Textile and Apparel Programs Accreditation Commission

TAPAC serves as the official accrediting organization for programs in textiles and apparel in higher education to establish standards to support member programs in achieving excellence.

  • TAPAC’s vision is to advance excellence of textiles and apparel higher education.

  • TAPAC’s mission is to provide quality assessment and enhancement of higher education programs in textiles and apparel.

  • Bylaws are the legal guidelines for the operation of the internal affairs of TAPAC. Bylaws provide a framework for TAPAC and allow for a process of change over time.

    TAPAC Bylaws

  • The Strategic Plan consist of TAPAC’s goals, objectives, and actions.

    TAPAC Strategic Plan

  • The International Textiles and Apparel Association (ITAA) formed a taskforce in 2012 to investigate the feasibility of accreditation for textiles and apparel programs. This led to the establishment of the Textile and Apparel Programs Accreditation Commission (TAPAC) in 2016. The first affiliate member programs joined TAPAC in 2017 and the first programs were accredited in 2019. The number of affiliate and accredited programs continues to grow.

    Special Recognition of Dr. Gwendolyn O'Neal