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Jordan Everett ’25 Starts Her Career in Activewear

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Bryan Ormond in a white lab coat

Oct 1, 2025

Staying Nimble to Serve a Growing Array of Partners: TPACC’s Vision Under a New Leader

Bryan Ormond took over in July as the Milliken Textile Protection and Comfort Center’s new director. He’s optimistic about the research and testing hub’s future.
A photo of Jialong Shen in front of a white backdrop.

Sep 17, 2025

Wilson Faculty Excited to ‘Give Back’ in New Role

Jialong Shen is looking forward to seeing how his research connects with his teaching as an assistant professor.
Kedena Henriques-Thompson and Andrianna Hodges examine a white athletic shoe with red stripes in a lab space. One woman holds the shoe up while the other observes.

Aug 4, 2025

NC State Student Contributes to Athletic Footwear Research 

Andrianna Hodges’ interest in sports performance testing as a textile engineering undergraduate led her to participate in the Research Experience for Undergraduates this summer.

Ericka Ford, wearing safety goggles and a lab coat, pours white granules from a large orange bucket into equipment in a laboratory.

Jul 15, 2025

Wilson College Faculty Member Receives Funding for Sustainable Research

Associate Professor Ericka Ford is developing cleaner ways for onshore fiber production.
Dynamic PyroMan on fire in the Textile Protection and Comfort Center.

Jul 1, 2025

Wilson College of Textiles Names New Director of Milliken Textile Protection and Comfort Center

Associate Professor Bryan Ormond will become the second director of TPACC as Professor Roger Barker moves into a new role.

Rong Yin stands in front of a neutral colored backdrop.

Jun 9, 2025

Textiles Faculty Member Receives NSF CAREER Award

Rong Yin will use funding from the National Science Foundation to advance the scientific understanding of hemp fiber processing and yarn formation.
Stacks of folded fabrics in grey, orange, blue and green.

Jun 4, 2025

AI Can Help Cut Down On Waste, Improve Quality in Dyed Fabrics

Recently published research shows that AI can help textile manufacturers operate more efficiently and more sustainably.

NC State's Memorial Belltower stands in front of a clear summer sky.

Jun 4, 2025

Chancellor’s Innovation Fund Backs Six Budding Inventions

This year’s CIF awardees are exploring how to ensure endpoint cybersecurity in the era of quantum computing; make veterinary eye surgeries safer; replace plastic foam with a biodegradable alternative; help farmers grow more crops with less fertilizer; and enhance a cutting-edge gene-editing technique that uses electrical pulses to deliver DNA into cells.
A speaker presents at a podium in a conference room with several round tables of seated attendees. Two screens display the message, "Thank you! Any questions?"

May 15, 2025

Wilson College of Textiles Students Present Research at Biomaterials Day  

Textiles’ major role in biological and human health research and took center stage at Biomaterials Day. The annual event is an opportunity for students to share research and build connections with peers, faculty and industry experts.
Jordan Everett wears glasses and shoulder-length braids and smiles in the courtyard of the Wilson College of Textiles. She wears a red "NC STATE" pullover. Green trees, grass, and a brick building appear in the background.

May 12, 2025

Jordan Everett ’25 Starts Her Career in Activewear

Getting involved and exploring the world gave this textile technology graduate the skills, and the confidence, for her next stop at Columbia Sportswear.