IFAI - Industrial Fabrics Association International

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    • Fabric Graphics Association
    • Fabric Structures Association
    • Geosynthetic Materials Association
    • Marine Fabricators Association
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    • Geosynthetics
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  • January member profile

    IFAI member Kathy Schaefer gains insight through IFAI

    Kathy Schaefer networks with IFAI contacts to keep her business running smoothly

    Photo by Betsy Hansen

    > Read about Kathy Schaefer

  • Share your story

    Share your story

    In honor of IFAI's 100th anniversary, we want to hear about your company's involvement in significant events in the specialty fabrics industry and IFAI

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  • IAA winners

    IAA winners announced

    The winners of the 2011 International Achievement Awards were announced at IFAI Expo Americas 2011

    > Read about the IAA winners

  • IFAI Expo Americas 2011

    Highlights from IFAI Expo Americas 2011

    Photo galleries give you a glimpse of the exciting events at IFAI Expo Americas 2011, which took place at the Baltimore Convention Center.

    > View the photos

  • January member profile
  • Share your story
  • IAA winners
  • IFAI Expo Americas 2011

Industry news

  • Huntsman Textile Effects, CNTAC to join forces

    Huntsman Textile Effects (HTE), Singapore, China, will join forces with the Chinese textile industry to increase the...
    Friday, February 3
  • Eyes in the sky

    Airships, widely used before the 1940s for controlled motor-powered flight, gave way to fixed-wing aircraft early in the...
    Thursday, February 2
  • Young to lead DAK Americas

    Jorge Young has been with DAK Americas LLC, a Charlotte, N.C., producer of PET resins and polyester fibers, since it was...
    Wednesday, February 1

Upcoming events

  • Tent Conference 2012

    February 26–28
    New York, NY Hotel & Casino
    Las Vegas, Nev.
  • USIFI Lobby Days

    March 26–27
    Washington, D.C.
  • IFAI Canada Expo 2012

    March 29–30
    Delta Meadowvale Resort and Conference Centre
    Mississauga, ON
  • GMA Lobby Day

    April 16–17
    Washington, D.C.
  • Outlook Conference 2012

    May 7–8
    Reynolds Plantation, a Ritz-Carlton property
    Greensboro, Ga.

Member news

  • Geosynthetics 2013 co-locating with SWGEC and GRI-25

    Top geo industry organizations combine for mega-trade show and conferencesThe Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI)...
    Thursday, February 2
  • IFAI announces President and CEO position opening

    The Board of Directors of the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) announces the opening of its President and CEO...
    Thursday, February 2
  • Five specialty fabrics industry student scholarships available through IFF

    Wanted: Young talent for the specialty fabrics industry. These textiles have it all--high-tech innovation; extreme climate...
    Monday, January 30
  • We want to hear from you! Share your stories with us today.
  • Register today for Tent Conference 2012!
  • Don't miss IFAI Canada Expo 2012.

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.

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  • 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
    • IFAI Expo Americas
    • IFAI Advanced Textiles Americas
    • Geosynthetics 2013
    • Other IFAI events
  • Advocacy
    • Defining advocacy
    • Practicing advocacy
    • Related resources
  • Media center
    • Logo downloads
    • News blog
    • Press releases
    • Photo galleries
    • Social media
    • Upload materials
  • Resources
    • Bookstore
    • Certification
    • ConnectNET
    • Industrial Fabrics Foundation
    • International Achievement Awards
    • Market research
    • Recognition
    • Specialty fabrics 101
    • Technical information

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