In the early 2000s, Jack became involved with TS Designs, a Burlington company. TS Designs is globally known for their cutting-edge ideas about sustainable clothing and is one of the few NC textile companies to survive NAFTA.
At one point, they created a fellowship to explain why they and Jack hung around together so much.
Since then, Jack has consulted about sustainability projects; he has traveled to conventions and on marketing trips. Some projects done with or supported by TSD include:
- Burlington bio-diesel coop
- Bio-gas and gasifiers
- Ethanol
- Wind turbine
- Solar energy
- Hosted community college courses
- Home to the portable solar array
The company car is now electric, they have a public charging station, and host the Triad Electric Vehicle Association monthly meetings.
Jack’s association with TS Designs has led to an interest in innovation in fabrics, including “Smart Fabrics.”
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