Leading the Textile Industry for Over a Century

Advanced Textiles Expo continues to unite professionals, showcase innovation and deliver the insights and solutions that power business growth.
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CONNECT

Build meaningful relationships that move your business forward. Engage with 4,000+ participants from 60+ countries, including industry experts and peers.

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DISCOVER

Explore the latest innovations, products, and applications shaping the industry. Experience firsthand demonstrations across 26 textile industries.

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SOURCE

Find trusted suppliers and solutions to support your next project. See 300+ exhibitors, experience equipment in action and feel materials firsthand.

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LEARN

Gain practical insights from expert-led sessions designed for real-world impact. Participate in hands-on training and receive guidance to support your business growth.

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GROW

Transform insights into real business results. Take away actionable ideas, meet valuable contacts, and explore proven solutions.

Why Attend?

Connect

Advanced Textiles Expo gives attendees multiple opportunities to meet with experts in their market and establish valuable connections with like-minded individuals that will help move your business forward.
Why Attend?

Discover

See the latest innovations and developments from hundreds of the top companies across the textiles industry. From the classroom education sessions taught by experts to the live demonstrations on our show floor, you are guaranteed to discover valuable information.
Why Attend?

Source

Source the products, equipment, and materials you need directly from the 300+ exhibitors on our show floor. See equipment in action with live demonstrations and be able to feel the material quality in person all under one roof is a sourcing opportunity unlike any other.
ATA | ADVANCED TEXTILES ASSOCIATION

Coming Together to Advance Your Industry

ATA (formerly IFAI) is a member-owned, member-driven trade association representing the global industrial fabrics industry.

ATA provides events, publications, education, networking, business resources, industry advocacy and more. We work with members to provide sourcing solutions and referrals throughout the sales and production cycle. We deliver timely industry content to help you stay informed about your marketplace. Our member groups provide market-specific activities and benefits to members.

What Our Customers Are Saying

Carl Cordell, American Canvas Products

The very first Advanced Textiles Expo I went to we bought a machine from an exhibitor that next year and it helped our shop totally transform.

Chris Semonelli, e2 Technical Textiles

Throughout the Expo, we repeatedly run into our customers. You can’t shake hands with a fax or look an email in the eye.

Alex Petizian, Naizil Coated Fabric Inc. Member for 29 years

We attend Advanced Textiles Expo every year. It is great place to meet clients; we are constantly learning and teaching about our industry. Plus, it’s a great way to collaborate. Advanced Textiles Expo helps us innovate by finding new ways to manufacture and bring new products to the industry.

Jenn Bradley, Synthetic Resources Inc.

Advanced Textiles Expo is a perfect place to meet new people, learn more about your own market and see what else is out there, what are you missing and what is left to be discovered.

Patrick Howe, Wholesale Shade

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