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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.

Academics

Discover our wealth of undergraduate, graduate and K-12 programs — and all the places they can take you.

Research

See how our faculty blaze trails in textiles research and innovation to create a better world for everyone.

Our Programs

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Undergraduate

From marketing and engineering to design and chemistry, our programs cover the full range of textile applications — and prepare you for any career.
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Graduate

Pursue your master’s degree or Ph.D. at a globally recognized destination for textiles innovation.
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K-12

Start exploring the possibilities of textiles through pre-college summer camps.

The Partner of Choice

NC State was built to create prosperity. Since 1899, the Wilson College of Textiles has shared that mission. As the only college in North America dedicated to textiles, we’re the destination of choice for anyone who needs textiles expertise — including some of the biggest brands on the planet.

Learn how we support industry
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Recent News

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June 09, 2025

Textiles Faculty Member Receives NSF CAREER Award

Rong Yin will use funding from the National Science Foundation to advance the scientific understanding of hemp fiber processing and yarn formation.
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June 04, 2025

AI Can Help Cut Down On Waste, Improve Quality in Dyed Fabrics

Recently published research shows that AI can help textile manufacturers operate more efficiently and more sustainably.

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June 04, 2025

Chancellor’s Innovation Fund Backs Six Budding Inventions

This year’s CIF awardees are exploring how to ensure endpoint cybersecurity in the era of quantum computing; make veterinary eye surgeries safer; replace plastic foam with a biodegradable alternative; help farmers grow more crops with less fertilizer; and enhance a cutting-edge gene-editing technique that uses electrical pulses to deliver DNA into cells.

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Take an in-person or virtual tour of the college you’ll call home: a bustling, high-tech hub on NC State’s Centennial Campus.

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Upcoming Events

Jul 17

Thursday6:00 PM

Textiles Young Alumni Pickleball Night in CLT
Aug 12

Tuesday6:30 PM

Textiles Young Alumni Baseball Game in Greensboro
Sep 04

Thursday4:00 PM

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