The News & Observer of Raleigh reports that a North Carolina State University design team is working to end the issue of partial disclosure.
It's not the first time someone has tried to conceal what is sometimes exposed because of the gown's flimsy fabric and loosely tied open back. But North Carolina State textile design professor Traci Lamar has the financial backing and research to develop a restyled garment that could finally be practical for hospitals across the country.
Lamar has been working on a solution since November 2006. Researchers hope to have the product ready for market in about two years.
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