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Sophie Guevel (left) holds part of a blue machine and is turned to another person talking to them.

Apr 20, 2023

TPACC researchers’ test for activewear cooling efficiency accepted as industry standard

For years, there’s been a “critical gap” in the testing of activewear products. Now, a novel test developed within the Wilson College of Textiles is poised to be the industry standard. 

Two researchers with long dark hair dressed in white lab coats and safety glasses stand at a brightly lit lab workstation next to an LCD computer screen and large stainless steel cylindrical containers..

Feb 17, 2023

Undergraduates join research team, learn industry skills

Teresa Fiorito and Emma Myer-Medina spent the summer assisting Ph.D. students on research with far-reaching results. 

Three students, one seated, two standing, all wearing mask view computer monitor next to large piece of lab equipment.

Feb 6, 2023

Undergraduate researches clean energy, gains hands-on experience

Senior Aidan Lim spent his summer working towards these goals as a part of the Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU). Lim worked with Zhu’s team in their study of batteries, more specifically battery life and the degradation of that battery life over time. 

Two students work at a table in the Senior Design Lab. Textile samples are on the table they are working at, and the PPE suit they are working to improve is visible hanging on a whiteboard behind them.

Jan 18, 2023

Textile engineering students help develop more sustainable PPE

A group of NC State University seniors partnered with Pine Bluff Arsenal to choose a new material for coveralls worn by members of the U.S. Army. 

Yiduo Yang poses for a photo outside beneath a breezeway.

Jan 5, 2023

Textile engineering student earns NC State’s Goodnight Doctoral Fellowship

The new fellowship at NC State University guarantees competitive pay for doctoral students. 

Group of students pose around sign in Puerto Rico.

Nov 29, 2022

Textile engineering student studies energy, sustainability in Puerto Rico

A semester in Puerto Rico taught textile engineering student Elizabeth Siu about energy and sustainability, and helped her build a newfound confidence along the way. 

Vieux Lyon, the city's historic district.

Oct 31, 2022

Textile engineering student shares disciplines and broadens horizons in Lyon, France

Anna Haskins spent the summer in Lyon, France at the Summer School of Science and Engineering studying with students from around the world. 

Yang Zhang poses for picture while standng in his laboratory.

Oct 20, 2022

New TECS faculty member Yang Zhang seeks practical applications for his research

The assistant professor views his chemistry expertise as a tool to create a better world and a more sustainable textile industry. 

Bronze wolf statue in silhouette against trees and sky.

Sep 29, 2022

Engineering faculty among Fall 2022 DELTA Express Grant recipients

DELTA has awarded a total of eight Express Grants stretching across five colleges. Grant types include six Instructional Tools Grants and two 3D Object Scan grants.