Links

This page lists accepted governmental agencies, industry organizations and educational institutions that are relevant to the specialty fabrics industry.

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  • Automotive Materials Association

    Comprised of automotive original manufacturers and suppliers who are recognized as industry leaders committed to the growth of the automotive industry.
    www.automotivematerials.org

  • Fabric Graphics Association

    An industry association that serves as a resource from inspiration to application for all graphic applications to fabric and strives to create new possibilities for textiles and graphics.
    www.fabricgraphicsassociation.com

  • Fabric Structures Association

    An industry association promoting the use and growth of lightweight structures and representing the interests and concerns of the industry in the Americas.
    http://fabricstructuresassociation.org

  • Geosynthetic Materials Association

    GMA serves as the central resource for information regarding geosynthetics and provides a forum for consistent and accurate information to increase the acceptance, and to promote the correct use, of geosynthetics.
    www.gmanow.com

  • GMA Mexico

    A division of the Geosynthetic Materials Association that focuses on issues that affect the Mexican geosynthetics industry.
    www.gmanow.com

  • IFAI Canada

    A division of IFAI that focuses on issues that affect the Canadian textile industry.
    www.ifaicanada.com

  • IFAI Japan

    A division of IFAI that is open to Japanese IFAI member suppliers, manufacturers and fabricators interested in promoting the country's specialty fabrics industry.
    www.ifaijapan.com

  • Industrial Fabrics Association International

    The premiere international trade association representing the entire specialty fabrics and technical textiles industries.
    www.ifai.com

  • Marine Fabricators Association

    An industry association that provides resources and programs for marine fabricators, establishes standards of excellence and maintains an identity for marine fabricators.
    www.marinecanvas.com

  • Narrow Fabrics Institute

    An industry association to work on common interests in the narrow fabrics industry, including new technology, military specifications and testing.
    www.narrowfabrics.org

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