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Richard Kotek (left) shows a student to his right a color chart. The two stand in a chemistry lab in the Wilson College of Textiles. Both wear safety glasses.

Jun 16, 2023

Richard Kotek Reflects Fondly on a Career Path That Took Him from Poland to North Carolina

After retirement, Richard Kotek looks forward to making a lot more visits to his home country of Poland.
A line of five models walks down the runway. A clapping audience is visible in the background on the left side of the photo.

Jun 12, 2023

NC State University’s Fashion and Textile Design Seniors Launch Capstone Collections

The FTD Emerging Designers Showcase offers Wilson College of Textiles students the opportunity to show off what they’ve learned over the past four years.

Jun 9, 2023

N.C. State scientists make carbon filters using 3D printers

Spectrum News
Wilson College of Textiles researchers come up with an innovative way to make carbon filters by attaching enzymes to mesh.
Mira Abed stands to the left of the image holding a Maybelline Vinyl Ink lip product. Behind Abed is a product window display at the L'Oreal New Jersey location.

Jun 7, 2023

Mira Abed ’12, ’19 Celebrates Multifaceted Passions with Big Impacts as Senior Chemist for L’Oréal

The Wilson College of Textiles alumna uses technical knowledge of cosmetics to analyze makeup products before they are launched.
Weaving of the face of Kate Nartker.

Jun 2, 2023

Narrative Thread

Kate Nartker weaves her magic — then animates it — to show a whole different side to textiles.

May 31, 2023

You can make carbon dioxide filters with a 3D printer

EurekAlert!
Wilson College of Textiles researchers determine how to make carbon dioxide filters using a 3D printer.

May 31, 2023

Interwoven’s May edition brings new members, new fashions and an eye on 2024

Furniture Today
Wilson College of Textiles alumni showcase their fabric designs at the International Textile Alliance's Interwoven Summer 2023 show.
Yingjiao Xu stands in front of a textile wall hanging. A wall of windows is to her left and grey, carpeted stairs are to her right.

May 31, 2023

A “Coach” At Heart, Yingjiao Xu’s Lasting Impact on Students, Alumni, Colleagues Earns Her Accolades

Wilson College of Textiles professor is recipient of 2023 Alumni Association Distinguished Graduate Professorship.

May 30, 2023

Textiles muscle up, change shapes in new studies at N.C. State

WRAL TechWire
Researchers in two new studies at the Wilson College of Textiles test the muscle properties and shapes of textiles.
Students in red caps and gowns clap and smile at the ceremony, their family and friends sit in the audience behind them.

May 29, 2023

Celebrate May 2023 Commencement in Photos

Wilson College of Textiles undergraduate, master's and doctoral students officially turned their tassels in May.