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.
Our Programs
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What’s so great about our Summer Textile Exploration Program (STEP)?
We asked students and alumni of the Wilson College of Textiles to share their favorite part of STEP with us.
Head to the link in our bio to learn more about this week-long residential camp for rising high school seniors, and don’t forget to apply by April 15!
It’s time fashion stopped gatekeeping and started focusing on designs that make EVERYONE feel comfortable and confident.
During their capstone course last semester, seniors in our fashion development and product management program partnered with industry leaders to develop collections based on accessibility and sustainability.
From fashion for the ALS community, to plus-size Y2K designs, to sustainable garments created using interior fabrics, these students are breaking down barriers in the fashion industry.
Head to our link in bio to learn more about the process.
Stop scrolling – Wilson’s Spring 2025 Portfolio is officially here and you’re going to want to see it!
Featuring stuffed animals, wallpapers and more, #NCStateWilson students showed off their skills they have been learning throughout the semester.
Check out more by heading to the link in our bio!
✅ Learning in the lab
✅ Getting steps in at Carmichael
✅ Catching up with your student org friends
✅ Fueling up on matcha
Textile engineering (TE) student Amerie Delfin’s day in the life vlog hits all the marks of a great day at NC State.
Interested in TE? Head to our link in bio to learn more!
Hey Wilson! Our go-to Social Fabric order is an iced vanilla latte.
Let us know yours in the comments.
Let’s Think and Do at the #NCStateWilson Weaving Lab!
Will Swanson (TE ‘27) discovered the Weaving Lab through the Research Experience for Undergraduates, when he was assigned to work in the Zeis Textiles Extension labs. He has continued to work in the lab as a student worker.
“I actually get to see how things work out from start to finish and why certain mechanisms are doing what they’re doing, and it kind of gave me a glimpse into a whole product cycle,” Will says.
Read more about Will and the Weaving Lab at the link in our bio.
From Raleigh to the Queen City!
Check out Olivia Jurney’s (FTD-FD ‘27) collection “Gaea’s Throne” featured at Charlotte Fashion Week!
Olivia was inspired by designer Issey Miyake and used several techniques, including sublimation printing, machine pleating, hand embroidery and CAD software. We love seeing #NCStateWilson students take on new opportunities and show off their work!
We’re manifesting big things over here at the #NCStateWilson career fair!
Thanks to all the employers that came out.
