Advanced Textiles Expo® 2024 Participation Survey
Attendee Experience Overall
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1.
Select all previous years that you have attended the Advanced Textiles Expo® (Formally IFAI Expo).
(Required.)
1st Time Attendee
I attend every other year
Regular Attendee, attend 3 out of four years
I have attended four or more years
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2.
Which days did you spend on the show floor at Advanced Textiles Expo®?
(Required.)
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
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3.
How many hours did you spend at the exhibits? Please only include the time you spent on the show floor and not total time spent at the Advanced Textiles Expo®.
(Required.)
1 to 5 hours
6 to 10 hours
11 to 15 hours
16 to 18 hours
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4.
How important are each of the following reasons for attending Advanced Textiles Expo®?
(Required.)
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Slightly Important
Not Important
See new products and developments
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Slightly Important
Not Important
See specific companies/products/services
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Slightly Important
Not Important
Evaluate and compare products for future purchase
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Slightly Important
Not Important
Keep up-to-date on industry trends/issues
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Slightly Important
Not Important
Find a solution to a problem
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Slightly Important
Not Important
Attend education sessions
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Slightly Important
Not Important
Place orders/ purchase
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Slightly Important
Not Important
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5.
How likely are you to attend Advanced Textiles Expo® within the next 2 years?
Indianapolis, Indiana (2025), Orlando, FL (2026)
(Required.)
Very likely
Likely
Somewhat likely
Unlikely
Very unlikely
6.
Select the products/services you found of interest at the show.
Adhesives
Awning Maintenance
Awning Systems
Cleaners
Cleaning
Coating/Laminating
Composites
Computer Software/Hardware (Design & Production)
Consulting/R&D/Certification
Contract Manufacturing
Converting
Cutting/Slitting
Design & Production
Elastic
Exporting/Importing
Extrusions
Fasteners
Fibers
Flags/Banners/Poles & Components
Foam
Geosynthetics
Graphics/Printing
Green/Recycled
Grommets/Rivets
Hardware
Hook & Loop
Inkjet Printing/Dye Sublimation/Heat Transfer
Inks
Knit
Laminate
Leather/Leatherette
Legal/Intellectual Property
Marine Components
Material Handling
Mill Equipment
Monofilament
Motors/Controls
Narrow/Webbing
Needles
Netting/Screening/Mesh
Non Woven
Plastic Film and Sheeting
Printing/Graphics
Rope/Cord/Braid
Screen/Shutter Systems
Sealing/Welding
Sewing Equipment, Parts & Service
Smart Textiles
Structures
Testing
Thread & Bobbins
Tools
Weaving/Knitting
Woven
Yarns
Zippers
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7.
Which of the following Advanced Textiles Expo® features were you aware of? (Select all that apply)
(Required.)
Opening Reception
Campfire Sessions
NextGen Networking Events
Women's Leadership Sessions
Emerging Technologies (ET) Conference
Textiles Challenge
Show Stopper Program
Industry Night
None of the above
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8.
Please rate each of the following features that you attended.
(Required.)
Excellent
Very Good
Average
Below Average
Poor
Did Not Attend
Opening Reception
Excellent
Very Good
Average
Below Average
Poor
Did Not Attend
Campfire Sessions
Excellent
Very Good
Average
Below Average
Poor
Did Not Attend
NextGen Networking Events
Excellent
Very Good
Average
Below Average
Poor
Did Not Attend
Women's Leadership Sessions
Excellent
Very Good
Average
Below Average
Poor
Did Not Attend
Emerging Technologies (ET) Conference
Excellent
Very Good
Average
Below Average
Poor
Did Not Attend
Textiles Challenge
Excellent
Very Good
Average
Below Average
Poor
Did Not Attend
Show Stopper Program
Excellent
Very Good
Average
Below Average
Poor
Did Not Attend
Industry Night
Excellent
Very Good
Average
Below Average
Poor
Did Not Attend
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9.
What types of peers are you most interested in meeting?
(Required.)
Potential partners/contract companies
Colleagues/competitors in the same market segment as you
Manufacturers of ancillary products
Manufacturers in market segments you are not in currently
Other
10.
What role(s) do you play in the purchase of the types of products/services exhibited at the Advanced Textiles Expo®? (Select all that apply)
Final Say
Specify Supplier
Recommend
11.
What is your primary job title?
Owner/President/CEO
Vice President/Principal
Director/Manager
Civil Engineer
Contractor/Developer
Designer
Educator
Geotechnical Engineer
Installer
Marketing/Advertising
Production/Fabricator
Project Manager
Purchasing
R&D
Sales
Spouse/Companion
Student
Other (please specify)
12.
What markets does your company serve? (Select all that apply)
Awning & Canopies
Government/Military
Fabric structures (lightweight, shade, tensile)
Marine
Construction
Automotive
Recreational
Sports and leisure
Architecture
Safety/Protective
Aerospace
Medical
Fabric graphics (banners, exhibit displays, graphics, signage)
Tarpaulins and truck covers
Agriculture
Upholstery (interiors)
Equipment (industrial fabrics)
Environmental
Smart fabrics/textiles
Performance apparel
Transportation (other than Aerospace and Automotive)
Geosynthetics
Filtration
Tent rental and manufacturing
Narrow fabrics
Other (please specify)
13.
Please provide any additional comments you wish to share about your experience at the Advanced Textiles Expo®?
