Department of Textile and Apparel Technology and Management

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Mar 17, 2025

Meet Four Wolfpack Women Who’ve Launched Research-based Startups

The Office of Research Commercialization asked four women who’ve launched and led startup companies based on NC State research (including two from the Wilson College of Textiles) for their advice and insights.

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Mar 11, 2025

Two Wilson College Faculty Members Named University Faculty Scholars

Associate Professors Sonja Salmon and Kavita Mathur received university-wide recognition for their teaching, leadership and cutting-edge research.

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Mar 7, 2025

Two Wilson College Students Completed an Independent Study, Focusing on the Path of Wool from Fiber to Fabric

Grace Avery and Eliza Sweeney share their experiences with a hands-on, independent study where they transformed wool fibers into fabric samples.

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Mar 6, 2025

Entrepreneurial Spirit Takes Center Stage at Inaugural Pitch to the Pack Competition

The Wilson College of Textiles and Wells Fargo teamed up to provide resources and opportunities to NC State entrepreneurs to grow their textile-related businesses.

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Feb 19, 2025

Industry Professional Brings Experience to the Classroom

Zahra Saki returns to the Wilson College as an assistant professor.

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Feb 17, 2025

Small College Makes Big Impact at NC State’s 3MT Competition

The 2024 “People’s Choice” winner, and one other finalist, are Wilson College of Textiles graduate students.

Feb 10, 2025

Wilson College of Textiles Alumna Returns as Faculty Member

Hanna Lee is furthering her research on the trends shaping the future of fashion in her new role as assistant professor.

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Feb 4, 2025

EcoPack Takes First Place at NC State’s Make-A-Thon 2025

A Wilson College of Textiles student helped lead Team 39 to victory at this university-wide sustainability competition.

Jan 29, 2025

Celebrating 10 Years of Make-A-Thon Innovation

A number of this year's top Make-A-Thon teams included Wilson College of Textiles students. Learn more about their sustainability solutions.

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Jan 6, 2025

Fashion and Textile Design Students Explore Technique and Talent in First-Year Studio

First-year fashion and textile design students begin their time at the Wilson College of Textiles with a year-long cohort studio experience.