Resources
The Textile Innovation Engine is building a circularity‑focused textile economy rooted in innovation and opportunity.
This Resources section connects educators, students, researchers, and industry partners with tools, programs, and insights that show what’s possible when innovation meets community. Whether you’re mapping a career path, exploring new research, or advancing industry practices, this is where transformation begins.
The NC Textile Career Map
The Textile Innovation Engine partnered with workforce and data experts to identify high-wage, high-demand jobs in North Carolina’s textile industry.
The NC Textile Career Map highlights some of the most exciting jobs in the textile industry today, the skills required for the job, and the education opportunities in North Carolina to get you there.
High School Textile Curriculum
The Textile Innovation Engine partnered with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Career and Technical Education (NCDPI CTE) to provide supplemental instructional resources for North Carolina Family and Consumer Science (FCS) teachers for FA07: Fashion and Textiles 1 – Fundamentals.
The Textile Innovation Engine worked alongside North Carolina high school teachers to create engaging resources that align with NC CTE Course Standards and reflect new discoveries, innovations, and careers across the textile industry in North Carolina.
This course is taught in over 100 high schools in North Carolina and reaches 5000 young people annually.
