brand partners and consumers.

“Fawn has not only proven her sales credentials, but also very successfully demonstrated her ability to assume a leadership role within the sales team at PrimaLoft,” said Chris Humphris, Senior Vice President of Global Sales at PrimaLoft. “We are delighted with Fawn’s contribution to both the sales organization and the wider company’s strategic priorities. For her leadership, her passion, and her innovative vision, Fawn has well-earned her position in this crucial role.”

As North American Sales Director, Knadler will oversee PrimaLoft’s regional sales managers and lead the brand’s sales strategy across the U.S. and Canada. Her background in textile innovation combined with her passion for the outdoor and action sports industries makes Knadler a trusted liaison between PrimaLoft and its key accounts.

Posted: January 22, 2026

Source: PrimaLoft, Inc.

Fire-Dex Elevates Maged Baskhron To VP Of Operations

MEDINA, Ohio — January 21, 2026 — Fire-Dex, North America’s fastest-growing manufacturer of head-to-toe PPE for first responders, today announced the appointment of Maged Baskhron as Vice President of Operations.

Maged Baskhron

In this role, Baskhron will align operational and strategic goals, bolster cross-functional processes, and empower teams across the organization.

By prioritizing associate well-being, product quality, and day-to-day execution, his work will reinforce Fire-Dex’s commitment to protecting both the people who make the gear and the crews who wear it.

“Fire-Dex is mission-driven in a way you can feel on the factory floor and in the field,” Baskhron said. “I’m eager to help our teams do their best work—build it right, deliver it right, and keep safety as the starting point.”

More Volume, Same Values

Baskhron will help Fire-Dex sharpen execution for the long term while staying true to its people-first culture and mission to Serve Those Who Serve. He brings global manufacturing experience and deep operational familiarity, having previously held roles as Project Manager and Industrial Engineer & Training Manager—partnering closely across the business under longtime VP of Operations John Karban.

Baskhron’s appointment also builds on Fire-Dex’s ongoing executive transition. The company recently announced that Lauren Burke DeVere will assume the role of CEO in early 2026, partnering with current CEO Steve Allison as he prepares to retire in early 2027. Karban will assume the role of President.

This continuity highlights Fire-Dex’s commitment to promoting from within and ensuring the leadership structure is built for what’s next. That’s why Baskhron is intentional about trust, accountability and enabling teams to act.

“To me, leadership is simple: show up for your people and be clear about what matters. When teams know the goal, have the support they need, and are relied on to make decisions, great work follows. That’s how we keep delivering for the departments and firefighters who need us to get it right.”

Outside of work, Baskhron enjoys spending time with his family and friends, as well as staying active through hobbies like soccer, ping pong and pickleball. He also enjoys traveling and being in nature, interests that reflect the importance he places on balance, relationships and overall well-being.

Posted: January 21, 2026

Source: Fire-Dex

Announcing The 101st Edition Of The AATCC Manual Of International Test Methods And Procedures

DURHAM, N.C.— January 21, 2026 — The 2026 Volume 101 marks a new Era following the Century Edition of the AATCC Manual of International Test Methods and Procedures and will be available starting January 1, 2026. Containing three new standards and twenty-eight revised standards, the latest Manual provides industry professionals with the most up-to-date textile testing procedures and methods available.

To enable textile industry personnel to stay on pace with the newest technologies and achieve excellence in testing and quality control, AATCC makes accessing the 2026 Manual quick and convenient through multiple purchase formats. Interested buyers can acquire the new edition Manual in hardback binding or as a downloadable PDF.

Individual test method standards can also be purchased. All items are available via the AATCC Online Store as a PDF.

To support IT security protocols that discourage the use of USB devices as potential intrusion points or risks to company’s networks, AATCC has discontinued the USB version of the Manual and instead offers a PDF download of the Manual. AATCC recommends companies and testing laboratories switch to the 2026 Manual when it is released as either a hardback or PDF to stay aligned with the most current methods available.

New Standards

Three new standards were developed, two are test methods TM217 and TM218, and the other is Monograph M15. Each standard addresses urgent industry needs.

AATCC TM217-2025, Test Method for Liquid Moisture Management: Vertical and Horizontal Wicking—Image Analysis. New-Developed by AATCC Committee RA114 Moisture Management Test Methods.

This method was developed to test Vertical wicking in addition to Horizontal, to ascertain a lifelike representation of moisture management of a garment as worn.

AATCC TM218-2025, Test Method for Determination of Tactile Sensations of Textiles: Instrumental-Multi-Module. New-Developed by AATCC Committee RA89 Hand Evaluation Test Methods.

This method has been developed to provide an instrumental procedure to quantify the sensations when touching a fabric. Studies have shown that within test groups, the results from the instrument can be used to calculate results for hand feel.

