AWNINGS / SHADES
The Professional Awning Manufacturers Association (PAMA) is open to companies that are current members of IFAI and that manufacture or supply goods and services to the awning industry.
GEOSYNTHETICS
The Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) is the central resource for information on geosynthetics. GMA provides a forum for consistent and accurate information to increase acceptance and promote the correct use of geosynthetics.
GRAPHICS
The mission of the Fabric Graphics Association (FGA) is to foster and service the fabric and graphics industries as a one-stop source for market applications to fabric.
FABRIC STRUCTURES
The Fabric Structures Association (FSA) promotes the use and growth of lightweight structures and represents the interests and concerns of the lightweight structures industry in the Americas.
MARINE
The Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) provides resources and programs for marine fabricators and establishes standards of excellence for business practices, products and craftsmanship.
PROTECTIVE: SAFETY & MEDICAL
The Safety and Protective Products Division (S&PPD) of IFAI represents the interests and concerns of the safety and protective fabrics industry and serves as a resource for technical and new product information, as well as promoting the use of those products.
TENTS & TEMPORARY SHELTERS
The Tent Rental Division (TRD) of IFAI, the only international trade association focusing on the tent-rental market, strives to increase awareness of industry products and services through education and promotion.
TRANSPORTATION & AUTOMOTIVE
The Automotive Materials Association is comprised of automotive original manufacturers and suppliers who are recognized as industry leaders committed to the growth of the automotive industry.
The Tarp Association (TA) is made up of more than 140 companies that manufacture or supply materials, equipment and services to the truck cover and tarpaulin industry.
UPHOLSTERY
The Casual Furniture Fabric Association (TCFFA) promotes the sale and proper use of high-quality fabrics in the casual furniture industry. TCFFA members include suppliers, manufacturers, distributors and testing laboratories dealing in casual furniture fabrics and furnishings.
OTHER MARKETS
The United States Industrial Fabrics Institute (USIFI) addresses needs in the industry, including effective lobbying, defending the Berry Amendment, creating educational opportunities, expanding export markets and understanding domestic markets, and developing industry task groups for immediate action when needed.
The Narrow Fabrics Institute (NFI) is the industry organization for manufacturers of narrow fabrics, defined as textiles no more than 12 inches wide and made by weaving, knitting or braiding fibers or yarns with an edge to prevent unraveling.
