Department of Textile and Apparel Technology and Management

Wilson College of Textiles alumna Caitlyn Holt

Mar 17, 2022

Caitlyn Holt ’12, ’13: All About Denim, All of the Time

Caitlyn Holt '12, '13, director of product and business innovation at Cone Denim, credits her Wilson College of Textiles education for preparing her to become a leader in the textiles industry.

Jenna DeCandio standing at knitting machine in lab

Mar 11, 2022

Jenna DeCandio Returns to Knitting Lab With a Passion to Help

Textile Design alumna Jenna DeCandio came back to the Wilson College of Textiles as knitting lab manager and brings expertise from her time in industry with her.

Gloria Hwang standing near the Wilson College of Textiles

Mar 8, 2022

No, Maternity Gowns Don’t Have to be That Uncomfortable

A fascination with the functionality of clothing is what initially drew Assistant Professor Gloria Hwang to fashion. Now, she researches how to make apparel functional for a wider range of people.

Mar 1, 2022

In-Depth Knit Education Prepares Students for Apparel, Home Goods Industries

Senior textile design students familiarize themselves with sampling and learn how to design for a market in FTD 476.

Feb 28, 2022

Students, Employers Make Connections During In-Person Career Fair

Students, employers and alumni had the opportunity to connect and network during the Wilson College of Textiles Spring Career Fair.

Jan 24, 2022

Meet the Wilson College Student Designing Looks for NBA All-Star Zion Williamson

Fashion and textile management student Meredith Howell's unique take on streetwear has caught the eye of stylists, musicians and athletes.

Two models walk down a dimly lit runway. Both wear pastel green dresses; one model pairs it with a light, loose cardigan. They also wear face masks. A metal structure is visible on the left side of the stage.

Jan 20, 2022

Fashion For All

Two master’s students are designing the future of inclusive, expressive apparel.

Jan 19, 2022

See What Students Created in Fall 2021

The Fall 2021 Student Portfolio showcases work from undergraduate and graduate students.

Jan 13, 2022

Returning With a Responsibility

For a number of Wilson College of Textiles faculty, their first time in an NC State classroom was as a student.

Jan 10, 2022

Problem-Solving for Prototyping

Associate Professor Anne Porterfield first discovered her passion for 3-D design in the theater world. Now, she's an expert in 3-D apparel design software.