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
The Best Down Alternative Pillows of 2026, Tested by Bedding Experts
Soft yet supportive fills that impressed our scientists and at-home sleep testers.
I Test Swimwear for a Living—These Are the Shopping Mistakes I’ll Never Make Again
Swimsuit shopping doesn’t have to be so daunting.
12 Best Men's T-Shirts He'll Want to Live In, After Years of Testing
Our pros’ favorite costs $25.
The Best Period Swimwear for Every Flow and Swim Style
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Here's What This $40 Best-Selling Amazon Swimsuit Looks Like on Real Bodies
Can it live up to the hype of thousands of five-star reviews?
A Fiber Scientist Explains Why Your Swimsuit Should Never Go in the Dryer
Swimwear and high heat should not mix.
10 Best Hiking Socks Our Testers Loved Wearing
These pairs will keep your feet dry and comfortable during a long trail.
The Best Pillows for Neck Pain of 2026, Reviewed by Doctors
If you start waking up with a stiff neck or soreness, it's time to replace your pillow.
9 Best Walking Shoes for Women, According to Podiatrists and Fitness Experts
10,000 steps later: These sneakers were still comfortable.
I Tested Brooklinen’s New Luxe Sateen Sheets Before Launch—Are They Better?
They feel softer and more luxurious than the old version.
8 Best Strapless Bras, Tested by 60 Women
Get support and lift without any straps peeking out.