Arts - Buffalo State College

induced, it increases in its ability to repel water, and becomes flame
resistant. In addition to the water repellency, cotton is air permeable,
comfortable, has moisture stability, high abrasion resilience, and the
ability to detoxify contaminated warfare agents. There are standards
that must be recognized under the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration which state that the work place must be an area
which is safe and dependable, and as long as the clothing standards
are met, then the number of work place incidents should be limited.
Wearing protective apparel has the ability to save the lives of workers,
and also decrease the amount if workers compensation incidents, as
well as improve the productivity of the various companies. Examples
of protective apparel made from cotton will be presented.
Presentation Type and Session: Poster VII
Moe’uhane: Go Ahead, Dream On
Faith Scheffer, Fashion and Textile Technology and Arkeida
Wilson, Fashion and Textile Technology
Faculty Mentors: Professor Elaine Polvinen, Technology and
Professor Lynn Boorady, Technology
Moe’uhane, which in Hawaiian translates to “dream”, is the
creation of five Hawaiian-inspired garments. Aesthetically, the
issues to be addressed and researched were twofold: how to go
about integrating a Hawaiian theme into current color and print
trends and how to technically develop this print/garment grouping
into uniquely new print layouts to be digitally printed for sarong
type garments as well as exploration of engineered print/garments
development. For the Hawaiian-inspired concept, research was
conducted on the water life, flora, and volcanoes of Hawaii, and
because of an interest in vintage style, vintage elements were
incorporated into the concept as well. Inspiration was also drawn
from recent fashion trend reports, to keep the designs trendy and
up-to-date. Fabric prints were purposely designed by Faith Scheffer
to be simple and weather appropriate for the warm climate in
Hawaii. Garments were designed by Faith Scheffer and Arkeida
Wilson to display the unique prints and colors that reflect the beauty
of Hawaii. Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator software was extensively
used for fabric development and Optitex was used in conjunction
with Illustrator to explore engineered print fabric. After concept
and prints are completed, files are sent to an online fabric-printing
company. Once the fabrics are printed and received, Arkeida Wilson
completes the garment construction. Overall, the goal of this project
is to explore new techniques, capture the beauty and grandeur of
this dream destination, and convey those aspects through a series of
garments.
Presentation Type and Session: Poster IV
Business and Fashion & Textile Technology
Money and Survival: West Africa Versus
the US
Kelly Conway, FTT 450: Issues in the Apparel and Textile Industry
Faculty Mentor: Professor Lynn Boorady, Technology
This paper researches cotton subsidies in the fashion textile
industry that affect people around the world. This paper goes into
depth on moral and ethical issues that farmers in least developed
countries like the ones in West Africa go through. Information
was pulled from newspaper articles, peer reviewed articles, and
government mandated websites. The paper covers what subsidies
are, the affects of subsidies in America, how cotton subsidies affect
American farmers, affects on subsidies in least developed countries
like the ones in West Africa, how it affects West African farmers, what
has been regulated to help least developed countries, and what has
not changed. Cotton subsidies are a huge issue that many people
may not think of on a daily basis, but it affects everyone in the world.
It affects a wide range of categories from the farmers’ survival and
income all the way to how much consumers pay for cotton clothing.
The issue is, lowering or eliminating the cotton subsidies for the
benefit of least developed countries, or keeping the subsidies for the
benefit of developed countries. The paper looks at both sides of the
issue and researches what can be done and what has been done.
Presentation Type and Session: Poster IV
National Multiple Sclerosis Society: An
Internship In Public Event Management
Carlos Cisneros Vilchis, Business Administration
Faculty Mentor: Professor Lynne Scalia, Business
Have you ever wondered what it takes to plan one of those huge
community events? Do you know what goes on behind the scenes
for planning and determining the overall event’s logistics? As an
intern with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Upstate New York
Chapter, I have learned first-hand what is involved. The National
Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) is a not-for-profit organization
that looks to rid the world of multiple sclerosis. The organization
raises funds and awareness to fight this disease, which can strike
anyone, predominantly people between 20-50 years of age and
twice as many women as men. I work directly with the Development
Department in planning and executing special events and
community outreach initiatives. I have been exposed to fundraising,
event planning and management. My poster session will address the
background of NMSS, explain the required forms needed to host
an event, show how the NMSS uses the funds raised and display the
breakdown of NMSS costs of operations.
Presentation Type and Session: Poster V
47