Trevor Little

Textile And Apparel, Technology and Management

Trevor J. Little is 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 Philadelphia University), Danskin Inc., and NC State University since 1984. His research interests include functionally tailored textiles, nanofibers, developing and delivering products that meet current consumer demand, automated garment design, digital printing and electrotextiles.

Research Interests

The business of fashion worldwide employs an estimated 18 million people engaged in the production, design, and development of fashion. Currently, in the USA, over one million people are employed in the retailing of fashion and about 200,000 are employed in fashion apparel production across the USA. Research 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 to assist the designer 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. My research interests include manufacturing and management, new product development, design for manufacturability, mass-customization, simulation, technology development, and economic competitiveness.

Education

DegreeProgramSchoolYear
Ph.D.Doctor of Philosophy in Textile IndustriesUniversity of Leeds1974
BSTIBachelors of Science in Textile Industries (Hons)University of Leeds1971
BSTIBachelor of Science in Textile IndustriesUniversity of Leeds1970
 

Publications

Can heterogeneous compression textile design reshape skin pressures? A fundamental study
Liu, R., Lao, T. T., Little, T. J., Wu, X., & Ke, X. (2018), TEXTILE RESEARCH JOURNAL, 88(17), 1915–1930. https://doi.org/10.1177/0040517518779254
Dynamic ease evaluation for 3D garment design
Zhang, F., & Little, T. J. (2018), JOURNAL OF FASHION MARKETING AND MANAGEMENT, 22(2), 209–222. https://doi.org/10.1108/jfmm-07-2017-0074
Stratified body shape-driven sizing system via three-dimensional digital anthropometry for compression textiles of lower extremities
Liu, R., Guo, X., Peng, Q., Zhang, L., Lao, T. T., Little, T., … Chan, E. (2018), TEXTILE RESEARCH JOURNAL, 88(18), 2055–2075. https://doi.org/10.1177/0040517517715094
A critical review on compression textiles for compression therapy: Textile-based compression interventions for chronic venous insufficiency
Liu, R., Guo, X., Lao, T. T., & Little, T. (2017). [Review of , ]. TEXTILE RESEARCH JOURNAL, 87(9), 1121–1141. https://doi.org/10.1177/0040517516646041
Compression Form-fitted Athletic Wear: Pressure Performance, Moisture Management Properties under Different Tension Ratios, and Corresponding Psychophysical Responses
Liu, R., Little, T., & Williams, J. R. (2014), FIBERS AND POLYMERS, 15(3), 632–644. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12221-014-0632-y
Difference in hydrophobic and hydrophilic multilayered systems
Lee, D. W., & Little, T. J. (2013), MEASUREMENT, 46(2), 920–927. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.measurement.2012.10.027
Evaluation of Elite Athletes Psycho-physiological Responses to Compression Form-fitted Athletic Wear in Intensive Exercise Based on 5Ps Model
Liu, R., Little, T., & Williams, M. E., Jr. (2012), FIBERS AND POLYMERS, 13(3), 380–389. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12221-012-0380-9
Textile design engineering within the product shape
Chapman, L. P., & Little, T. (2012), JOURNAL OF THE TEXTILE INSTITUTE, 103(8), 866–874. https://doi.org/10.1080/00405000.2011.615491
Fiber-based nano drug delivery systems (NDDS)
Pourdeyhimi, B., Holmes, R., & Little, T. J. (2009). , .
Photoluminescent fibers and fabrics with high luminance and enhanced mechanical properties
Pourdeyhimi, B., & Little, T. J. (2006). , . Washington, DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

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Grants

  • Integration of Digital Printing with Cut and Sew Technology
  • Strategic Initiatives to Support Reshoring of the Textile Complex
  • Design and Evaluation of Laminate Textiles for Lighter Than Air (LTA) Helium Inflatable Structures
  • Design and Development for Full Package (Module 5): Consulting Services
  • Design and Development for Full Package (Module 5): Technological Services
  • Sustainability Checklist manifesto for new textile products
  • Benchmarking a Sustainable Textile Footprint
  • Optimizing Comfort and Functional Performance of Form-fitted Athletic Wear
  • Improving Global Market Competitiveness of the Textile Industry Cluster in South Carolina
  • Proposed Collaboration Between the College of Textiles (COT), NC State University and Textile Training & Service Center (TT&SC) & Clothing Industry Training Institute (CITI) of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
Trevor Little