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Wilson College of Textiles
Discover NC Textile Hemp

Discover NC Hemp

August 6–7, 2026 | Raleigh, North Carolina

Presented by The Textile Innovation Engine of North Carolina

An immersive look at how North Carolina is shaping the future of textile hemp, from field to final product

Program Details

Learn how stakeholders across the value chain are responding to challlenges and planning for the future of textile hemp, including clean processing chemistry.

Tour textile research facilities, hemp fields, and hemp processing facilities.

Connect with leaders across research, agriculture, and industry.

DateTimeEventLocation
August 63:30- 5:30 pmKeynote and PanelWilson College of Textiles, Raleigh
August 65:30- 7 pmNetworking happy hour and textile facilities toursWilson College of Textiles, Raleigh
August 77:00 am – 4:30 pmField and Facility ToursCherry Research Station, Goldsboro |
Biophil Natural Fibers, Lumberton

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What You Can Expect to See

Facility Tour

Biophil Natural Fibers | Lumberton, NC

BIOPHIL Natural Fibers grows, decorticates and purifies plant stalk to produce natural raw material that manufacturers can use at scale to make better products AND make them sustainable.

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Field Tour

Cherry Research Station | Goldsboro, NC

The 2,245-acre Cherry Research Station lies along the banks of the Neuse and Little Rivers in Goldsboro, and is primarily focused on sustainable agriculture.

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About the Sponsor

The Textile Innovation Engine is a regional catalyst for global innovation, connecting the supply chain and addressing industry-wide challenges.