In the News Archives - Wilson College of Textiles

Nov 1, 2024

PFAS’ complicated removal from firefighter turnout gear

Advanced Textiles Association
Associate Professor Bryan Ormond explains the complex role of PFAS in turn out gear and how substitutes compare in terms of effective protection for firefighters.

Oct 29, 2024

Gifts From Sir Mohamed Mansour ’68 Fuel Students’ Drive to Succeed

NC State Giving News
Distinguished Alumni Sir Mohamed Mansour donates over $1.65 million to NC State and the Wilson College of Textiles through the Mansour International Graduate Fellowship Fund to give back to international students.

Oct 24, 2024

The CRAZIEST Materials You’ve Never Head of

Ripstop by the Roll
Amanda Mills, assistant professor and senior director of the Textile Engineering and Textile Technology Senior Capstone Program, discusses innovation, research and applications of the textile industry.

Oct 1, 2024

Podcast: Celebrating 125 Years of the Wilson College of Textiles

NC State Giving News
On this episode of the NC State Philanthropy Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. David Hinks, dean of the Wilson College of Textiles, and Michael Ward, executive director of the North Carolina Textile Foundation, to discuss how private support is furthering the college in extraordinary ways.

Sep 16, 2024

NC State Receives NSF Grant to Establish the Center for Accelerated Photocatalysis

NC State News
Wilson College of Textiles Assistant Professor Tova Williams works with a team on the Center for Accelerated Photocatalysis project funded by the National Science Foundation, which uses self-driving labs to make chemical research more efficient and inclusive.

Sep 12, 2024

How Often Should You Wash Your Jeans?

Everyday Health
Wilson College of Textiles Professor Karen Leonas offers advice on when and how to wash your jeans.

Sep 5, 2024

NC State Alum Co-Founds Modi To Provide Accurate Sizing for Online Shoppers

In the news GrepBeat
The Wilson College of Textiles is providing sponsorship to alumni-founded startup Modi, which helps apparel brands mitigate waste and increase profit through accurate sizing.

Aug 30, 2024

Tatyana McFadden Is the Fastest Woman Alive — the Nike Sport Research Lab Wanted to Help Her Get Faster

Nike
Textiles alumna Eunice Lee '97, '01, the principal materials innovator at Nike, created new traction gloves to propel 20-time Paralympic medalist Tatyana McFadden to success during the 2024 Paris Games.

Aug 22, 2024

ASTM International Awards $10,000 Scholarships to Four 2024 Graduate Students

ASTM International
Melissa Armstead, a Ph.D. student in the fiber and polymer science program at the Wilson College of Textiles, is one of four graduate students awarded a scholarship from ASTM.

Aug 22, 2024

Techtextil North America 2024: The Opening Night Reception

Textile World
Techtextil North America participants received an exclusive tour of the Wilson College of Textiles facilities on the first evening of the conference.