As a leading producer of industrial polyester yarn used in applications from major manufacturers throughout the United States, we are often asked by our customers for a shortlist of the best tradeshows and conferences available for them to attend. This article captures our recommended short list of polyester yarn tradeshows and conferences that will be happening in 2024. If you choose to attend one of these events, we believe you will find them to be incredibly insightful resources within the textile industry.

Synthetic Yarn & Fabric Association (SYFA)

The Synthetic Yarn & Fabric Association, a 2-day textile conference, occurring twice per year in Charlotte, NC. The first is held April 18-19 with a golf event on April 17th. The second conference of the year is typically held in October or November each year, but the official date has yet to be released.

The SYFA was first held in 1971 as the Textured Yarn Association of America. It changed its name to Synthetic Yarn & Fiber Association in 2006 and became the Synthetic Yarn & Fabric Association ten years later.

Why should you attend SYFA?

The conference is a gathering of members from different disciplines of the textile industry, with presentations focused on key issues such as recycling, product development, supply chain, and economic forecasts.

International Society of Industrial Fabric Manufacturers

After several years without a conference, the International Society of Industrial Fabric Manufacturers (ISIFM) will be back in 2024. The conference will be held in Greenville, SC from April 8-9. 

2024 will be the 50th anniversary of the organization which began in 1974 as the International Society of Industrial Yarn Manufacturers. The organization was originally founded to bring together people from textile, rubber and tire industries. It has expanded to include chemical suppliers, machinery manufacturers, converters and other participants in the supply chain.

Why should you attend ISIFM?

Attendees will be able to network with industry experts and peers, discover new products and applications, and gain valuable insights on market trends.

Techtextil

Techtextil will be held April 23rd-26th, 2024 in Frankfurt, Germany. This is one of the largest tradeshows for technical textiles, nonwovens, functional textiles, equipment, and new technology held every two years in Frankfurt. The show attracts exhibitors and visitors from across the globe, including the teams of Hailide Fibers America, Europe, and its headquarters.

Techtextil North America is the sister show to Techtextil Frankfurt. The show will be held in Raleigh, NC August 20th-22nd. Smaller in size than the Frankfurt show, this event still attracts visitors from around the globe. Although some companies like Hailide America will not have a booth at this show, many will still have teams in attendance.

Why should you attend Techtexil North America?

Even though this is a smaller version of the much larger conference in Germany, Techtextil North America still serves a great opportunity for networking, learning, and building partnerships with manufacturers from across the globe and domestically.

Web Sling & Tie Down Association

The Web Sling & Tie Down Association (WSTDA) is the largest non-profit, technical organization dedicated to the safe operation of web slings and tie downs. The association hosts spring and fall annual meetings, which are a mix of high-level technical sessions discussing product standards used in the industry, presentations by organization members on hot topics and plenty of time for networking.

These meetings are often a calendar highlight due to the great locations that the WSTDA select for their meetings. The spring meeting will be held May 20th-23rd in Puntarenas, Costa Rica. The fall meeting is scheduled for Port Charlotte, Florida from September 9th-12th.

Cordage Institute Annual Conferences

Cordage Institute will hold its winter technical meeting virtually on February 6th & 7th. In June (16th to 19th) the Cordage Institute & Eurocord will hold a joint conference at the Sonesta resort in Hilton Head, SC. These meetings are also of a technical nature, covering important topics and industry standards with input from members from Europe and North America.

Advanced Textiles Association

The Advanced Textiles Association (ATA), previously known as IFAI, will be holding its annual conference and expo in Anaheim, CA from September 23rd to 26th. The show floor provides a great mix of exhibitor booths and educational presentations.

The show focuses on specialty fabrics aimed at shade and weather protection. This is another great show for networking with customers and fellow textile professionals.

The Belting Association (NIBA)

In 2024, Hailide America will attend NIBA, The Belting Association. The annual convention will be held in Tucson, AZ from September 10th-13th. The Belting Association membership comes from fabricators and manufacturers of conveyor belts, transmission belts and anyone involved in the supply chain to the belting industry.

Planning Your Conference Visit and Final Thoughts

Hailide America believes these are some of the most important conferences to attend in our industry for 2024. We believe this so much that our organization will be attending each of these in the coming months.

We recommend that you register your team early to ensure a spot and the best possible pricing. Should you have any additional questions about one of the conferences listed above, please reach out to us today for more information. We’re happy to help in any way we can.

As a leading producer of industrial polyester yarn used in applications from major manufacturers throughout the United States, we are often asked by our customers for a shortlist of the best tradeshows and conferences available for them to attend. This article captures our recommended short list of polyester yarn tradeshows and conferences that will be happening in 2024. If you choose to attend one of these events, we believe you will find them to be incredibly insightful resources within the textile industry.