As many of you know, the Outdoor Industry Association recently announced The Eco Index™, an environmental assessment tool designed to advance sustainability practices within the outdoor industry. You can read about the beta version by clicking here - http://www.ecoindexbeta.org

 

AAPN members are also diligently working on internal sustainability programs. Click here to see members listed in our Sustainability Center. We know about several member projects currently in the works.  Are you working on something? Do you need help getting started?  Let us know how we can help get your company on our Sustainability Center list.

IFAI Expo Americas 2010 Attendee Brochure
IFAI Advanced Textiles 2010 Attendee Brochure

IFAI Expo Americas is rolling out a new educational format at this year's event:  
 
Advanced Textiles Conference featuring the 7th International Conference on Safety and Protective Fabrics - Textiles for Extreme Applications
Science and technologies are constantly blending to create new opportunities.  These developments lead to inventive ideas for business to acquire the competitive edge needed in today's advancing marketplace.  The Advanced Textiles Conference offers a forum to discover new research while demonstrating how to use technology to benefit your company's next generation of products.
 
Two distinctive tracks... 
The Business Track has been designed to give your business the tools to add to your bottom line. The sessions in this track will provide practical information from marketing tips, economic forecasts, best practices and new product development to how to increase awareness of your brand by using social media. Visit www.ifaiexpo.com for full session line up.
 
The Fabrication Track will highlight practical learning opportunities ranging from fabric welding and sewing workshops to bending, designing cutting and patterning for marine and awning applications. A peer-to-peer learning experience has been developed by creating roundtable discussions that will provide tips-and -tricks from your fellow industry leaders. Visit www.ifaiexpo.com for full session line up.
 
Register now for IFAI Expo Americas and the Advanced Textiles Conference at www.ifaiexpo.com