Technical, Functional and Sustainable Textiles

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Explores the significance of innovative, high performance, functional and technical textiles for the designer, athletic, health and technical markets. Participants conduct research on innovative fashion solutions through the lens of sustainable and socially responsible business practices. Investigates activewear and technical markets for best practices and studies the viability of alternative materials. Lab work includes growing bacterial cellulose and testing innovative materials. Finally, students explore ways to mitigate the fashion industry's impact in landfills and the environment at large.