Department of Applied Design

Education

• Ph.D. of Textile Technology Management, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

• Masters of Textiles, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

• Bachelors of Science in Fashion and Textile Management, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

Teaching and Research Interest(s)

• Dr. Karis Foster, is passionate about the future of the apparel and textile industry. As a North Carolina native, she cares deeply about the development of sustainable fashion and reshoring initiatives to resurrect the local textile industry. During her graduate studies, she explored the discipline of knitting and the newest 3D knitting technologies currently available. Dr. Foster is the faculty advisor for the Appalachian Apparel Association, App’s student-led apparel club. Her areas of expertise are: knitting, textiles and materials, fashion design and patternmaking, CAD for fashion, CAD patternmaking, technical design and new product development. 

Professional Affiliation(s)

• International Textile & Apparel Association, Member

• American Collegiate Retailing Association, Member

Publication(s) and/or Exhibition(s)

• "3D Knitting Adoption: Pedagogy Requirements", Oral Presentation, ITAA, Las Vegas, NV 2019

• "3D Knitting Technology: A Decision-Making Model", Oral Presentation, ITAA, St.Petersburg, FL, 2017

• "Factors Influencing the Adoption of 3D Knitting Technologies by U.S. Companies: A Case-Study Analysis”, Dissertation Publication, NC State University, 2017

Something Fun

• When I'm not teaching or researching about the textile & apparel industry, you can find me experimenting with baking and hanging out with my cat.

Additional Work Samples