The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) is reinforcing its commitment to the global textile community through a series of high-profile international and domestic trade exhibitions. At the center of this outreach is its active participation at ITMA ASIA + CITME, (November 20–24, 2026) one of the textile world’s most significant industry gatherings, held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, China.
AATCC at ITMA ASIA + CITME, Shanghai
AATCC’s presence in Shanghai reflects its long-standing dedication to building meaningful relationships across China, Asia, and the wider international textile community. ITMA ASIA + CITME brings together technologies spanning textile production, processing, recycling, and testing — making it an important platform for AATCC to reach new audiences, engage with existing members and partners, and raise awareness of its standards, educational programs, and technical resources.
Visitors to Hall 6.1, Stand A25 can connect directly with AATCC representatives, who are on hand to demonstrate interactive displays and tools designed to support textile quality and performance evaluation. Featured resources at the stand include color evaluation scales, lightfastness testing materials, and information on evaluating water resistance and repellency.
AATCC representatives at the exhibition are available to discuss how standardized textile testing supports consistent, reliable results, and how professionals across the industry can engage with the association through education, membership, and technical collaboration. Several AATCC corporate members are also participating in the exhibition, creating additional opportunities for industry connection and knowledge exchange within the global textile testing standards arena.
A Historic Step: AATCC’s First Exhibition in India
One of the most notable recent milestones in AATCC’s international outreach was its participation at Bharat Tex in New Delhi, held July 14–17. This marked AATCC’s first-ever trade exhibition in India, representing a meaningful step in expanding the association’s international visibility and deepening relationships within India’s textile industry.
Displays and conversations at Bharat Tex introduced attendees to AATCC’s textile testing standards and resources, while also opening opportunities to understand local industry needs and explore potential collaboration in standards development, education, and research. Together, the Bharat Tex participation and the Shanghai exhibition underline AATCC’s commitment to deeper engagement in key global textile markets.
AATCC’s Active Domestic Exhibition Schedule
Alongside its international presence, AATCC maintains a consistent and active footprint across major textile industry events in the United States. Earlier this year, AATCC brought textile testing standards to life at Functional Fabric Fair Spring through its Textile Test Zone, directly connecting laboratory practices with sourcing and product development decisions.
The association also attended and sponsored Textiles Recycling Expo USA and the NAUMD Convention, extending its reach into textile circularity, uniform, and workwear sectors. At Techtextil North America, AATCC connected with technical textile professionals and the Alphabet Soup Collective, supporting cross-association networking. AATCC representatives also participated at Pittcon, engaging with laboratory technologies and the broader scientific community.
Looking ahead, AATCC’s domestic schedule continues with two notable upcoming events. Functional Fabric Fair Fall takes place October 26–28 in Portland, followed by Advanced Textiles Expo, scheduled for November 3–5 in Orlando. At Advanced Textiles Expo, AATCC serves as a Wellness Sponsor and supporting organization, reinforcing its engagement with the advanced and industrial textiles community.
Connecting the Global Textile Industry Through Standards and Education
Across all these activities, AATCC’s purpose remains consistent: to increase awareness of the association, build meaningful relationships across the textile industry, and connect manufacturers, brands, researchers, laboratories, and product developers with the resources relevant to their work. Through its AATCC global textile presence at events ranging from Shanghai to New Delhi to Portland, the association continues to demonstrate the value of standardized textile quality evaluation on a worldwide scale.
By maintaining an accessible, active presence at leading textile industry events, AATCC continues to extend its reach and reinforce the role of textile testing standards in driving quality, performance, and consistency across global markets.
