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.

Event Focus--



27-29 Oct. 2010 at the
Orange County Convention Center Orlando, FL, USA

Get more business at
IFAI Expo Americas 2010, the largest trade show in the Americas devoted to technical and specialty
fabrics.

NEW...


"Blending Technology and Materials" - Technical Symposiums include:

  • 7th International Conference on Safety and Protective Fabrics – Textiles for 
      Extreme Applications
  • Composite Material Applications
  • Advancements in Multi-functional Nonwovens
  • Alternative and Sustainable Applications
  • Advanced Textile Applications in Battle and Military Medical Fields (two-part session)
  • The Future of Nanotechnology on Advanced Textiles

Also...Innovative product displays will be set up throughout the trade show which show the vast range of use of specialty fabrics.

Market-specific networking opportunities--Get the latest trends and thinking at our value-packed Educational Symposiums and take advantage of the many unique networking opportunities.


Update from the International Fabrics Foundation

IFAI Expo Americas
2010 in Orlando Promotes Annual
IFF Fundraisers
for Scholarships
and Research

5th Annual IFF Golf Tournament

 

This year's tournament will take place the day before IFAI Expo Americas 2010, on Oct, 26 at Disney's Magnolia Golf Course in Orlando, FL.

A box lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. and the tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 12:00 p.m. 

The beautifully manicured links at the Magnolia Golf Course are designed masterfully to use the area's natural features to enhance the beauty of the lush, rolling greens and sparkling water hazards. The course received Golf Digest's excellent 4-star rating.
Take a Virtual Tour.

8th Annual IFF Silent Auction
Oct. 27 at IFAI Expo's Opening Welcome Reception

We need donors!

Funds raised through both of these events go towards industry research, higher education student scholarships and inspiring industry innovations.

Right now, we are busy contacting individuals about this opportunity to support the IFF while marketing your own company, as a donor, to a target audience of your colleagues. 

The auction will be held at the Opening Reception at the IFAI Expo Americas 2010 on Oct. 27, from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm.

The IFF Silent Auction enables us to provide Item Donors like you with a valuable platform for visibility within the specialty textiles industry.

 

For more information or a registration form for either event contact Beth Hungiville, Managing Director at +1 652 225 6545 or e-mail blhungiville@ifai.com.




 



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Upcoming IFAI Events | At a Glance

2010 & BEYOND 

Advanced Textiles Conference 2010 - Oct. 26-27 - Will be held concurrent with IFAI Expo Americas 2010 in Orlando, Fla., and includes the 7th International Conference on Safety and Protective Fabrics—textiles for extreme applications. Contact Kristy Meade | +1 651 225 6959

IFAI Expo Americas 2010 - Oct. 27-29, 2010 - Orlando Convention Center, Orlando, FL - Contact Todd Lindemann | +1 651 225 6918


2011 MFA National Convention - Jan. 21–23, 2011 - Paradise Point Resort in San Diego, CA

IFAI Tent Expo 2011 - Jan. 24-27, 2011 - Tradewinds Resort, St. Pete Beach, FL

Geo-Frontiers 2011 - March 13-16, 2011 – Dallas, TX - Includes Geo-Institute 2011 GeoCongress, NAGS Geosynthetics Conference 2011 – Contact Deb Stender | +1 651 225 6981

IFAI Expo Asia 2011 - March 22-25, 2011 - Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. Contact Todd Lindemann | +1 651 225 6918

Outlook Conference 2011, May 2-3, 2011 - The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, WV - Contact Ruth Stephens | 651 225 6920

IFAI Advanced Textiles Conference 2011 – September 25-27, 2011
– held at ITMA Barcelona 2011 - Contact Kristy Meade | +1 651 225 6959 

IFAI Expo Americas 2011 - Oct. 25-27, 2011 -
Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD - Contact Todd Lindemann | +1 651 225 6918

IFAI Expo Americas 2012 - Nov. 7-9, 2012 - Boston Convention Center, Boston, MA - Contact Todd Lindemann | +1 651 225 6918


At last...a dynamic trade exhibition and conference dedicated to the specialty fabrics marketplace in the Asia Pacific

 

IFAI Expo Asia 2011 - 23-25 March 2011 at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, is a buyer's exhibition covering the entire specialty fabrics industry.

Introducing Asia Pacific Textile News - your source for IFAI Expo Asia 2011.

Click to read the June edition of the Asia Pacific Textile  News.

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If your market is geotechnical products and services you should exhibit at the largest geotechnical trade event in North America...
Geo-Frontiers 2011.

The Geo Buzz: Geo-Frontiers 2011 is set to be a hot ticket as record number of technical papersare submitted. More...

 


 

 

Where do I find...

IFAI LinkedIn 
Click icon to join now. IFAI has a LinkedIn group for members...
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.

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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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