Associations

NCCA. National Carpet Cleaners Association - UK. National trade organization for UK carpet, upholstery, curtains and other soft furnishings cleaning industry. Carpet cleaning guide. Searchable company directory.
http://www.ncca.co.uk/

The Carpet Foundation - UK. Trade organization of British carpet manufacturers and suppliers. Carpet selection guide and practical information on carpet installation.
http://www.carpetfoundation.com/

CCI. Canadian Carpet Institute - Non-profit trade organization for the Canadian carpet manufacturing industry. List of member companies. Consumer guides to carpet installation and maintenance. Glossary of terms. English and French.
http://www.canadiancarpet.org/

PCUCA. Professional Carpet and Upholstery Cleaners Association - Regional. USA.
http://www.pcuca.org/

ORRA. Oriental Rug Retailers of America - USA. Non-profit membership organization for Oriental carpets and rugs retailers, wholesalers, importers and service related companies, dedicated to consumer education and protection, and appraiser certification. Links to member and related sites.
http://www.orrainc.com/

VNTF. Dutch Carpet Manufacturers' Association - The Netherlands. Trade organization for the Dutch carpet industry. Introduction, and technical, financial and technology information in English. Links to member companies.
http://www.tapijtnet.nl/

ASCR. Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration - USA. Non-profit foundation, aiming to provide members and non-members with education and training in the cleaning, damage mitigation, restoration and reconstruction of the indoor built environment. Technical library, including articles about carpets.
http://www.ascr.org/

FIANA. Flooring Installation Association of North America - USA. Non-profit trade organization for North American manufacturers, distributors and installers of carpets and hard surface flooring. Industry news. Calendar of events. Links to related sites.
http://www.fiana.org/

NICFI. National Institute of Certified Floorcovering Inspectors - USA. Non-profit association of independent floor covering inspectors for textile and hard surface flooring. List of events. Company and flooring inspectors directories.
http://www.nicfi.org/

CIAL. Carpet Institute of Australia - Australia. Non-profit trade organization, representing the Australian carpet manufacturing industry, manufacturers of intermediate products and service providers. Carpet selection and care. Technical specifications, index of carpet terms and characteristics.
http://www.carpetinstitute.com.au/

CFA. The Contract Flooring Association. - UK. Trade organization for carpet and hard surface flooring contractors, manufacturers, distributors and consultants. Searchable company directory.
http://www.cfa.org.uk/

World Floor Covering Association - USA. National trade organization for the U.S. floor covering industry. Consumer guide on carpets, laminates, hardwood, ceramic, and marble and stone floor covering. Access to commercial information upon registration.
http://www.wfca.org/

NAFCD. National Association of Floor Covering Distributors - USA. Trade organization for US distributors of carpets and hard surface floor coverings. Industry news. Calendar of events. Links to resources.
http://www.nafcd.org/

AFA. American Floorcovering Alliance - USA. Industry organisation established to assist the carpet industry in promoting their products and to provide members with cost-saving programs necessary for growth. Members' directory. Lists of events and trade publications.
http://www.americanfloor.org/

ESTO. European Synthetic Turf Organisation - Belgium. Non-profit trade organization for manufacturers of artificial grass and synthetic turf, dedicated to standardization, information transfer and industry promotion. Introduction to the history and production of artificial grass. Industry news, FAQ and calendar of events. Links to member companies and related sites.
http://www.eu-syntheticturf.org/

Carpet and Rug Institute - Global trade association, representing manufacturers and suppliers of carpets, rugs, and floor covering. Includes technical and consumer related information.
http://www.carpet-rug.org

ORIA. Oriental Rug Importers Association - USA. Non-profit national organization for importers and wholesalers of Oriental carpets and rugs, dedicated to fostering ethical business practices and charity projects in India, Pakistan and Nepal. List of member companies. Trademark information. Links to related sites.
http://www.oria.org/

GuT - Germany. Federation of European carpet and rug manufacturers, dedicated to environmentally responsible manufacturing and recycling procedures. Detailed information on manufacturing, installation, user and recycling requirements. Multi-lingual site.
http://www.gut-ev.org/

CFI. International Certified Floorcovering Installers Association - USA. Trade organization for certified installers of carpets, vinyl and hard surface floor coverings. Information on certification process. Company directory. Events calendar and industry news.
http://www.cfi-installers.org/

ASGi. Association of Synthetic Grass Installers - USA. Professional organization for installers of artificial grass and turf surfaces for landscaping, leisure and sports uses, involved in promotion. Installation and buyers' guides, and technical information. Links to related sites.
http://www.asgi.us/

UNIFAM - Spain. National association of carpet, rug and floor covering manufacturers and associated industries, focused on technological innovation, promotion, and education and training activities. Company directory, searchable by type, fiber and process. English and Spanish.
http://www.unifam.es/

LMCCA. Low Moisture Carpet Cleaners Association - Trade organization, aiming to provide education and training to technicians in the professional carpet cleaning industry, utilizing low moisture cleaning systems.
http://www.lmcca.org/

Rugmark Foundation - International organization of manufacturers and traders, offering certification which assure that no child labor has been used in the manufacture of carpets and rugs.
http://www.rugmark.net/

ICST. International Society of Cleaning and Restoration Technicians - USA. Non-profit trade organisation for companies in the inspection, cleaning, restoration, and related industries. Searchable members' directory. Extensive stain removal guide. Links to related sites.
http://www.scrt.org/

CCIA. Central Carpet Industries Association - Nepal. Trade organization for the Nepalese carpet industry, dedicated to promotion and marketing activities. History and characteristics of Nepalese carpets. Description of manufacturing technologies. Company directory.
http://www.nepalcarpet.org/

NIDF. National Institute of Carpet and Floor Layers - UK. Trade organization for individuals and companies, involved in carpet and floor fitting. List of members and inspectors. Link to education and training information.
http://www.nicfltd.org.uk/

FCICA. Floor Covering Installation Contractors Association - USA. International trade organization for contract installers of carpets, vinyl and hard surface floor coverings. Calendar of events. Directory of floor covering manufacturers, installers, and technical support and information.
http://www.fcica.com/