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Nov 2, 2022

Consumer Pressure Is Key to Fixing Dire Labor Conditions in the Clothing Supply Chain

Harvard Business Review
Wilson College of Textiles Professor Marguerite Moore is part of a multi-disciplinary research team at NC State developing a system called the Ethical Apparel Index. The EAI will simplify the large amounts of data surrounding the apparel industry and increase transparency across the industry. 

Oct 28, 2022

Braiding Hair Brand Nourie Raises $2.5 Million Seed Funding

BeautyMatter
Nourie, a haircare brand led by a team of Black women scientists, raised $2.5 million in seed funding for their new sustainable synthetic braiding hair developed in conjunction with the Wilson College of Textiles. 

Oct 25, 2022

Meet the 2022 Leader of the Pack Award Finalists

Academic and Student Affairs News
Wilson College of Textiles student Rachel Raineri was honored as a finalist for the Leader of the Pack Award, which honors and recognizes students for outstanding contributions in leadership, scholarship and service. 

Oct 24, 2022

At The High Point Market: Braided, Sustainable CICIL Rugs

Architects + Artisans
Wilson College Alumni Caroline Cockerham and Laura Tripp are creating beautiful braided wool rugs with their woman-owned, sustainability-based company, CICIL. 

Jan 25, 2021

Meet Kate Nartker: Textile artist, professor

Technician
Assistant Professor Kate Nartker talks to Technician about her multimedia art and her role at the Wilson College of Textiles.