The Textile Society of America is a 501c3 nonprofit organization, dedicated to promoting and exchanging knowledge about textiles.
Who Are TSA’s Members?
The TSA unites a diverse, global community of textile professionals, including artists, scholars, curators, educators, scientists/researchers, and cultural practitioners. Our member-driven, biannual TSA Newsletter serves as a crucial platform for the international exchange and dissemination of textile knowledge and experiences. Members actively contribute to this community by submitting and writing articles; details on how to submit can be found here. TSA members are regularly highlighted in the “Member News” section of TSA News, and through “Member Monday” which features interviews and personal accounts of their ongoing projects.
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Membership Fees
We’re excited to announce new membership tiers and benefits launching on January 30, 2026. TSA’s updated structure offers more flexibility, more ways to connect, and greater recognition for our community of textile professionals, scholars, and enthusiasts.
Highlights will include:
- Members-only access to the TSA Newsletter
- New ways to post events and opportunities (members only beginning Spring 2026)
- Tier-specific benefits such as complimentary virtual workshops and printed newsletters
- The Access Fund — support memberships for individuals facing financial barriers
Membership fuels TSA’s mission and keeps our programs vibrant, accessible, and globally connected. Explore the new tiers and find the right fit for you. We encourage members to use the auto-renewal feature in order to provide TSA with consistent support throughout our symposium cycle. Our membership system will securely store your payment information, and alert you via email when a renewal charge is coming.
Until January 30, 2026 when you join or renew, you may select from the following one-year membership fees:
$15 / $40 / $80 / $140
You may select the membership rate that is most appropriate for your financial circumstances, without having to demonstrate need or qualification. All membership fee levels receive the same benefits and access.
Your membership provides vital support to the organization. Without your ongoing participation, TSA could not carry out its mission to provide an international forum for the exchange and dissemination of textile knowledge from artistic, cultural, economic, historical, political, social, and technical perspectives.
We encourage members to use the auto-renewal feature in order to provide TSA with consistent support throughout our symposium cycle. Our membership system will securely store your payment information, and alert you via email when a renewal charge is coming.
Membership Benefits
- Access to searchable TSA Member Directory
- Digital subscription to biannual TSA Newsletter
- Eligibility to submit news, events, and opportunities for TSA online listings
- Announce exhibitions, publications, or achievements in TSA News
- Participate in The Lab mentorship and other membership initiatives
- Eligibility to apply for TSA awards and scholarships, including need-based fee waivers (waivers are available to Student members only)
- Present at colloquium and symposium (registration fee required)
- Discounted TSA program registration
- A 40% discount on personal print subscriptions to select textiles journals published by Routledge
- Voting rights in TSA elections and Annual Meeting
Learn More About the Access Fund
TSA has launched the Access Fund to offer fully support memberships for individuals who face financial barriers to joining TSA.
This initiative replaces TSA’s previous Sliding Scale model, which allowed members to self-select a reduced membership rate. The Access Fund continues TSA’s commitment to accessibility by providing Individual memberships free of charge to those who request them, with funding provided by other members and donors. When you donate to TSA’s Access Fund, you help break down financial barriers to membership for individuals who might otherwise be unable to join. A gift to this Fund includes no individual membership benefits to the donor.
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Membership Waiver Policy
The Textile Society of America’s Access Fund offers one-time, fully funded one-year memberships to individuals facing financial barriers to participation. Eligible applicants include adjunct faculty, students (full or part-time), emerging professionals within five years of entering the field, unemployed or underemployed individuals, and those for whom unfavorable currency exchange rates present a significant hardship. No proof of need is required, applicants self-identify their eligibility through a short online form.
Textile Society of America Member Code of Conduct
TSA is an international community committed to anti-racism, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and a culture of care. This Code of Conduct outlines the expectations for all members and participants across TSA programs, events, publications, and online spaces. By participating in TSA, members agree to uphold the following principles:
Respect and Care
Engage with others in ways that are respectful, thoughtful, and supportive. TSA values curiosity, learning, and exchange, and expects members to contribute to a welcoming environment for all.
Equity and Anti-Racism
TSA is committed to addressing systemic inequities within the textile field. Members must respect differences of race, ethnicity, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, age, religion, language, and socioeconomic background, and refrain from discriminatory or harmful behavior.
Inclusive Dialogue
TSA values the plurality of textile histories, practices, and perspectives. Members are encouraged to engage in open, respectful dialogue, even when viewpoints differ, and to honor lived experience and cultural context.
Ethical Knowledge Sharing
Share knowledge responsibly by acknowledging sources, respecting cultural origins, and engaging ethically with traditional, Indigenous, and community-based textile practices.
Professional Conduct
All interactions within TSA spaces should be collegial and constructive. Harassment, intimidation, personal attacks, or disruptive behavior are not tolerated, whether in person or online.
Language and Accessibility
Members are encouraged to be mindful of language, cultural differences, and accessibility needs, and to support inclusive participation whenever possible.
Accountability
TSA may take action in response to behavior that violates this Code, including mediation, removal from programs or platforms, or suspension or termination of membership.
Our Shared Responsibility
This Code of Conduct exists to ensure TSA remains a respectful, inclusive, and intellectually vibrant space. Upholding these principles is a shared responsibility and essential to the health of our community.
