Textiles Hub
The Textiles Hub is a space where art, design, and material science converge. Students explore fibers, soft materials, and tactile design through projects that combine traditional craft with modern technology, from weaving and embroidery to wearable electronics.
About the Textiles Hub
The Textiles Hub supports hands-on experimentation with materials, structure, and sustainability. Students learn how textiles can serve both functional and expressive purposes, using tools for weaving, stitching, and material manipulation. The space is used across disciplines, supporting projects in design, sculpture, engineering, and environmental studies.
Textiles Hub Equipment
- Shima Seiki Wholegarment computerized knitting machine
- Brother tabletop knitting machine
- Motorized Brother knitting machine stand
- Singer LK-150 knitting machine
- Hague mechanical linker
- International and domestic sewing machines
You might not think of knitting as a form of programming, but it absolutely is, said Sonia Roberts, an assistant professor of Computer Science who is also a core member of the College of Design and Engineering Studies program.
Get In Touch
Spring hours: Mondays (7:30–9:30 p.m.); Wednesdays (12:30–4:30 p.m.); Thursdays (9:30 a.m.–12 p.m.)Dalton Newbend
Additional Work, College of Design and Engineering Studies Textile Hub
dnewbend@wesleyan.edu