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Welcome Dr. Trevor Little
The Needle’s Eye is proud to welcome Dr. Trevor J. Little, Professor Emeritus, North Carolina State University (Raleigh, North Carolina) to the team as a Contributing Writer.
Dr. Little recently retired as a Professor of Textile And Apparel Management in the Wilson College of Textiles at NC State University.
He graduated from the University of Leeds, England with B.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Textiles and has worked with CSIRO in Australia, Philadelphia Wilson College of Textiles and Science (now Thomas Jefferson University), Danskin Inc., and NC State University since 1984.
ResearchResearch for the fashion industry covers many different disciplines in both the technologies and management of manufacturing. An important aspect of fashion is how to design a continuous stream of new products in the least possible time so that the consumer has an increasing selection of products.
Technology plays a crucial role in assisting designers in 2D, 3D, correct fit, pleasing drape, physiological and psychological comfort, functionally tailored performance, and aesthetics. The ability to prepare prototypes and samples rapidly often provides a competitive advantage. Sourcing and logistics further enhance a firm’s ability to attract repeat business.
Dr. Trevor J. Little, Professor Emeritus,
North Carolina State University
Dr. Little’s extensive research interests include manufacturing and management, new product development, design for manufacturability, mass-customization, simulation, technology development, automated garment design, digital printing, electrotextiles, economic competitiveness, and developing and delivering products that meet current consumer demand.
Welcome, Trevor!
