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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.

The Partner of Choice

NC State was built to create prosperity. Since 1899, the Wilson College of Textiles has shared that mission. As the only college in North America dedicated to textiles, we’re the destination of choice for anyone who needs textiles expertise — including some of the biggest brands on the planet.

Student working on a loom
Here’s what a textile technology student ACTUALLY does in a day.

Follow along with Penny Kudlak for this realistic mini vlog, from fiber science classes and hands-on lab work to sustainability workshops.

To see the full YouTube vlog + read more about her experience, head to the link in our bio!
A Must Watch: A real, never-before seen exclusive look at the life of a Wilson College of Textiles goose!

However, some questions remain about the life of this Wilson College celebrity. What was her 321 coffee order? And, most importantly, just how silly is she?
#HeyWilson, it’s time for a game of Would You Rather! 

So what would you pick: Social Fabric or Wolfline? Let us know in the comments!
Spend the day with polymer and color chemistry student Bailey Walters! 

Bailey takes us to class, her job at the Dyeing and Finishing Lab, and a workout @ncstatewellrec!

Learn more about majoring in polymer and color chemistry at the link in our bio!