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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Take a look at all of our talented senior designers and their final collections! We’re so proud of our amazing textile design seniors and all the creativity, passion and hard work behind each and every design.
You won’t want to miss these stunning collections!
Ever wondered what goes on inside a #CosmeticChemistry research lab?
Check out our tour of the Sustainable Dye and Chemistry Lab with undergraduate research assistant Humairaa Zafiruddin (PCC ‘26), and Assistant Professor Tova Williams-Cherry.
Fashion and textile management graduate Sharon George (FTM ‘25), found the perfect blend of business and creativity in the fashion development and product management program.
Involvement in Phi Psi (NC State’s co-ed textile fraternity), Platform magazine and Nazaare, the university’s Bollywood fusion dance group, made her college years some of the best!
“I grew up dancing a ton, so I wanted to keep that in my life. It was such a big moment for me in terms of creating connections at NC State and making the best relationships,” George says.
With an internship at Drunk Elephant and a full-time offer from Kohl’s before graduation, she’s proof that passion and hard work pay off! 💼👗🐺
Check out her accomplishments at the link in our bio!
Let’s tear up some sneakers to see what we can learn from them. While we’re at it, let’s get to know an #NCStateWilson research group!
Postdoctoral researcher Kedena Henriques-Thompson and her team give us a glimpse behind the scenes of their research on high-performance footwear.
Have you ever wondered how your favorite lip stain achieves that perfect Wolfpack red?
Sydney Lucas (PCC ‘25) explored the answer to that and more in her journey to becoming a cosmetic chemist. During her time at #NCStateWilson, this Goodnight Scholar researched with the Sustainable Dye Chemistry Lab, served as an officer in the Cosmetic Chemistry Club, and landed co-ops with Burt’s Bees and Kenvue!
“I wouldn’t have it any other way. I owe a lot of my success to being in this program,” she says.
Read more about her time at Wilson by heading the link in our bio.
London Calling 🇬🇧☎️ Amelia Boys (FTD-TD ‘26) is immersing herself in the culture of the city while studying abroad at the University of the Arts London!
From mastering corsetry to perfecting fashion illustration, she’s living her design dreams in one of the world’s fashion capitals! Amelia has also made time to explore iconic landmarks, travel with friends and discover hidden gems throughout the city.
Check out the link in our bio to learn more about study abroad opportunities🔗
Happy Mother’s Day Wilson! We’re sending love to all moms today but a little extra love to our #NCStateWilson moms.
Sherry McCraw (‘90) graduated with a degree in textile engineering and continued to work at BMW for over 30 years and earned the Distinguished Alumni Award in 2024. So it was no surprise she would inspire her own daughter, Maris McCraw, to fall in love with the college that shaped her.
“My mom’s journey at the College of Textiles inspired my own by allowing me to hear about what a great experience she had and how her degree really has made a difference. Now I’m lucky enough to get to study at the same college that helped make her the incredible woman she is, and I couldn’t be prouder to continue on her legacy,” Maris says
Take a look through Sherry’s time and her daughter’s time at Wilson.
Traveling the world for textiles gave this #NCStateWilson graduate the opportunity to explore every angle of the industry she loves.
Now she’s starting her dream career in buying.
“It’s more than just sitting at a desk. I just love the idea of being able to select products and then know that consumers are liking them too,” she says.
Learn more about Ashley and what she’ll be doing after graduation with TJX which owns TJMaxx, Marshalls and Homegoods at the link in our bio!
Let’s go back to Senior Design Day!
We asked our textile engineering and textile technology seniors for one word to describe their projects.
Head over to @tettseniordesign learn more about the program and this year’s projects!
