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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Think and ... just do it! 🐺
This past summer, textile engineering master’s student Andrianna Hodges served as a Nike product engineering intern at JR286 in the Los Angeles area. She worked in the in-house product testing lab, gaining hands-on experience with product creation and development across a variety of sports products, including gloves, protective equipment, basketballs, footballs and headbands.
“This experience gave me valuable insight into how product engineering, material testing and innovation come together to create high-performance products for athletes,” Andrianna says.
Buongiorno, Wilson!
Inside and outside the classroom, Devyn Williams (FTD-FD ’27) took advantage of every opportunity available while studying abroad last spring at Lorenzo de’ Medici in Florence, Italy.
Devyn shared that “Some highlights were the educational activities LDM hosted that allowed students to get immersed in the culture and history of Florence, such as walking tours and culinary classes.”
Swipe through to explore her adventures!
During his summer internship, fiber and polymer science Ph.D. candidate Md Abul Shahid put the skills he developed at Wilson College into action!
He applied his knowledge to pharmaceutical research, using advanced microscopy and image analysis to study kidney tissue and better understand structural changes associated with disease.
“The internship was a great example of how the interdisciplinary training we receive at Wilson College can translate beyond traditional textiles into biotechnology, biomedical research and the pharmaceutical industry,” Md Abul says.
Welcome to our crib. 😎
If the choice to get your degree from Wilson wasn’t already easy enough — what about the best coffees, lakeside views and state-of-the-art equipment to sweeten the deal?
Cadence Davis (FTM-BMM ’28) was generous enough to open the doors to her home and provide a walking tour of her expansive pad.
Want to learn how Wilson could become your crib, too? Click the link in bio to start your textiles journey.
Picture Boat and Totes, Bean Boots and kayaks galore — that’s what a day in Betsy Shepard’s (FTD-FD ’27) life looked like this summer.
This summer, Betsy worked at L.L. Bean in Maine as a merchandising intern, supporting the footwear and outerwear departments. She collaborated with multiple teams to streamline the product development process.
“I also dived into L.L. Bean’s culture through community events, volunteering and Outdoor Discovery Program excursions. I could never have imagined a better intern summer,” Betsy says.
Swipe through for a look into her #beantern summer!
Looking for a new place to lock in? Here’s a quick look at some of the best spots around the Wilson College of Textiles!
Which one is your go-to? Let us know in the comments! ⬇️
Bridging cultures through design!
Kylie Hansell (FTD-TD ’28) and PhD student Yulan Liu (TTM ‘28) created a two-piece abstract “Draped Saris” installation for the Jaipur Literature Festival North Carolina, merging Indian cultural heritage with contemporary design.
Guided by faculty members Kate Nartker and Traci Lamar, Kylie and Yulan used dynamic draping techniques to showcase the beauty of connecting past traditions with present-day innovation.
Swipe through to check out our students’ creations, from process to final piece!
The sun wasn’t the only thing shining this summer... so were our Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) students!
At REU Presentation Day, undergraduate researchers presented their innovative projects and reflected on their hands-on experiences.
Thinking and doing are always in style!
Last weekend, Katie Watson (FTM-BMM ’29) had the ultimate hands-on New York experience with \@classnyx. She had the opportunity to step into the industry we learn about in our classrooms and define her personal brand.
But we’ll let Katie take the rest of the explanation from here!
