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Mar 21, 2025

The Wilson College of Textiles Celebrates 125 Years of Excellence

Since 1899, NC State has led the globe in textiles education, innovation and leadership, and the Wilson College of Textiles' 125-year legacy is a milestone worth celebrating.

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Jan 13, 2025

Cutting-Edge Flex Factory to Honor Textile Titan, W. Duke Kimbrell ’49

Textile innovation and entrepreneurship at NC State's Wilson College of Textiles will reach unprecedented heights with the newly named W. Duke Kimbrell Flex Factory.

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Dec 17, 2024

Steve ’62 and Frosene Zeis Receive the 2024 Menscer Cup Award, the Top Honor from the NC State University Foundation

The Zeises receive the prestigious 2024 Menscer Cup Award in honor of their transformative philanthropy to the Wilson College of Textiles, advancing student scholarships, workforce development and faculty leadership.

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Oct 23, 2024

Meet One of the Newest Members of Our Wilson College Family: Zoe Newman

Meet one of our newest Wilson College of Textiles staff members, Knitting Lab Manager Zoe Newman

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Oct 11, 2024

Meet One of the Newest Members of Our Wilson College Family: Mandi Degnan

Meet one of our newest Wilson College of Textiles staff members, ZTE Office Manager Mandi Degnan.

Sep 17, 2024

Wilson College Students Get Leg-up on Building a Business, Designing Products in Immersive Summer Program

The inaugural Wilson College Summer Innovation Program offered students valuable hands-on learning opportunities, and access to state-of-the-art equipment in the Prototype Lab.

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Sep 12, 2024

Wilson College of Textiles Shines at Techtextil

The yearly event gathers industry leaders from across the technical textiles and nonwovens sectors, including many members of the Wilson College Wolfpack.

Bailey Knight (left) and Andre West (right) stand in the Prototype Lab, discussing designs printed onto a tote bag. Bailey points at the fabric laid out on a large cutting table, which features several tote bags with colorful prints. Various sewing and cutting machines are in the background.

Aug 27, 2024

Innovative Flex Factory to Serve Students, Industry Partners Under One Roof

Slated for construction in early 2025, this state-of-the-art facility will combine the Wilson College of Textiles Prototype Lab and the Senior Design Lab in one space.

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Aug 23, 2024

William Barefoot Wove His Legacy of Education

After 25 years of managing the Weaving Lab at the Wilson College of Textiles, Barefoot is hanging up his safety glasses for good.

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May 21, 2024

Throughout Textiles Industry, Influence of NC State Alumni Is Profound

Top industry leaders and decision-makers have strong ties with the Wilson College of Textiles, forging relationships, networking and collaboration.