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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Classes are just about a month away, and we can’t wait to have you all back in all these spaces! We miss you, Wolfpack. 🥹🐾❤️
Travel to Kyoto, Japan with Lainey Volz (FTD-FD ‘26) and Maylan Maxwell (FTM-FDPM ‘27) to explore textiles from the other side of the world!
It’s pronounced Barthelona, not Barcelona.
Ralph Hwang (TT ‘27) spent part of his summer learning all about Spanish culture and exploring Europe, all while learning more about dyeing and finishing, which sounds pretty great to us.
Take a look at all the study abroad opportunities you can pursue at the link in our bio.
Designing for Vineyard Vines? That’s a normal thing around here for #NCStateWilson students!
Bella Cybulski (TD ‘26) interned at Vineyard Vines last summer in the print and pattern design department. Now, Vineyard Vines is selling products with her artwork.
Swipe through to take a look at her designs.
From the Paris 2024 Olympics to performance fishing gear, #NCStateWilson alumna Brooke Anderson (TE ‘17) is making waves! 🌊👟
After helping develop Olympic looks at Nike, she now leads product innovation at Marolina Outdoor, home to Huk and Nomad.
Brooke continues to give back to the Wilson College of Textiles as a member of the Dean’s Young Alumni Leadership Council and a mentor to future students.
Read about her incredible experiences at the link in bio!
Late studio nights paid off — our student designers killed it at the 27th AATS Fashion Exposé! 🐺
Hosted by the African American Textile Society and held during Pan-African Week, this student-run show featured stunning original collections from designers across the Triangle, including some of our own #NCStateWilson stars!
Congratulations to all the designers, and special shoutout to #NCStateWilson sophomore Neely Mallik for winning first place in the novice category with a collection inspired by her travels around the world. 🌍
Head to the link in bio to read about this incredible show!
Fighting heat stress with fabric science — that’s hot! 🧵🔥
#NCStateWilson Senior Design students partnered with Workwear Outfitters, the parent company of @dickies and @libertyoveralls, to create advanced workwear for road crews and linemen working in extreme heat.
Caitlyn Barnwell, Niamh Williams and Hannah Kirk designed a zoned passive cooling garment that works with the body’s natural thermoregulation, targeting heat-sensitive zones. The team used fabric-level testing and full garment trials with the Miliken Textile Protection and Comfort Center to provide strong recommendations to their sponsor.
Read more about the team and other Senior Design groups at the link in bio!🔗
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The runway meets the sketchbook in FTD 218! 👗✏️✨
In FTD 218: Fashion Illustration, students learn the foundations of fashion design through the art of illustration. This studio-based course focuses on everything from figure proportion and pose to fabric rendering and styling for different occasions.
Each student displayed two to three A4-sized fashion illustration renderings during the midterm showcase. Their work reflects weeks of practice and development of drawing skills and visual design language!
