Emma Seymour
Textiles, Paper & Apparel Lab Associate Director
Emma Seymour (she/her) is the associate director of the Good Housekeeping Institute's Textiles, Paper and Apparel Lab, where she has led testing for luggage, pillows, towels, tampons and more since 2018. She graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor of science in fiber science and apparel design and a minor in gerontology, completing research in the Body Scanner Lab on optimizing activewear for athletic performance.
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Latest from Emma Seymour
My Honest Review of Lo and Sons Backpacks and Travel Bags
GH staffers brought these bags to work and on weekend getaways.
17 Kids’ Clothing Stores That Parents and Kids Both Love
Where to find trendy and timeless pieces.
I Review Bedding, and Our Top-Tested Pillow for Neck Pain Is on Sale for Prime Day
This Tempur-Pedic pillow provides unparalleled neck support, and it's 40% off right now.
Lululemon Finally Launched No Front Seam Leggings — Are They Actually Better?
Align leggings are now available without a center seam, made with the same buttery soft fabric.
5 Best Sewing Machines for Quilting, Tried and Tested
Whether you're a beginner or an expert, these machines will help you create the quilt of your dreams.
The Best Anti-Theft Backpacks, According to Our Tests
Traveling is already stressful, but these backpacks help you worry less about losing your belongings.
5 Best Cross Training Shoes of 2025, Tested in the Gym
Hop off the treadmill and head over to the weights in these top-performing sneakers.
I Tried Vivobarefoot Shoes. Here's My Unbiased Opinion on the Barefoot Sneakers.
I'm not replacing all of my sneakers with barefoot shoes.
The 13 Most Stylish Tote Bags for Work, Travel and Errands
You won't have to struggle to fit everything inside with these styles.
Thuma Dresser Review: Why It's My Favorite Piece of Furniture
I tested this premium dresser for over a year — here are my honest thoughts.
I Tested the Two Most Popular Pillows to Find Out Which Is Better
Here's what we found out in a Coop Home Goods pillow vs. Beckham Hotel pillow showdown.