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• AFA. American Floorcovering Alliance

  http://www.americanfloor.org/
  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.

• ASCR. Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration

  http://www.ascr.org/
  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.

• ASGi. Association of Synthetic Grass Installers

  http://www.asgi.us/
  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.

• Carpet and Rug Institute

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

• CCIA. Central Carpet Industries Association

  http://www.nepalcarpet.org/
  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.

• CFA. The Contract Flooring Association.

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

• CFI. International Certified Floorcovering Installers Association

  http://www.cfi-installers.org/
  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

  http://www.carpetinstitute.com.au/
  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.

• GoodWeave International

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

• GuT

  http://www.gut-ev.org/
  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.

• ICST. International Society of Cleaning and Restoration Technicians

  http://www.scrt.org/
  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.

• LMCCA. Low Moisture Carpet Cleaners Association

  http://www.lmcca.org/
  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

  http://www.nafcd.org/
  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

  http://www.ncca.co.uk/
  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

  http://www.nicfi.org/
  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

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

• ORIA. Oriental Rug Importers Association

  http://www.oria.org/
  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

  http://www.orrainc.com/
  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.

• The Carpet Foundation

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

• UNIFAM

  http://www.unifam.es/
  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.

• World Floor Covering Association

  http://www.wfca.org/
  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.

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