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.
ARCCA. Australian Restoration and Carpet Cleaning Association.: Australia. Non-profit trade organization for the carpet and upholstery repair, installation, inspection and cleaning, and fire, smoke and water damage services industries. Technical articles. Links to related sites.
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.
Carpet and Rug Institute: Global trade association, representing manufacturers and suppliers of carpets, rugs, and floor covering. The site contains a lot of technical and consumer related information.
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.
CFA. The Contract Flooring Association.: UK. Trade organization for carpet and hard surface flooring contractors, manufacturers, distributors and consultants. Searchable company directory.
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.
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.
CUCI. Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Institute: USA. Trade organization and educational institute for individuals and companies in the global carpet and upholstery industry. Educational programs on PDF files. Requires Acrobat Reader.
FCICA. Floor Covering Installation Contractors Association: USA. International trade organization for contract installators of carpets, vinyl and hard surface floor coverings. Calendar of events. Comprehensive directory of florr covering manufacturers, installators, and technical support and information.
FIANA. Flooring Installation Association of North America: USA. Non-profit trade organization for North American manufacturers, distributors and installators of carpets and hard surface flooring. Industry news. Calendar of events. Links to related sites.
GuT: Germany. Federation of European carpet and rug manufacturers, dedicated to environmentally responsable manufacturing and recycling procedures. Detailed information on manufacturing, installation, user and recycling requirements. Multi-lingual site.
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.
ISCT. International Society of Cleaning Technicians: USA. Non-profit trade organization for service companies in carpet cleaning, maintenance and repair, and water, fire and smoke damage restoration industry. Stain removal guide. Links to related sites.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
NIRC. National Institute of Rug Cleaning: USA. Trade organization for individuals and companies, involved in the professional care and cleaning of rugs, draperies and specialty window coverings.
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.
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.
PCUCA. Professional Carpet and Upholstery Cleaners Association: Regional. USA.
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.
The Carpet Foundation: UK. Non-profit trade organization for British carpet manufacturers and retailers. Extensive consumer and commercial information.
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.
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.
World Floor Covering Association: USA. National trade organization for the US floor covering industry. Comprehensive consumer guide on carpets, laminates, hardwood, ceramic, and marble and stone floor covering. Access to commercial information upon registration.