Grow with us! Help bftn cultivate the roots we need to rise!
This summer, we're inviting our community to invest in Black fiber & dye futures through The Future We Weave, our annual summer giving campaign.
Our goal is to raise $50,000 to strengthen the relationships, resources, and support our members need to thrive. Whether you give $20 or $2,000, every contribution helps build a future rooted in care for our people and the earth. We're inviting our community to make a gift every summer through 2030 to help grow the ecosystems that sustain Black fiber, dye, and textile traditions.
Black Fiber & Textile Network supports the livelihoods and lifeways of Black people across the globe who grow, use, and work with regenerative fibers, plant dyes, and sustainable textiles. Our members represent every stage of a regenerative textile ecosystem—from farmers and fiber processors to natural dyers, designers, artists, and emerging manufacturers—working together to cultivate regional economies grounded in culture, climate, and community.
Your support helps our overall operations and allows us to keep providing:
Direct funding for community workshops, gatherings, and educational programming
Product development and technical assistance that transforms regenerative materials into market-ready goods
Collaborations across fiber and textile supply networks, connecting members with each other and securing partnerships
Storytelling and media that amplify and elevate our members' work
Every gift helps strengthen Black-led regenerative ecosystems, preserve cultural knowledge, expand economic opportunity, and support communities creating more just relationships with land, labor, and one another.
Many employers will match charitable donations, allowing your gift to go even further. Check whether your company offers a corporate matching gift program and double your support!
The future isn't something we inherit—it's something we weave together!