Membership
Join our community with a range of membership options designed to support you at every stage of your career. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, we’re here to help you grow and succeed
Or, if you have a passion for upholstery or soft furnishings, become a member and support the trades you love while staying connected to the latest trends and opportunities in the industry
Membership Categories
Ordinary Member
Perfect for sole traders, partnerships, or limited companies engaged wholly or partly in the crafts of upholstery or soft furnishing
- Category A: Single and up to three staff including principle
- Category B: All other
Corporate Member
For businesses supplying the upholstery and soft furnishing trades with goods or services
Graduate Member
A membership intended mainly for recently qualified upholstery or soft furnishing students or apprentices who have gone on to work in these fields. But others working in these fields could also be eligible at the Board’s discretion. Graduate members may be in business on their own account or employed
Graduates will be required to have three years experience before being eligible to apply for Ordinary Membership
Student Member
For students who are currently enrolled in a course in upholstery or soft furnishing at an approved institution
Retired Member (subscribing)
For former ordinary members who have retired from active work. You can choose to pay a reduced subscription and enjoy the same rights as ordinary members, or opt out of paying and have limited rights including no access to group buying scheme and journal subscription
Affiliate Member
This is for anyone who is interested in joining the Association, but does not qualify for any of the above categories. This includes upholsterers and soft furnishers who are:
- operating outside the UK
- hobbyists
- enthusiasts
- supporters
Member Benefits
View our full list of benefits here.
