textile engineering

Apr 22, 2024

NC State researchers use machine learning to create a fabric-based touch sensor

A new study from NC State University combines three-dimensional embroidery techniques with machine learning to create a fabric-based sensor that can control electronic devices through touch. As the field of wearable electronics gains more interest and new functions are added to clothing, an embroidery-based sensor or “button” capable of controlling those functions becomes increasingly important. Integrated…

Dynamic PyroMan on fire in the Textile Protection and Comfort Center.

Mar 20, 2024

TPACC researchers unveil “game-changing” technology to test firefighter thermal wear

“Dynamic PyroMan” improves upon NC State’s 30-year-old manikin, providing a window into how thermal wear performs in flames.

researchers weather firefighter turnout gear in an oven.

Dec 1, 2023

Study tests firefighter turnout gear with, without PFAS

PFAS-free outer shells fail to repel oil and hydraulic fluid, potentially bringing performance tradeoffs to firefighters.

A wide shot shows Caroline Ellington far away walking on some grasslands next to a golf course.

Nov 29, 2023

Alumna using textile engineering skills in the luxury sportswear industry

As Peter Millar’s line review director, two-time graduate Caroline Ellington thanks the Wilson College of Textiles for the holistic knowledge she gained about the textile industry and the connections made along the way.

Hannah Orlowski sitting at her desk holding a swatch of fabric under a microscope.

Nov 17, 2023

Hannah Orlowski ‘19 engineering for the big leagues

Hannah Orlowski, B.S. Textile Engineering alumna, leverages her specialized education from the Wilson College of Textiles to develop materials for Major League Baseball, Nike and J.Crew.

Lainey Volz wears a blue dress and ponytail and looks at a series of industrial embroidery machines at work in an ITMA showroom. The machines (left) are embroidering yellow fabrics.

Jul 5, 2023

Witnessing innovation and making valuable connections at ITMA

Wilson College of Textiles students, staff and faculty traveled to Milan, Italy for the world’s largest textile and garment technology exhibition.

Surrounded in a blue glow with a white light at center, a 3D printer is in the process of producing a carbon dioxide filter.

May 31, 2023

3D printing carbon dioxide filters

NC State researchers demonstrated that it’s possible to make carbon dioxide capture filters using 3D printing.

Emily Potok (left) and Laura Potok (right) at the Wilson College of Textiles campus.

May 26, 2023

Sisters pursue their master’s in textile engineering together

Emily and Laura Potok earned different undergraduate degrees but have reunited in graduate school to pursue their master’s in textile engineering.

Textile researchers are studying an artificial muscle fiber.

May 26, 2023

Artificial muscle fibers could serve as cell scaffolds

NC State researchers found artificial muscle fibers could be used to develop 3-D models of living, moving systems.