Outfitting First Responders

October 4, 2015 Wilson College Communications 1-min. read

Wilson College of Textiles exterior view

Researchers with the Textile Protection and Comfort Center (T-PACC) work on next-generation uniforms for emergency workers as part of a $718,000 grant project funded by the Department of Homeland Security. Read more.

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- First responders
- T-PAcc

A group of people monitors a Dynamic PyroMan test in a TPACC laboratory. One person is seated at a computer workstation with data on the screen, Roger Barker and others stand nearby. A large blaze is visible through a window, contained in a separate room.

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A serene outdoor courtyard features a rectangular reflecting pool surrounded by lush green grass and trees. In the background, a modern brick building with large reflective windows (the Wilson College of Textiles) stands tall under a clear blue sky. Adirondack chairs are scattered around the area.

Outfitting First Responders

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