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.



The most comprehensive collection of resource materials available for the specialty fabrics industry.


 

IN FOCUS ––––– THE NARROW FABRICS INSTITUTE

NFI's mission is to work on common interests in the narrow fabrics industry.

Our Objectives:
Promote in a positive manner the interests of the narrow fabrics industry
Promote lawful and fair-trade practices, customs and usage
Generate revenue through the sale of abrasion rods used in ASTM D6770 (Abrasion Resistance of Textile Webbing) and disseminate said revenue towards textile related programs.

To meet and network at least annually at an IFAI conference and/or another designated location.

  

Online TODAY –––– Check out the NFI Member Directory

The directory provides a central source of information for individual manufacturers, distributors and customers of narrow fabrics, as well as other trade organizations and government agencies.


 

In Specialty Fabrics Review

The voice of the specialty fabric
industry with the information
you need to keep your business growing.

Learn how IFAI
can help you!


IFAI member Joe Belli, design and estimating department manager and part owner of Eide Industries, Inc.

Read the Member Spotlight
in every issue.

Why JOIN ––––NFI Member Benefits
   
The Narrow Fabrics Institute is a division of the Industrial Fabrics Association International, (IFAI) a not-for-profit trade association whose more than 2,000 member companies represent the international specialty fabrics marketplace.  Share this NFI fact sheet with interested collegaues.

NFI division members tell us that one of the most valuable aspects of belonging to the division is connecting with other narrow fabrics industry professionals to exchange information, discuss and solve common problems and develop mutually beneficial relationships.

Members receive e-newsletters filled with industry information.

Member companies are listed in IFAI's printed and searchable online membership directory. Your company also will be eligible for multiple buyer’s and specifier’s guide listings.

Members are listed in the Narrow Fabrics online division membership directory.

 

  
Upcoming EVENTS ––––

Learn new ways to market your company at IFAI Expo Canada 2010, Feb.18-20. An excellent forum for networking with your peers both for suppliers and end-product manufacturers. Products presented include everything from awnings, truck covers, fabric graphics and tents, to grommets, zippers and fasteners. Truly a one-stop event.

 

Get more business at IFAI Expo Americas 2010 -  the largest trade show in the Americas devoted to technical and specialty fabrics, 27-29 Oct. 2010 at the Orange County Convention Center - Orlando, FL USA.
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