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Wilson College of Textiles

Senior Design

Textile Engineering and Textile Technology

Seniors in textile engineering (TE) and textile technology (TT) are grouped in teams of 3-4 students and assigned a year-long, industry-sponsored project. Over the course of the fall and spring semesters, teams will experience the design process first-hand. Starting in the fall with project planning, evaluating state-of-the-art technologies and ideation and then going through the iterative prototyping and testing process for their own ideas in the spring. Senior Design culminates in a Design Day presentation where each team demonstrates the results of their hard work.

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Senior Design Spotlight: Sail2Shelter

Click the video below to watch how this Senior Design group partnered with a nonprofit to give used sails new life.

A youtube thumbnail with a headline reading "New Uses for Old Sails." On the right, three people smile at the camera. On the left, there is the NC State Wilson College of Textiles logo. The background shows part of a room with banners and a red pillar.Play Video

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Brooke Anderson leans on a tall wooden table with metal signs for "Huk" and "Nomad" on a white wall behind her. A number of awards are visible on the table.

May 14, 2025

Brooke Anderson ’17, Engineering Textiles for Performance Sports

This NC State alumna has developed a bit of everything in sportswear, from Olympic federation knits to high-quality fishing gear.
A YouTube thumbnail. On the right, Reid Barnett stands at a podium giving a presentation to an audience. The screen behind him displays charts. The text on the left side reads "Pitch to the Pack Winner."

March 06, 2025

A Q&A With Pitch to the Pack’s Inaugural Winner

Hear from NC State Ph.D. student and entrepreneur Reid Barnett about the story behind his business and the impact of Pitch to the Pack.
A youtube thumbnail with a headline reading "New Uses for Old Sails." On the right, three people smile at the camera. On the left, there is the NC State Wilson College of Textiles logo. The background shows part of a room with banners and a red pillar.

May 31, 2024

Senior Design Students Partner Directly with Industry Leaders, Including Under Armour and Hanesbrands

Textile engineering and textile technology students at the Wilson College of Textiles collaborate to solve industry challenges related to sustainability, performance textiles and much more.
Logos of sponsor companies for Senior Design