After turning her love of sewing into a pursuit of a doctorate, Dakota Batch has found her true passion. She’s going beyond classroom learning in the Textile Technology Management program to research the entrepreneurial ecosystem within the textile industry — and identifying ways to connect women with the support they need.
In 2013, Jiyang Chen began a journey from Shanghai to Raleigh — from his father’s clothing company to NC State Wilson College of Textiles. Although he thought his course of study was already set, along the way, he discovered an exciting new interest and career path.
By Debbie Willmschen Imagine being tasked with crafting a dress entirely of red paper hearts. Now, consider the heart-pounding exhilaration of completing this design within...
By: Loren Strong Senior Design class prepares students in textile engineering and textile technology to become innovative problem solvers. It also shows that knowledge, creativity...
Ngoc Nguyen ’20 Degree: B.S., textile technology, concentration in medical textiles Current position/employer: industrial design graduate student at the College of Design at NC State University...
Rachel Landon ’19 Degree: B.S. textile engineering Current position/employer: plant continuous improvement leader at American and Efird Dean’s page: January 2016 – May 2019 Tell us...
Amanda Gregory ’19 Degree: B.S., polymer and color chemistry Current position/employer: dyehouse systems manager at American and Efird Dean’s page: January 2017 – May 2019...
Darian Boyd ’19 Degree: B.S., textile technology Current position/employer: AmeriCorps Member at Impact America Dean’s page: January 2018 – May 2019 Tell us about your current...
Santiago Tellez ’18 Degree: B.S., polymer and color chemistry Current position/employer: dental student at UNC Adams School of Dentistry Dean’s page: May 2017 – May...
Kaylin Sutton ’18 Degree: B.S., polymer and color chemistry Current position/employer: color chemist at Organic Dyes & Pigments Dean’s page: May 2016 – May 2018...
