Business: Textiles_and_Nonwovens: Textiles: Resources

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All About Fabrics
Information resource for textile fabrics buyers, sellers and users. Suppliers' directory. Marketplace. Design gallery. Calendar of events. CV bank and job opportunities. Comprehensive dictionary. List of textile books. Multi-lingual Site.

ATW Solutions
Information resource for the textile and yarn spinning industries. Categorised company directory. Links to organizations, and government and education sites. Marketplace. Virtual exhibition. Market and technical news.

Canadian Pollution Prevention Information Clearinghouse
Multiple choice search page for on-line available information about environmental, pollution prevention and best practices issues, related to the textile industry. From Environment Canada.

Caratex Stamps
Collection of stamps with the textile industry as their subject, linked to articles about fibers, textiles and tapestry. Stamp galleries.

CDMT. Center for Textile Documentation, Training and Culture
Spain. Industry center for textile documentation, training and education, preservation, historical research and culture. Extensive resource for the history and culture of the Spanish textile industry. English and Spanish.

Centre for Canadian Fashion and Design
Information resource on textile fabrics and fashion design. Complete list and descriptions of natural fibers.

CITEVE. Centro Tecnológico das Indústrias
Portugal. Technology center for the Portuguese textile and garment industry, active in quality awareness, certification and standardisation, health and safety, environment, energy, production areas, and management and marketing issues.

CITYC. Centro de Información Textil y de la Confección
Web site of the Spanish information center for the textile, apparel and leather industries. Links to organizations, educational, research and testing institutes, technological centers and services. Business data and news. English and Spanish.

The Comfort Council
USA. Independent advisory board of design and lifestyle experts that specialize in helping consumers achieve comfort in the home and in life, created by Hollander Home Fashions.

Converting Influence
Information resource and network platform for Wisconsin, USA based textile, paper,plastic and nonwovens converting companies. Detailed directory of links.

Cotton USA Sourcing Program
Export promotion program managed by Cotton Council International (CCI), dedicated to facilitate business relationships and information exchange between the US cotton textile industry and garment manufacturing companies throughout the Americas.

Custom Home Furnishings Network
USA. Information resource, consultants, and organisers of classes and conferences for individuals and companies in the custom home furnishings market. Bookstore and discussion forum.

DecoFinder
Search engine for furniture, interior fabrics and furnishings, created by Distrimart, Sarl. On-line converting and calculation tools. Links to related sites. Multi-lingual site.

Denim Product Information System
Information resource about denim. Market and fashion trends, product technical specification, textile and clothing manufacturing technologies, apparel design, merchandise and retailing. From the Hong Kong Polytechnical University.

DraperyPro
On-line forum and e-mail service for professionals in the soft window covering industry. Design galleries. List of trade events. Members' directory. Links to related sites.

Fabric Online
Comprehensive educational resource on the origins, history and manufacturing processes of textile fabrics and the evolution of fashion. Extensive links to information on natural and man-made fibers, apparel history and culture, and color significance and uses. From The Thinkquest Library.

Fabric Workshop and Museum
USA. Non-profit arts organization devoted to creating new work in fabric and other materials in collaboration with emerging, nationally, and internationally recognized artists.

FabricLink
Educational resource for textile fabrics, home furnishings and care. Retailer and consumer information, educational presentations from fiber and fabric manufacturers, on-line textile seminar and product knowledge center. Dictionary of fabric terms and consumer guides.

Fashion Creative Network
Information resource on the Japanese fashion and textile market. Monthly reviews of sales. Links to resources and industry sites. Free company registration.

Fashion Group International, Inc
USA. World wide, non-profit professional organization for the fashion apparel, accessories, beauty and home furnishing industries, aimed at promoting educational programs devoted to fashion and to the study of fashion related businesses through the creation and awarding of scholarships, establishment of internship programs and the provision of career counseling services.

FR-One
Information resource and portal to standards in furnishing fabrics that are required by national regulations to have flame resistant or flame retardant properties.

GAFTT. Global Alliance for Fair Textile Trade
World wide alliance of textile and apparel groups, promoting the principles of fair trade and free markets, and actively opposing unfair or illegal practices.

GTTA. Garment, Textile and Technology Association
Ireland. Organization of scholars and professionals, focused on aiding textile and clothing companies with achieving improved business performance. Consultancy. Training and education, and research, design and development services.

