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December 7, 2024


The Textile Industry

The Textile Gateway
Connecting Students to the Textile Industry

The Textile Gateway's mission is to connect students to the textile industry and the incredible world of textiles. It describes the wide range of careers that textiles offer to students from high school graduates, to those with trade school certifications and college degrees. Early education about textiles is crucial for sparking curiosity, creativity, and an appreciation for the amazing advances being made. The Gateway provides students in every grade through high school with a wealth of age-appropriate resources designed to engage and inspire. Industry professionals share their knowledge and insights in articles, videos and live events, providing college and university students with real-world perspectives regarding the changing needs of the industry and the skills required for success. Students will learn about scholarships, mentorships, internships, apprenticeships and the skills training offered through industry workforce development programs. The Gateway also supports CTE/FACS teachers to provide them the opportunity for interaction, and sharing their ideas and lesson plans.


FEATURED CONTENT

WEBINAR - Innovation, Bio Inspired  
MS, HS, College
Bio-Inspired Textiles Webinar
Time: 19:09  DT Associates
VIDEO - Career   
HS, College
Textile Technology Program Intro
Time: 2:12  Gaston College
VIDEO - Innovation, Sustainability   
EL. MS, HS, College
Inside the Lab Growing Mushroom Leather
Time: 8:00  MycoWorks' lab
BOOK REVIEW - Innovation, Sustainability   
EL

Woven of the World
and the Importance of Early Textile education
TEXTILE RESOURCE -
EL, MS, HS

How Textile Fibers Are Made
Natural, Synthetic, Cellulosic & Bio Based
TOUR - Fibers, Alpaca   
EL. MS, HS, College

Dakota Fiber Mill Storyfrom Raising Alpacas to Fiber Processing Mill
Time: 4:17
IKAT Exhibit from Textile Museum Wash DC
WEBSITE - Textiles  
EL. MS, HS, College

EXHIBITION SPOTLIGHT – THE TEXTILE MUSEUM

Irresistible: The Global Patterns of Ikat

Prized worldwide for producing vivid patterns and colors, the ancient resist-dyeing technique of ikat developed independently in communities across Asia, Africa and the Americas. This exhibition explores the global phenomenon of ikat textiles through examples from countries as diverse as Chile, Indonesia and Uzbekistan.

Highlights on view through December 21, 2024

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