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Dec 14, 2015

New Issue of the Journal of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management (JTATM) is Available

The newest issue of the Journal of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management (JTATM) is available. Volume 9, Issue 3, contains seven refereed and four scholarly articles. As it has been in the past, this issue also reports on diverse research topics dealing with acoustic textiles, spacer fabrics, firefighter gear, sewing variables, fashion retail concept, enzyme…

Nov 24, 2015

Exhibit Reveals the Innovative Nature of Cotton in Textile Performance and Design

Cotton’s ubiquity in North Carolina may lead one to believe they know all there is to know about the native plant. But a new exhibit at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences seeks to introduce attendees to cotton’s versatility and the many ways it facilitates high-tech textile performance and innovative design. Opening Dec. 5…

Nov 18, 2015

TATM Students Receive Awards for Couture for a Cause 2015

Congratulations to two students in the Textile Apparel, Technology and Management Department who were recognized for their talent and philanthropy at the 2015 Couture for a Cause held Nov. 7 at the Raleigh Convention Center. The event paired 20 designers with local charities through the nonprofit organization Activate Good, which connects thousands of volunteers to lend…

Nov 2, 2015

Burlington Foundation’s Gift a “Game Changer” for Internship Program

There may be no better preparation for post-commencement employment than the kind of real-world experience delivered on the job through undergraduate internships. A gift made to the NC State Wilson College of Textiles ensures that those valuable opportunities are expanded and enhanced in coming years so that the textiles industry’s next generation of leaders are ready…

Oct 26, 2015

Student Designs Take on Escher’s Themes and Imagery at NCMA

The works of artist M.C. Escher, known for his explorations of infinity, perspective and architecture, served as inspiration for 16 NC State Wilson College of Textiles students. These individuals’ creative two- and three-dimensional pieces were featured as part of College Night held Oct. 23 at the North Carolina Museum of Art and shown in conjunction with The Worlds of…

Oct 20, 2015

Spring Study Abroad Program in China will begin March 11

Donghua University Fashion Institute Spring Study Abroad Program in China will begin March 11 and run through June 26, 2016. Contact Dr. Yingjiao Xu or see the website for further information.

Sep 20, 2015

Conference Focused on the Advantages of Digital Textile Printing

Nearly 100 textile product suppliers and producers with an interest in digital textile printing gathered at the Wilson College of Textiles Sept. 30 to discuss the benefits that accompany this rapidly emerging technology. Keynote speaker Joe Quinn of Walmart spoke on bringing manufacturing back to America, and NC State researchers celebrated the official opening of the College’s new digital textile printing…

Sep 1, 2015

Applications now being accepted for Doing Business Internationally-Mexico, Spring 2016

Doing Business Internationally is an exciting program that we have developed for our outstanding textile students. Eight years ago, we put together an annual “Doing Business Internationally” Program in which we worked with the North Carolina Department of Commerce’s International Trade Division (ITD) and the Small Business Center of Wake Technical Community College (Wake Tech). …

Apr 20, 2015

Dr. Helmut Hergeth receives the University’s 2015 Outstanding Global Engagement Award

Congratulations to Dr. Helmut Hergeth as he received the University’s 2015 Outstanding Global Engagement Award! This is a great honor and recognizes outstanding accomplishment in globally engaged teaching, research, extension, and/or engagement and economic development by faculty and EPA professionals of North Carolina State University. Dr. Hergeth is certainly deserving of this award as he…

Apr 20, 2015

Dr. Katherine Annett-Hitchcock to join the NC State Community Engaged Faculty Fellows (CEFF)

Congratulations to Dr. Katherine Annett-Hitchcock as she has been selected to join the NC State Community Engaged Faculty Fellows (CEFF) and was recognized at the Outreach and Engagement Awards Celebration Monday. This is an outstanding group of faculty that focus on community engagement, serve as mentors for those interested in learning more about community engaged practices,…