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Speakers announced for AATCC’s natural dyes for textiles!

Early registration is now open for Natural Dyes for Textiles on May 19-20, 2021! This two-day virtual event will be hosted by experts and leaders of the natural dye community. Discussions will explore market intel, dyestuff innovation, quality management, transparency, product development, and more!

Presenters include:

• Krystle Moody Wood, Materevolve

• Jimmy Rowe, Cotton Inc.

• Ajoy Sarkar, Fashion Institute of Technology

• Steve Richardson, Archroma

• Alexandra (Alli) LaPierre, Patagonia

• Kathy Hattori, Botanical Colors

• Lydia Wendt, California Cloth Foundry

• Sarah Bellos, Stony Creek

• Lilah Horwitz, Eileen Fisher



Read more about the presenters here: www.aatcc.org/nat-dyes/

 

Visit www.aatcc.org/aatcc-events/natural-dyes-2/ to learn more about this virtual event and register.


Reduced early registration rates expire May 7, 2021.

 

AATCC Members can log in to the Member Portal on www.aatcc.org to register at the member-discounted rate.



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#Research & Development

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