The Alexander Report

Japan Sewing Machinery Manufacturers Association (JASMA): This association is dedicated to Japan’s sewing machinery manufacturers.                                                        
URL: http://www.jasma.or.jp/

 

Jewelers Of America:Jewelers of America (JA) is the national association for the retail jeweler. JA is both a center of knowledge for the jeweler and an advocate for professionalism and high social, ethical, and environmental standards in the jewelry trade. The JA mission is to assist all members in improving their business skills and profitability.                                                                               
URL: www.jewelers.org

 

Jute Manufactures Development Council (JMDC)   based in India. National agency for promotion and marketing of jute fiber products. Link to Indian Trade Classification Codes for jute products. Categorized product directories. Events calendar.                           
URL: http://www.jmdcindia.com/

 

La Compagnie De Bali : Production Agency established in Asia Specialized in diversified manufacturing in the clothing industry.                                                                 
URL: http://www.combali.com/

 

Leather Industries Of America Inc: For over 85 years, Leather Industries of America (LIA) has served its members and been an effective force in representing the leather industry of America. LIA provides environmental, technical, education, statistical and marketing services — all at the direction of its membership and to the benefit of the leather industry.                                                           
URL: www.leatherusa.com

 

Licensing Industry Merchandiser’s Association  (LIMA) :  is a not-for-profit organization of licensors, manufacturers, retailers and other support organizations working for the advancement of professionalism in licensing.  LIMA membership provides access to a broad variety of activities, information sources and benefits. Through regional, national and international events, seminars, exhibits and publications, LIMA teaches about licensing business.
URL: http://www.licensing.org/

                                                                                                             

Lithuanian Apparel and Textile Industry Association : Lithuanian Apparel and Textile Industry Association (former the Association of Light Industry Enterprises of Lithuania) joints 170 textile and textile articles, wearing apparel, dressing, leather and leather products enterprises that produce 80 % of the total industrial output of the light industry. The Association Presidium - collegial body is the leading structure ensuring more efficient settlement of various urgent issues defined in the Association Statute.                                                                                  
URL: http://www.lpia.lt/

 

Mohair Council of America : To promote the general welfare of the mohair industry in this country.                                                                                                                           
URL: http://www.mohairusa.com/

 

National Academy of Needlearts : Devoted to the advancement of embroidery as an art form. Its goal is to uphold the highest standards in the needle-arts.                                 
URL: http://www.needleart.org/

 

National Association of College Stores :  NACS is a nonprofit trade association serving college and university bookstores in the United States, Canada, and 15 other countries. NACS has been serving collegiate retailers since 1923. Membership has grown from 20 founding member stores to more than 3,100 member stores, with an additional 1,200 associate members whose companies supply merchandise and services to the nation’s college stores.
URL: http://www.nacs.org/

National Association. of Display Industries (NADI) :  NADI, based in Hollywood, Fla., is an international, not-for-profit association representing the visual merchandising industry since 1942. The association’s membership includes manufacturers, suppliers, and retailers involved in the visual merchandising industry.                                                                                                     URL: http://www.nadi-global.com/

 

National Association of Retail Merchandising Services (NARMS) : The NARMS and our 504 member companies represent the Merchandising & Marketing Sales and Service Industry on an international basis. We have 4 major divisions: Merchandising Service Organizations, Event Marketing/Mystery Shop & Demonstration Companies, Professional Installation Companies, and Independent Food Brokers of America; along with 3 affiliate divisions: Associate Member, Retailer Member, and Manufacturer Member.
URL: http://www.narms.com/

 

National Association of Store Fixture Manufacturers (NASFM) :  Organized to raise the professional, educational, and ethical standards of the store fixture manufacturing industry, and to promote the value of members’ products and services to their customers.
URL: http://www.nasfm.com/

 

National Association of Uniform Manufacturers and Distributors (Naumd), has served as the voice of the American Uniform Industry since 1933, and is a trade association representing the interests and needs of its 450+ members, who manufacture, design, produce, and or sell fabric, uniforms, career apparel and accessories to business.
URL: http://www.naumd.com/

