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Success in exporting depends on more than being good at what you do. You need to be recognised as the best at what you do.

IF YOU WANT THE BEST EXPORTING OUTCOMES, JOIN THE BEST TEAM

BTMA Members are technology, engineering and service companies involved throughout all aspects of textile and related manufacturing processes. This ranges from apparel through to technical and performance textiles, architectural textiles and composites. In fact, anywhere where fibre is used in a finished product. As well as the more apparent textile sectors, this includes market sectors ranging from construction materials, hi-tech medical applications, through to motorsports and aerospace industries.

A way to help achieve this is to be a member of an organisation known globally for its integrity and for its focus on productivity, competitiveness, quality and innovation.

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP INCLUDE:

SUPPORT & COLLABORATION

Rapid direct or mediated access to other BTMA members to share advice, experiences, disclosable information, or to discuss scope for collaboration, with proven expert support from our unique team.

ACCESS TO FUNDING

Encouragement and support to innovate, including help with funding, in partnership with other BTMA members or with overseas organisations through approved schemes.

SHOWCASING OPPORTUNITIES

Unrivalled opportunities for members to showcase their products and expertise directly to overseas customers at prestige events.

COST SAVINGS

Significant cost savings on specialist inputs that would otherwise have to be sourced separately – if they were available at all.

GLOBAL REPRESENTATION

Representation at UK government and international decision-making levels by a respected and determined organisation.

TRAINING AND INITIATIVES

Access to training and other development initiatives to enable BTMA members to improve their international performance and status.

PLUS MEMBERS HAVE ACCESS TO:

An impartial forum for networking and knowledge sharing with other UK textile technology companies and R&D organisations.
A representative body that promotes the UK as a natural home of best practice and high standards in international customer relations and service delivery.
A representative body that works with government and other agencies to turn UK innovation and R&D into opportunities not just to make sales but also to raise global standards and expectations.
A rapid enquiry handling and match-making service for companies seeking UK expertise, particularly for the first time.
A full range of exhibitor support services – ranging from general advice to translation and logistics management – for
trade fairs, exhibitions and special events.
An awareness and information service so that BTMA members are always ahead of every curve.
Bespoke assistance with specific projects involving BTMA member organisations.
Access to high quality industry know-how built up over many decades.
International media promotion of the benefits of using BTMA members as suppliers and problemsolvers.
Textile industry training and refresher courses – for example in supply chain best practice, standards compliance, quality assurance, new technologies, customer relationship management.