Research and Creative Activity

We have some great credentials

As a student in the apparel product development and merchandising technology program at Central Michigan University, you'll work alongside faculty that actively engage in creative scholarship and actively publish research to build your own portfolio, learning from the best. Here are a few research and creative endeavors of our students and faculty.

    Awards

    • Jiang, L. (2020). Flowing Lines on the Fabric. ITAA Award for Creative and Innovative Employment of Techniques by the International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA)
    • Jiang, L. (2020). Twisted Plane. Optitex Technology Award by the International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA)

    Refereed publications

    • Adnan, M. M., & Chowdhary, U. (2021). Color measurement and colorfastness of different weaves and dimensional forms. Journal of Textile Science and Fashion Technology, 8(1), DOI: 10.33552/JTSFT.2021.07.000676. 
    • Golden, J., Brown, T., Domina, T., Wroblewski, S., & Kumphai, P. (2021).  Utilization of an infant sweating thermal manikin to determine clo values for infant clothing: A comparison of methods. International Journal of Fashion Design Technology, & Education. DOI: 10.1080/17543266.2021.1929509
    • Haas, K., & Chowdhary, U. (2021). Analysis of quality indicators through fast fashion and classic brands of jeans for the apparel consumer. Journal of Textile Science and Fashion Technology, 8(1) DOI: 10.33552/JTSFT.2021.07.000680.
    • Jones, A., & Lee, S. (2021). Factors influencing engagement in fashion brands’ Instagram posts. Fashion Practices: The Journal of Design, Creative Process & the Fashion Industry.

    Refereed design exhibitions

    • An, S. K., Lee, H. J., May, H. E., & Zainea, N. (2020). As My Name. 2020 International Textile and Apparel Association Virtual Annual Conference.
    • Cole, C. (2020). City of Angels Graffiti Jacket & Tee. 2020 International Textile and Apparel Association Virtual Annual Conference.
    • Jiang, L. (2020). Flowing Lines on the Fabric. 2020 International Textile and Apparel Association Virtual Annual Conference. (ITAA Award for Creative & Innovative Employment of Techniques)
    • Jiang, L. (2020). Twisted Plane. 2020 International Textile and Apparel Association Virtual Annual Conference. (Optitex Technology Award)

    Research presentations

    • An, S. K., Kumphai, P., Gam, H. J. & Doyle, E. (2021). Willingness to Wear Design-Oriented Masks: Understanding Mask Wearing Practices through Demographic Variables for Prototype Development, 2021 International Textile and Apparel Association Virtual Annual Conference.
    • Kumphai, P., An, S. K., & Zainea, N. (2021). Thermal Comfort of Knitted Fabrics for Underwear, 2021 International Textile and Apparel Association Virtual Annual Conference.