Open Directory - Business: Textiles and Nonwovens: Textiles: Resources
See also: - Information resource for textile fabrics buyers, sellers and users. Suppliers' directory. Marketplace. Design gallery. Calendar of events. CV bank and job opportunities. Dictionary and list of textile books. Multi-lingual Site. - Interior textiles division of the Woolmark company. Includes information about the Woolmark logo, Woolmark blend interior textiles, carpets, bedding products, blankets, furnishing fabric and wool care. - Science and technology organization, engaged in color research, forecast, design and applications in textiles and garment, interior design and architecture, and industrial products. English and Chinese. - 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. - 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. - Information resource on textile fabrics and fashion design. Complete list and descriptions of natural fibers. - Information resource and network platform for Wisconsin, USA based textile, paper, plastic and nonwovens converting companies. Detailed directory of links. - 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. - 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. - Social and professional networking place for Indian professionals involved in manufacturing, marketing, sourcing, trading, designing, conversion into made-ups, merchandising and retailing of denim. Directory of denim related web sites. Library of articles and videos. - 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. - Information resource and portal to standards in furnishing fabrics that are required by national regulations to have flame resistant or flame retardant properties. - USA. Non-profit arts organization devoted to creating new work in fabric and other materials in collaboration with emerging, nationally, and internationally recognized artists. - Information resource on the Japanese fashion and textile market. Monthly reviews of sales. Links to resources and industry sites. Free company registration. - A 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. - From the Philadelphia University, USA. Categorized collections of links to textile art, chemistry, technology and industry. - 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. - Information resource, materials database and forum for professionals in the upholstery, furnishing, and interior design and decoration industries. Links to related sites. English and French. - Textile business information and resource site. Business news and market reports. Marketplace. Company directory. Calendar of events. From World Textile Publications, Ltd. - UK. Department in the University of Leeds, dedicated to collecting, preserving and documenting textiles and related design materials, and promoting public use of its collections for research and publication. Links to educational resources. - USA. Technical center in the University of Missouri, serving sewn products manufacturers, contractors, retailers and entrepreneurs in Missouri and the Mid West. - Information resource on linen for designers, manufacturers, buyers and journalists. Company and designer listings, and designer book. English and French. - The Netherlands. Professional association of engineers, chemists, colorists and economists in the Dutch textile industry. Links to related sites. English and Dutch. - Quality certification seal of European Down and Feathers Association, confirming that bedding articles displaying the mark are fit for house dust mite allergy sufferers. - Forum aiming to familiarise textile manufacturers with the implications, possibilities, materials and impact of digital printing on production and marketing processes. English and French. - Textile design survey and internet-based design collaboration. - 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. - Egypt. Government implemented program of action plans for improved environmental management, planning and services for industry and population. Collections of PDF manuals and case studies of cleaner production initiatives for the textile, food, oil and soap sectors. - Ethiopia. Non-profit organization, dedicated to creating positive employment opportunities in hand spinning, weaving, dying, and finishing of fabrics, furnishings and garments. History of silk on PDF file. - 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. - Trademarked quality certification label for Italian made silk and silk rich fabrics. Detailed explanation of principles and procedures. List of licenced companies. English and Italian. - Industry sponsored consumer information resource for silk comforters. History, properties and characteristics of silk. Video presentations of the processing and manufacture of silk battings. Technical information and FAQ. - Quality assurance and certification organization of the Indian silk processing and manufacturing industry, dedicated to the development and promotion of silk in textiles. Calendar of events. Links to related sites. - Industrial standards for companies involved in processing, manufacturing, packing, labelling, import and export, and distributing of certified natural textile fibers and products, based on the Global Organic Textile Standards. [PDF] - 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. - 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. - Information resource about Scottish tartan fabric design, production, wearing and interpreting. Descriptions of tartan types. World tartan register. Links to related sites. - 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. - Web site of the North Carolina State University College of Textiles, designed to serve as an information resource connecting global textile events, products, markets, and company information from government, industry, and academic sources to the North Carolina textile complex. - Resources and magazines for the global textile industry. - Australian chapter of the UK based, global institute of the textiles, clothing and footwear industries, focused on the organization of conferences and seminars, and technical and scientific publication. - Textile industry news and market analysis. Marketplace. Trade resources for subscribers. - Virtual arts center, developing web and community resources for artists, students, tutors, researchers and businesses involved in art textiles. - 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. - UK. Registered charity evolving from one of the City of London's historic livery companies, involved in promoting textiles, principally through educational grants, fostering the development of technical textiles, and supporting the nation's textile heritage. List of available publications. Historical information and art collections on PDF files. - 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. - 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. - 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. - Portal for UK textile manufacturing companies provides information on textiles, health, safety, training, development and conferencing services. - 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. - Resource for commercial, technical and general information about the global textile industry. - UK. Registered charity supporting almshouses for retired employees of the British knitting and hosiery industry, and administering student bursaries and award schemes. Calendar of events. Links to related sites. - UK. Registered charity, involved in granting scholarships, awards and bursaries related to the textile industry. Comprehensive glossary of technical terms and definitions. Links to related sites. - Registered charity primarily active within the British wool industry giving awards and grants to universities providing degree courses in Textiles and Agriculture. Calendar of events. - Germany. Independent, non-government funded association for the textiles and clothing industry in North Rhine-Westphalia, involved in the development of activities and resources for the improvement of the medium and long-term prospects of companies and research bodies in the industry. List of publications. Links to related sites. English and German.
