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Direct linkJennifer Harmon; Ayesha Siddika – Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 2025
Consumers are increasingly willing to pay more for sustainably produced goods, yet many find these alternatives too costly and less effective. The fashion industry struggles to balance sustainability and performance, particularly in textiles, where synthetic fibers dominate. Education is key to informed consumer choices, and biomaterials, like…
Descriptors: Family and Consumer Sciences, Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Sustainability, Costs
Jennifer Harmon – Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 2024
The interdisciplinary nature, breadth of topics and frequently evolving industries Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) courses engage with make it difficult for one approach to be appropriate in all circumstances. The Advanced Textiles, 4000 level course participating in this study focused mainly on color science, dyes and dyeing, in addition to…
Descriptors: Textiles Instruction, Experiential Learning, College Students, Family and Consumer Sciences