Guide to Information Sources in Textiles
Comprehensive directory of links to reference sources, publications, research sites, organizations, bibliographies, statistics and commercial companies, relating to the textile and fashion industries. Compiled by Peter Sandison.

Gutman Library
From the Philadelphia University, USA. Categorized collections of links to textile art, chemistry, technology and industry.

The Harris Tweed Authority
UK. Custodians of the Orb trademark for genuine handwoven Scotland wool fabrics. History of Harris tweed. Description of manufacturing process. Downloadable postcards, screensavers and desktop patterns.

Hong Kong Institution of Textile and Apparel
Non-profit organization for the Hong Kong textile and apparel industry, aiming to improve the academic and professional standards of its members. Training and educational programs. Seminars and conferences, and publications. English and Chinese.

Inteletex
Textile business information and resource site. Business news and market reports. Marketplace. Company directory. Calendar of events. From World Textile Publications, Ltd.

Introductory Textile Science
Distance learning course of the Florida State University, focused on the physical and chemical aspects of fibers, yarns, fabrics, finishes, and textile coloration. Instructor: Kay S. Grise, Ph.D.

Library Learning Center
From the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Textile resource om the world wide web. Catalogs, dictionaries, guides, indexes, publications, directories, standards and dissertations.

Linen Learning Center
Consumer resource for information about the various types of cotton fibers, characteristics and types of cotton yarns, mattresses and mattress pocket sizes, and different types of weaves for bed linens. From Precious Bedding.

Maison du Lin
Information resource on linen for designers, manufacturers, buyers and journalists. Company and designer listings, and designer book. English and French.

Media Innovations
UK. Developers of CD-rom based multi-media textile learning and training products. Subsidiary of the University of Leeds.

Merv's Upholstery Videos
Mervin Knudson's homepage featuring instructional videos for education and training purposes, geared towards home based upholstery businesses. Extensive glossary of terms and definitions. Links to related sites.

MO-TAC. Missouri Textile and Apparel Center
USA. Technical center in the University of Missouri, serving sewn products manufacturers, contractors, retailers and entrepreneurs in Missouri and the Mid West.

National Design Centre
Searchable textile and fabric design resource. Design protection and consulting services. Indian handloom product index. Apparel design and home furnishings, and fabric prints and trends. Free company listing. Forum for members.

Nomite
Quality certification seal of European Down and Feathers Association, confirming that bedding articles displaying the mark are fit for house dust mite allergy sufferers.

NT. Dutch Textile Institute
The Netherlands. Professional association of engineers, chemists, colorists and economists in the Dutch textile industry. Links to related sites. English and Dutch.

Numtex
Forum aiming to familiarise textile manufacturers with the implications, possibilities, materials and impact of digital printing on production and marketing processes. English and French.

Ph2 Textiles Research Project
Textile design survey and internet-based design collaboration.

Phi Psi Textile Fraternity
USA. National textile fraternity founded with the goals to promote good fellowship, social interaction, mutual advancements of its members, and the art of textile manufacturing. Theta Chapter at the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Preventex
Canada. Independent, non-profit organisation involved in prevention of work related accidents and diseases within the Quebec textile industry. Library of articles on PDF files.

Profile of the Textile Industry
Environmental profile of the textile industry, published by the US Environmental Protection Agency as part of the Sector Notebook Project, and including descriptions of history and processes, chemical releases, pollution prevention opportunities, federal statutes and regulations, and a compliance and enforcement profile. PDF document.

The Roger Milliken Textile Library
Link page to catalogues, references, acquisitions and literature search at the worlds' largest English language textile library. Based in The Institute of Textile Technology, Virginia.

Scottish Textiles
Network of textile companies, dedicated to the promotion and technological development of the Scottish textile industry. Technical and industry information. Directories of companies. Links to related sites.

Sewing Educator Alliance
USA. Mentoring and support organisation of the Sewing and Vacuum Dealers Trade Association, created for sewing educators and focusing on training, education and networking activities. Members' directory.

Swiss Guarantee VSB
Switzerland. Quality label for manufacturers of feather and down filled duvets and pillows which are members of the VSB trade organization. Information about goose and duck down and feathers. Duvet size chart and care guide. List of member companies. FAQ. Links to related sites. English, German and French.

