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2026 International Achievement Awards Winners Announced

November 3rd, 2026

Advanced Textiles Association® (ATA) is proud to announce the winners of the 2026 International Achievement Awards (IAA). These winners represent the best in specialty fabrics and technical textiles from around the world and showcase the innovation and excellence driving this dynamic industry. IAA shines a spotlight on the extraordinary versatility of specialty fabrics, which are integral […]

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Advanced Textiles Expo 2026 Show Stoppers Winners Announced

November 3rd, 2026

The winners of the 15th annual Show Stoppers Awards have been announced for the 2026 Advanced Textiles Expo® in Orlando, FL. The Show Stopper Awards recognize popular new products from Advanced Textiles Expo exhibitors. The awards highlight entries that are innovative, useful, effective, efficient, economical and environmentally sound. Here are the 2026 winners End Products: […]

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2020 Outstanding Volunteer Award Recipients announced

November 12th, 2020

Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) is very fortunate to have so many volunteers who give of themselves selflessly, helping every day by serving on different boards, task forces and committees. These volunteers judge competitions, provide education and impassioned leadership to others day-in and day-out. To acknowledge their service, IFAI developed a program in 2012 called […]

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2020 Honored Life Member Award Recipient announced

November 12th, 2020

Honored Life Member status for Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) is designed for individuals who have shown a commitment to the association. Honored Life Membership is bestowed by special request only, and at the discretion of the IFAI Board of Directors to candidates based on the following criteria: Meritorious or outstanding work accomplished for the […]

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Meet the Newly Elected and Re-elected 2021 IFAI Board of Directors

November 12th, 2020

Each year, Industrial Fabrics Association International’s (IFAI) Leadership Development Committee follows a detailed process outlined in our bylaws for electing board members. It is IFAI’s pleasure to announce the newly elected and re-elected individuals who were chosen to serve on the 2021 IFAI Board of Directors. Newly Elected Directors Jennifer Fennell, Polo Custom ProductsJennifer Fennell […]

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IFAI Expo 2018 Delivers Valuable and Engaging Event!

November 13th, 2018

Industrial Fabrics Association International Expo (IFAI Expo) offered a wide variety of exhibitors, events and education and was attended by more than 4,850 verified participants! DALLAS, TX— The 98th IFAI Expo attracted more than 4,350 verified registered participants from IFAI Expo and 500 scanned leads from CAMX to the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center for […]

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