Are You SMART?

Increase profitability.

SMART offers members a variety of programs and services designed to help each industry sector maximize profitability.

Trade from anywhere with SMARTTrader, our internet forum used by SMART members to exchange information regarding the sale or purchase of industry related goods such as wiping materials, recycled clothing and fiber.

Save on shipping with SORT, our non-profit shipper's trade association designed to benefit members and provide reduced ocean freights and additional services for the efficient transportation of used clothing, wipers, textiles and textile waste products for shipment by sea and land.

Business services and discounts are available to members through SMART partnerships.

Extend your impact.

SMART members influence and inform the public and policy-makers through legal, government and public relations. We work closely with our advocacy partners to keep member issues in the spotlight.

Legislative efforts ensure our concerns and expertise factor into local, state and federal regulatory decisions. SMART partners with other national trade associations – National Association of Manufacturers and the Small Business Legislative Council - to establish a strong voice for our industry.

Public awareness of our industry is promoted by our increased public relations efforts.

Legal advisories keep SMART members informed about issues that affect their business.

Expand your network.

SMART hosts events throughout the year that put you face-to-face with people who want to partner with your company.

SMART Annual Convention unites textile recycling peers for three days of networking via business sessions, receptions and golf tournament. Click here to read about attendee experiences at the convention. This is an opportunity to exchange ideas with executive decision makers in a relaxed one-on-one setting.

Regional Meetings held in various North American cities, these meetings offer cost effective networking opportunities for members and prospective members. Regional meetings include a cocktail hour and dinner providing several hours of networking and sponsorship opportunities.


Why Join SMART?

Success in this industry is largely dependent on the size and number of people in your network with whom you can trade. When you join SMART, you instantly increase the size of your network, allowing you to build new relationships with people who can help grow your business. The SMART Board of Directors and SMART staff are committed to supporting our members and our industry.

As a SMART member you will earn a seat at the table to help influence the public policies that impact our business environment and affect your company’s ability to prosper.

SMART holds events throughout the year that allow you to network with your peers, who are the leaders of the wiping cloth, recycled clothing, and the new and reprocessed fiber industries.

SMART provides timely information on policies that affect our industry via our online forums, website and monthly newsletter. SMART’s government affairs efforts provide valuable leverage when addressing needs of our industry.

Choose Your Industry Segment

Pre and Post Producer

Recycled/Used Clothing Processor, Distributor, Broker, Grader

Wiping Material Converter / Distributors

Allied Industries (Associate Member)
 

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SMART people say ...

“Two years ago I attended a SMART Regional Meeting in Toronto and left the meeting feeling disappointed. As a potential new member I was not convinced that that joining this association was a wise decision. How could this association help my company grow?

"This past spring I decided to join SMART and see what this would bring. I was encouraged to attend the annual convention in South Beach, Miami, and see what SMART had to offer. I did not leave this meeting disappointed. In three days I met face to face in both formal and informal settings some of the finest business people in our industry. Seldom in my 20 years of business have I had the opportunity to meet so many decision makers in one venue. The cost of my membership and convention attendance were a bargain for the number of people I was able to make contact with. I would never have been able to achieve this level of networking without the assistance of SMART.

"Phone calls and internet searches are no substitute for creating relationships. I have found that you will get out of this association what you put into it. I am convinced I have made a SMART decision. “

Mike Korolenchuk, Johnny Rag