ASHRAE stands for the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers. The organization is a professional society that focuses on the advancement of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) technologies. Its members include engineers, architects, contractors, and researchers, who work together to improve the energy efficiency of buildings and other structures. In the nonwovens industry, ASHRAE's standards and guidelines are often used to help ensure that nonwoven fabrics and products used in HVACR systems meet the necessary performance and safety requirements.