Textiles & Clothing
University of Alberta
Country: Canada
Mode: Campus
Degree: Master of Science
Duration: 2.0 Year(s)
Application Deadline: 1 July (September) | 1 November (January) | 1 March (May) | 1 May (July)
Beginning: September | January | May | July
GENERAL DISCUSSION
Innovative research is pursued by the Human Ecology Department’s textile science and apparel design faculty to enhance human comfort and protection through textile and clothing solutions for items ranging from protective gear, uniforms, and sportswear to clothing for disabled persons.
Researchers in the department have distinguished themselves in the fields of fiber science with a focus on areas such as material response under various thermal hazards, combustion of textile materials, odor transfer, standards development and functional apparel design.