Trevor Little
Textile And Apparel, Technology and Management
- Phone: 919.515.6646
- Email: tlittle@ncsu.edu
- Office: Textiles Complex 1102
- Website: https://textiles.ncsu.edu/
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
| Degree | Program | School | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D. | Doctor of Philosophy in Textile Industries | University of Leeds | 1974 |
| BSTI | Bachelors of Science in Textile Industries (Hons) | University of Leeds | 1971 |
| BSTI | Bachelor of Science in Textile Industries | University of Leeds | 1970 |
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.
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
- Technological Services for Design and Development of the Full Package (Module 5)
- Consultancy for the Improvement of Existing Pre-Production, Design and Development Processes in Creditex oriented toward Fabrics and Garments for Exports (Module 5: Full Package)
- Sustainability Checklist manifesto for new textile products
- Benchmarking a Sustainable Textile Footprint
- 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
- Optimizing Comfort and Functional Performance of Form-fitted Athletic Wear
- Improving Global Market Competitiveness of the Textile Industry Cluster in South Carolina
