Maria Manetti Shrem Institute for Sustainable Design, Fashion, and Textile Support Fund

The UC Davis Maria Manetti Shrem Institute of Sustainable Design, Fashion, and Textiles serves as a hub for innovation, connecting academia and industry to shape the future of fashion and textiles. By fostering collaboration among students, researchers, and industry, the institute translates academic research into practical, real-world solutions, positioning itself as a leader in design-led problem-solving for sustainable products and systems.

A gift to the institute will support its mission of creative problem-solving with technical innovation to develop products and systems that are both functional and sustainable. It focuses on advancing knowledge in areas such as advanced textile materials, electronic textiles, smart clothing, biodesign and sustainable fashion.