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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From farm to fabric, hemp fiber sows the seeds for a sustainable and fashionable future!
Members of the Pack — extension faculty member and spinning lab manager Alisha Spradlin, along with alumnae Arynn Baginski (FTD-FD ’26) and Kat Charrier (FTM-FDPM ’26) — ran the Wilson College booth at the Farm-to-Fabric Hemp Textile and Fashion Symposium.
Through demonstrations, talks and garments made from hemp fiber, the Wilson College Wolfpack showed that sustainability is a textile superpower!
What’s one thing you learned at Wilson College that you still use today? 🐺
We caught up with Wilson College alumni at the career fair to hear how their experiences, lessons and time at the college continue to shape their careers!
Now we’re passing the phone to you! 📱👀
Tune in to see how our Senior Design students are driving real-world change alongside their industry partners.
You asked us anything, so we answered anything! 💬✨
Swipe through to check out the answers to your burning questions!
Pack your bags — we’re headed to Ecuador!
Carolina Hennessee (TE ’28) took her studies abroad through E 101: Introduction to Engineering and Problem Solving.
While abroad, Carolina gained hands-on research experience testing water samples to understand the impacts of wastewater on Ecuador’s rivers, took in Ecuador’s beautiful volcanoes and tasted some of the country’s famous chocolate!
“From my study abroad experience, I learned that it is very meaningful to meet people and learn in places outside of where I’m from. I definitely want to continue traveling and learning from others!” Carolina says.
Swipe through to see Carolina’s Ecuadorian adventure!
Wilson students always come prepared. 🙂↕️
Watch along to see what the Wolfpack packs for a (totally normal) class day!
POV: The classroom is your storefront!
Students in FTM 318: Fashion Development sewed garments across a full range of sizes for display in a store-style exhibit.
“I’m so proud of everything my class accomplished and all the creativity and hard work that went into this project. It was such a cool opportunity to see our work come together and be showcased,” Madeline Harris (FTM-FPDM ’27) says.
Swipe through to see the creativity and craftsmanship behind this collection!
From developing designs to growing businesses, NC State helps students transform creativity into opportunity!
Meet a few members of Wilson College who showcased their work at this year’s Entrepalooza.
Sarah Grace Simas (FTD-FD ’27) has explored entrepreneurship through the AATS Fashion Exposé and Student-Made NC State, programs that support students in launching and developing a business.
Wilson College alumna Lainey Volz (FTD-FD ’26) was also present alongside her intern, Sienna Cuevas (FTD-FD ’28). Lainey got her start by winning Pitch to the Pack in 2026 and joining the Andrews Launch Accelerator 2026 cohort.
Through these programs, NC State founders gain access to the resources and guidance needed to grow their ventures.
Haunted house? More like a haunted hallway! 🎃
Who decorated their door best? Drop the corresponding number in the comments!
Have a safe and spooky Halloween, Wolfpack!
