Textile Society of America

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R.L. Shep Memorial Book Award

TSA Announcement

Nominate a Book for the
R.L. Shep Memorial Book Award

Eligible titles published in 2024 must be submitted by May 15, 2025.

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Editor for the Special Issue of the Journal

TSA Announcement

Editor for the Special Issue of the Journal of Textile Design Research and Practice

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2024 Proceedings Announcement

TSA 2024 symposium

TSA Announces the
2024 Symposium Proceedings Editor

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ED Announcement

Our Mission

Building a foundation of anti-racism and a culture of care, the mission of the Textile Society of America is to foster an international collective community—diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible—for the exchange and dissemination of knowledges and experiences about textiles worldwide.

Our Focus on Diversity

The Textile Society of America, an international organization, recognizes the profound global reach of textiles. We are committed to developing leadership initiatives, membership, and programming rooted in the plurality of textile histories, producers, and purposes. With an eye toward expanding our voices and audience, we will focus on inclusion of underrepresented groups, and advocacy for robust diversity of our personal and professional viewpoints.

Nominate a Book for the R.L. Shep Memorial Book Award

Nominate a book published in 2024 by May 15, 2025. We are pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the 2025 R.L. Shep Memorial Book Award, presented annually by the Textile Society of America. This award honors the late Robert Lee Shep, a devoted supporter of textile scholarship, whose legacy continues through an endowment he established in 2000 ...

2025 News, Awards, R.L. Shep Award

TSA Announces Rajesh Kumar as the Editor for the Special Issue of the Journal

The Textile Society of America is pleased to announce that Rajesh Kumar has been selected as the Editor for the next special issue of the Journal of Textile Design Research and Practice, published in partnership with TSA. This marks the third special issue developed through TSA’s collaboration with the Journal, continuing a commitment to amplifying textile research on a global ...

2025 Spring News, Proceedings, Symposium 2024, TSA Announcements

TSA Member Listening Sessions

We need your voice! TSA’s Member Listening Sessions start this week, and this is your chance to help shape the future of TSA. Why Attend? Have a say in TSA’s future programs and initiatives. Engage directly with TSA’s leadership and key committees. Strengthen connections within our textile community. TSA’s Past President, Executive Director, and representatives from key committees will be ...

2025 Spring News, Member News, Membership, TSA News