 

National Childrenswear Association : The National Childrenswear Association of Great Britain and Ireland was established 60 years ago.  It’s prime purpose then was to promote the welfare of all those engaged in the British Childrenswear Industry.  Today it remains the only National Association solely dedicated to promoting the Industry, both in the UK and abroad.
URL: http://www.ncwa.co.uk/

 

National Cleaners Association : The NCA is the premier professional trade association dedicated to the welfare of well-groomed consumers and the professional cleaners and suppliers. NCA has been at the vanguard of education, research, and information distribution concerning garment and household fabric care. Elected officials, government agencies, consumer groups, fashion designers and major media outlets have recognized and responded to NCA’s activities, reports and tradition of excellence.                                                                                  
URL: http://www.nca-i.com/

 

National Retail Federation: The National Retail Federation is the world’s largest retail trade association, with membership that comprises all retail formats and channels of distribution including department, specialty, discount, catalog, Internet, independent stores, chain restaurants, drug stores and grocery stores as well as the industry’s key trading partners of retail goods and services.              
URL: www.nrf.com

 

National Shoe Retailers of Associations (NSRA): The National Shoe Retailers Association (NSRA) is a not-for-profit organization representing independent shoe store owners.The typical NSRA member owns 2.5 stores, employs 6.6 full-time-equivalent employees per store, and carries an inventory that tops $250,000 at cost, with an average per-pair price of $88.60. Most members sell shoes in more than one gender and in several categories.
URL: http://www.nsra.org/

 

The National Textile Center (NTC) : Is a research consortium of six universities:  Auburn University, Clemson University, Georgia Institute of Technology, North Carolina State University, UMass - Dartmouth and the Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science.   The institutions share human resources, equipment and facilities.  Serving the USA Fiber/Textile/Fabricated Products/Retail Complex, the NTC vision, mission and goals are realized through innovate research and links to other institutions.
URL: http://www.ntcresearch.org/

 

Neckwear Association of America: The Neckwear Association of America (NAA) is a 50-year-old association serving the manufacturers of men’s and boys’ neckwear and the suppliers to the field. 100 member strong, which representing about 75 percent of the tie production in the United States.
URL: http://www.apparel.net/naa/

 

Oeko-Tex Association [Oeko-Tex 100 standard]: The first task for the International Association for Research and Testing in the Field of Textile Ecology was the elaboration of the “Öko-Tex Standard 100″, to enable the testing of textiles and clothing for their human ecology properties. All members tested textile products to the same Oeko-Tex standard 100 methods and accordingly used the registered label to certify these products - “Confidence in Textiles.
URL: http://www.oeko-tex.com/OekoTex100_PUBLIC/index.asp

 

Organic Fiber Council (OFC) : Advisory counsel of the Organic Trade Association, representing growers, brokers, designers, textile mills, manufacturers and retailers in the organic agricultural fiber industry.
URL: http://www.ota.com/ofc-1.htm

 

Organic Trade Association (OTA) : The Organic Trade Association (OTA) is the membership-based business association for the organic industry in North America.  OTA’s mission is to encourage global sustainability through promoting and protecting the growth of diverse organic trade. This obviously includes organic fibers that can be used for fabric and clothing.
URL: http://www.ota.com/index.html

 

PIA :(Printing Industries of America, Inc.)   Is in the business of promoting programs, services, and an environment that helps its members operate profitably. Many of PIA’s members are commercial printers, allied graphic arts firms such as electronic imaging companies, equipment manufacturers, and suppliers.
URL: http://www.printing.org/

 

Professional Apparel Association : The Professional Apparel Association, founded in 1984, was organized as a result of a shared concern for the future of the professional apparel industry by both retailers and manufacturers.  The Association’s membership is comprised solely of manufacturers of uniforms, shoes, and accessories.
URL: http://www.proapparel.com/

 

