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 2,000 members in 12 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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U.S. Textile Industry Facts (Information provided by NCTO)

  • One of the largest manufacturing employers in the United States, the  overall textile sector employed over 675,000 workers in 2008. Textile mills alone employed 298,000 workers.
  • The U.S. is the 3rd largest exporter of textile products in the world – more than $16 billion in 2008.
  • Nearly two-thirds of U.S. textile exports during 2008 went to developing countries. The U.S. textile industry exported to more than 50 countries, with 20 countries buying more than $100 million a year.
  • Supplies more than 8,000 different textile products a year to the U.S. military.
  • U.S. textile shipments totaled $68.5 billion in 2007.
  • Invested more than $9 billion in new plants and equipment from 2001 to 2006.
  • Has increased productivity by 50% over the last 10 years and ranks second among all industrial sectors in productivity increases.  From Lewis Gossett (gossett@myscma.com).

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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 2,100 members in 12 market niches and three country sectors; sponsor the largest industry tradeshow in the Americas, IFAI Expo Americas; and publish seven trade magazines and buyers guides.

 

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