Nancy Oxford is an Assistant Professor in the Textiles, Merchandising and Design Department at Middle Tennessee State University. She is President and owner of Textile Fabric Consultants, Inc., a manufacturer of fabric swatch kits used in teaching basic textiles worldwide, and she currently provides textile training programs for trade organizations, as well as various retailers. Her considerable retail, manufacturing and consulting experience includes working as a buyer and as a store manager in the retail industry. Oxford's research interests include textile flammability and clothing for the physical challenged, as well as computer aided design and fiber arts.