T-PACC's singular ability to analyze virtually all comfort and protective properties of fabrics, and to study full-scale garments, comprises a powerful research tool. This tool is at the disposal of the textile industry so that an experimental product can be assessed objectively, early in the development process.

T-PACC provides opportunities for collaborative research utilizing the described facilities and expertise in a number of ways to service the textile and apparel industries. Programs can be developed for graduate research tackling fundamental issues or for short-term projects.

Dr. Roger L. Barker, director of the NCSU College of Textiles, Textile Protection and Comfort Center, or his associates, will be pleased to provide additional information on research opportunities or specifics on programs and procedures. Please fill out our more information page or go to our contact T-PACC page so that we may contact you.

In cooperation with other laboratories within the College of Textiles and across the NCSU campus numerous other factors effecting comfort and protection can be analyzed. Factors such as laundering, finishing, durability, fibers, and degradation issues can be studied. We can help determine if these related factors should be a part of your testing or research objective.