MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY

Material technology and research are central to my work, spanning performance characteristics, protective systems, fabric development, advanced laboratory testing and analysis, and end-user feedback. My work explores how materials can protect against environmental extremes, enhance mobility and comfort, support future environments, and advance circularity and recyclable solutions.

Performance textiles

Developed the first-to-market, Made in USA VTX Ripstop™ stretch Cordura® uniform fabric and performance fabrics for combat, hot-weather, and all-weather apparel systems.

Cold-weather systems

Designed and developed the ATO™ cold-weather uniform system in collaboration with Canadian and Scandinavian customers, including fabric sourcing, testing, climate and rain chamber testing, and end-user evaluation.

Protective textiles

Sourced and developed custom materials for fragmentation, ballistic, and chemical protection, including initiating custom ballistic fabric development with Dyneema® and advanced chemical protective materials for a uniform system.

Thermal + environmental protection 

Developed and integrated materials for hot-weather, cold-weather, insulation, moisture management, and weather protection systems, including technologies recognized with the 2018 Polartec® Apex Award.

Aerospace + advanced materials

Sourced and evaluated technical textiles for NASA's RadFlexPro radiation protection program, including radiation and thermally protective materials used in a multi-layer suit package.

Testing + iteration

Fabric sourcing and development from the fiber forward, ASTM/ISO testing, lab and field test analysis, climate and rain chamber testing, prototype development, and direct end-user feedback to continuously refine material and product performance.