ZTE

May 5, 2022

ZTE Student Employees Gain Meaningful Experience and Industry Knowledge

Zeis Textiles Extension student employees gain meaningful experience working on industry projects and bring renewed energy to their work.

Apr 22, 2022

Zeis Textiles Extension Plays Leading Role in Promoting Environmentally Sustainable Growth

From virtual conferences with world-class speakers to research and industry partnerships, ZTE is helping create a more sustainable future for textiles.

Apr 7, 2022

In ‘Plant Armor’ Crop Cover, Insects Have to Navigate Textile Maze

Director of Zeis Textiles Extension helps design for a new crop cover could provide an effective, chemical-free alternative for insect protection.

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.

Oct 28, 2021

Women Supporting Women (In Fire)

Most female firefighters wear male suits that are ill-fitting or uncomfortable, but Research Assistant Professor Cassandra Kwon is on a mission to rectify that.

Oct 25, 2021

Exploring the Textile Economy: North Carolina Leads Nation in Textile Manufacturing

A new study commissioned by the Zeis Textiles Extension shows the impact of textile and apparel manufacturing on North Carolina's economy.

Sep 3, 2021

The Wilson College of Textiles Becomes Full-fledged Member of North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership

Zeis Textiles Extension will have an expanded role in its outreach to N.C. manufacturers.

Aug 3, 2021

Zeis Textiles Extension Takes on Key Role in Global Sustainability Efforts

ZTE’s experts help Evrnu to meet the tough technical challenge of spinning durable, serviceable yarns from recycled cotton fabric.

Jul 13, 2021

Zeis Textiles Extension to Attend Furniture Manufacturing Expo

The Furniture Manufacturing Expo in Hickory, North Carolina, will showcase Zeis Textiles' Extensions resources and courses for industry members. It will also provide an opportunity for two recent Wilson College of Textiles alumnae to showcase their work.

Nov 1, 2019

Wheel of Fashion

Read on for our conversation with West about the cyclical nature of some aspects of fashion and how fashion trends evolve and spread. Then keep reading for firsthand perspectives from students Celine Borthayre, Emma Rigby and Alexandra Plunkett, and alumna Carly Palmer on their experience showing at Greensboro Fashion Week.