Textiles, Merchandising and Fashion Design, Department of
Department of Textiles, Merchandising, and Fashion Design: Faculty Publications
Textiles, Merchandising, and Fashion Design is a dynamic and exciting department where cutting-edge research, creative activity, and teaching intersect.
Our mission is to create, disseminate, and apply knowledge about textile and apparel products. The programs available in TMFD provide a well-rounded education that show students how textiles are developed—from beginning to end. Students will learn every stage of the creation of apparel, from research and development of fibers, to apparel design and production, to selling and merchandising, and beyond in our global community. TMFD faculty and students are engaged in the latest research in critical and growing fields, such as bio-fiber development, merchandising and entrepreneurship, material culture, apparel design, and how our clothes intersect with digital culture.
In TMFD, graduate and undergraduate students participate in a broad range of experiences. They study with award-winning faculty, gain hands-on experience within their fields of interest, participate in learning opportunities locally and abroad, and have access to department-sponsored events to network with industry professionals and leaders. Graduates of TMFD are prepared to join the fields of product development, merchandising, apparel design, sourcing, e-commerce, quality assurance, museums, and education. Many of our graduates also designing their own fibers and brands as small-business owners and entrepreneurs.
Thank you for your interest in our program. I invite you to read more about what is happening in our department on our news page.
2023
The Future of Extension Programming Post-Pandemic: The Need for Diverse Approaches, Andrew Zimbroff
2022
Striving Towards Authenticity in the Self Through Dress and Appearance: Stories of Latina Adolescent Immigrants, Mary Alice Casto, Jennifer Paff Ogle, Maricela DeMirjyn, Amanda Morales, and Sarah Silvas-Bernstein
Pilot-scale spinning and sucrose-tetra-aldehydes-crosslinking of feather-derived protein fibers with improved mechanical properties and water resistance, Bingnan Mu, Faqrul Hassan, Qianmei Wu, and Yiqi Yang
2021
Negative e-WOM Resulting from Political Posts on Social Media: A Case Study of a Small Retailer’s Struggle over Time, Jennifer Johnson Jorgensen and Katelyn Sorensen
Influences on Consumer Engagement with Sustainability and the Purchase Intention of Apparel Products, Ana La Rosa and Jennifer Johnson Jorgensen
2020
The Reciprocal Involvement of Family Business Owners and Communities in Business Success, Jennifer Johnson Jorgensen, Diane Masuo, Linda Manikowske, and Yoon Lee
Make and break details: The architecture of design-build education, Claire Nicholas and Arlene Oak
EFFECTIVE HAIR STYLING COMPOSITIONS AND PROCESSES, Yiqi Yang, Helan Xu, and Kaili Song
2019
Millennial Perceptions of Fast Fashion and Second-Hand Clothing: An Exploration of Clothing Preferences Using Q Methodology, Katelyn Sorensen and Jennifer Johnson Jorgensen
2018
Benign Fabrication of Fully Stereocomplex Polylactide with High Molecular Weights via a Thermally Induced Technique, Yue Chang, Zhize Chen, and Yiqi Yang
2015
Characterization of dimethyl sulfoxide-treated wool and enhancement of reactive wool dyeing in non-aqueous medium, Luyi Chen, Bijia Wang, Jiangang Chen, Xinhui Ruan, and Yiqi Yang
2014
Chemical-free Extraxtion of Cotton Stalk Bark Fibers by Steam Flash Explosion, Xiulian Hou, Fangfang Sun, Li Zhang, Jun Luo, Denghong Lu, and Yiqi Yang
Intrinsically water-stable electrospun threedimensional ultrafine fibrous soy protein scaffolds for soft tissue engineering using adipose derived mesenchymal stem cells, Helan Xu, Shaobo Cai, Alexander Sellers, and Yiqi Yang
2013
Novel 3D Electrospun Scaffolds with Fibers Oriented Randomly and Evenly in Three Dimensions to Closely Mimic the Unique Architectures of Extracellular Matrices in Soft Tissues: Fabrication and Mechanism Study, Shaobo Cai, Helan Xu, Qiuran Jiang, and Yiqi Yang
Soy proteins as environmentally friendly sizing agents to replace poly(vinyl alcohol), Lihong Chen, Narendra Reddy, and Yiqi Yang
Structure and Properties of Cocoons and Silk Fibers Produced by Attacus atlas, Narendra Reddy, Yi Zhao, and Yiqi Yang
Potential of using plant proteins and chicken feathers for cotton warp sizing, Yiqi Yang and Narendra Reddy
2012
Investigation of the Structure and Properties of Silk Fibers Produced by Actias lunas, Narendra Reddy and Yiqi Yang
2011
Biocomposites developed using water-plasticized wheat gluten as matrix and jute fibers as reinforcement, Narendra Reddy and Yiqi Yang
Completely biodegradable soyprotein–jute biocomposites developed using water without any chemicals as plasticizer, Narendra Reddy and Yiqi Yang
METHOD FOR MAKINGNATURAL CELLULOSC FIBER BUNDLES FROM CELLULOSIC SOURCES, Yiqi Yang and Narenda Reddy
