Our members frequently cite the value of their access to our toll-free Information Central hotline as one of the best perks of IFAI membership. This year we responded to approximately 1,100 inquiries. A large portion of the volume is requests for assistance in sourcing fabrics, hardware, services and other components. IFAI members are always our first source for referral. We also have noted a trend toward technical questions, particularly concerning standards, building codes and regulations.

Don't let a question or problem sidetrack your business. IFAI's Information Central experts can help put your business back on track.

Supply and trade name questions, testing standard issues and problems with building codes can quickly put your projects on hold. Avoid losing valuable time and money searching for answers and solutions you need: Contact IFAI's Information Central.

Building codes
A call, e-mail or fax will put you directly in contact with experienced textile professionals who have been answering some of the specialty fabrics industry's most daunting questions for years, including:

• I'm bidding on a government job -- where do I find fabric that meets military specifications?
• The fabric I used for an interior project meets NFPA 701, but my local building code official says it needs to meet ASTM E84. What's the difference?
• Does anyone make truck cover fabric that's 10 feet wide?
  

Technical questions
We answer questions for IFAI members, free of charge. IFAI members
have unlimited access to our experts -– ask as many questions as you
want. We're here to help.

Referral program
Thousands of manufacturers call our Information Central hotline throughout the year looking for sources of supply. Now your company, as an IFAI member, can become part of our member-to-member referral program!

As an exclusive benefit of your membership in IFAI, you are eligible to have your products and services listed in our searchable Information Central database, the primary tool used by our technical staff to assist IFAI members in locating the sources they need.

You can reach the IFAI Information Central hotline at 800 328 IFAI (800 328 4324) or infocentral@ifai.com.

Announcing a new IFAI member benefit:  IFAI Industry News Update

Keeping up-to-date on industry information is a vital part of doing business, but finding the time to stay current can be a challenge.   IFAI has long been the industry's best source of specialty fabric and technical textile information. Starting in January 2010 all IFAI members will begin receiving INFOcentral's Industry Update, bringing you all the latest headlines and links to current specialty textile industry stories; compiled for you and delivered to your inbox.    Industry Update: Is organized by product category - easy to scan what's important to you Provides headlines that are linked to stories - you get the news directly from the source Is delivered to your email twice a month - no need to search the web INFOcentral's Industry Update is the newest tool IFAI has created to help our members remain competitive in a challenging business climate. Contact: Juli Case | 800 328 4324.

Online Application

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