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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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!
Step inside the first-year fashion and textile studio, where students dive into core design principles and artistic methods, setting the stage for their future courses in both fashion and textiles!
Students use materials like gouache, watercolor and pencils to create artwork while also learning key software like CLO and Photoshop, which will lay the groundwork for the next three years!
Check out the link below to learn more about what our first-year fashion and textile design students are learning about! 🔗
Don’t forget about the career fair this Thursday! It’s the perfect opportunity to speak to so many different employers like Ralph Lauren, Cortland Biomedical and more!
Is your dream to work with brands like Under Armour or Carhartt? This textile technology alum has worked for both. Let’s yap about it!
James Carr says his experience working in the Spinning Lab with the Zeis Textiles Extension still helps him stand out 12 years later. According to Carr, “having that core understanding is the biggest thing,” but it’s his open mind that allows him to learn new things every day.
“Being able to work on something – even if it’s two years out — and then see it in the store or see someone wearing it in the airport,” he says. “That’s just the coolest connection for me.”
Click the link to learn more about building a path to working your dream job.
From #NCStateWilson to leading design at Richloom Fabrics — Abby Ellis (TD ‘15) is weaving her success one creative thread at a time!
As design manager of upholstery at Richloom Fabrics Group, Abby oversees textile design and manufacturing, working closely with technicians to develop products that are both cost-effective and time-efficient. She credits her success to the strong relationships she’s cultivated with industry professionals through the faculty here at Wilson.
During Abby’s time at Wilson she explored designing different fabrics and patterns as well as gained a strong background in technical textiles. “Through the Wilson College of Textiles’ strong industry partnerships, I was exposed to specialized technology, one of which I use every day,” she says.
Visit the link in our bio to learn more about Abby Ellis’s journey with textiles!
Last summer, STEP (Summer Textile Exploration Program) students got an inside look at @petermillar, learning about the company’s production, logistics and more at its distribution center in Durham.
STEP gives rising high school seniors the opportunity to explore career interests in fashion, engineering, chemistry or marketing.
Applications are open now and due April 15 — don’t miss out! Visit the link in our bio for more information.
