The World of Textiles Awaits
It's a multibillion-dollar global industry that's integrated into everything we do — and you could drive the field's next big advancements.
Leading the Way in Textiles Education
Textiles are all around us: from the playing field to the runway, shielding first responders from danger or even shoring up a human heart. At the Wilson College of Textiles, we teach you to apply textiles thinking to the grand challenges facing our world.
By the time you leave here, you’ll know there are thousands of ways to use what you’ve learned in a career that you’ll love. And because ours is the only college on this continent solely focused on textiles, our graduates are among the most sought-out anywhere.
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Hey Wilson, finals are just around the corner 😬
But NC State has really cute places to study 😎
Keep watching to see our students’ favorite places to lock in.
ℹ️ Allie Albrecht asks students about their favorite study spots on campus, including 321 Coffee, the fountain at the Courtyard, The Shuttle Inn and the third floor of Wilson College by the windows.
✅ A capstone project that makes a difference
These Wilson students are developing more comfortable protective gear for wildland firefighters.
It’s just one of many real-world solutions that are in the works thanks to Senior Design. In this year-long capstone course, seniors majoring in textile engineering and textile technology partner up with industry sponsors to tackle big challenges.
Interested in seeing what our other Senior Design teams are up to? Head to Design Day today!
⏰ 1-3 p.m.
📍W. Duke Kimbrell Atrium @ The Wilson College
🎫 Free! No registration is required
You can find out more about Senior Design at the link in our bio.
ℹ️ Clips of three students in the Flex Factory cutting, measuring and sewing textiles while answering questions about their senior design capstone project.
Nothing else to say really except that the first NC State Fashion Week was so much fun eek!!
We are so proud of the amazing student, staff and faculty work that made its debut this week, and we’re so thankful to everyone who helped us pull this off, especially our partners @ncstatedesign .
Swipe through to relive this week’s events!
What do graduate students research here at Wilson? Keep watching to find out for yourself!
Earlier this month, dozens of students from all six of our graduate programs presented their research in the areas of focus ranging from protective textiles to apparel design.
Head to the link in our bio to see more of our latest innovations and discoveries.
ℹ️ Clips of Amerie Delfin interviewing students on camera in front of poster boards in the Wilson College of Textiles W. Duke Kimbrell Atrium.
Celebrate our four Fashion Scholarship Fund (FSF) Scholars with us!!!
These Wilson students were chosen from thousands of applicants based on the quality of their case studies. They envisioned innovative partnerships between apparel and non-apparel brands in the areas of product development and marketing.
Besides the nationwide recognition, perks of being an FSF Scholar include:
- Scholarships,
- Mentorship,
- The FSF Live Gala in NYC, and
- Exclusive networking opportunities with industry leaders.
Head to the link in our bio to see their case studies and learn about their trip to NYC.
Explore Europe with Natalie Arndt (FTM-BMM ‘27)!
Natalie’s studying abroad in Florence, Italy, this semester, but she’s made time to explore Ireland and Athens, too!
Don’t forget to head to the link in our bio to share your study abroad photos with us!
POV: You’re looking at Riley Hall’s camera roll.
Riley (FTM-FDPM ‘27) is studying in Florence, Italy, this semester. From learning jewelry-making to paragliding in Switzerland, her time abroad has been full of exploring and adventuring!
Head to the link in our bio to share your study abroad pics with us!
Fashion + chemistry: Courtney Priester-Funderburk ‘15 combines these lifelong passions in her role as senior safety, quality and regulatory engineer for Target.
She says majoring in polymer and color chemistry allowed her to explore the intersection between these two topics.
Head to the link in our bio to learn more about Courtney’s time at NC State (and her career stops at Patagonia, Academy Sports and Victoria’s Secret headquarters).
Ever wondered how the fabric of your favorite clothes reached that perfect shade?
Wilson college lab manager Cynthia Salcedo-Chavez has the answer! Watch as she shows us the dyeing process and see how the same dye shows up differently with different textiles.
What #colorscience questions should we answer next?
