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.

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Introduction to Geosynthetics in Transportation

Module 1 - Separation, Stabilization and Base Reinforcement

Module 2 - Subsurface Drainage

Module 3 - Asphalt Overlays


Module 4 - Reinforced Soil Systems

Module 5 - Erosion and Sediment Control


A Brief Overview of Geosynthetics and Their Major Applications

Download the "Brief Overview"

Download the "Geosynthetic Materials in Dams"

Download the "Segmental Retaining Walls"

Download the "Landfill Expansions"

Download the "Lecture Comments"


IGS Lecture Series

1 Polymers for Geosynthetics
2 Testing of Geosynthetics
3 Geosynthetics in Filtration
4 Geosynthetics as Separators
5 Geosynthetics in Drainage Applications
6 Soil Stabilization/Base Reinforcement
7 Reinforced Soil - Embankments on Soft Foundations
8 Reinforced Soil - Steep Faced Embankments
9 Reinforced Soil - Vertical Retaining Walls
10 Reinforced Soil - Modular Block Retaining Walls
11 Geosynthetics in Erosion Protection
12 Geomembranes in Containment Applications
13 Geotextiles in Containment Applications
14 Geosynthetics in Landfill caps/Closures
15 Geosynthetics in Dams
16 Geosynthetics in Asphalt Pavements
17 Geofoam

Course - Geosynthetics in Waste Containment Systems

Section 1 & 2
Section 3a
Section 3b
Section 4a
Section 4b
Section 5a
Section 5b


 

 

Where do I find...

IFAI LinkedIn 
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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

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