AATCC M15-2025, Guidance on the Selection and Use of Multifiber Fabric. Developed by AATCC Committee RA59 Fibrous Test Materials.

This Monograph was created to provide guidance on proper use of multifiber strips to complement test methods that require their use.

Revised Standards

AATCC TM17-2025, Test Method for Wetting Agents. Revised in 2025 to align with the style guidelines.

AATCC TM20A-2025, Test Method for Fiber Analysis: Quantitative. Revised in 2025 to update Figure 2.

AATCC TM22 – 2024, Test Method for Water Repellency: Spray. Revised in 2024 to replace “tap” with “strike” when referring to the action on the hoop.

AATCC TM43-2025, Test Method for Wetting Agents: Evaluation of Rewetting Agents. Revised in 2025 to align with the style guidelines.

AATCC TM79-2025, Test Method for Absorbency of Textiles. Revised in 2025 to align with the style guidelines.

AATCC TM89-2025, Test Method for Mercerization in Cotton. Revised in 2025 to remove henolphthalein and replace with pH meter and to align safety.

AATCC TM104-2025, Colorfastness to Water Spotting. Revised in 2025 to align with the style guidelines.

AATCC TM106-2025, Test Method for Colorfastness to Water: Sea. Revised in 2025 to align with the style guidelines.

AATCC TM129-2025, Test Method for Colorfastness to Ozone in the Atmosphere under High Humidities. Revised in 2025 to Align to style guide and the available standard of fade and standard of control fabric

AATCC TM130-2025, Test Method for Soil Release. Revised in 2025 to align with the style guidelines.

AATCC TM135-2025, Test Method for Dimensional Changes of Fabrics after Home Laundering. Revised in 2025 to align with the style guidelines, remove laundry tables, and direct readers to LP1.

AATCC TM150-2025, Test Method for Dimensional Changes of Garments after Home Laundering. Revised in 2025 to align with the style guidelines, remove laundry tables, and direct readers to LP1.

AATCC TM169-2025, Test Method for Weather Resistance of Textiles: Xenon Lamp Exposure. Revised in 2025 to align with the style guidelines and correct black panel temperature requirement in dark step of Option 2.

AATCC TM179-2025, Test Method for Skew change in Fabrics After Home Laundering. Revised in 2025 to align with the style guidelines, remove laundry tables, and direct readers to LP1.

AATCC TM189-2024e, Test Method for Fluorine Content of Carpet Fibers. Editorially revised 2025 to align the Safety section to the AATCC M12 style guidelines.

AATCC TM204-2025, Test Method for Water Vapor Transmission of Textiles. Revised in 2025 to align with the style guidelines.

AATCC TM207-2025, Test Method for Seam Twist in Garments Before and After Home Laundering. Revised in 2025 to align with the style guidelines, remove laundry tables, and direct readers to LP1.

AATCC TM210-2025, Test Method for Electrical Resistance Before and After Various Exposure Conditions. Revised in 2025 to align with the style guide and adjust structure of the standard to reflect industry practices.

AATCC EP1-2025, Gray Scale for Color Change. Revised in 2025 to align to the style guide,  add updated CMC Values, and add the available standard of fade and standard of control fabric.

AATCC EP2-2025, Gray Scale for Staining. Revised in 2025 to align to the style guide,  add updated CMC Values, and add the available standard of fade and standard of control fabric.

AATCC EP5-2025, Fabric Hand. Revised in 2025 to align to the style guide by editing history, and adding necessary sections.

AATCC EP9-2025, Visual Assessment of Color Difference of Textiles. Revised in 2025 to align to the style guide by updating CMC values and the available standard of fade and control fabric.

AATCC M9-2025, A Summary of ASTM Methods for Interlaboratory Testing. Revised in 2025 to change the title.

AATCC M11-205, Glossary of AATCC Standard Terminology. Revised in 2025 to add new terminology.

Editorially Revised Standards

AATCC TM192-2023e, Test Method for Weather Resistance of Textiles: Sunshine-Arc Lamp Exposure With and Without Wetting. Editorially revised in 2025 fix a typo in History section.

AATCC TM205-2025, Test Method for Carpet: Liquid Penetration by Spoilage. Editorially revised in 2025 to update history section location and improve descriptions.

AATCC LP6-2024e, Laboratory Procedure for Preparation of Appearance Evaluation Area. Editorially Revised in 2025 to add note regarding T12 lamps.

AATCC M13-2024e, Rules of Procedure for AATCC Test Method and Technology committees. Revised editorially in 2025 to clarify TCR assignments.

Withdrawn

AATCC TM101-2019, Test Method for Colorfastness to Bleaching with Hydrogen Peroxide. Withdrawn.

Posted: January 21, 2026

Source: The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC)

 

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