Textile Technology Management

The Textile Technology Management program creates independent scholars in the fields of product development, technology management, marketing and management for application in the textile and apparel industry.

Due to the interdisciplinary nature of textiles, students pursuing a Ph.D. in Textile Technology Management research a nearly unlimited range of topics, including:

Yarn and fabric formation
Product development and design
Supply chain management
Sustainable production and consumption
Innovative technology applications
Consumer behavior
Market analysis

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Small Community, Big Resources

Close to 50 students are enrolled in the program, creating a close knit community. However, this small program within a tier-one research institution means that your resources and connections are anything but limited.

Apply to the Textile Technology Management Ph.D. Program

Deadlines for Spring 2023 Start: July 15 for international students, Nov. 25 for U.S. citizens

Deadlines for Fall 2023 Start: March 1 for international students, June 25 for U.S. citizens

Please be advised that many funding decisions are made during March and April. While the formal deadline for U.S. citizens is June 25, you are advised to apply early to be eligible for available funding.

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Curious about a Ph.D. in Textile Technology Management?

Watch the video below to learn what students, alumni and faculty say makes the program unique.

In fashion studio, two people stand working at a computer that runs an "automatic cutter" for apparel patterns. That "cutter" can be seen in the background.

Simulating Life-Saving Solutions

During his time as a TTM student, alumnus Brandon King (’21) used simulation and data analysis to help nurses find the best way to meet a life-saving goal: reaching patients in cardiac arrest within two minutes.