The Industrial Fabrics Foundation (IFF) offers Innovation Awards in six categories, with one top overall prize. Entries will be evaluated by a jury of experts who serve in the specialty fabrics industry. This panel will select the winners of the IFF Innovation Award.
Entry Categories
- Fabrics, fibers and films
- Chemicals, coatings and compounds
- Hardware, findings and accessories
- Equipment and tools
- Services to manufacturers
- End Product
Entry Criteria
All entries should address and meet the criteria specified below:
- Innovation distinctive from other products currently manufactured or processes currently is use
- Benefit to the specialty fabrics industry or consumer
- Practicality
- Cost-effectiveness
Entry Qualifications
Entries must meet the following qualifications to be considered for an award:
- Product or process must be available for the market
- Final development of product or process must have been after 2015
- Product or process must not have been entered in any previous IFF Innovation Award contest
Entries Must Include Answers to Each of The Following Questions:
- How would you describe your product or process? Provide a brief (120 words or less) description, emphasizing what makes this product innovative.
- What is the name of the entry? (brand name or generic)
- What is the function of the entry? What are the distinctive features and benefits that set your entry apart?
- Is there is a patent on your entry? If so, please indicate patent number(s) and expiration date(s).
- How widespread are commercial adoptions for this entry today? What do you expect of this product in the next 3 to 5 years? Longer term future?
- What is the main strength of your entry with respect to the following criteria?
- Innovation distinctive from other products currently manufactured or processes currently in use
- Benefit to the specialty fabrics industry or consumer
- Practicality
- Cost-effectiveness
- List materials used and supplier of each.
Entries are Encouraged to Submit A 3-5 Minute Video on the Project.
Videos of the top entries from each category will play on a screen in the lobby of IFAI Specialty Fabrics Expo.
Entry Fee
$500 for IFAI Members; $1,000 for non-members
Please fill out the IFF Innovation Award payment form and mail, fax or email completed for payment to be processed.
Contact Jill Newman for payment questions at +1 651 225 6953 or jmnewman@ifai.com