The World of Textiles Awaits
It's a multibillion-dollar global industry that's integrated into everything we do — and you could drive the field's next big advancements.
Leading the Way in Textiles Education
Textiles are all around us: from the playing field to the runway, shielding first responders from danger or even shoring up a human heart. At the Wilson College of Textiles, we teach you to apply textiles thinking to the grand challenges facing our world.
By the time you leave here, you’ll know there are thousands of ways to use what you’ve learned in a career that you’ll love. And because ours is the only college on this continent solely focused on textiles, our graduates are among the most sought-out anywhere.
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Fiber robots? That’s what Assistant Professor Xiaomeng Fang’s research is all about!
Fang and her lab are developing ‘fiber robots’ that will improve people’s quality of life. They’ve worked on things like an origami robot for drug delivery and a mechanized leg brace for users who are unable to bend their knees.
By adjusting the makeup of the fiber, the woven or knit structures of the fabric, and the type of force input, they can control the motion of these devices.
Learn more about Fang’s research at the link in our bio!
The NC State Women’s Club Field Hockey team is slaying in our books!
Team founder Katy Ober (FTM ‘26) designed and then printed out the team’s new jerseys with the assistance of the Prototype Lab.
“It was incredible to have access to such advanced machines and tools that helped take my club to the next level,” Ober says.
Learn more about the Prototype Lab and its offerings at the link in our bio!
Farm to table? More like farm to runway! Students at #NCStateWilson got hands-on experience transforming raw wool into beautiful fabrics.
Eliza Sweeney (TD ‘26) and Grace Avery (TD ‘26) learned about sustainable practices, explored the intricate process of fiber transformation, and gained invaluable experience as part of their independent study.
“Locally sourcing my own materials or fibers would be a cool way to connect what I learned in that class to my own lifestyle,” Sweeney says.
Read more about their farm fashions at the link in our bio!
We love a good debrief moment around here!
Check out what Sarah Grace Simas (FTD ‘27) got up to while in the Big Apple for NYFW. Sarah Grace had the opportunity to spend a weekend in NYC with UofNYFW attending shows, connecting with industry professionals and networking with students from across the country.
Big thanks to @wolfpack_fans and @uofnyfw!!
Senior Design team 1 plans to go out with a bang! 💥
Lucy, Molly and Jay have been tasked with creating bullet-resistant composites. Composites are important for applications where you need a strong material that is also lightweight, like body armor. Take a peek into their process of preparing for a bullet resistance test and some of the results!
#NCStateWilson students spent an unforgettable three days touring textile manufacturers and networking with industry professionals, thanks to the International Textile Alliance (ITA).
Ten students from across the college attended, gaining invaluable industry experience. From weaving and yarn dyeing to furniture manufacturing - students got a behind the scenes look at it all!
Follow along with Senior Design team 3 as they travel to visit their project sponsor: Lycra!
Jordan, Fatemeh and Devon flew to Delaware to get a closer look at the company they have been working with this entire year. ✈️
Stay tuned for Design Day, when all of the Senior Design teams present their final projects. We can’t wait to see what team 3 accomplishes!
