Trade Associations

Trade associations came into existence only after 1950s after the peace prevailed in the world and people started thinking progressively. The purpose of these associations was to make growth oriented policies in coordination with the government in national and international markets. With the growth in trade and opportunities along with the media, the associations play a bigger role in safeguarding the rights of the member industries and organizations and promoting for the betterment. The governments often consult these associations while policy making and planning.

Indian Trade Associations
» The Textile Association (India) TAI
» Cotton Textile Export Promotion Council - TEXPROCIL
» Carpet Export Promotion Council - CEPC
» The Handloom Export Promotion Council - HEPC
» The Synthetic Rayon Textile Export Promotion Council - SRTEPC
» Powerloom Development & Export Promotion Council (PDEXCIL)
» National Handloom Development Corporation Ltd. (NHDC)
» National Center for Textile Design
» India Handloom Clusters

International Trade Associations
» International Confederation of Manufacturers of Furnishing Fabrics - C.I.T.A.
» British Interior Textile Association -B.I.T.A
» National Association of Decorative Fabric Distributors - NADFED
» Industrial Fabrics Association International -IFAI
» Carpet and Rug Institute -CRI
» Sustainable Furnishings Council (SFC)
» The Textiles Human Resources Council (THRC)
» Canadian Home Furnishing Alliance (CHFA)
» The Greater New York Home Furnishings Association (GNYHFA)
» Western Home Furnishings Association (WHFA)
» Cotton Council International (CCI)
» National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO)