Wilson College Communications

Nov 7, 2017

Building a Better Bra

It’s almost a rule that the more attractive a bra is, the less comfortable it feels -- and vice versa. A bra that doesn’t cause shoulder or back pain, supports the breasts and allows freedom of movement has all the aesthetic appeal of an ACE bandage, while a bra built for looks is as pleasant to wear as a stiletto heel. NC State College of Textiles student Sophie Nunno-Gorbachev ‘19 believes there is a better way, and, as the recent recipient of a grant from the Office of Undergraduate Research, she is well on her way to designing a bra that marries form and function. 

Nov 6, 2017

Threads Senior Collection Show Highlights Creativity, Dec. 2 at Talley

Eight senior designers in the College of Textiles have created, developed and produced an industry quality collection emphasizing ideation, communication, theme development, fit and fabrication. Threads is a showcase of talent, creativity and skill. It is a culmination of techniques learned over years of various textile courses. Join us Dec. 2 as we celebrate fashion and textile design! 

Nov 6, 2017

Fiber and Polymer Science Doctoral Student Selected for NC Sea Grant

Graduate student Yaewon Park works to create advanced well water filtering methods composed of functional textiles. Park was recently chosen for the North Carolina Sea Grant - Water Resources Research Institute. 

Oct 31, 2017

Graduate Student Gets LA Times Byline

College of Textiles doctoral student Mira Abed spent the summer in the hectic newsroom of the Los Angeles Times. She penned nine articles for the paper as part of a 10 week fellowship with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), a multidisciplinary non-profit whose mission is to "advance science, engineering, and innovation throughout the world for the benefit of all people." 

Oct 30, 2017

Ellen Rohde Leadership Endowment Prepares Students for Success

Following a 22-year career with apparel giant VF Corporation, Ellen Rohde — now president of the North Carolina Textile Foundation — has dedicated her post-retirement life to equipping students at NC State with workforce skills that will make them successful leaders and major contributors to society. With a $1.2 million gift, she established an endowment that aims to provide students at the College of Textiles with the type of impactful leadership training that helped her become the first female division president in VF’s history. 

Oct 27, 2017

Pack Plaid: How NC State’s Official Tartan Came to Be

Kathleen Kelly ‘14 was in her first semester of graduate school at the College of Textiles when she designed the winning entry in NC State’s Pack Plaid contest. Her design, a sophisticated pattern in black, dark gray, red and white, is now listed as the “North Carolina State University -- Pack Plaid” in the Scottish Registry of Deeds, the official Scottish register of tartans. 

Oct 25, 2017

Textile Engineering Student Helps Adidas Engineer the Future

Textile Engineering major Kevin Harrow has a passion for creating and innovating, both of which he was able to do during the six-months he spent as an intern working in Germany at the Adidas international headquarters. 

Oct 25, 2017

Fiber and Polymer Science Student to Compete at Three Minute Thesis

Ashish Kapoor has been named a finalist in the Graduate School’s third annual Three Minute Thesis Competition, which will be held during NC State’s upcoming Red and White Week. The College of Textiles doctoral student will be speaking about his research on fiber-based fabric sensors. 

Oct 19, 2017

Students Start Business To Tackle Textile Waste

NC State students and Park Scholars Emily Neville and Carly Kvietok launched Reborn Clothing Co. to revive clothes you no longer wear into new, useful products. 

Oct 17, 2017

Textile Engineering Student Attends Forbes Under 30 Summit

College of Textiles senior Gurjot Baweja was one of 1,000 college students chosen to participate in the Forbes Under 30 Scholars Program, sponsored by global banking and financial services firm JPMorgan Chase. The program is open to high-achieving juniors, seniors and graduate students in the business and technology sectors.