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The Textile Innovation Engine of North Carolina transforms and safeguards the fabric of our nation.

Our Role in U.S. Textile Leadership

Igniting greater collaboration, we advance:

Cutting-edge materials research, from high-performance fabrics to renewable fibers

Commercialization of regenerative and circular business practices

Advanced manufacturing and workforce readiness training

Together, we’re weaving resilience and innovation into America’s textile future, positioning the U.S. as a global leader in textile technology.

Why U.S. Textiles Matter

Safety

Performance

Lifesaving

Security

Lifestyle

Shelter

Textiles are foundational to every moment in our lives, with applications in apparel, aerospace, defense, transportation, healthcare, and agriculture.

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Join the Textile Transformation

Lauren Navarro works on a loom in the Wilson College of Textiles’ Weaving Lab