Sept. 26–29, 2017 | New Orleans, LA USAAdvanced Textiles Conference begins Sept. 26

Show Floor | Sept. 27-29

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TESTING PROGRAMCertificate Lab Requirements

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Intro to Testing Certificate

Regardless of where you are in the supply chain, you need to know how your textile product will perform for your customers. This informal seminar is designed to help you understand the basics of textile testing so that you can better inform your customers and promote your product.

understand what textile test methods are and whether they apply to your product

determine the difference between standard and non-standard testing

identify performance specifications and how they can help to define your product

identify resources for your textile testing questions

REQUIREMENTS

➊ Any Expo registration —This course is free!

➋ Attend one Intro to Testing Seminar Wednesday or Thursday 11:15 am-12:45pm Testing Education Booth A149

➌ Lab Time. Watch one demo from each testing exhibitor and four videos. Any time Wednesday-Friday, during show floor hours NCSU Booth A234

➍ Attend one Testing Q&A Session Schedule: page 9 Testing Education Booth A149

➎ Turn in completed requirements to get certificate by 1 pm on Friday NCSU Booth A234

Back by popular demand, the IFAI Expo Testing Program includes two NCState certificate options, demonstrations, and new Q&As.

In cooperation with

College of TextilesTextile Protection and Comfort Center (TPACC)

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Select Expo Plus registration and earn a testing certificate from NC State University for completing the full Advanced Textiles Conference Testing track (Tuesday all day, Wednesday morning) and “lab time” in the Testing Demo Zone. Use this certificate as credit toward the NC State Textile Technology Certificate Program.

This track is designed by NC State to help you make better decisions based on textile properties and understand both the methodology and the interpretation of standard test procedures.

Textile Testing Essentials Certificate

REQUIREMENTS

➊ Register for Expo Plus-Advanced Textiles

➋ Attend the entire Advanced Textiles Conference Testing Track Tuesday 8 am–5:30 pm and Wednesday 8–9:30 am | Classroom 244 Optional: Thursday 8-9:30 | Classroom 243

➌ Lab Time. Watch one demo from each testing exhibitor and four videos.

Any time Wednesday-Friday, during show floor hours NCSU Booth A234

➍ Attend one Testing Q&A Session Schedule: page 9

Testing Education Booth A149

➎ Turn in completed requirements to get certificate by 1 pm on Friday NCSU Booth A234

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CONTENTS

2 Certificates: Intro to Testing Certificate & Textile Testing Essentials Certificate

4 Testing Program Show Floor Map

5 Lab Time

9 Testing Q&A sessions

10 Textile Testing Resources

12 Testing Program Sponsors

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Testing Program Show Floor Map

Turn in program requirememts by 1 pm on Friday, Sept. 29 at NCSU booth A234.

A136

A141

A142

A143

A144

A146

A148

A151

A154A155

A157

A234

A254 A255

A256 A257

A336 A337

A338

A340A341

A342A343

A345A346

A348

A349A350

A355

A357

A440

A442

A454

A458

T237

T240

T241

T242

T243T249

T249T239

A149

TESTINGEDUCATION

T250

A354

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College of TextilesTextile Protection and Comfort Center (TPACC)

UNIVERSITY

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TEST METHOD:

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BOOTH A346

Lab Time

Start at NCSU Testing Demo Zone, booth A234. Watch one demo from each testing exhibitor and four videos. Complete any time Wednesday-Friday, during show floor hours.

BOOTH A349

BOOTH A151

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TEST METHOD:

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Lab Time (CONTINUED)

BOOTH A336

BOOTH A154

BOOTH A348

BOOTH A141

BOOTH A143

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TEST METHOD:

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BOOTH A340

BOOTH A338

BOOTH A350

Biosciences LLC

BOOTH A354

BOOTH A234

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Lab Time (CONTINUED)

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TESTING EDUCATION BOOTH A149

OR NC STATE BOOTH A234

TESTING EDUCATION BOOTH A149

OR NC STATE BOOTH A234

TESTING EDUCATION BOOTH A149

OR NC STATE BOOTH A234

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OR NC STATE BOOTH A234

Testing Video 1

Testing Video 2

Testing Video 3

Testing Video 4

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Testing Q&A Session

Attend at least one Testing Q&A Session Testing Education Booth A149

TEST Q&A SESSION ATTENDED:

What did you learn?

