Interior and Industrial

ABFLO. International Association of Bedding & Furniture Law Officials - - USA. Organization of state officials responsible for the enforcement of consumer oriented bedding and furniture laws, promoting uniformity in laws, terminology, test methods, and enforcement procedures within the various state programs.

ACT. Association for Contract Textiles - - USA. Non-profit trade organization for North American manufacturers of contract textiles.

American Quilter's Society - - USA. Membership organisation for the international quilting industry, active in training and education, publishing and trade promotion. Calendar of events. Directories for appraisers and quilt shops.

The Association of Master Upholsterers & Soft Furnishers - - UK. Trade association for the soft furnishing and upholstery industry. Company directory. List of shows and events. Library of publications.

BCFA. British Contract Furnishing Association - - UK. Trade organization for British manufacturers and contractors in the furniture, textile fabrics and soft furnishings, wallcoverings and finishes, carpets and floorcoverings, lighting, bedding and interior art industries. Searchable company directory. Calendar of events. Links to related sites.

BITA. British Interior Textiles Association - - UK. Trade organization for the UK interior textile fabric manufacturers, designers and related industries. Company directory, business services, news and events. Large section on fabric care.

Canvas Products Association - - USA. Trade organisation for fabric product manufacturers and suppliers to the industry. Members' directory. Newsletter. List of conventions.

CITA. International Confederation of Manufacturers of Furnishing Fabrics - - Germany. Non-profit membership organization of the European upholstery and furnishing fabrics, and related industries.

FIDER. Foundation for Interior Design Education Research - - USA. Non-profit organization, dedicated to the development and promotion of standards in interior design education programs.

FTBA. Furnishing Trades Benevolent Association - - UK. Charity dedicated to helping those who are or who have been involved with the furniture, furnishing, carpeting and allied industries.

HFIA. Home Furnishings International Association - - USA. Trade organisation for the global home furnishings industry. Company directory. Market trend reports. Calendar of events. Links to related sites.

IFAI. Industrial Fabrics Association International - - USA. International trade organization, representing the technical and industrial fabrics manufacturers. Includes information on the industry and manufacturers, magazines, FAQs and links to related web sites.

IFDA. International Furnishings and Design Association - - USA. Trade organisation for professionals and companies involved in the design, production, distribution, promotion, communication or education in the home furnishings and interior design and related industries. Calendar of events. Newsletter on PDF files.

IIDA. International Interior Design Association - - World wide professional networking and educational association committed to enhancing the quality of life through excellence in interior design and advancing interior design through knowledge. On-line career and technical centers.

IMA. International Mohair Association - - Germany. International trade organization for the mohair textile industry. Description of the origin and uses of mohair. Links to related sites. English and German.

MSMA. Membrane Structures Manufacturers' Association - - Canada. Trade organisation for the membrane structures industry, focused on serving as an information resource on codes, standards and general practices, and promote the use and growth of membrane structures. Members' directory. Calendar of events. Links to related sites.

NADFD. National Association of Decorative Fabric Distributors - - USA. Trade organization for distributors of upholstery fabrics. Searchable members directory. FAQs. Fabric maintenance and care guide, and consumer information.

NCIDQ. National Council for Interior Design Qualification - - USA. Non-profit organization, involved in examination and certification of interior designers. Detailed overview of qualificiation program. List of publications.

NFI. Narrow Fabrics Institute - - USA. Trade organisation for manufacturers of non-elastic, woven, knitted and braided narrow fabrics, involved in statistical reporting, review of military and federal specifications and performance standards, information exchange and the development of new technologies. Members' directory on PDF file. List of current standards and tests.

NIF. Nippon Interior Fabrics Association - - Japan. Trade organization for manufacturers and international distributors of curtains, carpets, linens, upholstery, yarns and related products. Business news and marketing information. English and Japanese.

OFPANZ. Outdoor Fabric Products Association of New Zealand - - Non-profit trade organization for companies involved in the outdoor fabrics and products industries. Searchable directories of member companies and products. List of events. Links to related sites.

The Performance Textiles Association - - UK. Trade organization, representing industrial textile producers, converters and users in Britain. List of industrial textile standards. Publications. Links to related sites.

SDA. Surface Design Association - - USA. Membership organization for textile practitioners, studio artists, industrial designers, educators, technicians, curators, gallery owners, interior designers, students, and enthusiasts, dedicated to increase awareness, understanding, and appreciation of textiles in the art and design communities as well as in the general public.

TETSD. Turkish Home Textile Industrialist’s Association - - Trade organization for Turkish furnishings, upholstery and home textile manufacturers. List of member companies. Links to related sites. English and Turkish.

Tex Club Tec - - Italy. Trade organization for technical textiles and nonwovens, dedicated to the promotion of information and knowledge transfer between manufacturers and their suppliers of materials and machinery. English and Italian.

TTE. Technical Textiles Executive - - UK. Organisation of UK technical textile manufacturing companies, dedicated to technology exchange and commercial promotion of its member companies. Calendar of events. Links to member companies.

USIFI. United States Industrial Fabrics Institute - - USA. Trade organization for US based manufacturers of technical and industrial textile fabrics, dedicated to export promotion, education, knowledge transfer and legal lobbying activities. List of events.

WCAA. Window Coverings Association of America - - USA. Non-profit trade organisation for the window coverings industry, focused certification and education about drapes, blinds, and shades. Directory of home decor professionals.

Working Group for Textile Architecture - - Germany. Confederation of manufacturers of yarns, coating materials, membranes and textiles in the lightweight construction industry, dedicated to the promotion of building with technical textiles. Members directory. Lists of publications, projects and competitions. English and German.