USU Researchers Collaborate to Create the USU Fiber Hub

Researchers from around Utah State University have teamed up to uncover, or in some cases rediscover, new uses for ancient materials.

The Natural Fiber Hub at USU is a new focal point for Aggie researchers to collaborate with each other, as well as with global experts, government agencies and industry leaders to push the boundaries of fiber research.

The collaborative features expertise around traditional fibers, such as wool and hemp, as well as unconventional ones like spider silk and using hagfish proteins to spin fibers.

The hope is that this initiative will position USU at the forefront of natural fiber innovation.