2010
Cytocompatible cross-linking of electrospun zein fibers for the development of water-stable tissue engineering scaffolds, Quiran Jiang, Narendra Reddy, and Yiqi Yang
Developing Water Stable Gliadin Films Without Using Crosslinking Agents, Narendra Reddy and Yiqi Yang
Non-traditional lightweight polypropylene composites reinforced with milkweed floss, Narendra Reddy and Yiqi Yang
Structure and properties of cocoons and silk fibers produced by Hyalophora cecropia, Narendra Reddy and Yiqi Yang
Structure and properties of ultrafine silk fibers produced by Theriodopteryx ephemeraeformis, Narendra Reddy and Yiqi Yang
Lightweight Polypropylene Composites Reinforced by Long Switchgrass Stems, Yi Zou, Helan Xu, and Yiqi Yang
2009
Rural Consumers’ Online Shopping for Food and Fiber Products as a Form of Outshopping, Sharon J. Lennon, Young Ha, Kim K. P. Johnson, Cynthia R. Jasper, Mary Lynn Damhorst, and Nancy Lyons
Citric acid cross-linking of starch films, Narendra Reddy and Yiqi Yang
Extraction and characterization of natural cellulose fibers from common milkweed stems, Narendra Reddy and Yiqi Yang
PROCESS OF EXTRACTING HIGH QUALITY PROTEINS FROM CEREAL GRANS AND THER BYPRODUCTS USING ACDIC MEDIUMAND A REDUCINGAGENT, Yiqi Yang, Weijie Xu, and Narenda Reddy
2008
Self-crosslinked gliadin fibers with high strength and water stability for potential medical applications, Narendra Reddy and Yiqi Yang
2007
Structure and Properties of Chicken Feather Barbs as Natural Protein Fibers, Narendra Reddy and Yiqi Yang
NATURAL CELLULOSC FIBER BUNDLES FROM CELLULOSIC SOURCES AND A METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME, Yiqi Yang and Narenda Reddy
2006
An explanation of increased hydrolysis of the β-(1,4)-glycosidic linkages of grafted cellulose using molecular modeling, David T. Karst, Yiqi Yang, and Genzo Tanaka
2005
The Ultraviolet Protection Factor of Naturally-pigmented Cotton, Patricia Cox Crews and Gwendolyn Hustvedt
Biofibers from agricultural byproducts for industrial applications, Narendra Reddy and Yiqi Yang
2004
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions Concerning the IQA Special Report on Adhesive-Containing Quilting Products, Janet Evenson and Patricia Cox Crews
EFFECTS OF ACCELERATED HEAT AND LIGHT AGING ON TEXTILES MARKED WITH FABRIC MARKING PENS, Janet Evenson and Patricia Cox Crews
THE EFFECTS OF LIGHT AND AGEING ON SELECTED QUILTING PRODUCTS CONTAINING ADHESIVES, Janet Evenson and Patricia Cox Crews
Improving Knit Fabric UPF Using Consumer Laundry Products: A Comparison of Results Using Two Instruments, Jihyun Kim , Janis Stone , Patricia Crews , Mack Shelley II, and Kathryn L. Hatch
2003
EFFECTS OF LIGHT AND HEAT AGING ON SELECTED QUILTING PRODUCTS CONTAINING ADHESIVES, Janet Evenson and Patricia Cox Crews
METHODS OF ENHANCING DYEABILITY OF POLYMERS, Qinguo Fan; Yiqi Yang; Samuel C. Ugbolue,; and Alton R, Wilson
Characteristics of fading of wool cloth dyed with selected natural dyestuffs on the basis of solar radiant energy, Kunio Yoshizumi and Patricia Cox Crews
2002
Discovering Memory and Meaning in Quilts, Carolyn K. Ducey and Patricia Cox Crews
Care of Quilts-Cleaning , Shirley Niemeyer and Patricia Cox Crews
Care of Quilts-Storage and Display , Shirley Niemeyer and Patricia Cox Crews
2000
INFLUENCE OF NITROGEN GAS AND OXYGEN SCAVENGERS ON FADING AND COLOR CHANGE IN DYED TEXTILES, Judy J. Brott Buss and Patricia Cox Crews
1994
Conservation of Textile Items, Shirley Niemeyer and Patricia Cox Crews
1993
Influence of Shade Depth on the Effectiveness of Selected Ultraviolet Absorbers in Reducing Fading, Wendelin Marie Rich and Patricia Cox Crews
1992
METHYL PARATHION RESIDUES IN PROTECTIVE APPAREL FABRIC: EFFECT OF RESIDUAL SOILS ON DECONTAMINATION, Joan M. Laughlin
STATISTICAL FIT MODELS OF METHYL PARATHION DECONTAMINATION FROM APPLICATOR CLOTHING, Joan M. Laughlin
1991
Evaluation of Milkweed Floss as an Insulative Fill Material&#;, Patricia Cox Crews, Shiela A. Sievert, Lisa T. Woeppel, and Elizabeth A. McCullough
Climate for Change in Extension: Different perspectives make a difference, Rose Marie Tondl
1990
Evaluating UV Absorbers , Patricia Cox Crews and David J. Clark
Challenging Patterns, Rose Marie Tondl
1989
A Comparison of Selected UV Filtering Materials for the Reduction of Fading, Patricia Cox Crews
1987
Ultraviolet Absorbers: A Treatment to Reduce Fading and Degradation of Textiles, Patricia Cox Crews and Barbara M. Reagan
1986
Effect of Laundering Procedures and Functional Finishes on Removal of Insecticides Selected from Three Chemical Classes, Julie L. Keaschall, Joan M. Laughlin, and Roger E. Gold
Fabric Parameters and Pesticide Characteristics That Impact on Dermal Exposure of Applicators, Joan M. Laughlin, Carol B. Easley, Roger E. Gold, and Robert M. Hill
Clothing - Level 1, Rose Marie Tondl
1982
The Influence of Mordant on the Lightfastness of Yellow Natural Dyes, Patricia Cox Crews