The Textile Protection and Comfort Center was established as a service center in 1994 and continues to be the only academic center in the U.S. that incorporates, in one location, the capabilities to conduct testing and evaluation on the comfort and protection of clothing materials, full garments... (more)
The Textile Protection and Comfort Center was established as a service center in 1994 and continues to be the only academic center in the U.S. that incorporates, in one location, the capabilities to conduct testing and evaluation on the comfort and protection of clothing materials, full garments and ensemble systems. T-PACC personnel are recognized as scientists and engineers in the fields of clothing comfort and protection and have a proven performance record in conducting research and providing testing services to both industry and government clients. As a service center, T-PACC can utilize its personnel and offer its unique equipment and testing capabilities to evaluate client supplied materials using industry standard testing protocols. (less)