Research & Development Projects
Discoveries in Textiles
Explore the use-inspired research shaping the future of American textiles. Each project advances resilient materials, technical performance, circular processes, or regenerative fibers, building toward a stronger foundation for American manufacturing.
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2.1.1
Wet-Spun Long-Staple Hemp Yarn and Fabric
Wet-Spun Long-Staple Hemp Yarn and Fabric
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Andre West
2.1.2
Development of Enzymatic Hemp Degumming Process
Development of Enzymatic Hemp Degumming Process
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Sonja Salmon
2.1.4
US-Based Hemp Fiber Composites
US-Based Hemp Fiber Composites
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Rong Yin
2.1.5
Air-Laid Hemp Nonwovens for Industrial Applications
Air-Laid Hemp Nonwovens for Industrial Applications
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Raoul Farer
2.1.6
Development of a Reslient North Carolina Hemp Fiber Supply Chain for Biocomposites
Development of a Reslient North Carolina Hemp Fiber Supply Chain for Biocomposites
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Roger Tipton
2.2.1
Biobased Polymer Yarn Development
Biobased Polymer Yarn Development
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Ericka Ford
2.2.4
Development of the Process for Regenerated Cellulose Fibers via the Carbamate Pathway
Development of the Process for Regenerated Cellulose Fibers via the Carbamate Pathway
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Ericka Ford
2.2.6
Development of 3D Printed Products from Enzymatically Degraded Cotton Waste
Development of 3D Printed Products from Enzymatically Degraded Cotton Waste
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Sonja Salmon
2.2.7
Validation and Refinement of Analytical Techniques for Fiber Content and Fabric Identification
Validation and Refinement of Analytical Techniques for Fiber Content and Fabric Identification
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Karen Leonas
2.2.8
DOD Textile Circularity
DOD Textile Circularity
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Andre West
2.2.9
Development of Biodegradation Processes and Test Methods
Development of Biodegradation Processes and Test Methods
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Jasmine Cox
2.2.10
Whole Garment Knitting with Recycled Yarns
Whole Garment Knitting with Recycled Yarns
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Zoe Hezrony
2.2.11
Biorenewable Carbon Fibers from CO₂-Negative Acrylonitrile Monomer and Precursors
Biorenewable Carbon Fibers from CO₂-Negative Acrylonitrile Monomer and Precursors
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Januka Budhathoki Uprety
2.2.12
Embedded, Bio-based Fiber Barcodes for Enhanced Textile Sortation
Embedded, Bio-based Fiber Barcodes for Enhanced Textile Sortation
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David Harper
2.2.14
Bio-Based PFAS-Free Superhydrophobic DWR Fabric Coatings for Cellulosics
Bio-Based PFAS-Free Superhydrophobic DWR Fabric Coatings for Cellulosics
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Jialong Shen
2.4.1
Public Database of Life Cycle Assessments of Materials
Public Database of Life Cycle Assessments of Materials
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Karen Leonas
3.1
Biocompatibility of Hemp-derived Fiber for Wound Healing
Biocompatibility of Hemp-derived Fiber for Wound Healing
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Jessica Gluck
3.2
Strain Sensing Strap
Strain Sensing Strap
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Andre West
3.4
Cellulose Nanofibers Aerogel-Embedded Phase Change Materials for Soldiers' Thermal Regulation
Cellulose Nanofibers Aerogel-Embedded Phase Change Materials for Soldiers' Thermal Regulation
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Abhijeet Mali
3.5
Multi-Directional Weaving (MDW) Platform for Textile Circuit Integration
Multi-Directional Weaving (MDW) Platform for Textile Circuit Integration
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Cassandra Kwon
