U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT: November 17, 2008 NATURALLY ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) British Columbia, Canada 0-50367 98-359306 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission file no.) (IRS employer of Incorporation) Identification) 402 - 1008 Homer Street Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6B 2X1 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) SECTION 7 - REGULATION FD ITEM 7.01 - REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE On November 17, 2008, the Board of Directors of Naturally Advanced Technologies, Inc., a corporation organized under the laws of the Province of British Columbia (the "Company"), made a public announcement and press release disclosing that the Company had successfully completed spinning trials of its CRAILAR organic fibers as sponsored by Hanesbrands Inc. at the North Carolina State University College of Textiles. ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. (a) Not applicable. (b) Not applicable. (c) Exhibits. 10.1 Press Release dated November 17, 2008. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. NATURALLY ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Date: December 1, 2008 By: /s/ KENNETH BARKER ___________________________ Chief Executive Officer