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Faculty Research

Nigar Sultana and Teresa Fiorito in a lab with lab coats, gloves, protective glasses and masks.

Jun 26, 2023

Nanotechnology Breakthrough in Budhathoki Research Group Could Support Future, Critical Health-tracking Tools

Researchers at the Wilson College of Textiles develop sensors and probes using nanomaterials far smaller than a strand of human hair. 
Weaving of the face of Kate Nartker.

Jun 2, 2023

Narrative Thread

Kate Nartker weaves her magic — then animates it — to show a whole different side to textiles. 
3D printed carbon dioxide filter

Jun 1, 2023

You Can Make Carbon Dioxide Filters With a 3D Printer

NC State researchers demonstrated that it’s possible to make carbon dioxide capture filters using 3D printing. 
Textile researchers are studying an artificial muscle fiber

May 26, 2023

Artificial Muscle Fibers Could Serve as Cell Scaffolds

NC State researchers found artificial muscle fibers could be used to develop 3-D models of living, moving systems. 
Battery prototype with thread-like cathode

May 24, 2023

Researchers Design Battery Prototype With Fiber-Shaped Cathode

NC State researchers made a cathode, or the positive end of a battery, in the shape of a thread-like fiber. 
View of the front of the Textiles Complex - brick building - with metal lettering on the front that says Wilson College of Textiles.

May 10, 2023

Wilson College Recognizes Student, Staff and Faculty Accomplishments for 2022-2023

Learn more about the wide range of accomplishments by students, staff and faculty across all Textiles disciplines this year. 
Fluorescent dyes illuminate a developing fly

Apr 21, 2023

New Fluorescent Dyes Help Illuminate Microscopic Life

An NC State researcher is using fluorescent dyes to illuminate biological processes at a small scale. 
Sophie Guevel (left) holds part of a blue machine and is turned to another person talking to them.

Apr 19, 2023

TPACC Researchers’ Test for Activewear Cooling Efficiency Accepted as Industry Standard

For years, there’s been a “critical gap” in the testing of activewear products. Now, a novel test developed within the Wilson College of Textiles is poised to be the industry standard. 
Professor Sam Hudson shakes hands with graduate student Sonja Salmon

Apr 12, 2023

NC State Professor Emeritus Leaves Legacy of Mentorship, Sustainability and Joy

Professor Emeritus Sam Hudson is a world renowned expert in biomaterials, and instills curiosity and joy in those around him. 
Fabrics are degraded into fibers and glucose syrup

Mar 21, 2023

Researchers Separate Cotton From Polyester In Blended Fabric

NC State researchers found they could separate blended cotton and polyester fabric using enzymes.