Textile Technology Center at Gaston College

05/25/2026

Today we remember and honor those who gave everything for our freedom. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

From all of us at the Textile Technology Center, we wish you a meaningful Memorial Day.

05/19/2026

From pellet to fiber in minutes.
Extrusion services are back online at the Textile Technology Center!

Whether you're developing a new fiber, testing an idea, or scaling up production, we’re ready to help bring your project to life.

Take a look behind the scenes — then contact us to see what we can create together.
https://www.gaston.edu/textile-technology-center/

04/29/2026

Come visit us at the Textiles Recycling Expo USA! We're in this together!
https://events.amiplastics.com/textiles-recycling-expo-usa

04/15/2026

What you can expect at Techtextil North America 2026
https://techtextil-north-america.us.messefrankfurt.com/us/en.html

04/02/2026

In observance of the holiday, the college will close at 11 a.m. today and remain closed on Friday, April 3. 🌷

Campus will be open on April 6-7 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with regular hours resuming on April 8.

03/27/2026

It’s a beautiful spring morning at the Textile Technology Center.
New season, new beginnings—come see what we can do for you.
https://www.gaston.edu/textile-technology-center/

03/18/2026

Meet Dori Sanoulis, our Senior Analytical Chemist at the Textile Technology Center! Dori holds a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Winthrop University and brings a dynamic blend of expertise across manufacturing and production, research and development, quality control, and safety. She is OSHA 30 certified, has her MESH certification, and has extensive experience working in ISO-accredited labs — reflecting her commitment to excellence. Dori's work is defined by exceptional precision, unwavering consistency, and a strong safety-first mindset — qualities that elevate every test she performs. We are thrilled to have her leading our analytical lab. Please reach out to Dori for any of your testing needs!

704-825-6265
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03/17/2026

May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, The rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of his hand.
And may you find all your textile solutions at the Textile Technology Center at Gaston College
Happy St. Patrick's Day🍀

03/02/2026

We are proud to introduce Saloni Purandare as the Program Chair and Instructor of the Textile Technology Program. Saloni's academic journey started with a Bachelor's in Textile Engineering from D.K.T.E.S. Institute, Shivaji University, India. She went on to complete a Master of Science from Colorado State University and a Ph.D. from Iowa State University. Saloni's research interests lie in functional textiles, particularly channeling efforts towards material innovation for the betterment of people and the planet. Saloni's research work spans across non-toxic antimicrobial textiles, biomimicry, nanotechnology, green spinning, and firefighter gear, resulting in published manuscripts, book chapters, conference proceedings, and a pending US patent. Saloni is also a passionate educator with teaching experience across a variety of textile courses. As an educator, Saloni's goal is to impart knowledge while instilling an appreciation for learning.

01/28/2026

Hey everyone — just a heads‑up that we’re still closed today because of the ice. We’re keeping an eye on conditions and will let you know as soon as we have a safe reopening plan.
If you’ve been affected by the weather, please take it slow out there and stay safe. We appreciate your patience and hope to see things thaw out soon.
— Textile Technology Center at Gaston College

The Textile Technology Center strives to provide the most up to date solutions for fiber producers, textile and apparel manufacturers and retailers most specialized needs. Industry education opportunities are offered in our Textile 101 classes.