Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI)

The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) is the national trade association representing the carpet and rug industry. Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, the Institute's membership consists of manufacturers representing over 90% of all carpet produced in the United States and suppliers of raw materials and services to the industry. There is continued coordination with other segments of the industry, such as distributors, retailers and installers.

The Carpet and Rug Institute is the source for science-based information and insight into how carpet and rugs can create a better environment - for living, working, learning and healing.

Science-based research and insight are at the heart of what CRI provides professionals and the public to help them understand and decide about carpet and rugs and related issues.

CRI leads in the best practice of sustainability by advancing innovations and solutions that are consistent with long-term social, environmental and economic responsibilities. We do this for our industry and we are a model for all industries.

We are committed to addressing the needs of the customers of CRI members to help create a better environment for living, working, learning and healing. As they are served well, so is the industry.

We work to strengthen the role of carpet in our lives by building consensus among diverse parties in our industry. CRI aims for an open dialogue with educational, health, environmental stakeholders and community decision makers about qualities of the industry and the product category itself.