Research Experience for Undergraduates Develops Confidence, Resumes
Nearly 30 Wilson College students spent their summer researching in our labs and developing their professional skills to chart a path for their next steps after graduation.
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Creating Fibers – and Greener Jobs
Assistant Professor Ericka Ford is training the next generation of solution spinning professionals. The work starts in the lab, and the results position her team as the go-to resource for industry partners.
Mosquito-Resistant Clothing Prevents Bites in Trials
NC State researchers created insecticide-free, mosquito-resistant clothing using bite-proof textiles they designed.
Making Her Mark: Wei Gao Honored as University Scholar
Growing up in Jurong in Southeast China, TECS Associate Professor Wei Gao displayed a strong interest in fibers and fabrics, and later, a passion for advanced materials research. Her love of learning and unparalleled work ethic culminated in her receiving NC State’s prestigious University Faculty Scholar designation.
Inkjet Printing Shows Promise As New Strategy For Making E-Textiles, Study Finds
NC State researchers showed they could print electrically conductive ink on fabric to make an e-textile.
Yarns Coated with Enzymes Can Act as Filters
NC State researchers showed they could attach enzymes to textiles in a proof-of-concept study. They want to use this technology to develop chemical filters, including for carbon capture.
Bacterial Film Separates Water From Oil
Researchers used a material produced by the bacteria Gluconacetobacter hansenii as a filter to separate water from an oil mixture.
3D Images of Fabric ‘Sandwich’ Can Help Measure Textile Friction
NC State researchers developed a method of measuring fabric’s roughness using 3D imaging.
More Than Just Shoes: What You Need to Know About Sneakerhead Sub-Culture
Here are answers to all of your Sneakerhead sub-culture questions, as told by an NC State researcher.
Flexible Material Shows Potential for Use in Fabrics to Heat, Cool
Researchers reported that a material made of carbon nanotubes may be key in developing clothing that can heat or cool the wearer on demand.