The Fabric Discovery Center is one of UMass Lowell’s newest Core Research Facilities, with dedicated space for design, prototyping, pilot manufacturing and testing of high-tech fabrics, flexible electronics and medical textiles. Available equipment includes roll-to-roll processing, multicomponent fiber extrusion lines, textile assembly (knitting, weaving, braiding) and textile finishing including coating, printing, sewing and bonding. A wide range of mechanical, thermal, flammability and durability testing equipment and services are also available.
Location: 110 Canal Street, Lowell