Oct 26, 2025

Thomas Jefferson University Awarded Prestigious ITA Educational Foundation Grant to Advance Residential Textile Design Education

The International Textile Alliance (ITA) Educational Foundation is pleased to announce that Thomas Jefferson University (TJU) has been awarded a $50,000 grant to support its innovative textile design initiative, Clasped & Cut: An Investigation of Residential Textiles through Jacquard Loom Technologies.

This highly competitive grant aims to enhance educational programs, foster creativity, promote professional development, and encourage collaboration between students, faculty, and industry professionals in residential textile design. The ITA Educational Foundation extends its gratitude to generous donors whose support made this funding opportunity possible, helping to prepare the next generation of residential textile designers for successful careers. Current donors include Crypton, Hamilton Fabrics, P/Kaufmann, Tana Bana Design, John & Mendy Kearns, Wesley Hall, and Pindler Inc.