Department of Textile and Apparel Technology and Management

Bee Mangine proudly displays their Howling Success banner.

Apr 17, 2025

Howling Success: Bee Mangine

This month’s Howling Success is a fourth-year student looking forward to a career in arts administration and outreach. As an Arts NC State intern, they help students find their place in NC State’s artistic community.

Bailey Knight operates a blue industrial machine in the Wilson College of Textiles' Flex Factory. She wears large blue earrings and a black shirt. Spools of red thread are visible on the machine, indicating a textile or sewing process.

Apr 10, 2025

NC State Research Empowers Product Developers to Make More Sustainable Choices

An in-progress database will enable brands to compare the environmental impacts of the most common fibers.

Lisa Chapman stands on a raised breezeway on the Wilson College of Textiles campus. A courtyard is visible behind her.

Apr 7, 2025

Wilson College Appoints ‘Collaborative’ Leader to Helm Doctoral Programs

Lisa Chapman, the director of graduate programs, takes over as the college’s director of doctoral programs.

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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.

Eliza Sweeney and Grace Avery are standing, smiling and examining a small tuft of yean inside a barn-like structure. They are standing near a wire fence with two people and some greenery visible in the background.

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.

A YouTube thumbnail. On the right, Annie Hoyt is holding a microphone and remote looks upward, presenting at "Pitch to the Pack 2025" event. The event name is displayed in large red letters on a white background on the left side of the thumbnail.

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.

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.