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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Senior Design is in full swing for #NCStateWilson textile engineering and textile technology seniors. Here’s how they’d describe their projects in one word.
This #NCStateWilson alum headed to the red carpet at the Grammys AND designed her own gown for it!
Kiana Bonollo (FTD-FD ‘21) attended the Grammys earlier this month with @apnewsentertainment as a style correspondent.
“Attending the Grammys as a live fashion correspondent with the Associated Press was one of the scariest milestones of my career,” Kiana says. “I felt a sense of imposter syndrome and there were even moments where I wanted to back out. But I prepared and pushed through and it was absolutely WORTH IT. So to the students who feel like their dreams may be out of reach or even too frightening to pursue... I am here to tell you it might always be scary to take that next step, but it will always ALWAYS be worth it. Thank you so much to the Wilson College for helping shape my creativity and confidence as a designer. I’m proud to represent that journey here at the Grammys.”
#NCStateWilson takes the Big Apple! 🍎🏙️
Students in the National Retail Federation (NRF) had the opportunity to head up to NYC to hear from leaders in the fashion and retail industry about brand strategy, consumer behavior and product innovation.
It’s time for ✨Elevator Research Pitch!✨
Jessica Estrada is pursuing her Ph.D. in textile technology management. Her research is focused on identifying the protective apparel needs of Hispanic outdoor workers.
Let us know whose research you’d like to hear about next in the comments!
Everyone watches women’s sports and thanks to Rysa Ruth (FTD-TD ‘17), now they’re knitting their own merch!
From hosting monthly knit clubs to gifting custom pieces to UConn women’s basketball player Azzi Fudd and sports journalist and NC State alum Ari Chambers, Rysa is putting a new spin on what it means to be a fan.
Read more about Rysa and her knitting at the link in our bio.
Snow days but with a little #NCStateWilson flair! ❄️☃️🌨️
Spend the day with Maylan Maxwell (FTM-FDPM ‘27)!
From classes and homework to Phi Psi and National Retail Federation meetings, Maylan’s doing it all.
Head to the link in our bio take a peek at her vlog.
Hey Wilson! A new semester means some new goals. Let us know your goals in the comments.
We love the Knitting Lab around here!
Shayleigh Larsen (FTD-TD ‘25; M.T. ‘26) has worked in the labs for most of her time here at #NCStateWilson, giving her opportunities to work on research and new products with industry partners.
”There’s this balance between beauty, performance and programming,” she says.
Read more about the knitting lab at the link in our bio.
