Carpets & rugs never died out of fashion simply because of their irresistible charm & beauty. Trade associations around the globe who work towards the benefit of these art works are mentioned below.

CANADA

CANADIAN CARPET INSTITUTE
CCI is yet another national not-for-profit organization which was established to be the voice of Canada's carpet manufacturers and their suppliers. It provides vital info on healthy tips to its readers while going for the right carpet. Tips on its maintenance factor are as well provided.

Contact address : 1064 Cadboro Road,
Ottawa, ON K1J 8E1
Tel : (819) 684-8444
Fax : (819) 684-5444

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USA

CARPET AND RUG INSTITUTE
Nonprofit trade association in nature, CRI representing the carpet manufacturers, suppliers & service providers of USA. It constantly work towards providing consumer satisfaction by being honest & dedicated towards its own goals. It aims at providing long lasting life to these carpets. Besides being a science-based research, customer advocacy, environmental stewardship and consensus building are other roles of the institute.

Contact address : P.O. Box 2048,
Dalton, Georgia 30722-2048,
United States of America
Tel : 706-278-3176
Fax : 706-278-8835


CANADIAN CARPET INSTITUTE
CCI is yet another national not-for-profit organization which was established to be the voice of Canada's carpet manufacturers and their suppliers. It provides vital info on healthy tips to its readers while going for the right carpet. Tips on its maintenance factor are as well provided.

Contact address : 1064 Cadboro Road,
Ottawa, ON K1J 8E1
Tel : (819) 684-8444
Fax :  (819) 684-5444


CARPET CUSHION COUNCIL
Carpet Cushion Council solves all problems related to carpet cushions & rugs. It tries to educate all carpet retailers, manufacturers, distributors as well the cushion manufacturers about the benefits of carpet cushion. The necessary tools required for improving upon the carpet retailers rapport with their customers are as well mentioned, thus, enhancing the role of the organization.

Contact address : 23 Courtney Circle,
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Tel : 610.527.3880
Fax :  610.527.8535


ORIENTAL RUG RETAILERS OF AMERICA, Inc.
The organization is again one of America's non-profit membership organization which represents supporting retailers, wholesalers, importers and service related companies. ORRA brings forth the required high standards and ethical practices which are considered beneficial for the success of the business.

Contact address : P.O. Box 71831,
Richmond Va. 23255.
Tel : (804) 270-3195
Fax :  804-270-3196


CARPET AND FABRICARE INSTITUTE
USA's one of the major non-profit trade association, the goals of this institute are towards achieving success in the maintenance of these expensive rugs & carpets.

Contact address : 36 Thorn Oak, Suite 200,
Dove Canyon, CA 92679
Tel : 1-800-CARPET9 (800-227-7389)
Fax :  949-888-4799

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AUSTRALIA

CARPET INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIA
CIAL joins the league as a non-profit industry association totally devoted towards the development of Australian’s vast carpet industry. It helps the carpet manufacturers, retailers and suppliers of goods and services while promoting their products & creating a demand for these products.

Contact address : PO Box 7172,
St Kilda Road,
Melbourne VIC 8004
Tel : (61 3) 9804 5559
Fax :  (61 3) 9804 5560