Wed., Sept. 27

2 pm Comfort 3 pm Automotive 4 pm Home 5 pm Military

Thurs., Sept. 28

2 pm Protection 3 pm Medical 4 pm Aerospace 5 pm Color

Fri., Sept. 29

10 am Arc Flash 11 am Nonwovens Noon Antimicrobial

Q&A SCHEDULE

AATCC American Association of Textile Chemists & Colorists

AFNOR l’ Association française de normalization French national standards organization

ANSI American National Standards Institute

ASTM ASTM International (formerly American Society for Testing and Materials)

BSI British Standard Institution

CGSB Canadian General Standards Board

CSA Canadian Standards Association

DIN Deutsches Institut für Normung eV German Institute for Standardization

FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

FTC U.S. Federal Trade Commission

ISO International Organization for Standardization Often referenced as International Standards Organization

NICNAS National Industrial Chemical Notification and Assessment Scheme Australia

REACH Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (EU)

UNI Ente Nazionale Italiano di Unificazione Italian national standards organization

ACRONYMS TO KNOW

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Further Resources for Textile Testing

STANDARDS ORGANIZATIONS

AATCC, American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists-provides test method development, quality control materials, publications, educational programs, and professional networking for its members around the world. AATCC is best known for developing and publishing international standards for fibers, fabrics, and finished goods. These standards cover ID and analysis; biological, colorfastness, dyeing, wet processing, laundering and dry-cleaning, moisture management, water and weather resistance, and physical properties; carpet testing, and e-textiles.• aatcc.org

ASTM International-international standards development organization and solutions provider, including test methods, specifications, guides and practices for textiles. ASTM Committee D13 on Textiles actively develops standards that improve the safety, reliability and quality of textile products, including, fibers, yarns and fabrics, components, end products, UV protection and smart textiles. ASTM also offers technical training and proficiency testing services for textiles• astm.org/Standards/textile-standards.html

IEEE, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers-develops international standards that underpin many of today’s telecommunications, information technology, and power-generation products and services. More than 423,000 IEEE members—engineers, scientists, and allied professionals whose technical interests are rooted in electrical and computer sciences, engineering, and related disciplines come from over 160 countries.• ieee.org

IPC, Association Connecting Electronics Industries, IPC D-72 E-Textiles Materials Subcommittee-developing an industry standard for e-textiles materials. IPC-4931, Requirements for Electronic Textiles, Conductive Fibers and Conductive Yarns will establish the classification system, qualification and quality conformance requirements and electrical/electronic performance requirements for electronically-integrated textiles.• ipc.org

ISO, International Organization for Standardization- independent, non-governmental member organization and developer of voluntary International Standards. ISO/TC 38 Textiles is the technical committee for textiles. ISO standards ensure that textile products are safe, reliable and of good quality.• iso.org

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ZEIS TEXTILES EXTENSION houses professional development training and traditional textile fabrication facilities for short staple spun yarns, knitting, weaving, dyeing and finishing. In additions to these facilities, the Physical Testing lab is available to provide testing services to industry for fibers, yarns, fabrics and garments.

• textiles.ncsu.edu/zte/

THE NONWOVENS INSTITUTE is an innovative, global partnership between industry, government and academe, where an open innovation platform engages experts from industry and higher education in building next-generation nonwoven applications while also providing training and guidance to the field’s future leaders. Activities include: knowledge creation, knowledge transfer, testing and fabrication, new product development and product incubation. Testing services are available for nonwoven, fiber and filtration testing.

• thenonwovensinstitute.com

THE TEXTILE PROTECTION AND COMFORT CENTER (T-PACC), a world leader in laboratory based instrumented systems, has facilities devoted to analysis of heat and flame protection, chemical resistance, and comfort performance. In addition to standard test methods, T-PACC leads research to develop novel test methods and improve existing materials and garment systems. T-PACC is home to a multitude of testing capabilities, including direct flame (PyroMan) and radiant heat manikins for thermal testing, sweating manikins for comfort protection, and environmental chambers for human wear trials and chemical protection testing, among many other testing capabilities.

• textiles.ncsu.edu/tpacc/

THE TEXTILE FORENSIC ANALYTICAL LABORATORY is a chemical analysis and polymer characterization facility. As part of the Forensics Institute, this lab serves as a training and education center for both graduate and undergraduate students as well as performing service work for industry clients.

• go.ncsu.edu/tex-analytics

North Carolina State University College of TextilesNorth Carolina State University has extensive programs in testing, services, R&D, educational programs and outreach to industry.

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