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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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!
For Kylie Belter (TE ‘27), completing her minor left a major impact on her college experience.
This summer, she spent three weeks as part of NC State’s Argentina: Marketing Methods in Buenos Aires Program. Throughout the program, the group visited four Argentine companies, including the Nestlé head office.
Kylie said, “I chose this program because it would help me to complete my business administration minor and I gained a better understanding of business in Latin America. Since most of my business minor was done through online courses, this was a great way to finish out the minor with a truly immersive experience.”
Argentine flag.
Horseback riding in Mar del Plata.
Corporate visit to Nestle in Buenos Aires.
Ziplining near Mar del Plata.
It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for — the W. Duke Kimbrell Flex Factory is officially open!
Whether you are in Senior Design or an entrepreneur looking to prototype your textile product, this newly redesigned space is certain to have the innovative machinery and workspaces you need.
Read more about the Flex Factory at the link in our bio.
She’s always dreamed of a career in fashion... Now, she is being sent on the dream trip!
Katie Watson (FTM-BMM ’29) has been selected to attend CLASS: The NYC Experience, a three-day New York City program specially designed for student entrepreneurs in the fashion industry.
From brand photo shoot workshops to industry showroom visits, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Follow along with Katie’s journey on @ncstatewilson.
This trip is made possible thanks to @classnycx and the NC State Office of Strategic Brand Management.
This summer, these three students got to call Wilson their home, too!
The Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program welcomed Karsyn Clouse (Austin College ’27), Jayden Kypri (Georgia College & State University ’27) and Regan Stefanoni (Winona State University ’27) into the labs.
Swipe to see what they are working on today!
Pause your doomscrolling, take a deep breath and let’s go on a stroll through our favorite place.
At Wilson, even the small moments are special ones.
Traditional jeans can take over 3,000 liters of water per pair to produce. Meanwhile, the jeans De’Asia Brodie (FTM-FDPM ’28) worked on at her internship used none!
This summer, De’Asia was a product development intern at Triarchy, a sustainably driven denim brand based in Los Angeles.
“Seeing firsthand how innovation can dramatically reduce water consumption while still achieving authentic denim aesthetics reinforced why I want to build my career in sustainable fashion,” De’Asia says.
Swipe through to see what being an intern at Triarchy really looks like!
A rice bag and a lot of imagination — that’s all our Senior Design teams needed to create innovative products!
The Rice Bag Challenge teaches students how to take a low-cost, everyday material and engineer items designed to improve lives in developing countries.
What would you make with a rice bag? Tell us in the comments!
What does a summer at Under Armour look like for Wilson students?
For Alexis De Castro (FTM-FDPM ’27), Ava McRorie (FTM-BMM ’27) and Mikyla Ruhland (TE ’27), it meant getting a behind-the-scenes look at the industry while putting their skills to work on real projects.
Alexis brought precision to technical design, Ava flexed her style strategy in brand house merchandising and Mikyla engineered the next big thing in product innovation.
And that was just the work! Rookie Week, team projects, volunteering and plenty of opportunities to connect with Under Armour teammates made for a summer full of learning and fun new experiences.
Swipe through for a glimpse into their summers!
