IFAI - Industrial Fabrics Association International

  • Follow us on LinkedIn
  • Follow us on Facebook
  • Follow us on Twitter
  • YouTube channel
  • About us
  • Contact us
  • Membership
    • Why join IFAI?
    • Join or renew
    • Member stories
    • Find a member
  • Interest groups
    • Fabric Graphics Association
    • Fabric Structures Association
    • Geosynthetic Materials Association
    • Marine Fabricators Association
    • Narrow Fabrics Institute
    • Professional Awning Manufacturers Association
    • Safety and Technical Products
    • Tarp Association
    • Tent Rental Division
    • US Industrial Fabrics Institute
    • IFAI Canada
    • IFAI Japan
    • IFAI Outdoor Fabric Products Association of New Zealand
  • Publications
    • Specialty Fabrics Review
    • Fabric Architecture
    • Fabric Graphics
    • Geosynthetics
    • InTents
    • Marine Fabricator
    • Upholstery Journal
    • Buyer's Guides
  • Events
    • Calendar
    • Specialty Fabrics Expo 2013
    • Advanced Textiles Conference & Trade Show
    • Geosynthetics 2015
    • Other IFAI events
  • Advocacy
    • Defining advocacy
    • Practicing advocacy
    • Policy statements
    • Related resources
  • Media center
    • Logo downloads
    • News blog
    • Press releases
    • Photo galleries
    • Social media
    • Upload materials
    • Annual report
  • Resources
    • Bookstore
    • Certification
    • Industrial Fabrics Foundation
    • INFOcentral
    • International Achievement Awards
    • Market research
    • Recognition
    • Specialty fabrics 101
    • Technical information
  • May member profile

    Accessible expertise

    See how Ron Houle leverages industry knowledge to succeed in defense procurement

    Photo by Betsy Hansen

    > Read more about Ron

  • Insurance benefits

    New insurance benefits

    IFAI now offers a suite of employee healthcare and insurance benefits to members

    > Learn more

  • 2013 IAA Awards

    Open for entries

    The 2013 International Achievement Award competition provides global competition with universal recognition

    Deadline: June 15

    > Enter now

  • IFAI Expo 2013

    Experience the future

    Specialty Fabrics Expo and the Advanced Textiles Conference & Trade Show provide the industry’s largest and broadest display of specialty fabrics

    > Learn more

  • May member profile
  • Insurance benefits
  • 2013 IAA Awards
  • IFAI Expo 2013

Industry news

  • Innovative mattress helps allergy sufferers

    In a two-year field test, scientists from the Hohenstein Institute in Bönnigheim, Germany have shown that a new type of...
    Tuesday, May 21

  • Atmospheric plasma treatment increases breathability of spunbond nonwoven fabrics

    The Journal of Industrial Textiles has published the results of a study conducted by Texas Tech University and Milwaukee,...
    Monday, May 20

  • New video explains energy advantages of fabric awnings and solar shades

    Saving money, enhancing curb appeal and reducing your carbon footprint are just a few benefits to retrofitting homes with awnings,...
    Friday, May 17

Upcoming events

  • International Achievement Awards entry deadline

    June 15

  • 2013 OFPANZ Conference

    June 21-22
    Tauranga, New Zealand

  • IFAI Specialty Fabrics Expo 2013 and Advanced Textiles Conference & Trade Show

    October 23-25
    Orange County Convention Center
    Orlando, Fla.

  • 2014 MFA National Convention

    January 17-19, 2014
    Charleston, S.C.

  • Geosynthetics 2015

    February 15-18, 2015
    Portland, Ore.

Member news

  • New video from PAMA explains energy advantages of fabric awnings and solar shades

    Saving money, enhancing curb appeal and reducing your carbon footprint are just a few benefits.
    Wednesday, May 22

  • Alvin (Al) Miller, visionary founder of Miller Weldmaster

    Miller Weldmaster lost an inventor, a creative mind and an inspiring mentor.
    Tuesday, May 7

  • Call for 2013 IFAI board member candidates

    IFAI's Leadership Development Committee is seeking candidates for the IFAI board.
    Monday, May 6

IFAI is a not-for-profit trade association comprised of member companies representing the global specialty fabrics marketplace.

IFAI invests its revenue to advance the industry and support member companies.

Join IFAI »

What's your involvement in the history of specialty fabrics?

> Share your story

  • Membership
    • Why join IFAI?
    • Join or renew
    • Member stories
    • Find a member
  • Interest groups
    • Fabric Graphics Association
    • Fabric Structures Association
    • Geosynthetic Materials Association
    • Marine Fabricators Association
    • Narrow Fabrics Institute
    • Professional Awning Manufacturers Association
    • Safety and Technical Products
  •  
    • Tarp Association
    • Tent Rental Division
    • US Industrial Fabrics Institute
    • IFAI Canada
    • IFAI Japan
    • IFAI Outdoor Fabric Products Association of New Zealand
  • Publications
    • Specialty Fabrics Review
    • Fabric Architecture
    • Fabric Graphics
    • Geosynthetics
    • InTents
    • Marine Fabricator
    • Upholstery Journal
    • Buyer's Guides
  • Events
    • Calendar
    • Specialty Fabrics Expo 2013
    • Advanced Textiles Conference & Trade Show
    • Geosynthetics 2015
    • Other IFAI events
  • Advocacy
    • Defining advocacy
    • Practicing advocacy
    • Policy statements
    • Related resources
  • Media center
    • Logo downloads
    • News blog
    • Press releases
    • Photo galleries
    • Social media
    • Upload materials
    • Annual report
  • Resources
    • Bookstore
    • Certification
    • Industrial Fabrics Foundation
    • INFOcentral
    • International Achievement Awards
    • Market research
    • Recognition
    • Specialty fabrics 101
    • Technical information

Copyright ©2013 Industrial Fabrics Association International. All rights reserved.   Board of Directors Login/Home

Industrial Fabrics Association International