Project Partners

Wilson College of Textiles

Wilson College of Textiles, the only college in the United States devoted entirely to textiles, is uniquely poised to educate new leaders, support industry, and advance research within this evolving and expansive field.

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Advanced Functional Fabrics of America

AFFOA’s mission is to rekindle the domestic textiles industry by leading a nationwide enterprise for advanced fiber & fabric technology development and manufacturing.

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Industry Expansion Solutions

Industry Expansion Solutions (IES) is the engineering-based, solutions-driven, client-focused unit of NC State University with extensive partnerships with business, industry, education, and government which generate a unique culture of collaboration that provides access to cutting-edge expertise, research, and technology.

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North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership

The North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NCMEP) provides manufacturing extension services that enhance the productivity, innovative capacity, technological performance, and global competitiveness of North Carolina based manufacturing firms.

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Manufacturing and Textile Innovation Network

The Manufacturing and Textile Innovation Network (MTIN) is a partnership between the Manufacturing Solutions Center and the Textile Technology Center. Located in Western North Carolina and serving companies within the US and around the world, MTIN leads the way in providing solutions for manufacturing and textile processes and advancement.

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Textile Technology Center

For over 70 years, the Textile Technology Center in Belmont, NC has played a significant role in helping the North Carolina textile industry remain competitive, manufacture quality products, and maintain a well-trained workforce.

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Manufacturing Solutions Center

The Manufacturing Solutions Center, is a new undertaking at Catawba Valley Community College in Hickory, North Carolina, is a facility where innovative concepts may be put through design, or the research and development processes.

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RTI International

RTI International is an independent, nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Their vision is to address the world’s most critical problems with science-based solutions in pursuit of a better future.

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