Textiles & Nonwovens Brochure
North Carolina is historically the heart of textiles and nonwovens in the US, recognized as the center of textile manufacturing in the mid-1900s.
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For the Fifth Year in a Row, North Carolina Ranks in Top Three States to Do Business
CNBC named North Carolina as second-best state to do business and in the top three for the fifth year in a row thanks to our well-trained and diverse workforce, booming economy, and strong business environment.
Learn MoreNorth Carolina is where a rich textile tradition meets a thriving, high-tech, manufacturing hub, creating an unparalleled environment for both textiles and nonwovens companies.
35K
in Textiles, Nonwovens, and Apparel making
600+
Degrees Awarded Yearly in Textile Sciences
Our Strong Workforce Is Woven In
North Carolina employs more than 35,000 people in the textiles and nonwovens industry, making it the largest in the US. There’s never a shortage of skilled workers and valuable customers.
Known for Teaching Textiles
North Carolina State University’s globally recognized College of Textiles leads the nation in nonwovens research and industry partnerships. Its Nonwovens Institute is the largest industry-academic cooperative research center in the nation.
Everything You Need from Needle to Thread to Cloth
All textiles and nonwovens companies can feel at home in North Carolina. With an especially high concentration of knit fabric, apparel knitting, nonwoven, fabric finishing, and cord and tire fabric mills, the right infrastructure is right here.
Weaving around the World
Whether your materials are fit for transportation vehicles, home and office furnishings, or medical/hygiene products, you’re in the right place. NC’s advanced textile landscape is highly diverse and proximity to end users is second to none.
Textile and Nonwoven Companies in North Carolina
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North Carolina Textile Manufacturer to Invest $24 Million in Winston-Salem Expansion
Tex-Tech Industries, a leading manufacturer of specialty textiles, will create 49 new jobs in Forsyth County....
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