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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Sewing by day and fundraising by night — this is a day in the life of a fashion and textile design senior!
Join Lainey Volz (FTD-FD ’26) on a busy day during her final semester of college. She spends the majority of the day in senior fashion design studio crafting her collection and concludes her day with a not-so-restful night sleeping in a student-made plywood shack (for charity, that is).
Head over to the link in bio to learn more!
We know you love your Wolfpack Red, but did you know there’s a whole spectrum of NC State colors to discover?
Take a scroll through Wilson and see how many you can spot! 👀✨
🧶👀 Think you can tell what the fiber is just by touch?
Watch as assistant teaching professor Madilynn Smith and Chloe Dickerson (PCC ’28) go head-to-head to see who knows their fibers best!
Design + science + nature = the ultimate Wilson Wellness Day! 🌿
On Tuesday, Sept. 29, nearly 40 members of the Pack gathered in the Wilson College Breezeway for a hands-on Natural Dye and Fiber Spinning Workshop. Participants dyed their own cotton bandanas using natural dyes — including madder, cochineal, marigolds and onion skins — while exploring how plants, insects and animals connect to textiles.
Attendees also enjoyed a natural fiber spinning demonstration and learned more about the campus textile garden.
Thank you to everyone who helped bring this event to life!
Now that’s fire. 🔥
For decades, researchers have used the traditional PyroMan system to evaluate flash fire protection, but it has always relied on a stationary manikin. Because real-world emergencies are anything but static, Wilson College researchers spent more than two and a half years developing a moving evolution: the patented Dynamic PyroMan.
This newly secured patent not only protects a unique testing capability but also solidifies the Textile Protection and Comfort Center’s (TPACC) position as an unmatched leader in textile innovation and a trusted partner to industries worldwide.
Click the link in bio to read the full story and see how this technology is redefining safety standards for the next generation of protective gear.
This summer, Wilson students were all over the Big Apple! 🍎
Riley Hall (FTM-FDPM ’27) worked in merchandising at Macy’s headquarters, supporting assortment planning through market visits. Maylan Maxwell (FTM-FDPM ’27) joined Burlington Stores as a buying intern in ladies’ shoes, analyzing sales trends for future buys. Sophia Stacy (FTD-FD ’27) spent her summer at Ralph Lauren bringing sweater designs to life through hand sketching.
Swipe to explore what a summer in NYC looked like for these students!
#HeyWilson, classes are officially in full swing! 📚
Between labs, studios and lectures, there is a lot to love. But we want to know: What’s been your favorite so far?
Join Kyla Perry (FTM-BMM ’28) as she finds out which classes Wilson students are loving.
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!
