In the News

Mar 10, 2025

What Should I Wear to Work Out?

New York Times
Wilson College of Textiles Professor Karen Leonas explains why recycled fibers could be the perfect option for athletic clothing.

Mar 5, 2025

Bridging Disciplines for Creative Solutions

N.C. State Plant Sciences Initiative
Wilson College of Textiles graduate student Isabel Albelo participates in the second annual Bridge Symposium.

Feb 13, 2025

UTM Delegation Visits Wilson College of Textiles to Strengthen Cooperation in Education and Research

UTM
A delegation from the Technical University of Moldova visited the Wilson College of Textiles to discuss future educational collaborations and research in sustainable textiles.

Feb 10, 2025

Durham Woman ‘not defined by living with ALS’ joins Duke Doctor and NC State class to design accessible clothing

WUNC
WUNC speaks with Assistant Professor of the Practice Sam Pearce, founder of Duke University's ALS Clinic Dr. Richard Bedlack and ALS patient Holley Broughton about designing stylish and functional clothing for ALS patients.

Feb 4, 2025

World University of Design and IIT Delhi together host the first functional clothing contest and show

In Fashion Business
Wilson College of Textiles Professor Tushar Ghosh won the Leadership in Research award at the Functional Textile and Clothing Conference.

Jan 22, 2025

PFAS Compounds Found in More Firefighting PPE

NC Health News
Wilson College of Textiles Associate Professor Bryan Ormond weighs in on a new study about PFAS in firefighter gear.

Jan 20, 2025

EOT 415 ALS & Fashion with Richard Bedlack and Sam Pearce

Eye on the Triangle
In this episode, host Emilia Rivadeneira chats with Assistant Professor of the Practice Sam Pearce about her collaboration with a Duke researcher to design more stylish accessible clothing for ALS patients.

Jan 13, 2025

AATCC Announces 2025-2026 Board of Directors

Textile World
The new AATCC leadership includes two Wilson College of Textiles alumni.

Jan 13, 2025

A Duke doctor works with NC State to make more accessible fashion for ALS patients

Axios Raleigh
Assistant Professor of the Practice Sam Pearce and her students are designing clothing that will help people with ALS feel more confident.

Dec 28, 2024

Why Finding a Quality White T-Shirt Now Feels Like a Chore

Slate
Professor Karen Leonas provides her expertise to help explain fast fashion's impact on the white t-shirt.