Awards
Industry Organisations and Awards:
IFAI - The Industrial Fabrics Association International is a trade association representing the entire spectrum of the specialty fabrics industry.
For
60 years the International Achievements Awards have recognised design, technological innovation and excellence in the specialty fabrics industry. The awards can attract more than 380 entries from as many as 14 different countries.
Entries into the
28 categories are judged by a diverse panel of industry experts, editors, architects, educators and design professionals. The judges evaluate each entry based on complexity, design, workmanship, uniqueness and function.
OFPANZ - The Outdoor Fabric Products Association is New Zealand's textile industry organisation. The organisations purpose is to serve it's members by providing them with the information needed to succeed and prosper in their business and promote the industry. OFPANZ hold an annual awards ceremony to recognise excellence in the local industry.
ACASPA - Australian Canvas and Synthetic Products Association is comprised of firms and companies engaged predominantly in the manufacturing of goods using canvas, leather or allied synthetic fabrics for commercial, industrial, agricultural, marine, automotive, recreational and domestic use. The ACASPA conventions and awards of excellence are held on an annual basis.