{"id":26285,"date":"2022-04-22T10:14:58","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T14:14:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/?p=26285"},"modified":"2024-04-01T12:27:16","modified_gmt":"2024-04-01T16:27:16","slug":"zeis-textiles-extension-plays-leading-role-in-promoting-environmentally-sustainable-growth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2022\/04\/zeis-textiles-extension-plays-leading-role-in-promoting-environmentally-sustainable-growth\/","title":{"rendered":"Zeis Textiles Extension Plays Leading Role in Promoting Environmentally Sustainable Growth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<p> By Raymond Jones<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/zte\/\">Zeis Textiles Extension<\/a> (ZTE) provides a range of services that enhance the productivity, innovative capacity and technological performance of North Carolina-based manufacturers. At the same time, ZTE has become an acknowledged national leader in promoting environmental sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ZTE\u2019s specific services include such things as continuing education, on-site consulting, research, new product testing and equipment design. In addition, ZTE was heavily involved in the planning and execution of a major sustainability conference sponsored by the Wilson College of Textiles in March. The program, entitled <a href=\"https:\/\/evolving.textiles.ncsu.edu\/\">Evolving Textiles Conference 2022: Materializing the Future<\/a>, focused on hemp as an alternative fiber and circularity in textiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The virtual format enabled ZTE to engage speakers, panel moderators and program registrants from all over the world. A total of 280 people took part in the proceedings, representing academic institutions, government agencies and members of private industry. <a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/directory\/people\/mcgardne\">Melissa Sharp<\/a>, ZTE\u2019s associate director, says the response \u201ctotally outstripped our expectations.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOne challenge with this type of event,\u201d she says, \u201cis neutralizing the suspicion that it may just be \u2018one more meeting covering the same old ground.\u2019 That\u2019s why our speakers included some of the world\u2019s leading experts on the subject matter at hand.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, notably, the conference was just one of many ZTE sustainability initiatives that are taking place this year. For example, ZTE\u2019s senior manager for lab operations, <a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/directory\/people\/tpleasan\">Tim Pleasants<\/a>, continues his work as a consultant to clothing manufacturers using recycled materials. His team\u2019s particular specialty is producing high-quality garments using fibers recycled from used cotton clothing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pleasants cites the ongoing success of a Seattle-based company called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.evrnu.com\/\">Evrnu<\/a> (pronounced ever-new). ZTE was instrumental in <a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2021\/08\/zeis-textiles-extension-takes-on-key-role-in-global-sustainability-efforts\/\">helping the company produce a durable fabric<\/a> used in a line of sportswear marketed by high profile designer Stella McCartney.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-ncst-highlight with-image\"><h2 class=\"highlight__label\">Related<\/h2><a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2021\/08\/zeis-textiles-extension-takes-on-key-role-in-global-sustainability-efforts\/\" class=\"highlight__link\" data-ua-cat=\"Highlight Block\" data-ua-action=\"Story Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2021\/08\/zeis-textiles-extension-takes-on-key-role-in-global-sustainability-efforts\/\"><div class=\"highlight__image-container\"><div class=\"highlight__image-background\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" class=\"highlight__image wp-image-26290\" alt=\"Stella McCartney Evrnu Hoodie\" src=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101013\/stella-mccartney-hoodie.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101013\/stella-mccartney-hoodie.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101013\/stella-mccartney-hoodie-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101013\/stella-mccartney-hoodie-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101013\/stella-mccartney-hoodie-768x432.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"highlight__text-container\"><h3 class=\"highlight__heading\">Zeis Textiles Extension on the runway <\/h3><p class=\"highlight__teaser\">ZTE partnered with Evrnu to produce durable, sustainable fabric used by designer Stella McCartney. <\/p><p class=\"highlight__cta\"><span>Read about the science behind these recycled <\/span><span class=\"nowrap\"><span>materials&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"> <svg class=\"wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg> <\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>Other key initiatives include further exploration of hemp as a source of fiber for textile production. <a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/directory\/people\/ajwest2\">ZTE Director Andre West<\/a> is personally leading this effort, with a boost from David Suchoff, an agronomist in <a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/\">NC&#160;State\u2019s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOne of the problems with hemp,\u201d West says, \u201cis what I call \u2018the chicken or egg syndrome.\u2019 Manufacturers are reluctant to expand usage unless they are guaranteed a dependable supply. And farmers are hesitant to grow hemp as a crop unless they are guaranteed a profitable market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHemp is an attractive alternative to wood or cotton,\u201d West says, \u201cbecause it\u2019s a fast-growing source of cellulose that has less environmental impact than other crops. But successful cultivation and utilization involves a number of complexities. For example, it\u2019s difficult to scale up production using existing equipment, because hemp stalks tend to jam up grinding machines. So new types of processing machines will be needed.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIn short,\u201d West says, \u201cusing hemp as a raw material to produce rope is easy. But using it for fine fashion ware is more problematic.