Tartans of Scotland
Information resource about Scottish tartan fabric design, production, wearing and interpreting. Descriptions of tartan types. World tartan register. Links to related sites.

Textil Server
Resource for the German textile and apparel industry. Directories of manufacturers, suppliers and organizations. Technical information. Calendar of fairs and exhibitions. List of books and publications. Links to retail outlets. English and German.

Textile Center of Minnesota
USA. Coalition of artists, educators, organizations, businesses, collectors and enthousiasts, dedicated to the development and promotion of educational programs, special events and projects related to the preservation of textile traditions of the Upper Midwest. Links to member organizations, art galleries and events.

The Textile Centre of Excellence
Portal for UK textile manufacturing companies provides information on textiles, health, safety, training, development and conferencing services.

The Textile Guide
Information resource for professionals involved in the fabrics specification process. Environment and sustainability. Natural and man-made fibers. Manufacturing processes. Color matching methods. Testing procedures and flammability test. Detailed glossary of terms and phrases. From Interface, Inc.

Textile Industries
Resources and magazines for the global textile industry.

Textile Info
Information resource for the history, properties, manufacturing processes and applications of natural and man-made fibers, textiles, nonwovens, and artificial leathers. From Gofar Synthetic Co., Ltd.

Textile Info Online
Information, education and technology resource of the Indian textile association. Discussion forum. Industry news and calendar of events. Links to related sites. Access to technology information upon registration.

Textile Intelligence
Textile industry news and market analysis. Marketplace. Trade resources for subscribers.

The Textile Network
Information resource about the French textile and nonwovens industry. Textile glossary. Extensive links page to traing and education, history and culture, research and development, corporate and trade event sites. Library of articles. From FranceTech.

Textile Postage Stamps
Virtual gallery of stamps with a textiles themes, arranged by country. From All Fiber Arts.

Textile Resource Guide
Information resource for traditional design and hand weaving techniques for jacquard and dobby woven fabrics. Also, short descriptions for fibers, yarns and fabric properties and types, finishing techniques and samples gallery. From Holland and Sherry, Ltd.

Textile Resources
From the Library Learning Center of the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Categorized directory of links to textile related web sites.

The Textile Rooms
Information resource and marketplace for fibers, yarns, textile products and machinery. Dictionaries, glossaries and conversion tables. Search engines, directories, chat forum and global events calendar.

TextileArts
Virtual arts center, developing web and community resources for artists, students, tutors, researchers and businesses involved in art textiles.

Textiles Human Resources Council
Canada. Independent, non-profit, non-government partnership between industry, senior labour representatives, and suppliers and end-users of textiles and nonwovens, dedicated to employee training and education activities. Career resources. Industry news. Links to related sites. English and French.

Textiles Online
Educational resource designed to enhance the understanding of textile manufacturing processes, their impact on the environment, and how to reduce that impact in the future. From E4S-Environmental Teaching Resources.

The Textiles Rooms
Resource for commercial, technical and general information about the global textile industry.

Textiles Through Time
A textile connection between generations and cultures of past and present times. Museum collections of precious textiles.

TexWatch
Information resource for the global textile and apparel industries. World wide industry news, market reports and prices. Discussion board and newsletter. Free company listing. Trading in fibers, yarns, fabrics and garments. Also, stock lots, machinery and accessories. Links to dictionaries, fashion portals and designer database.

Thailand Textile Institute
Autonomous organization, funded by government and industry, and focusing on technical, marketing and human resource development activities in the Thai textile industry. Business information, news, statistics and trade regulations. Marketplace and forum.

TID - Textiles Publications
List of HTML and PDF documents and forms relating to the application for textile import and export licences to and from Hong Kong. From the Hong Kong Trade and Industry Department.

Top Fabric Sites
Information resource on textile fabrics. Directory of products and companies. Technical, feature and marketing articles, and newsletter.

Tribal Textiles
Homepage of Pamela A. Cross, providing an information resource about the tribal textile cultures of China and Southeast Asia, including photo galleries, articles and scientific studies. Links to related sites.

Upholstery Net
Upholstery resource site dedicated to all aspects of the upholstery business, including information, tutorials, forums and consumer tips.

Woolfurnishings Designroom
Interior textiles division of the Woolmark company. Extensive information about the Woolmark logo, Woolmark blend interior textiles, carpets, bedding products, blankets, furnishing fabric and wool care.

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