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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The future of health care is being woven right here at Wilson. 🫀
Seven decades after researchers developed the world’s first artificial aorta in the college, our Biomedical Textile Research Group and advanced labs are pioneering the next generation of health care solutions. From 3D-printed “magnetic muscles” for internal medicine delivery to smart electronics woven directly into wearable sensors, textile research at Wilson is shaping the future of health care.
With growing opportunities across the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and medical device industries, our textile graduates are uniquely equipped to tackle the world’s most pressing health care challenges.
“Textiles is not just towels and socks. We’re using these textile materials as a way to replicate what we’re seeing in the body,” said Jessica Gluck, assistant professor at the Wilson College of Textiles.
Click the link in our bio to discover how 70 years of history is fueling tomorrow’s biomedical breakthroughs.
What’s better than one coffee shop at Wilson? Two coffee shops, of course! ☕️
Not only do we have 321 Coffee within walking distance from us, we also have a coffee shop INSIDE Wilson called Social Fabric! Whether you like coffee, matcha or chai, you are guaranteed to stay caffeinated here!
From research to runway, the process did not disappoint!
During Century of Designers: From Worth to the World, second-year fashion design students at Wilson were each assigned a decade and a designer to draw inspiration from, then create and present a collection during NC State Fashion Week.
Melyn Hales (FTD-FD ’28) created her 1990s Versace-inspired collection by starting with historical research and a mood board inspired by the iconic designer. The collection developed through prototyping, pattern-making and construction, creating a modern interpretation of past influences.
Swipe through the journey from inspiration to final looks!
Just your friendly reminder that STEM starts early, and the future of medical textiles starts here. 🧪
During the NC-MSEN Pre-College Program, campers got hands-on experience in the Wilson labs exploring how everyday fabrics connect to medical breakthroughs. They worked through exciting experiments, including preparing serial dilutions and testing fabric effectiveness.
Not only did the campers learn how chemistry, engineering and technology work together, they also explored how medical textiles protect and improve human health.
Head to the link in our bio to learn more about the NC-MSEN Pre-College Program!
If you’re seeing this, it’s your sign to study abroad! ✈️
Wilson can help you as you plan your international adventures, including options designed specifically for textiles students! It’s a chance to boost your learning, gain real-world experience and pick up cross-cultural skills employers actually care about.
Head to the link in our bio to learn how Wilson will help you plan your study abroad experience!
ℹ️ Short video with pictures from Wilson students` study abroad adventures.
Just popping in to remind you that our students do things like design custom wallpaper for our Wilson spaces. ❤️
Hannah Komulainen ‘28 (FTD-TD) won our Shuttle Inn Commons wallpaper design contest earlier this year! From mood boards and color palettes to digitally painted original motifs, Hannah takes us through her full design process. The result? A fully installed wallpaper that brings the Shuttle Inn to life and proves the process is just as impressive as the finished product.
Swipe to see how it all came together!
Wondering what a textile engineering student does in a day?
Follow along as Landyn Hartman (TE ’26) gives a peek into what a typical day for him looks like. From backpacking to Senior Design, his days involve enriching experiences inside and outside of the classroom!
To see the full YouTube vlog and read more about his experience, head to the link in our bio!
ℹ️ Compilation of short clips of Landyn Hartman throughout his day.
From hand paintings to final products! 🎨
Our second-year textile design students started with original hand-painted and sketched artworks and used Photoshop and NedGraphics to turn their motifs into digital patterns. Using the Mimaki pigment printer in the college’s Digital Design Lab, the patterns were printed onto silk and students finished the kaftans by sewing them into the drape of their choice!
Swipe through to see their incredible designs!
You’ll never guess what the last slide says! 🐺✨❤️
