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 perfect #NCStateWilson summer is made up of sun, swimming and sustainable swimwear, of course!
This Senior Design group worked to find a sustainable alternative to spandex for swimwear. The group evaluated Neolast, a type of yarn, by analyzing tensile strength, stretch recovery and fabric opacity.
Read more about this Senior Design group’s work with Neolast and about other groups’ projects at the link in our bio.
We’re reliving runway dreams with these jaw-dropping fashion designs from the FTD Emerging Designers Showcase.
#NCStateWilson students knew what they were doing and every piece is a testament to their creativity, skill and hours of hard work. 👏🎉🐺
Thought and did so hard she graduated with a degree in textile engineering and mechanical engineering!
Anna Haskins ‘25 always thought the fiber industry was interesting, which is what led her to textile engineering – but after her 3D modeling class her sophomore year she knew she also had to add on mechanical engineering. As the first NC State graduate to earn a degree in mechanical engineering and textile engineering she’s found where both subjects mesh together, especially with her new job at Honda.
“I think everything I learned from my Excel/VBA and Lean Six Sigma classes from Wilson will definitely come into play in this job. Plus, my understanding of the manufacturing industry, because we take two core textile manufacturing classes where we learn about how to in terms of how to reduce waste and minimize impact on the materials we’re using. So I do think textiles will still have a very important role in my future,” Anna says.
Read more about Anna and her journey through Wilson to Honda at the link in our bio.
Things first-year fashion and textile design students did? That
In FTD 105, students took hand-woven samples and used texture mapping to create digital designs.
Is it just us, or do all of these sound true?! 🐺👗🔬
Let us know what #NCStateWilson propaganda you are falling for in the comments below!
Good posture? It’s in.
These Senior Design students worked with @hanes to create an affordable posture correcting t-shirt. Aimed to help those with a higher risk of developing back issues, the prototype features a comfortable and supportive material with long-lasting wear at an affordable price.
Read more about Senior Design at the link in our bio!
Congratulations to recent grad Jordan Everett (TT ‘25), who has said “yes” to every opportunity that came her way at the Wilson College of Textiles!🐺💫👏
“I didn’t expect myself to be involved as much as I was during my four years. I was kind of a low-key type of person. To push that boundary and be more involved really inspired me. It made me realize that I can do even more,” Jordan says.
From leading #NCStateWilson student organizations, studying abroad in Italy and interning with leaders in the textile industry, Jordan didn’t pass up any opportunity to make a difference.
Read more about Jordan and her journey at Wilson at the link in our bio!
#NCStateWilson students know what they’re doing when it comes to creating top-tier designs and projects!
Take a look at some of the fashion and textile design highlights from last fall below, and visit the link in our bio to flip through the full lookbook.
Mark Saber (FTD- FD ‘25) is making moves, turning his childhood hobby into an incredible career!
“The first time I ever learned to sew was on my dad’s machines, and I would make these terrible looking things because he had these industrial machines and they were just so fast and I definitely broke a ton of needles, but I would go to his shop every weekend during high school and play around and make little things with the scrap fabrics that were around,” Mark says.
We know this next chapter is only the beginning so head to the link in bio to learn more about how #NCStateWilson prepared him!
