Textile Products, Excluding Clothing Trade Associations

Advanced Functional Fabrics of America (AFFOA)

Public–private consortium (Manufacturing USA institute) advancing “smart” fibers, yarns and textiles; convenes brands, mills, start-ups and universities for R&D, prototyping and U.S. supply-chain build‑out. (125+ members across 28 states.)

https://affoa.org/ Membership: 125

Advanced Textiles Association (ATA)

U.S.-based umbrella for the specialty/advanced textiles value chain (formerly IFAI), offering standards, market development, advocacy, training and events to its global member companies. (1,400+ member companies.)

https://www.textiles.org/ Membership: 1,400

Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry (INDA)

North American trade group for nonwovens/engineered materials companies; provides market data, test methods, conferences (e.g., WOW, RISE), and policy advocacy. (Approx. 370 member companies, per INDA report.)

https://www.inda.org/ Membership: 370

Commercial USA Flooring Alliance

Member‑owned alliance of commercial flooring contractors across the U.S.; supports specification, installation, best practices and national account servicing in carpet and other floorcoverings. (275+ members with 350+ locations.)

https://www.commercialusa.com/ Membership: 275

EDANA (Association of Nonwovens and Related Industries)

Europe’s nonwovens association representing the full value chain from polymers to converted products; runs INDEX and other events, standards, and advocacy. (300+ member companies worldwide.)

https://www.edana.org/ Membership: 310

European Down and Feather Association (EDFA)

European voice of the bed feather/down industry and supply chain (fabric makers, labs, machinery). Members commit to animal‑welfare codes and product quality. (90+ member companies.)

https://edfa.eu/ Membership: 90

European Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container Association (EFIBCA)

Pan‑European association for producers and suppliers of flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBCs or bulk bags), engaged in standards and safety guidance. (45+ member companies.)

https://efibca.com/ Membership: 45

Geosynthetic Institute (GSI)

Research consortium for geosynthetics (geotextiles, geomembranes, etc.), bringing together agencies, owners, labs, suppliers and manufacturers; offers standards (GRI) and education. (53 member organizations.)

https://geosynthetic-institute.org/ Membership: 53

Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA)

Division of ATA focused on geosynthetics; provides engineering support, market development, education and government relations for producers and suppliers. (Nearly 160 member companies.)

https://geosynthetics.textiles.org/ Membership: 160

International Down and Feather Bureau (IDFB)

Global trade association for the down and feather industry; develops testing protocols and standards, and promotes market integrity for insulated bedding and gear. (650+ members in 33 countries.)

https://idfb.net/ Membership: 650

International Geosynthetics Society (IGS)

Worldwide learned society for geotextiles/geosynthetics, uniting practitioners in design, manufacturing, testing and specification; runs chapters, conferences and education. (4,000 members; 45+ chapters.)

https://www.geosyntheticssociety.org/ Membership: 4,000

International Housewares Association (IHA)

Not‑for‑profit global housewares trade association whose scope includes home textiles suppliers and brands; provides market development, export support and runs The Inspired Home Show. (1,600+ member companies.)

https://www.housewares.org/ Membership: 1,600

International Sleep Products Association (ISPA)

The mattress and sleep products industry’s trade association; advocacy, research, events (ISPA EXPO), sustainability initiatives (MRC) and market intelligence. (600+ members in 40+ countries.)

https://sleepproducts.org/ Membership: 600

International Textile Alliance (ITA)

U.S. alliance for decorative/home furnishings textiles—upholstery, leather, and trimmings—supporting sourcing markets (Interwoven), education and networking. (137 current members.)

https://internationaltextilealliance.org/ Membership: 137

Marine Fabricators Association (MFA)

ATA division serving marine canvas and upholstery fabricators; sets best practices, hosts training and the Marine Fabricators Conference, and recognizes craftsmanship. (Nearly 300 member companies.)

https://marine.textiles.org/ Membership: 300

Synthetic Yarn and Fabric Association (SYFA)

Industry association for synthetic yarns, fibers and fabrics across automotive, upholstery, industrial and apparel end‑uses; delivers conferences and technical networking. (265+ individual and corporate members.)

https://www.thesyfa.org/ Membership: 265

Textile Care Allied Trades Association (TCATA)

International trade association representing manufacturers and distributors of drycleaning and laundry equipment and supplies serving textile care markets (linen, uniforms, etc.); provides education and networking. (~300 members.)

https://www.tcata.org/ Membership: 300

Textile Society of America (TSA)

U.S.-based educational society spanning historic, technical and cultural dimensions of textiles; convenes biennial conferences and knowledge exchange. (~700 members.)

https://textilesocietyofamerica.org/ Membership: 700

TRSA—The Association for Linen, Uniform and Facility Services

Linen, uniform and facility services association (commercial laundry/textile rental) with operator and supplier partners; advocacy, certification, benchmarking and education. (200+ operator members and 130+ supplier partners = 330+ companies.)

https://www.trsa.org/ Membership: 330

Window Covering Manufacturers Association (WCMA)

U.S. manufacturers’ association for blinds, shades, shutters and other window coverings; provides standards, safety programs (Best for Kids), awards and advocacy. (At least 32 listed member companies across Full and Associate categories.)

https://wcmanet.com/ Membership: 32