Portugal. Non-profit institute, created to further the development of technical and technological capacities of the local textile and clothing companies. Company directory. Outline of training courses. List of publications. FAQ. English and Portuguese.

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.

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.

Stamps with a Textile Theme

Entitat situada a Terrassa que té com a objectius la conservació del patrimoni, la promoció de la cultura i el foment de la creativitat tèxtils. Agenda, publicacions, biblioteca i col·leccions.

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.

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

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.

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.

USA. Global, non-profit association of professionals in the textile, apparel, accessories and home furnishing industries.

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

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

Directory of Australian fabric and textile suppliers and manufacturers. Search by retail, wholesale, postcode and speciality.

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

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.

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

World wide alliance of textile and apparel groups, promoting the principles of fair trade and free markets, and actively opposing unfair or illegal practices.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Register of all publicly known tartans. With a searchable database and information on interpreting, making and buying the tartan.

On-line trading site for the textile and apparel industries. Company listing, marketing news and information, fiber and fabric dictionaries. Web design and hosting.

Die Seite bietet eine Reihe von Links zu Forschungseinrichtungen, Verbänden und Fachinformationen aus dem Bereich Textil.

A coalition of the textile community, dedicated to promoting and preserving textile excellence.

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.

A summary of plant materials that are used to make fabrics by the Centre for Canadian Fashion and Design.

Resources and magazines for the global textile industry.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

A textile connection between generations and cultures of past and present times. Museum collections of precious 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.

Consumer information on beds, mattresses. bed linens, quilts, pillows and accessories. FAQ and glossary of terms. Fabric care symbols guide on PDF file. On/line shopping facility.

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.

Web based resource of the Irish Galway Mayo Institute of Technology, created to promote the work of students of the The Department of Creative Arts, for individuals interested in textile culture and design, and for present and prospective students. Includes information about BA level textile courses. Links to student pages. Textile Quiz.

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 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.

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

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.

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

Interior textiles division of the Woolmark company. Woolmark and Woolmark blend interior textiles, carpet, bedding, blankets, furnishing fabric and wool care information.