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Industrial Fabrics Foundation (IFF) will grant funds for research and scholarships; educate the public and provide information regarding specialty fabrics; and engage in other charitable educational activities approved by the IFF Board of Directors. The Foundation envisions a well-educated workforce, with the knowledge and skills to bring quality, innovation, and growth to the specialty textiles industry.

Promoting Education



IFF offers scholarships for students of higher education. Considerations for eligibility include academic achievement, community service and studies related to specialty fabrics. Visit the Scholarships tabfor details. Applications for school year 2013-14 will be available in January 2013 for these scholarships: Don Williams IFF Student Scholarship IFAI Member Scholarship (must be an employee or relative of an employee in an IFAI-member company) Architect Student Scholarship (sponsored by Fabric Structures Association) Marine Fabricators Association Member Scholarship (must be an employee or relative of an employee in an MFA-member company) Fabric Graphics Association Member Scholarship (must be an employee or relative of an employee in an FGA-member company) Geosynthetic Materials Association Member Scholarship (must be an employee or relative of an employee in a GMA-member company) Tent Rental Division Member Scholarship (must be an employee or relative of an employee in a TRD-member company) Narrow Fabrics Institute Member Scholarship (must be an employee or relative of an employee in a NFI-member company)

2013 Innovation Award

Click here for application & entry details

Enter by July 12, 2013 to win $5,000

Today's imagination, tomorrow's inspiration.

Imagination and inspiration are the driving forces behind innovation. Innovation begins with a great idea, but unless transformed into action, it remains just a thought. The drive for improvement; the willingness to challenge the norm; the passion and belief in what you are doing - these are the characteristics of great innovators. Truly effective innovators are also great motivators.

The purpose of the IFF Innovation Award is recognize specialty fabric innovators who have designed and developed extraordinary products or processes. We want to tell the stories of incredible companies who have challenged the ordinary and are leading the way in the 21^stcentury. We want these companies and their stories to inspire others in the specialty fabrics industry and to act as catalysts for the next great idea.

Join IFF as we foster specialty fabrics industry innovators. Together, we will inspire the world as we help our industry grow.

Announcement of the 2013 IFF Innovation Award will take place during IFAI Expo, Orlando, FL.

Fund Raising Activities

In addition to contributions from individuals, corporations, and organizations, the Foundation sponsors several annual fundraising events to support its mission.