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IFAI CERTIFICATION PROGRAM: Master Fabric Craftsman & Industrial Fabrics Manager


PAMA is very active with IFAI's certification program by assisting in establishing and monitoring standards of craftsmanship. This program keeps the association in a position of leadership in the industry.

IFAI sponsors two professional certification programs that reward and recognize industry professionals for their knowledge, skills and experience in a variety of specialty fabric products and management categories. The following initials identify individuals who are certified through IFAI’s Professional Certification Programs:

- MFC – Master Fabric Craftsman
- IFM – Industrial Fabrics Manager

IFAI's and PAMA's printed copy of their membership directory identifies those individuals who are certified.

If you are interested in pursuing your MFC or IFM certification, please contact:

MFC – Awning Specialty
Michelle Sahlin
+1 651-225-6948
mesahlin@ifai.com

IFM – All Specialties
Beth Hungiville
+1 651-225-6952
blhungiville@ifai.com


Awning Master Fabric Craftsman recognizes excellence in fabrication
Industrial Fabrics Manager
recognizes excellence in management

Overview of IFAI Certification, Procedure and Forms

Elements of Knowledge for Awning MFC Candidates pdf


Awning MFC Certification Study Documents
PAMA recommends that MFC Candidates study the following documents in preparation for the written exam:

About Exterior Insulation Finishing Systems (EIFS)

All About Fabric Awnings pdf

• Applying for a Permit

• Architectural Fabric Sourcebooks - see column to the right

Awning & Canopy Fabric Specifier’s Guide pdf

Awning Design & Standards Manual.
This document is available through the IFAI Bookstore

Cutting Tools for the Fabric Awning & Canopy Industry pdf

Design Loads for Fabric Awnings and Canopies pdf

Fabric Welding Techniques for Awning and Canopy Fabrication pdf

Five Types of Buildings: International Building Code 602.2 through 602.5 and Tables 601/602 (Reference the IBC Chapter 6: Types of Construction Section 602: Construction Classification. The tables appear at the end of the chapter.

Metal Fabrication Definitions for Fabric Awnings & Canopies, Seams & Stitches pdf

Metal Welding – Types and Processes pdf

Seams and Stitches for Awnings and Canopies pdf



Fabric Architecture Sourcebooks

To view diagrams and charts
click on the icons within the pages.

Sourcebook 5 – 2001

Retractable canopy

Tiered, stepped canopy

Tensile canopy

Lateral arm/retractable awning

Canopy with fabric soffit


Canopy with sidewalls

Sourcebook 6 – 2002

Awning and canopy design basics

Awning and canopy design glossary

Sourcebook 8 – 2004

Retractable canopy

“Cool” awning

Awning “sculpture”

Parkside shade structure

Patio canopy and soffit

Canopy “break away” ties

Interior toldos—sliding shades

Fabric roof drain (p. 27)
Sourcebook 9 – 2005

Loads & anchoring: Awnings
& canopies

Sourcebook 10 – 2006

Glossary of awning terms
Sourcebook 13 – 2009

Awnings & canopies

Fabric structures

Graphic applications


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PROFESSIONAL AWNING MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
1801 County Road B West, Roseville, MN 55113
P: 651.222.2508 | Toll-Free: Toll Free: 800.225.4324

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