By: Katherine Cleaver The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorist (aatcc) is the main organization which defines most of the tests for fabrics in the US. Their AATCC Technical Manual which is revised yearly lists 5 - 6 tests for colorfastness to light using various testing machinery. The manual is expensive $90. Their address is: AATCC Box 12215 Research Triangle Park NC 27709 Phone - (919) 549-8141 Fax (919 549-8933