We integrate instruction with relevant research on textile fiber and polymer science, merchandising and international trade, consumer behavior, historic and cultural aspects of dress and textiles, design solutions for residential interiors, and global apparel supply chain and organizational dynamics.
Design & the Built Environment
Evidence-based residential, healthcare, and learning environment design; sustainability; community practice; cultural and historical perspectives.
Retail, Merchandising & the Global Marketplace
Consumer behavior, branding, online retailing, service quality, sustainable consumption, corporate social responsibility, and the global apparel supply chain.
Dress, Culture & Identity
Historical and cultural analysis of dress, gender and politics of appearance, subculture, sustainability in fashion, museum studies, and archiving.
Polymer, Fiber & Textile Science
Biomaterials, nanotechnology, smart textiles, sustainable polymers, biotechnology applications, textile recycling, and health-focused material innovation.
Anne Barge Historic Clothing and Textile Collection
The Historic Clothing and Textile Collection is a collection of over 2,500 garments, accessories, and textiles.
Fiber and Polymer
Our research is conducted at Nanostructured Materials Lab where we study “smart” materials.
Innovative Materials
We believe in looking for innovative, sustainable alternatives to traditional plastics, textiles, and materials.
Creative Spaces
In Barrow Hall, you'll have access to various creative spaces to explore, problem-solve, and develop your ideas into tangible products.
Customer Experience Learning Lab
The Customer Experience Learning Lab (C.E.L.L.) focuses on discovering fast-changing consumer behaviors and touch-points with state-of-the-art technologies.
Enhance Your Experience Lab
The E.Y.E. (Enhance Your Experience) Lab is a research and education lab that investigates the psychology of human behavior in computer-mediated environments to enhance the well-being of individuals and communities.
Suit-ability Lab
The Suit-ability Lab is a research group focused on developing wearable solutions of tomorrow, creating and testing innovative wearable technologies and applications.