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LG Textile Bringing 210 Manufacturing Jobs to Clinton With Sew and Cut Facility

Wilson College Communications

Sep 8, 2025

Meet Six Members of the 2025 Incoming Class

NC State News
Get to know some of NC State’s newest members of the Wolfpack, including Brooks Ford, who is studying polymer and color chemistry at the Wilson College.

Sep 8, 2025

Why NC State researcher’s fabrics could end up in your furniture and might change the planet

Spectrum News
Wilson College of Textiles Associate Professor Ericka Ford is developing new acrylic materials that are made with less waste.

Sep 4, 2025

NC State Celebrates a Record-Breaking Fundraising Year

NC State News
NC State celebrates its highest year fundraising total of all time, $10 million of which came from the Wilson family to support the Centennial Scholarship fund as well as the Athletic Director's Enhancement Fund.

Sep 2, 2025

The Best Percale Sheets That Deliver A Luxuriously Cool And Crisp Feel

Forbes
Dr. Karen Leonas aids in the discussion of the best percale sheets on the market based on various criteria

Aug 29, 2025

Fire departments concerned about cancer risks are buying gear that is free of forever chemicals

CBS News
As firefighters are quickly making the shift away from gear containing PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, researchers are concerned about the possibly safety risks of the new undertested forms of gear.

Aug 28, 2025

Fellowship & Family Spirit Shine At STA’s Annual Meeting

Textile World
North Carolina Textile Foundation/NC State Wilson College of Textiles is awarded the inaugural George Abbot Award for recruiting the most new members to the organization.
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Aug 26, 2025

Fashion Design Seniors’ Capstone Collections Mark the Beginning of Outstanding Careers

This year’s Emerging Designers’ collections were all about shape and movement: Billowing dresses, embellished bodices and tailored trousers dominated the runway as these designers made their artistic debut.

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Aug 19, 2025

Three Wilson College of Textiles Faculty Members Promoted

Associate Professor Kate Nartker, Associate Professor Janie Woodbridge and Professor Sonja Salmon received promotions for their dedication and commitment to the Wilson College and its students.

Aug 18, 2025

Professor Bryan Ormond Takes On New Role at Wilson College of Textiles

What They Think
NC State faculty member Bryan Ormond steps into new role as the director of the Milliken Textile Protection and Comfort Center at the Wilson College of Textiles.

Aug 15, 2025

LG Textile Bringing 210 Manufacturing Jobs to Clinton With Sew and Cut Facility

WKML
NC State Wilson College of Textiles alumna and LG Textile Crop founder Lora Glenn is opening a textile manufacturing plant in October of 2025, bringing 210 new jobs to the area by 2027.