#Digital Printing

2020-11-26

Registration for Digital Textile Printing 2020 is now open

The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC), in partnership with the Printing United Alliance, today announced that registration is now open for Digital Textile Printing 2020, being held virtually this year on December 9 and 10. Registration is available online https://www.aatcc.org/aatcc-events/digital-printing/.

Kerry King, Vice President R&D, Spoonflower, AATCC President, and Ray Weiss, Director, Digital Print Programs, Printing United Alliance, will host the event which covers key trends and technologies in digitally printed textiles. Morning and afternoon sessions highlight the latest on automation, color management, sustainability, state of the industry, supply chain, and more.

2020 Speakers

Digital Textile Printing 2020 attendees will hear from the experts at the powerhouse event, including:

Andy Arkin, Strategic Account Manager, Industrial Segments, Zünd America

Andy Paparozzi, Chief Economist, Printing United Alliance

Chad Bolick, Business Development, Unifi Manufacturing Inc.

Dan Gillespie, Director of Technical Services, Alder Technology

David Clark, Business Development Manager, Inks, Huntsman Textile Effects

Frank Henderson, President, Henderson Sewing Co.

Jaime Herand, Vice President, Graphics Operations, Orbus Exhibit and Display Group

Kimmy Schenter, Global Color Operations, Design, Nike

Lewis Shuler, Senior R&D Manager, Fabric/Color/Print, Old Navy

Luke Harris, Vice President of Manufacturing, Solid Stone Fabrics

Ray Weiss, Director, Digital Print Programs, Printing United Alliance

Raylene Marasco, Founder, DYE-NAMIX

Ron Ciccone, Director of Digital Services, Roysons Corp.

Will Duncan, CEO, WDA, and Executive Director, SEAMS Association

More information and event registration ?AATCC and Printing United Alliance members pay US$69 (nonmembers pay US$139). Registration provides access to all presentations for both days.

For agenda details and to register visit:

https://www.aatcc.org/aatcc-events/digital-printing/

AATCC announces 2025 Herman & Myrtle Goldstein Graduate Student Paper Competition winners

The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) recognized the winners of the 2025 Herman & Myrtle Goldstein Graduate Student Paper Competition. Founded in 1982 to give student members the chance to conduct and present original research, the competition was renamed in 1994 in honor of Herman and Myrtle Goldstein, following their US$60,000 endowment. Their gift is a lasting remembrance of their dedication to young people in the textile industry.

New funding available for textile research

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