The 2025 AATCC Manual of International Test Methods and Procedures marks a century of textile testing and standardization. Known as the Century Edition, this publication celebrates the 100th anniversary with a commemorative red cover, symbolizing its legacy and impact on the global textile industry. 

This edition includes two new standards and 16 revised standards, ensuring that industry professionals remain equipped to meet the challenges of today’s rapidly evolving market. Among the new additions is AATCC TM216, Test Method for Measuring the Odor Adsorbency of Textile Materials, developed by the International Antimicrobial Council (IAC). TM216 exemplifies the collaborative efforts between AATCC and the IAC to advance industry standards, providing a reliable tool for evaluating emerging odor control technologies applied to textiles and ensuring their effectiveness. As all new methods in the manual should, TM216 has undergone meticulous review and approval, ensuring that this standardized test method provides the textile value-chain with reliability and fulfills industry needs.

Advancing Innovation and Excellence
The 2025 Manual reinforces the critical importance of keeping pace with updated test methods. By incorporating the latest advancements, industry professionals can ensure more accurate results, better compliance with customer requirements, and a stronger alignment with consumer expectations. AATCC TM216, along with the newly revised standards, highlights the dedication of AATCC to empower textile professionals with the tools needed to assess and validate the performance of innovative technologies in real-world conditions.

Convenient Access for All Professionals
Recognizing the need for accessibility, AATCC offers the 2025 Manual in multiple formats to suit diverse preferences. Industry personnel can purchase the manual as a hardback book or as a downloadable PDF. Individual test methods are also available as separate purchases through the AATCC Online Store. These flexible options make it easier than ever to integrate the manual into daily operations, whether in the lab, factory, or office, ensuring that all stakeholders have quick access to essential testing procedures.