Title: AATCC Global Conference & Exhibition: Emerging Trends in Textile Processing for a Sustainable Future
Location: Mumbai
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This years AATCC Global Conference & Exhibition will be held at The Bombay Textile research Association (BTRA) in Mumbai. The theme will be “Emerging Trends in Textile Processing for a Sustainable Future,” with breakout sessions focused on “color, dyeing, finishing and printing, plasma technology, sustainable development, biotechnology n textiles, and eco-friendly aspects of textile & garment production.” (AATCC)
Here is the list of the presentations confirmed so far:
Using Color Measurement & Communication Tools Effectively - Ann Laidlaw, X-Rite Inc.
Emerging Trends in Textile Processing for a Sustainable Future – V.R. Kanetkar, Institute of Chemical Technology
Technologies for Sustainable Dyeing of Cotton - R. Michael Tyndall, Cotton Incorporated
Dyeing Synthetics: Problems We Have Solved and Problems that Remain - Martin Bide, University of Rhode Island
Nanotechnology and Nano-finishes for Textiles - Prabodh Chobe, BASF India
Digital Textile Printing: The Greener Footprint for Modern, Colorful Fabrics - Frank Berninger, DyStar GmbH & Co. Deutschland KG
High Value Textiles via Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Finishing - Peter Hauser, North Carolina State University
Plasma Application in the Textile Industry – Chiara Pavan, GRINP Europe
Understanding the Impact of Environmental Legislation on Sustainable Textile Development – Dr. Wakankar, Clariant Chemicals Chemicals India Limited
Testing for Antimicrobial Properties: Scientific Evaluations, Claims Validation, Plant Application Qualification and QC Testing – W. Curtis White, AEGIS Environments
Bio-solutions to Improve Sustainability – Han Kuilderd, Novozymes
Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) and Carbon Credits in the Textile Industry – Prasad Jakkaraju, TUV Nord
Green Flame Retardant Cotton Highlofts for Mattresses and Upholstered Furniture – D.V. Parikh, USDA-ARS-SRRC
**Networking reception, evening of the 28th
**Two-day exhibition: 29th and 30th
Questions? Contact: Peggy Pickett at pickettp@aatcc.org or +1 919 549 3533.
Start Date: 2010-01-28
End Date: 2010-01-30
Source: AATCC
I would like to attend this conference
It looks like it will be a great event. Let us know how it goes if you do end up attending! Thanks for your comment!