Hundreds of TJ Maxx stores are offering apparel designed and created by people on the autism spectrum as part of a new partnership.

The national retailer is carrying a six-style collection from Spectrum Designs, a nonprofit in the New York City-area that trains and employs those with autism and other disabilities to make custom apparel and promotional products.

Through the arrangement, TJ Maxx will showcase t-shirts with original designs by neurodiverse artists that were printed and packaged by the nonprofit’s employees, 65% of whom are on the spectrum.

“This collaboration showcases the extraordinary talents of our team and brings their designs to a national audience, furthering our mission to transform perceptions of those on the autism spectrum, particularly in the workplace,” said Patrick Bardsley, co-founder and CEO of Spectrum Designs. “At Spectrum, neurodiverse individuals are not just part of our workforce — they are driving our innovation and success every day and this is yet another example of that.”

The collection will be available in 500 women’s departments and 200 men’s departments at TJ Maxx stores nationwide, according to Spectrum Designs, and it is expected to remain through the holiday season.

TJ Maxx said it does not comment on merchandise vendors.

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