RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. — The Association of Textile, Apparel & Materials Professionals (AATCC) is seeking the participation of dry cleaners to help in the revision of its test methods related to dry cleaning.
Perchloroethylene (perc) solvent used in several of AATC test methods has been identified as “potentially dangerous”, the association says, and it is being phased out in some regions. AATCC research committee RA43 is planning to update its test methods to include more “environmentally friendly” solvents.
These tests include:
Test Method 86-2011 Drycleaning: Durability of Applied Designs and Finishes
Test Method 132-2013 Colorfastness to Drycleaning
Test Method 158-2011 Dimensional Changes on Drycleaning in Perchloroethylene
For participation in these tests, call Committee Chair Joseph J. Nilsen at 215-737-2405 by Oct. 1.
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