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Association for Contract Textiles Inc
Beacon, NY · EIN 133552952 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · contracttextiles.org
revenue
$534K
expenses
$519K
net assets
$323K
employees
3
program ratio
0%
mission · from form 990

Association for Contract Textiles, Inc. (ACT) is a professional trade association whose mission is to promote the value of contract textiles as more fully described under Part III, Line 1.

profile · synthesized from sources

Association for Contract Textiles Inc (ACT) is a professional trade association founded in 1985 to support the contract textile industry. It promotes the value of commercial textiles through voluntary performance guidelines, sustainability certification, and educational initiatives. ACT serves member companies involved in the design, production, and application of textiles for commercial environments.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

ACT Voluntary Performance Guidelines
Establishes and promotes standardized testing and performance criteria for contract textiles, including flammability, colorfastness, abrasion, and physical properties, categorized by fabric type and application.
Interact Conference
Annual one-day conference in New York City for ACT members to engage in educational sessions, network, and discuss industry trends and challenges.
NSF/ANSI 336-2018 Certification
Third-party sustainability certification program for commercial textiles that verifies environmental and social responsibility across the product lifecycle.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Industry Advocacy and Regulatory Engagement 1 activity
    • Advocates for the contract textile industry in legislative and regulatory matters
      Monitors legislation affecting the contract textile industry and conducts lobbying efforts when necessary to represent industry interests.
  • Professional Development & Advocacy for Designers 1 activity
    • Educates design and architectural communities on contract textile standards and applications
      Provides education and resources to architects, designers, and other stakeholders through seminars, trade advertising, and online content on the proper specification, creative use, and limitations of contract textiles, including the relevance of performance testing beyond high-traffic applications.
  • Professional Networking Events 1 activity
    • Hosts professional conferences and networking events for industry members
      Organizes and hosts annual events including Interact Conference and the ACT Membership Meeting at NeoCon, providing educational sessions and networking opportunities for professionals in the contract textile industry.
  • Sustainable Fashion & Textile Circularity 1 activity
    • Offers third-party sustainability certification for commercial textiles
      Provides a sustainability certification program compliant with NSF/ANSI 336-2018, verified through third-party assessment, to promote environmentally responsible practices in the contract textile industry.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Administers certification marks for contract textile performance compliance
      Develops and owns registered certification marks that represent verified test data for fabric performance, enabling member companies to label products that meet the organization’s voluntary performance guidelines.
    • Develops and maintains voluntary performance guidelines for contract textiles
      Establishes standardized criteria for contract textile performance based on fabric construction, application, and usage environment, including guidelines for abrasion, flammability, colorfastness to light, wet and dry crocking, and physical properties. These are made available as downloadable resources organized by fabric type and use.
    • Specifies and standardizes test methods for contract textile performance
      Defines laboratory test methods to measure fabric performance under standard conditions, aligned with current industry testing standards, to support consistent evaluation and compliance with voluntary guidelines.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$534K
Contributions & grants$17K3%
Program service revenue$501K94%
Investment income$17K3%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$519K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$269K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$324K
Cash$324K
Investments$0
Liabilities$414
Net assets$323K
Liquid reserves7.5 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +5.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Janan Rabiah Executive Direc 40 $142K
Lynne Willis Assistant Direc 40 $105K
board members · 10
  • Allen Chen — Director
  • Annette Schaich — Director
  • Betsy Phillips — Secretary
  • Bill Snyder — Director
  • Dave White — President
  • Eduardo Elizondo — Treasurer
  • Edward Nassimi — Director
  • Kandice Tjebkes — Director
  • Karen Keating — Vice President
  • Rob Mayer — Treasurer
relationships · 71

Who they work with

  • ACT Member companies Network — Member companies use ACT certification marks on their fabric samples to indicate compliance with ACT Voluntary Performance Guidelines.
  • AIS Partner — Associate member supporting ACT standards and initiatives
  • Anzea Partner — Principal member company supporting ACT standards and initiatives
  • Arc-Com Partner — Principal member company supporting ACT standards and initiatives
  • Architex Partner — Principal member company supporting ACT standards and initiatives
  • Baldwin Sales Partner — Member company represented on the ACT Board of Directors.
  • Bernhardt Textiles Partner — Principal member company supporting ACT standards and initiatives
  • Brentano Partner — Member company represented on the ACT Board of Directors.
  • Brentano Partner — Principal member company supporting ACT standards and initiatives
  • Burch Partner — Principal member company supporting ACT standards and initiatives
  • C.F. Stinson Partner — Principal member company supporting ACT standards and initiatives
  • Camira Group Partner — Principal member company supporting ACT standards and initiatives
  • Carnegie Partner — Principal member company supporting ACT standards and initiatives
  • Charles Samelson Partner — Principal member company supporting ACT standards and initiatives
  • Chilewich Partner — Principal member company supporting ACT standards and initiatives
  • Concertex Partner — Principal member company supporting ACT standards and initiatives
  • Davis Furniture Partner — Associate member supporting ACT standards and initiatives
  • Decorator Industries Partner — Associate member supporting ACT standards and initiatives
  • Designtex Partner — Member company represented on the ACT Board of Directors.
  • Designtex Partner — Principal member company supporting ACT standards and initiatives
  • Ennis Fabrics Partner — Principal member company supporting ACT standards and initiatives
  • Fabricut Contract Partner — Principal member company supporting ACT standards and initiatives
  • Gabriel Partner — Principal member company supporting ACT standards and initiatives
  • Global Furniture Group Partner — Associate member supporting ACT standards and initiatives
  • Guilford of Maine Partner — Principal member company supporting ACT standards and initiatives
  • Gus* Design Group Partner — Associate member supporting ACT standards and initiatives
  • HBF Textiles Partner — Principal member company supporting ACT standards and initiatives
  • HNI Partner — Associate member supporting ACT standards and initiatives
  • HNI Partner — Member company represented on the ACT Board of Directors.
  • Haworth Partner — Associate member supporting ACT standards and initiatives
+ 41 more
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Feedback Integration from Design Professionals
    methodology: designer_feedback_forum
    By engaging design professionals as a feedback loop, the organization ensures industry standards remain relevant and effective because real-world application insights inform the refinement of performance and sustainability guidelines.
  • Standardization Through Certification and Classification
    methodology: standardization-through-certification
    By applying classification systems and certification marks based on fabric construction and use environment, the organization improves clarity and consistency in commercial textile specification because standardized categorization enables better decision-making and compliance across design and procurement channels.
  • Sustainability Advancement via Third-Party Certified Standards
    methodology: sustainability-certification
    By promoting a multi-attribute, third-party certified sustainability standard, the organization advances environmental performance in the contract textile sector because certification provides credible, measurable benchmarks that incentivize responsible production and guide market demand.
  • Trade Association Advocacy for Industry Recognition
    methodology: trade_association_advocacy
    By functioning as a professional trade association, the organization advances the use and recognition of contract textiles because collective advocacy strengthens industry credibility, promotes value, and influences standards adoption.
  • Voluntary Industry Guidelines to Drive Standardization and Safety
    methodology: voluntary_guidelines
    By establishing and promoting voluntary performance, safety, and environmental guidelines, the organization drives adoption of consistent standards across the contract textile industry because shared benchmarks improve product reliability, safety (e.g., flammability), durability, and market trust.