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The Complete Partner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Wilson College of Textiles is essential to traditional and emerging industry. In support of NC State\u2019s land-grant mission, we provide real-world businesses with applied research, end-to-end service and a deep pool of talent. Above all, we strive to predict and prepare for what\u2019s next<\/strong>. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve been the national leader in our field since 1899.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the only college in North America devoted to the entire ecosystem of textiles, the scope of our innovation, partnership and service is unmatched<\/strong>. Alongside the best in the business, we help to drive a resurgent textiles industry, which has brought thousands of new jobs and more than $100 million in foreign direct investment to our state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In short, if you have a business need related to textiles \u2014 or to any area that depends on textiles expertise \u2014 we stand ready to meet it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Labs and Facilities<\/h2>

Across dozens of unique laboratories with best-in-class equipment, our college provides industry partners with a complete range of prototyping, testing and product development services.<\/span><\/svg><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Professional Courses<\/h2>

We keep companies at the forefront with a wealth of professional and continuing education opportunities, including short courses, seminars, executive education and Programs for Improvement and Innovation.<\/span><\/svg><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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For Employers<\/h2>

The most valuable resource we offer industry? Talent. Our highly skilled graduates have been the lifeblood of the evolving textiles industry for more than a century, which is why employers flock to our college to recruit them.<\/p>\n

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Your Competitive Advantage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As a land-grant institution, our first duty is to create economic prosperity in our state. That means helping textile companies \u2014 and the companies that work with them \u2014 thrive. To do that, we provide the education, research, partnership and service that underpin industry.<\/p>\n\n\n