Ph.D. Textile Technology Management
My research focuses on the development of auxetic knit structures for sustainable applications in the footwear industry.
M.S. Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management
My research focused on the feasability of developing a completely biodegradable shoe through the use of hemp and other natural fibers. Read my thesis here.
Hemp shoe research and development
I have made a hemp shoe with a base of 100% cotton and an inlay yarn consisting of 100% hemp. The inside of the shoe is engineered to be 100% cotton for comfort while wearing.
This project is currently under development with the Wilson College of Textiles. Release of information and images will be limited. Please contact me for more information.
Knit panels for footwear
Packages were developed on Shima Seiki APEX knitting software to create footwear uppers with mesh and mock-mesh designs.
EXPERIMENTAL DRAPING FOR FOOTWEAR
Using the Dubied 14GG manual knitting machine, ideation for footwear was executed. Jersey, double jersey, rib, and ottoman structures were used to develop structural interest around the last. In particular, 3D printing filament was woven through the ottoman structure in the prototype on the left, while the prototype on the right features an inlay yarn around the ankle in order to scrunch fabric for fit and aesthetics.
engineered coffee filters
As a team, fellow student Bella Latham and I developed a prototype for a reusable coffee filter.
RESTRICTED FOOTWEAR IDEATION
Assignment required the creation of a shoe using rubber bands and skewers - below are the two results of the project for my footwear class at the College of Design (February 2020).
wholegarment sweater
100% cotton
Rius warp knitting
In January 2020, I had the opportunity to participate in RIUS Warp Knitting Training at the Wilson College of Textiles Knitting Lab for one week on the Minitronic machine. Below are images of some of the fabrics we programmed.
