NSF ENGINES: NORTH CAROLINA TEXTILE INNOVATION & SUSTAINABILITY ENGINE
The Textile Engine
Advancing our nation’s capacity for
textile sustainability and innovation
Reinventing the $98B Domestic Textile Industry
Our Core Functions
Research & Development
Translation to Innovation
Workforce Development
Ecosystem Building
Kickstarting
a Textile Ecosystem
Building a revitalized textile ecosystem means innovating for the people who work in, wear, and rely on textiles every day. We are building new solutions for materials and manufacturing that leverage our heritage industry and drive regional economic growth.
Expanding
the Textile Belt
Our region of service includes more than 2,000 textile businesses, producers, innovators, and educational institutions.
Transforming
Textiles Together
The Textile Engine leverages deep local, national, and sectoral knowledge and strategic partnerships to engage a diverse network in the circular economy.
We support the transition to sustainable textile materials and production.
We scale technological advancements in textile research.
We work to shape policies, standards, and labeling to accelerate growth.
We equip our community and next generation of workers to thrive in a modern textile economy.
Regional Action, Global Impact
In 10 years, the Textile Engine will
Shift
20%
Convert
of waste into circular goods
Sustain
in the textile industry
Support
bringing innovative and sustainable solutions to market
Regional Action,
Global Impact
In 10 years, the Textile Engine will
Shift
20%
Convert
Sustain
Support
The Textile Engine is powered by NCTISE, the National Science Foundation (NSF), and a tight-knit group of public and private partners led by:
