The Australian industry leading the world in textile fabrication
The Specialised Textiles Association (STA) is the industry representative body for the fabric and textiles sectors in Australia. We currently represent over 200 member businesses from around the country to promote industry standards and ethics, work with government and training organisations and provide members with information and news relating to their business and the broader industry.
Our members include businesses of a wide range of sizes, specialising in the manufacturing and supply of textiles, euipment and serives across the value chain. Sectors, where our members are particularly prominent, include auto and marine fabrication, shade structures and sails, blinds and awnings, tension structures and banners, plus many more...
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The Specialised Textiles Association Awards for Excellence, now in their 37th year, provide the opportunity for members to showcase their technical skills, design excellence, and innovation within the specialised textiles industry in over 19 categories.
Winning an Award for Excellence means our business will be recognised throughout the industry as producing quality products and services. Ben Westcott, Alfresco Shade
The opportunity to collaborate with amazing leaders, business and suppliers withing our industry is why we are proud members of the STA.
Since Joining the Marine Trimming section of the Specialised Textile Association, I have become friends with so many other Marine Trimmers ,Canvas Workers, Upholsterers & Vehicle Trimmers.
It’s an awesome group of talented tradespeople that are willing to lend a hand or share ideas or information if required.
Other benefits I have enjoyed is having a human resources team on hand to help navigate all that is required when taking on employees. I have used this service several times & it is excellent to have a one stop shop to get all the information required.
The Sewing for Boats team recently participated in the Marine Trimmers workshop as part of the Super Expo, and we could not be happier with our decision to join the association.
The workshop gave us the opportunity to learn practical skills from experts in the industry, as well as share and discuss business strategies and best practice. We enjoyed meeting and socialising with our industry peers and suppliers who provided nothing but support and encouragement. As a new business, the STA has welcomed us into the industry and been a great conduit for us to connect with other marine trimmers.
