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In Memoriam: Andre West, Wilson College of Textiles

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Oct 13, 2026

NC State Assistant Professor Highlights Economic Promise of Fiber Hemp

NC State News
An NC State assistant professor and leader of the hemp industry highlights advancements and research to support a growing hemp industry in North Carolina for farmers and textile researchers.

Oct 8, 2026

Registration Open for 2027 Pitch to the Pack Competition

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Registration is now open for the 2027 Wells Fargo Pitch to the Pack competition. The competition is open to all entrepreneurs working in a textile-based business

Oct 6, 2026

Amit Patodia wins NC State 2026 Distinguished Alumnus Award

American Bazaar
Indian American textiles leader Amit Gopal Patodia has been named the Wilson College of Textiles’ 2026 Distinguished Alumnus nearly 30 years after graduating from North Carolina State University.

Sep 30, 2026

NC State Researchers Develop Advancement for Strawberry Yields

Knitting Industry
NC State researchers find 3D knitted crop cover can more than triple strawberry yields.

Sep 29, 2026

How a New Textile Fabric Could Triple Production in Strawberry Plants

NC State News
A new textile used to cover strawberry plants more than tripled strawberry yields in tunnel field tests, without negatively impacting plant health.

Sep 29, 2026

North Carolina Credited for Textile Innovation and Manufacturing

Forbes
Larger initiatives like the NSF Textile Innovation Engine in North Carolina are working to rebuild regional supply chains, support sustainable materials like hemp, and develop educational programs.

Sep 24, 2026

Revitalizing Agriculture and Textiles Through Fiber Hemp

NC State News
Fiber hemp is a promising industry for North Carolina, but collaboration will be key to overcoming system challenges that could stand in the way.

Sep 21, 2026

The W. Duke Kimbrell Flex Factory Ready To Foster Entrepreneurship

Textile World
The world-class center for advancing textile innovation and fostering entrepreneurship opened on Sept. 11.

Sep 19, 2026

Remembering Dr. Andre West

Textile World
The Wilson College of Textiles is mourning the loss of professor and former director of Zeis Textiles Extension, Andre West.

Sep 18, 2026

In Memoriam: Andre West, Wilson College of Textiles

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Andre West, Ph.D., professor at North Carolina State University’s Wilson College of Textiles and former director of Zeis Textiles Extension, passed away Sept. 10 at the age of 66.