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.

The Membership Advantage           

Why Join IFAI?

We're here to help you succeed.

With IFAI you get one source for:

  • Networking with industry experts
  • Exposure for your company's products and services
  • Support for specific market sectors
  • Industry Intelligence
  • Sourcing information
  • Referrals
  • Business services discounts
  • Opportunities to demonstrate professional craftsmanship
  • Government Relations
  • Support for growth of the industry

 

  IFAI Builds Relationships.
Make today the Day you join IFAI.


"IFAI's Valuable information and connections have helped me diversify my end-product manufacturing business"

Mark Deutsch
AmCraft Manufacturing Inc.

 


Who should join? – IFAI accepts as members companies from all over the world and from all aspects of the specialty fabrics industry value chain.

End Product Manufacturer Membership:
For firms that manufacture, sell or rent end products made from specialty fabrics; classes are based on company sales

AA:
A:
B:
C:
D:

Sales over $2 million
Sales of $1 million to $2 million
Sales of $250,000 to $1 million
Sales of $100,000 to $250,000
Sales under $100,000

$935
$849
$612
$385
$260

Supplier membership: $1,085
For manufacturers, processors or distributors of fibers, yarns, treatments, fabrics, films, findings, equipment and other related products for specialty fabrics end-product manufacturing. Testing laboratories, consultants and sales and marketing companies also are included in this category.

Sponsoring membership: $335
For divisions, subsidiaries or wholly owned companies of supplier and end-product manufacturer members in good standing.

Affiliate membership: $235
For zone organizations, other associations, publications, colleges and universities, specifiers and government agencies.

 

   

 



 

 

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.

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

Plan your advertising strategy now - view our print and web Media Guide.
 
 

 

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