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-ncst-highlight with-image\"><h2 class=\"highlight__label\">Related<\/h2><a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/news\/fiber-hemp-haute-or-hype\/\" class=\"highlight__link\" data-ua-cat=\"Highlight Block\" data-ua-action=\"Story Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/news\/fiber-hemp-haute-or-hype\/\"><div class=\"highlight__image-container\"><div class=\"highlight__image-background\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" class=\"highlight__image wp-image-26287\" alt=\"hemp crop growing in field \" src=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101014\/CALS.SourceHemp.3243.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101014\/CALS.SourceHemp.3243.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101014\/CALS.SourceHemp.3243-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101014\/CALS.SourceHemp.3243-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101014\/CALS.SourceHemp.3243-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"highlight__text-container\"><h3 class=\"highlight__heading\">Researching fiber hemp from crop to product<\/h3><p class=\"highlight__teaser\">Spurred by a new NC Department of Agriculture-funded grant, NC&#160;State researchers are fine-tuning fiber hemp production practices to revitalize NC\u2019s textile runway.<\/p><p class=\"highlight__cta\"><span>Read more about CALS research with the Wilson <\/span><span class=\"nowrap\"><span>College&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"> <svg class=\"wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg> <\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/directory\/people\/jkrauss\">Jeff Krauss<\/a>, pilot laboratory manager at ZTE, says dyeing and finishing typically causes problems with wastewater and hazardous chemicals. He and his colleagues are investigating ways to clean up the processes without sacrificing quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/directory\/people\/kleonas\">Karen Leonas<\/a>, a professor in the <a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/tatm\/\">Department of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management<\/a> since 2013, revealed to conference participants that ZTE will be sponsoring a new series of sustainability-focused online courses starting this May. The short courses will be geared for textile employees at different levels of responsibility, from production line personnel to top executives.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOne of our top goals,\u201d she says, \u201cis encouraging people to champion the cause of sustainability within their own work settings.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A total of 13 learning modules will be offered at low cost, available to be taken in any order. Sample topics include supply chain, climate change, waste disposal and the importance of original product design in advancing sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another module will include information on the <a href=\"https:\/\/wastewater.sustainabilityconsortium.org\/\">Wastewater Toolbox 101<\/a>, a website that shows users how to improve wastewater treatment in the consumer goods industry. The project came about as a result of NC&#160;State\u2019s partnership with <a href=\"https:\/\/sustainabilityconsortium.org\/\">The Sustainability Consortium<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sharp says a future priority for ZTE is introducing coursework on \u201cbiopolymers.\u201d These are polymers that can be derived from plants or microbes, in order to reduce dependence on petroleum.<\/p>\n","protected":false,"raw":"<!-- wp:ncst\/dynamic-header {\"block\":\"ncst\/default-post-header\"} -->\n<!-- wp:ncst\/default-post-header {\"caption\":\"\",\"displayCategoryID\":2135} \/-->\n<!-- \/wp:ncst\/dynamic-header -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p> By Raymond Jones<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/zte\/\">Zeis Textiles Extension<\/a> (ZTE) provides a range of services that enhance the productivity, innovative capacity and technological performance of North Carolina-based manufacturers. At the same time, ZTE has become an acknowledged national leader in promoting environmental sustainability.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>ZTE\u2019s specific services include such things as continuing education, on-site consulting, research, new product testing and equipment design. In addition, ZTE was heavily involved in the planning and execution of a major sustainability conference sponsored by the Wilson College of Textiles in March. The program, entitled <a href=\"https:\/\/evolving.textiles.ncsu.edu\/\">Evolving Textiles Conference 2022: Materializing the Future<\/a>, focused on hemp as an alternative fiber and circularity in textiles.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The virtual format enabled ZTE to engage speakers, panel moderators and program registrants from all over the world. A total of 280 people took part in the proceedings, representing academic institutions, government agencies and members of private industry. <a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/directory\/people\/mcgardne\">Melissa Sharp<\/a>, ZTE\u2019s associate director, says the response \u201ctotally outstripped our expectations.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cOne challenge with this type of event,\u201d she says, \u201cis neutralizing the suspicion that it may just be \u2018one more meeting covering the same old ground.\u2019 That\u2019s why our speakers included some of the world\u2019s leading experts on the subject matter at hand.\u201d<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Also, notably, the conference was just one of many ZTE sustainability initiatives that are taking place this year. For example, ZTE\u2019s senior manager for lab operations, <a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/directory\/people\/tpleasan\">Tim Pleasants<\/a>, continues his work as a consultant to clothing manufacturers using recycled materials. His team\u2019s particular specialty is producing high-quality garments using fibers recycled from used cotton clothing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Pleasants cites the ongoing success of a Seattle-based company called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.evrnu.com\/\">Evrnu<\/a> (pronounced ever-new). ZTE was instrumental in <a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2021\/08\/zeis-textiles-extension-takes-on-key-role-in-global-sustainability-efforts\/\">helping the company produce a durable fabric<\/a> used in a line of sportswear marketed by high profile designer Stella McCartney.