IFAI is the only trade association in the world representing the entire specialty fabrics/technical textiles industry, a world market estimated at $120 billion in 2010. We support nearly 2,000 member companies in 11 defined market niches and three country sectors; sponsor the largest industry tradeshow in the Americas, IFAI Expo; and publish seven trade magazines and buyers guides.



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Objectives of IFAI Canada:

  • Direct the efforts of its members toward practical standardization of materials and production methods, for greater efficiency and progressively better quality within the Canadian industrial textile industry.
  • Establish cooperative relations with all related organizations in matters and activities of mutual interest and benefit.
  • Strive for continuous improvement in the quality of both production and maintenance of textile products for the benefit of all customers.
  • Advise all members of new and improved materials, methods and techniques designed to improve the quality of their work or the efficiency of their production.
  • Accept the responsibility of sound and ethical business practices as the collective aim of the association.

Who Should Join?
Membership in IFAI Canada shall be open to any corporation, proprietorship or partnership principally engaged in the manufacture and/or sale of industrial textile products, the supply of goods or services to the industrial fabrics industry in Canada, designers and architects who are involved in the textile industry.

Objectives of IFAI Japan:

IFAI JAPAN serves the Japanese membership by facilitiating the development, applicaiton, and promotion of products manufactured by the technical fabrics industry, and to enhance the interests and benefits of the Japanese membership.


Key Programming:

IFAI Japan continues to enhance benefits to members by offering learning and networking opportunities. Being a part of an industry in which accelerated globalization is influenced by rising energy and material prices, IFAI Japan recognizes the importance of providing international information and business opportunities.


Who Should Join?
Membership in IFAI Japan shall be open to any corporation, proprietorship or partnership principally engaged in the manufacture and/or sale of industrial textile products, the supply of goods or services to the industrial fabrics industry in Japan, designers and architects who are involved in the textile industry.

Objectives of IFAI/OFPANZ:

The Outdoor Fabric Products Association of New Zealand is an incorporated society of some 70 members, organised into Northern, Central, and Southern branches. It is a constituent industry group of Business NZ and all financial members receive the rights and privileges of corporate affiliation to Business NZ.

The founders of the Association in 1988 set out to establish an industry-led network which would promote and develop a world class outdoor fabric products sector and assist the member enterprises become successful and profitable.

Key Programing:  OFPANZ provide value to its members through--

  • Informative regional meetings Its quarterly newsletter, OFFCUTS
  • Its annual Conference
  • Its bi-annual Trade Show held in Auckland
  • Awards for Excellence programs
  • Apprentice training through the Motor Industry Training Organisation (MITO)
  • Off-job apprentice training
  • Apprentice awards - the Tier I trophy, and the Apprentice of the Year trophy
  • Networking and information sharing of fellow members


 


 

 

Where do I find...

IFAI LinkedIn 
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Network - brainstorm - join the conversation

IFAI Press Releases and Member eNewsletters

Videos about industrial fabrics

Other IFAI websites...

Automotive Materials Association (AMA) 

Fabric Graphics Association (FGA)

Fabric Structures Association (FSA)

Geosynthetic Materials  Association (GMA)

Marine Fabricators Association (MFA)

Narrow Fabrics Institute (NFI)

Professional Awning Manufacturers Association (PAMA)

Safety and Protective Products Division (SPPD)

Tent Rental Division (TRD)

Tarp Association (TCTA)

United States Industrial Fabrics Institute (USIFI)

IFAI Canada

IFAI Japan

IFAI/Outdoor Fabric Products Association of New Zealand

Outlook Conference

IFAI's Advanced Textiles '10 conference  - Paris

IFAI Expo Americas 2010 - Orlando

IFAI Expo Asia 2011 - Singapore

Geo-Frontiers 2011 - Dallas

Awnings Today - Consumers

Design With Awnings - Landscapers


Got a sourcing question?

Contact IFAI INFO CENTRAL at 800 328 4324 (US & Canada) or +1 651 225 6935.

Learn how IFAI can help you!

Read the Member Spotlight in every issue  of Specialty Fabrics Review magazine.

This month's feature:

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Michael Ciferri Jr. gets tough to enhance profits
Michael Ciferri Jr. of Donovan Enterprises boosts truck cover and tarp sales despite the sluggish economy.



 
The annual Review Buyer’s Guide is your comprehensive guide to
products, services, equipment and supplies for the specialty fabrics industry.

Events coming up...
  2010 MFA Great Lakes Workshops 15-17 Oct 2010 - Traverse City, MI USA   Advanced Textiles Conference 2010 26-27 Oct. at IFAI Expo Americas 2010
Orange County Convention Center - Orlando, FL USA
 
IFAI Expo Americas 2010 - 27-29 Oct.  - Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, FL USA













The 98th IFAI Annual Meeting - 8:00-8:45 am, 27 October -Room N320 -
Orange County Convention Center - Orlando, FL during IFAI Expo Americas 2010
 






MFA National Convention 2011 - 21-23 Jan. 2011 - San Diego, CA USA
  IFAI Tent Expo 2011 - 24-27 Jan. - St. Pete Beach, FL USA   Geo-Frontiers 2011 - 13-15 March - Dallas, TX USA   IFAI Expo Asia 2011 -22-25 March - Singapore   Outlook Conference 2011 - 2-3 May - White Sulphur Springs, WV USA

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