Founded in 1935, the Canadian Textiles Institute (CTI) is the association representing Canadian textile manufacturers.

CTI’s role is to proactively support a healthy, competitive textile industry that creates employment for Canadians and value for Canada.

CTI’s members include yarn producers; fabric producers; dyers and finishers; and producers of textiles for a wide range of industrial and consumer uses. CTI estimates that its member companies account for the major part of the industry’s shipments. CTI also offers memberships for suppliers and financial institutions serving the textile industry; for textile manufacturers in NAFTA countries; and for affiliates. 

 Our areas of activity include:

• Trade
• Government procurement
• Energy management
• Environment
• Health & safety
• Scientific research & experimental development incentives/innovation
• Collective industry participation in trade shows and business development initiatives
• Issues updates/newsletter
• Industry and trade data (including customized reports)
• Collaboration with other industry organizations at home and abroad
• One-on-one assistance for members