2019

Feb 18, 2019

Aloha! Meet the Founder of Seababy

Written by Nicholas Wommack, Supply Chain Operations student, Poole College of Management  NC State student Moriah Mattix is a young entrepreneur who is striving to change one of the most specific lines of fashion: baby clothing. At the young age of 14, Moriah began her online business, Seababy, that comes with its own unique twist on clothing for… 

Feb 11, 2019

From the Dean

By Susan Fandel Friends, As I have shared in previous columns, connectedness is one of the six core values our College staff and faculty established in 2015. We define it in our College Strategic Plan as “engaging with our present while honoring our past to ensure a successful future by continuously strengthening partnerships to advance… 

Feb 8, 2019

A Closer Look at the Textile Technology and Textile Engineering Programs

Take an in-depth look at the Textile Technology and Textile Engineering programs available at the Wilson College of Textiles at NC State. 

Feb 8, 2019

Meet Us at Techtextil North America

The Wilson College of Textiles will be the center of the textile world this February 26-28, when it hosts Techtextil North America 2019 as its first official academic partner. Techtextil North America is an annual trade event dedicated to the technical textiles and nonwovens industry. For three days this month, manufacturers, suppliers, service providers and industry professionals from all over the world will gather in the City of Oaks to network, learn and share the latest advancements in textile technology. 

Feb 2, 2019

Russell Gorga Receives 2019 Faculty Advising Award

Dr. Russell Gorga was among five NC State individuals who were recognized for their commitment to advising students and helping them reach their potential. Gorga, director of undergraduate programs and associate department head in Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science, received the Faculty Advisor Award. 

Jan 25, 2019

Diagnosing Amputee Discomfort

A fiber sensor developed by researchers from the Wilson College of Textiles in conjunction with the College of Engineering will help determine the causes of individual amputee discomfort. 

Jan 23, 2019

Students Inspire Inclusivity with Runway of Dreams NC State Chapter

After noticing a gap in the apparel industry for people with disabilities, students at the Wilson College of Textiles have started a chapter of the Runway of Dreams Foundation (RODF) at NC State. 

Jan 15, 2019

TT Alumna at Intersection of Science, Design and Communication

Wilson College of Textiles alumna Kilara Le ‘04 is one of the busiest experts in the textile field, working as a designer, consultant, researcher and writer. As a senior analyst for LMI, a not-for-profit consulting firm dedicated to improving the management of government, and an award-winning author for the AATCC Review, a publication of the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists, she must stay up to date on emerging research and be able to distill the information for a broad audience. 

Jan 11, 2019

Sustainability Committee Tackles Textile Waste with Green Zone Recycling Bins

The Wilson College of Textiles Sustainability Committee has partnered with Green Zone, a textile reclamation operator, headquartered in Durham, North Carolina to reduce textile waste at the College and within the community.