Quebec Clothing Contractors Association / English (Canada) :  Through a competent team, the Quebec Clothing Contractors Association fulfills the needs of its members, and gives shape to their projects. Well aware of their needs, AECQ has devised, through the years, a complete line of services and projects to meet their expectations.
URL: http://www.aecq.qc.ca/

 

San Francisco Fashion Industries : Association of manufacturers, wholesalers and importers of women’s, men’s and children’s apparel and accessories.
URL: http://www.sffi.org/

 

Screen Printing & Graphic Imaging Association International (SGIA) :  SGIA is the only international association for specialty imaging.  Their members are the printers, imagers and suppliers that serve this industry segment. Their goal is to provide this new generation of imaging professionals with the tools and information they need to make the best possible business decisions.  They are also associated with Digital Printing & Imaging Association (DPI).
URL: http://www.sgia.org/

 

Seams Online : is comprised of manufacturing and contract manufacturing companies in the sewn products industry. Their supplier member companies provide valuable products and services to the sewn products industry.
URL: http://www.seams.org/

 

Sociedad Nacional de la Vicuña del Perú (SNV) : Vicuna association of Peru.                      
URL: http://www.vicugna.org.pe/

 

Society of Dyers and Colourists :  In order to make every effort ‘to advance the science of colour’, the Society of Dyers and Colourists aims to disseminate information through the coloration industry and beyond.  This is done through the work done by the members of Council, the various committees and the membership worldwide.  The headquarters of the Society are based in Bradford, UK.                                                                                                                                           
URL: http://www.sdc.org.uk/

 

Southern Textile Association The Southern Textile Association, Inc., established in 1908, is a nonprofit organization for individuals in the textile and related industries with a common interest in all phases of textile manufacturing.                                  
URL: http://www.southerntextile.org/

 

SPESA : The Sewn Products Equipment Suppliers Association is a member-driven organization that speaks for and acts on matters that affect the member companies. SPESA provides a forum to address the challenges of an ever-changing global marketplace.                                                                                                                    
URL: http://www.spesa.org/

 

Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association SGMA Overview:
The Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association is the premier trade association for: More than 1,000 sporting goods manufacturers, retailers and marketers in the sports products industry; Representing over 3,000 business locations, plants and distribution centers; Employing more than 375,000 people; and  Generating $60 billion in domestic revenue and $15 billion in international revenue, wholesale dollars.                                                                                              
URL: http://www.spesa.org/

 

Supima Association of America (USA) : Non-profit organization of US pima cotton growers. Market and crop information. Industry calendar. Link to information about pima cotton, its properties and uses. Directory of ginners, brokers and merchants.                                                                                             
URL: http://www.supimacotton.org/

 

Sunglass Association of America: The Sunglass Association of America (SAA) is a nonprofit organization representing all facets of the sunglass/reader industry.
URL: http://www.sunglassassociation.com/

 

Taiwan Zippers Manufacturers Association : Providing information about Taiwan’s zippers suppliers and products. In Chinese and English.                                                     
URL: http://www.twzippers.org/

 

Textile Association of Los Angeles (TALA) : Is a membership group of professionals engaged in sales of textiles, related products and services to the apparel industry. The association through its office and yearly directory provides resource information locating textiles, related products and services within the apparel industry. The association provides camaraderie to its members and through committees creates events for the community.                                                                                                                           
URL: http://www.talausa.com/

 

Textile Care Allied Trades Association (TCATA) :  A professional organization representing manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and allied groups serving the textile care industry.  Members manufacture and distribute drycleaning and laundry equipment and supplies.                                                                                                                      
URL: http://www.tcata.org/

 

T.F.A (The Fashion Association): It consist of all type of fashion world instruments along with Apparel, Jewelry, shoes etc.                                                                              
URL: http://www.thefashion.org/

 

Textile Fibers and By-Products Association (TFBPA)  USA based, roof organization, representing dealers and processors in the textile waste product business.                                                                                                                         
URL: http://www.tfbpa.org/

Textile Machinery Manufacturers Association (India): It deals in textile and nonwoven industry.                                                                                                               
URL: http://www.tmmaindia.org/