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Nov 4, 2026

Wilson Students Connect With Industry Partners for Senior Design Program

Bedtimes Magazine
NC State’s Wilson College of Textiles Senior Design program students are connecting with industry professionals for an impactful project.

Nov 4, 2026

Wilson College Celebrates Industry Partnerships at Anniversary Celebration

(ie: Textiles World
Wilson College of Textiles Dean Hinks celebrates industry milestone at celebration ceremony with a speech.

Fred Wilson

Oct 29, 2026

Remembering Fred Wilson ’61, the Heart Behind the Wilson College of Textiles

NC State mourns the loss of Fred Wilson Jr., a respected business leader and the patriarch of a proud Wolfpack family, whose generosity will sustain the nation’s leading college of textiles for generations to come.
Thumnail image collage of Lainey Volz, fashion design student.

Oct 20, 2026

A Day in the Life of an NC State Student: Lainey Volz

Fashion and textile design student Lainey Volz answers burning questions about her area of study and experiences on campus, and gives advice to incoming students.

Oct 13, 2026

NC State Assistant Professor Highlights Economic Promise of Fiber Hemp

NC State News
An NC State assistant professor and leader of the hemp industry highlights advancements and research to support a growing hemp industry in North Carolina for farmers and textile researchers.

Oct 8, 2026

Registration Open for 2027 Pitch to the Pack Competition

Specialty Fabrics Review
Registration is now open for the 2027 Wells Fargo Pitch to the Pack competition. The competition is open to all entrepreneurs working in a textile-based business

Oct 6, 2026

Amit Patodia wins NC State 2026 Distinguished Alumnus Award

American Bazaar
Indian American textiles leader Amit Gopal Patodia has been named the Wilson College of Textiles’ 2026 Distinguished Alumnus nearly 30 years after graduating from North Carolina State University.

Sep 30, 2026

NC State Researchers Develop Advancement for Strawberry Yields

Knitting Industry
NC State researchers find 3D knitted crop cover can more than triple strawberry yields.

Sep 29, 2026

How a New Textile Fabric Could Triple Production in Strawberry Plants

NC State News
A new textile used to cover strawberry plants more than tripled strawberry yields in tunnel field tests, without negatively impacting plant health.

Sep 29, 2026

North Carolina Credited for Textile Innovation and Manufacturing

Forbes
Larger initiatives like the NSF Textile Innovation Engine in North Carolina are working to rebuild regional supply chains, support sustainable materials like hemp, and develop educational programs.