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fountain at the Wilson College of Textiles Graduate Commons (outdoors) with trees in fall colors in the background

Oct 25, 2022

Wilson College of Textiles, VF Foundation Partner to Support Future Leaders of the Apparel, Footwear Industries

Winners of the VF Student Impact Awards will receive a fellowship to help fund and share their research.

Oct 24, 2022

Building a Flex Factory for textiles

Textile Technology Source
Zeis Textiles Extension Director Andre West discusses plans for the new "Flex Factory", two new textiles buildings that will house five model manufacturing and testing labs.

Oct 23, 2022

Building a Flex Factory for Textiles

Behind the Seams
The new "Flex Factory", which will help the Wilson College embrace new technology as it emerges, will consist of two new textiles buildings that will house five model manufacturing and testing labs. Zeis Textiles Extension Director Andre West discusses the newest addition to the college.

Oct 21, 2022

Textile Design Students Develop Homeware Collections, Collaborate With Alumni

FTD 373 takes textile design students from the basics of yarn to collaborating on industry level projects. See how the course is not only teaching important skills, but also fostering a supportive community amongst its students.

Portrait of Yang Zhang (left) in blue lab coat (in focus) with lab equipment and neon dyes in beakers (right, out of focus)

Oct 18, 2022

New Wilson College Faculty Member Yang Zhang Seeks Practical Applications for His Research

The assistant professor views his chemistry expertise as a tool to create a better world and a more sustainable textile industry.

Oct 11, 2022

Interdisciplinary research project will develop bio-based solutions for major global challenges

novo nordisk foundation
A new research collaboration between the Wilson College of Textiles and the Technical University of Denmark will create new biology-based methods for CO2 management and sustainable fertilizer production.

Oct 10, 2022

AATCC Presents Awards for Textile Research, Education, Invention, and More

AATCC
The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists presented awards at the recent Textile Discovery Summit. Among the recipients, who were recognized for achievement and service across all aspects of the textile community, were several Wilson College alumni.

Lori Rothenberg (left) sits a white office chair with a black cushion behind a desk with a laptop in front of her. Delisia Matthews (right) stands with her hand resting on the armrest of Lori's office chair.

Oct 5, 2022

Wilson College of Textiles Faculty and Lenovo Partner for Data Trade Gateway Program

Lenovo's support helped faculty provide this data visualization tool to North Carolina HBCUs and minority-owned businesses.

Oct 3, 2022

Slowing Down and Specializing, A Semester in London

Caroline Diaz spent a semester at the University of the Arts London studying corsetry and communications. See how she connected her education to the world around her.

Oct 1, 2022

The science behind military uniforms

Specialty Fabrics Review
Zeis Textiles Extension Director Andre West and Associate Director Melissa Sharp discuss the ways ZTE is helping North Carolina-based textile companies innovate military uniforms.