Textiles are everywhere: In the clothing we wear, on our furniture, in our cars. They give us shelter from the elements, protect our crops, prevent erosion, and help us heal after surgery.
With so much more to textiles than meets the eye, it’s important for students to understand the science behind them—how and why textiles are formed, feel, and function.
Doing exactly that, Hang Liu, assistant professor in Apparel, Merchandising, Design & Textiles, introduces hundreds of Washington State University students to the science behind fabric and textiles through a course supported by Cotton, Inc. [Read more…]