Textiles and Apparel Research

Major Areas of Research

  • Antimicrobal fibers and polymers
  • Apparel mass customization technology
  • Clothing and Human Behavior
  • Cultural and historical textiles and Apparel
  • Novel biopolymers
  • Retail merchandising
  • Three dimensional imaging
  • Texas-based Apparel industries
  • Textile testing instrumentation


Research Facilities

    State-of-the-art research laboratories include those designed for textiles testing instrumentation, three dimensional imaging, Apparel mass customization technology, biopolymers, and textile conservation.

Computer Facilities

    Academic computing facilities at the University of Texas rank highly among the nation's finest, consistently maintaining cutting edge technology, accessibility, and skilled technical support. The campus-wide network, established in 1993, is one of the oldest and most active networks in the United States today.

Libraries

    The University of Texas at Austin bears the fifth largest academic library in the United States today, containing more than 7.6 million volumes and 5 million microforms. UT Library Online offers online access to hundreds of licensed bibliographic and full-test databases.

Historical Textiles and Apparel Collection

    Comprises more than 3,000 culturally and historically significant artifacts of Apparel, accessories of dress, and various textiles. The oldest piece dates to the early 1800s, and every major period of fashion since the mid 19th century is well represented.
Human Ecology