Clemson Apparel Research is a premier national resource for high performance textiles and related materials research and applications.

CAR undertakes numerous research projects every year that create new technologies and management systems for the sewn-products and textile industries. These projects utilize not only the center's staff and technology but also the vast human and material resources of Clemson University.

CAR has developed stitchless technology that is superior in performance to sewn lapped seams for barrier fabrics and that has the potential for significantly reducing joining costs for other fabrics through full automation. Research continues to optimize end-item performance and develop full-scale production equipment.