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Feb 3, 2017

Wilson College Team Designs More Fitted Hood for Defense Department Challenge

An interdisciplinary team from the College of Textiles met a challenge from the Department of Defense head on: redesign protective chemical-biological suits worn by military troops. Their design for a more fitted hood led to recognition and a $15,000 prize.
Jazsalyn McNeil’s Pulse Dress

Feb 3, 2017

Alum has her Finger on the Pulse of Fashion

College of Textiles alumna Jazsalyn McNeil’s Pulse Dress incorporates LEDs that blink with the wearer’s heartbeat. McNeil discusses her dress and the broadening relationship between technology and fashion.

Recipients of YMA-FSF scholarships

Feb 2, 2017

Perspectives: YMA-FSF Scholarships

In January, eight College of Textiles students traveled to New York City where they were honored as recipients of YMA-FSF scholarships. These are their reflections on the experience.
Students at hemline for hearts event

Feb 2, 2017

Hemline for Hearts: Service Learning at its Best

Raising awareness for women's heart health, six students created apparel designs made entirely out of red paper hearts.
Dr. Ahmed El-Shafei

Jan 24, 2017

Researcher Wins Textile Manufacturing Innovation Grant

Dr. Ahmed El-Shafei has been awarded an Innovation Fund grant for his efforts to establish a sustainable commercial fabric dyeing method. This is the third time since 2014 that researchers from the College of Textiles have been named recipients.

YMA Fashion Scholarship recipients

Jan 19, 2017

Eight Textiles Students Receive YMA Fashion Scholarship Fund Awards

Eight N.C. State College of Textiles students were awarded scholarships from the YMA Fashion Scholarship Fund. The scholarship winners were honored on Jan. 12 in New York City.
Mira Abed

Jan 12, 2017

This is What Science Looks Like at NC State: Mira Abed

Discover how a fascination with color led one researcher from fashion design to solar cell technology.
Person at sewing machine

Jan 11, 2017

Partnership with CORDURA Brand Fabrics

CORDURA brand fabrics teamed up with our FTD students to create visionary designs of menswear for the modern millennial male.

Jeff Joines

Jan 6, 2017

Joines Named Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science Department Head

Dr. Jeff Joines has been appointed as department head for Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science (TECS) effective Jan. 3. He will be the tenth individual to lead the department and previously served as the TECS associate department head.

Dean Hinks

Dec 16, 2016

From the Dean

Dean David Hinks highlights achievements that happened during the fall semester and encourages alumni and friends to learn more about the Think and Do the Extraordinary campaign and the College's Strategic Plan.