Wilson College of Textiles

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.

Jun 29, 2023

Nanotechnology breakthrough could support future, critical health-tracking tools

Researchers at the Wilson College of Textiles develop sensors and probes using nanomaterials far smaller than a strand of human hair.

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.

Al Tonelli sets in front of his desk in his office and works at his computer. His office walls are covered in awards, diplomas and photos.

Apr 28, 2023

TECS professor’s personal touch endeared him to generations of students

Al Tonelli retires with over 500 publications and a legacy of guiding students to successful careers.

Fluorescent dyes illuminate a developing fly.

Apr 21, 2023

New fluorescent dyes help illuminate microscopic life

An NC State researcher is using fluorescent dyes to illuminate biological processes at a small scale.

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.

Fabrics are degraded into fibers and glucose syrup.

Mar 21, 2023

Researchers separate cotton from polyester In blended fabric

NC State researchers found they could separate blended cotton and polyester fabric using enzymes.

Mar 9, 2023

Gorga and Joines give the gift of exceptional student experiences through their new endowment

To better support textile students, beloved professors Russell Gorga and Jeff Joines generously created the Gorga and Joines TECS Student Enrichment Endowment.