{"id":66729,"date":"2024-09-12T06:49:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-12T10:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/?p=66729"},"modified":"2024-09-11T18:56:43","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T22:56:43","slug":"wilson-college-of-textiles-shines-at-techtextil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/news\/2024\/09\/wilson-college-of-textiles-shines-at-techtextil\/","title":{"rendered":"Wilson College of Textiles Shines at Techtextil"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<p>Passersby in downtown Raleigh may have noticed something a bit different about the Sir Walter Raleigh statue in front of the Raleigh Convention Center Aug. 20-22. The larger-than-life statue donned a tartan cape in celebration of <a href=\"https:\/\/techtextil-north-america.us.messefrankfurt.com\/us\/en.html\">Techtextil North America<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The yearly trade show brings together professionals from across the continent to connect and learn about the latest industry trends. Novel fabrics, machinery with advanced automation and other cutting edge technologies in the world of technical textiles and nonwovens are all on display. The tartan on Sir Walter Raleigh\u2019s cape, designed by a Wilson College of Textiles alumna in 2017, served as a symbol for the institution\u2019s massive impact on the event.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe biggest focus in the industry right now is the continued effort to improve sustainability across the industry, including recycled materials, hemp and bio-based fibers,\u201d Melissa Sharp, associate director of the college\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/zte\/\">Zeis Textiles Extension<\/a>, says of the event. \u201cAdditional trends are around the advancements in the functionality of materials.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over 100 students, staff and faculty from the Wilson College attended the conference. Many of these students, staff and faculty also presented their research during the event. Students benefited from a discounted attendance rate due to the college\u2019s long-standing partnership with the event.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur students have unparalleled access to the show since it is so close to our college, providing them with a rare opportunity to interact with industry professionals across many sectors of the industry and for companies to interact with students who may have interest in internships and permanent employment after graduation,\u201d Sharp says.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-ncst-image-grid\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20240911154855\/1724707337533-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Three women smile together at a conference or event. Each wears a lanyard with a name badge around their necks. The woman in the center wears a headband and black dress, while the other two wear more casual attire. There are other attendees in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-66730\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20240911154855\/1724707337533-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20240911154855\/1724707337533-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20240911154855\/1724707337533-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20240911154855\/1724707337533.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">From left to right: Bailey Smith, Mandi Degnan, and Byoungho Ellie Jin. Photo Courtesy: Devin Steele.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-ncst-image-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20240911155818\/1724707277894-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"A cutout sign of Ms. Wuf and Mr. Wuf with people at a conference meet and greet event in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-66732\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20240911155818\/1724707277894-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20240911155818\/1724707277894-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20240911155818\/1724707277894-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20240911155818\/1724707277894.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Courtesy: Devin Steele. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20240911155812\/1724707339088-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Kat Charrier (left) and Annie Hoyt (right) with their &quot;wufs up&quot; and a posterboard behind them. Both wear NC&#160;State tshirts and Techtextil lanyards.\" class=\"wp-image-66731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20240911155812\/1724707339088-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20240911155812\/1724707339088-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20240911155812\/1724707339088-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20240911155812\/1724707339088.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Students Kat Charrier (left) and Annie Hoyt (right) at Techtextil&#8217;s alumni and friends event. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p>These networking opportunities for students are aided by the number of NC&#160;State and Wilson College alumni who attend the conference each year. That close-knit community and industry presence was evident at the North Carolina Textile Foundation\u2019s alumni and friends events.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Zeis Textiles Extension (ZTE), which offers prototyping and research services for the industry from its state-of-the-art facilities in the Wilson College, enjoys a symbiotic relationship with TechTextil North America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cTechTextil provides a unique opportunity for ZTE to showcase our capabilities and industry services,\u201d Sharp says. \u201cThe TechTextil team is a wonderful partner with the Wilson College to highlight the U.S.\u2019s only college of textiles and how the Wilson College is able to support the textile industry in North Carolina and beyond.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false,"raw":"<!-- wp:ncst\/dynamic-header {\"block\":\"ncst\/default-post-header\"} -->\n<!-- wp:ncst\/default-post-header {\"displayCategoryID\":490} \/-->\n<!-- \/wp:ncst\/dynamic-header -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Passersby in downtown Raleigh may have noticed something a bit different about the Sir Walter Raleigh statue in front of the Raleigh Convention Center Aug. 20-22. The larger-than-life statue donned a tartan cape in celebration of <a href=\"https:\/\/techtextil-north-america.us.messefrankfurt.com\/us\/en.html\">Techtextil North America<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The yearly trade show brings together professionals from across the continent to connect and learn about the latest industry trends. Novel fabrics, machinery with advanced automation and other cutting edge technologies in the world of technical textiles and nonwovens are all on display. The tartan on Sir Walter Raleigh\u2019s cape, designed by a Wilson College of Textiles alumna in 2017, served as a symbol for the institution\u2019s massive impact on the event.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cThe biggest focus in the industry right now is the continued effort to improve sustainability across the industry, including recycled materials, hemp and bio-based fibers,\u201d Melissa Sharp, associate director of the college\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/textiles.ncsu.edu\/zte\/\">Zeis Textiles Extension<\/a>, says of the event. \u201cAdditional trends are around the advancements in the functionality of materials.\u201d<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Over 100 students, staff and faculty from the Wilson College attended the conference. Many of these students, staff and faculty also presented their research during the event. Students benefited from a discounted attendance rate due to the college\u2019s long-standing partnership with the event.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>\u201cOur students have unparalleled access to the show since it is so close to our college, providing them with a rare opportunity to interact with industry professionals across many sectors of the industry and for companies to interact with students who may have interest in internships and permanent employment after graduation,\u201d Sharp says.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:ncst\/image-grid -->\n<section class=\"wp-block-ncst-image-grid\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":66730,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/tex-cloud-cdn.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/textiles-ncsu\/20240911154855\/1724707337533-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Three women smile together at a conference or event. 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