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Apr 14, 2022

NC State students create adaptive clothing line accessible to wider variety of people

ABC 11
Two Wilson College of Textiles students created a line of adaptive clothing which aims to make fashion accessible for everyone regardless of physical ability. 

Mar 2, 2022

N.C. State professor tests mask performance in his lab

Spectrum News
Assistant Professor Bryan Ormond is studying the effectiveness of the textiles used in facial coverings at stopping the flow of aerosols which can carry COVID-19. 

Feb 21, 2022

The Impact of AI on the Textile Industry

AATCC
TECS Department Head Jeff Joines explains the role that artificial intelligence (AI) plays in the textile industry and the ways in which it will grow in the future. 

Feb 18, 2022

A Textile Education, Circa 2022

Textile World
Dean Hinks talks with Textile World about the history and challenges associated with a modern textile education. 

Feb 17, 2022

The 4 best duvet covers to keep you cozy or cool in 2022

Insider
Professor Karen Leonas lends her expert knowledge to Insider as they name the 4 best duvet covers to keep you cozy or cool in 2022. 

Feb 15, 2022

Material World: A Greener and Smarter Future for Textile Production

Direct Industry E-Magazine
TECS Department Head Jeff Joines discusses the need for new technologies in the textile industry to take on the challenge of reducing cost, improving efficiency and minimizing environmental impact. 

Feb 14, 2022

NCSU student’s fashion designs draw celeb interest

WRAL
Wilson College of Textiles student Meredith Howell is attracting the attention of famous musicians and world-class athletes with her original designs. 

Feb 14, 2022

NCSU student’s fashion designs draw celeb interest

WRAL News
Wilson College of Textiles student Meredith Howell gains high-profile attention from celebrities for clothing company, Maison de Laflare. 

Feb 5, 2022

NC State students hold dress design competition at Raleigh mall

CBS 17
The Hemline for Hearts competition challenged Wilson College students to build their original designs out of paper hearts in honor of Go Red For Women Month. 

Feb 2, 2022

Does a mask protect you if no one else is wearing one? Triangle experts explain

CBS 17
CBS17 talks to Assistant Professor Bryan Ormond about how face coverings can protect you, even if no one else is wearing them.