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You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience. Search for: Toggle navigation Home Membership Membership Member Benefits Member Spotlights Member Directory Recognition Join or Renew Divisions Publications Events View all Events Geosynthetics Conference Fabricators Conference and Showcase IFAI Expo Marine Fabricators Conference Marine Fabricators Association Workshops Outlook Conference Smart Fabrics Summit Tent Conference Women in Textiles Summit Call for Speakers News Resources Awards and Recognition Buyer’s Guide Certification EStore Info Central Introduction to Fabrics Market Research Resources Small Business Center Student Opportunities Textile Career Center Video Library Jobs Join Now Login Your Success Is Our Mission About IFAI Member Benefits Join/Renew Now Working Together to Advance the Industry IFAI is a member-owned, member-driven trade association representing the global industrial fabrics industry. 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Many of our exhibitors will be onsite soon to setup for the show, and we … Read More Read More GOTS registers highest growth rate ever in 2019 March 4, 2020 In 2019, the number of Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)-certified facilities globally grew by 35 percent, from 5,760 to 7,765 located in 70 countries. The number demonstrates that GOTS successfully serves as a sustainable solution. The required certified organic fibers protect the climate by absorbing CO2, and every processing step, from field to fashion, must … Read More Read More Performance benefits of factory-fabricated geomembrane liners March 4, 2020 Geomembranes are meant to provide a practically impermeable barrier for large-scale containment of liquids and gasses. Therefore, geomembrane liners are manufactured for the lowest possible permeability, depending on the application and chemicals involved. However, the amount of seam welding, patching, and other fieldwork that is carried out during their installation can play a significant role … Read More Read More IECA Region One and GMA announce co-located conference in 2021 March 4, 2020 The International Erosion Control Association (IECA) Region One and the Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA), a division of the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) will co-locate the Geosynthetics Conference with the IECA Annual Conference in Kansas City, Mo., Feb. 21–24, 2021. The combined conferences are anticipated to attract more than 3,000 attendees and double the exhibition area … Read More Read More YKK signs Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action March 3, 2020 YKK Corporation, a global leader in the manufacturing of zippers and other fastening products, recently announced that it has become a signatory to the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action. The initiative calls on the fashion industry to acknowledge the contribution of the sector to climate change and its responsibility to strive towards climate neutrality … Read More Read More Serge Ferrari, Miami Corporation announce distribution partnership March 3, 2020 Serge Ferrari North America (Deerfield Beach, Fla.) and Miami Corporation (Cincinnati, Ohio) have announced a distribution partnership. Miami Corporation, a distributor for the marine, awning and automotive industries, has added Serge Ferrari’s upholstery fabric line to its product offerings. Serge Ferrari’s Stamskin® One and Stamskin® One Allure are currently stocked and available in 24 colors, … Read More Read More How a company in rural Israel became a global leader in technical fabrics March 2, 2020 One of the two companies that formed E² is a technical fabric manufacturer in southern Israel called Erez Thermoplastic Products. Founded in 1982, Erez introduced advanced polymer technologies in industrial technical fabrics. Over the years, their research and product developments earned them a reputation as a global leader in coated technical fabrics. Through pioneering technologies and … Read More Read More Industrial Wastewater Technologies joins Environmental Products division of CETCO March 2, 2020 CETCO is pleased to announce that Industrial Wastewater Technologies, formerly part of CETCO Energy Services, is now a part of CETCO’s Environmental Products Division. This new structure will allow CETCO to better leverage the capabilities of the Industrial Wastewater Group and build on the growth of Environmental Products with FLUORO-SORB® adsorbent. Expanded Product Portfolio Industrial … Read More Read More Milliken & Company earns recognition as one of the world’s most ethical companies for 14th year March 2, 2020 Ethisphere honor underscores global manufacturer’s unwavering commitment to ethics in business as it works to make a positive impact for generations A capstone recognition for the diversified global manufacturer, Milliken & Company celebrates its 14th year among the World’s Most Ethical Companies. Selected by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards … Read More Read More Women in Textiles Summit Helps Attendees Build Industry Relationships and Leadership Skills February 28, 2020 The second annual Women in Textiles Summit, held February 19–21, almost doubled in attendance and gave attendees ample opportunities to build new business alliances while learning about emerging trends in the industry. The event, sponsored by Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI), was held in Nashville, Tenn. “This event was born through the remarkable stories of … Read More Read More Quantum accelerates investment to expand U.S. production of technical textiles February 27, 2020 Quantum Materials (Quantum), a leading manufacturer of custom, advanced textiles, is accelerating its investments in new manufacturing equipment to meet increased demand for domestic production capabilities. The North Carolina-based company will spend $3.5 million to further diversify its business with customized state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment to support research, development and manufacturing for non-traditional and high-performance woven … Read More Read More NCTO responds to coronavirus and global market uncertainties February 25, 2020 National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) president and CEO Kim Glas recently issued the following statement on the industry’s response to the coronavirus crisis: “The coronavirus has impacted Asian textile and apparel manufacturing productivity and output, and our concerns lie with the affected companies and workers during this terrible crisis. The U.S. textile industry continues … Read More Read More Milliken & Company: one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® for 14th Year February 25, 2020 A capstone recognition for the diversified global manufacturer, Milliken & Company now celebrates its 14th year among the World’s Most Ethical Companies. Selected by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, the esteemed designation honors companies with purpose-driven strategies that ...