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:ncst\/highlight {\"teaser\":\"ZTE partnered with Evrnu to produce durable, sustainable fabric used by designer Stella McCartney. \",\"callToAction\":\"Read about the science behind these recycled materials\",\"imageID\":26290} -->\n<aside class=\"wp-block-ncst-highlight with-image\"><h2 class=\"highlight__label\">Related<\/h2><a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2021\/08\/zeis-textiles-extension-takes-on-key-role-in-global-sustainability-efforts\/\" class=\"highlight__link\" data-ua-cat=\"Highlight Block\" data-ua-action=\"Story Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2021\/08\/zeis-textiles-extension-takes-on-key-role-in-global-sustainability-efforts\/\"><div class=\"highlight__image-container\"><div class=\"highlight__image-background\"><img class=\"highlight__image wp-image-26290\" alt=\"Stella McCartney Evrnu Hoodie\" src=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101013\/stella-mccartney-hoodie.jpeg\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"highlight__text-container\"><h3 class=\"highlight__heading\">Zeis Textiles Extension on the runway <\/h3><p class=\"highlight__teaser\">ZTE partnered with Evrnu to produce durable, sustainable fabric used by designer Stella McCartney. <\/p><p class=\"highlight__cta\"><span>Read about the science behind these recycled <\/span><span class=\"nowrap\"><span>materials&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"> <svg class=\"wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg> <\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/aside>\n<!-- \/wp:ncst\/highlight -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Other key initiatives include further exploration of hemp as a source of fiber for textile production. <a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/directory\/people\/ajwest2\">ZTE Director Andre West<\/a> is personally leading this effort, with a boost from David Suchoff, an agronomist in <a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/\">NC State\u2019s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cOne of the problems with hemp,\u201d West says, \u201cis what I call \u2018the chicken or egg syndrome.\u2019 Manufacturers are reluctant to expand usage unless they are guaranteed a dependable supply. And farmers are hesitant to grow hemp as a crop unless they are guaranteed a profitable market.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cHemp is an attractive alternative to wood or cotton,\u201d West says, \u201cbecause it\u2019s a fast-growing source of cellulose that has less environmental impact than other crops. But successful cultivation and utilization involves a number of complexities. For example, it\u2019s difficult to scale up production using existing equipment, because hemp stalks tend to jam up grinding machines. So new types of processing machines will be needed.\u201d<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cIn short,\u201d West says, \u201cusing hemp as a raw material to produce rope is easy. But using it for fine fashion ware is more problematic.\u201d<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:ncst\/highlight {\"teaser\":\"Spurred by a new NC Department of Agriculture-funded grant, NC State researchers are fine-tuning fiber hemp production practices to revitalize NC\u2019s textile runway.\",\"callToAction\":\"Read more about CALS research with the Wilson College\",\"imageID\":26287} -->\n<aside class=\"wp-block-ncst-highlight with-image\"><h2 class=\"highlight__label\">Related<\/h2><a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/news\/fiber-hemp-haute-or-hype\/\" class=\"highlight__link\" data-ua-cat=\"Highlight Block\" data-ua-action=\"Story Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/news\/fiber-hemp-haute-or-hype\/\"><div class=\"highlight__image-container\"><div class=\"highlight__image-background\"><img class=\"highlight__image wp-image-26287\" alt=\"hemp crop growing in field \" src=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20231108101014\/CALS.SourceHemp.3243.jpg\" \/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"highlight__text-container\"><h3 class=\"highlight__heading\">Researching fiber hemp from crop to product<\/h3><p class=\"highlight__teaser\">Spurred by a new NC Department of Agriculture-funded grant, NC State researchers are fine-tuning fiber hemp production practices to revitalize NC\u2019s textile runway.<\/p><p class=\"highlight__cta\"><span>Read more about CALS research with the Wilson <\/span><span class=\"nowrap\"><span>College&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"> <svg class=\"wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg> <\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/aside>\n<!-- \/wp:ncst\/highlight -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/directory\/people\/jkrauss\">Jeff Krauss<\/a>, pilot laboratory manager at ZTE, says dyeing and finishing typically causes problems with wastewater and hazardous chemicals. He and his colleagues are investigating ways to clean up the processes without sacrificing quality.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/directory\/people\/kleonas\">Karen Leonas<\/a>, a professor in the <a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/tatm\/\">Department of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management<\/a> since 2013, revealed to conference participants that ZTE will be sponsoring a new series of sustainability-focused online courses starting this May. The short courses will be geared for textile employees at different levels of responsibility, from production line personnel to top executives.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cOne of our top goals,\u201d she says, \u201cis encouraging people to champion the cause of sustainability within their own work settings.\u201d<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A total of 13 learning modules will be offered at low cost, available to be taken in any order. Sample topics include supply chain, climate change, waste disposal and the importance of original product design in advancing sustainability.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Another module will include information on the <a href=\"https:\/\/wastewater.sustainabilityconsortium.org\/\">Wastewater Toolbox 101<\/a>, a website that shows users how to improve wastewater treatment in the consumer goods industry. 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