ABOUT
Mobilizing Support for the U.S. Textile Industry in the 21st Century
The National Council of Textile Organizations is a unique association representing the entire spectrum of the textile sector. From fibers to finished products, from machinery manufacturers to power suppliers, NCTO is the voice of the U.S. textile industry.
NCTO’s mission is focused on creating powerful national and international alliances to advance the interests of the U.S. textile sector. As an organization, it is unrivaled in its composition and council structure, which allows each segment of the industry to have a vote in determining NCTO policy.
The centerpiece of NCTO is the five separate councils representing the fiber, yarn, fabric, finished textile and apparel, and supplier industries, each with its own board representation.
As a lobbying group, NCTO is harnessing the influence of an array of associations and business groups that have a stake in the survival and prosperity of the U.S. textile sector to leverage our impact in the halls of our nation’s capital.
NCTO is also mobilizing global resources in its efforts to preserve the U.S. textile industry. Through new powerful international alliances, our voice is heard and has an impact from Washington, DC, to Geneva, to Beijing.
Domestically focused to ensure a prosperous future for the U.S. textile sector and globally positioned to work effectively with our international allies, NCTO is on the front lines meeting the challenges of the 21st Century.
The National Council of Textile Organizations is comprised of five councils to ensure a broad representation of the industry supply chain.
COUNCILS
Fiber
Fiber Council membership represents domestic textile denier fiber producers
Yarn Council membership represents domestic yarn manufacturers
Yarn
Industry Support includes textile distributors; converters, dyers, printers and finishers of textiles; and suppliers of products and services to such fiber and textile entities
Industry Support
Fabric & Home Products membership represents domestic manufacturers of fabric, including woven, knitted, non-woven, tufted, braided or other, and home furnishings
Fabric & Home Products
Finished Textile & Apparel Products membership represents companies or organizations that sew, knit and/or assemble, distribute, sale or otherwise transact any business related to finished textile and apparel goods
Finished Textiles & Apparel
LEARN MORE
Click below to learn more about what makes NCTO a unique and effective voice in Washington.
Committees
NCTO maintains committees to focus efforts to address unique issues that may impact specific subsets of its membership. Click to learn more about the committees that are currently active within our organization.
Members
NCTO’s membership consists of over 150 companies and organizations across the textile supply chain. Our affiliate members represent numerous partnerships with academic, research and international organizations with common objectives.
Officers & Board of Directors
NCTO’s officers and board of directors are elected annually to ensure that the needs of our entire membership are heard. Click to view our current leadership.
Staff
NCTO’s staff is a small but mighty team consisting of former government officials, trade experts, and communications professionals, all of whom are dedicated to serving the needs of the U.S. textile industry in Washington.
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