textile engineering

Nov 11, 2021

Military Vet Justin Rigdon Uses His Expertise with Specialized Materials to Keep Military Jets Flying

He swears by a mantra that only an engineer could love: “The coolest feats of engineering are those enabled by composites.” 

Nov 3, 2021

Senior Design Students Share Progress, Receive Feedback During Poster Session

Each team of textile technology and textile engineer students works with an industry sponsor to solve real world problems, from testing methods to product development. 

Nov 2, 2021

Where Textiles Meets STEM

In the Department of Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science, STEM majors can discover surprising opportunities and exceptional career preparation. 

Oct 27, 2021

Peer Tutoring Provides In-Building Support to Wilson College Students

Students who need a little extra help with a textiles or prerequisite course have access to peer tutors across three degree programs. 

Oct 13, 2021

Wilson College Students Earn Experience, Job Offers During Summer Internships

Read about more than 30 students' summer internships, ranging across undergraduate, master's and doctorate programs. 

Oct 11, 2021

Textile Engineering Student Helping to Develop Tesla Seat Covers

Morgan Mase says her knowledge of textiles gave her a leg up when she applied to be a soft trim seat development intern at Tesla. 

Aug 31, 2021

Designing For Good: Seniors Transform Rice Bags into Solutions

Senior textile engineering and textile technology students used their Think and Do mentality to transform rice bags into affordable solutions for developing nations. 

Jul 26, 2021

Introducing the 2025 Class of Centennial Scholars

Members of the newest class of Centennial Scholars share why they're pursuing a degree in textiles and their goals for their time at Wilson College. 

Jul 23, 2021

Emilie Phan: Finding Community Within the Wilson College of Textiles

Emilie Phan, recent graduate of the textile engineering program at NC State Wilson College of Textiles, appreciated the community she found here. 

Jul 14, 2021

Creating Fibers – and Greener Jobs

Assistant Professor Ericka Ford is training the next generation of solution spinning professionals. The work starts in the lab, and the results position her team as the go-to resource for industry partners.