Advanced Functional Fabrics of America (AFFOA) is a non-profit, public-private partnership and DoD funded Manufacturing USA Innovation Institute based in Cambridge, MA. They are dedicated to revitalizing the U.S domestic textile industry by leading a nationwide enterprise for advanced fiber fabric technology development and manufacturing. AFFOA bridges the gap between early-stage technology and commercialization, utilizing their expertise and membership ecosystem to advance the development of textile-based products with transformative capabilities to meet defense and consumer needs.
AFFOA is revolutionizing the textile industry by transforming traditional fibers, yarns, and textiles into highly sophisticated, integrated, and networked devices and systems. They aim to create novel products and business models that leverage fabrics as a service. Their focus is on advancing the manufacturability of disruptive fiber and fabric technology, building the next generation supply chain and manufacturing workforce, and inspiring, educating, and training students and workers for the future advanced textiles industry. With over 125 members across 28 different states, AFFOA's membership provides access to a robust network of innovative startups, universities, manufacturers, large commercial brands, and DoD partners who are advancing the functional fiber and fabrics industry.
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