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DTNW. German Center for Textile Research DTNW. German Center for Textile Research: Germany. Non-profit organization, funded by industry and government, involved in fundamental and applied research in production processes and performance of textiles. Based in the University of Duisburg. (Resources) http://www.uni-duisburg.de/Institute/DTNW/ RICTA. Research and Information Center for Textiles and Apparel Science RICTA. Research and Information Center for Textiles and Apparel Science: Korea. Center for the collection and analysis of textile and apparel related information, and the development of a scientific database to support research and improve industrial competitiveness. English and Korean. (Resources) http://www.ricta.or.kr/english/index.html Textile Info 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. (Resources) http://www.gofar.co.kr/eng/info/info.php CITYC. Centro de Información Textil y de la Confección 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. (Resources) http://www.cityc.es/ Centrum Textil Centrum Textil: Czech Republic. Textile research and development center, focused on education, and information and technology transfer. Based in the Technical University of Liberec. English and Czech. (Resources) http://centrum.vslib.cz/ The Roger Milliken Textile Library 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. (Resources) http://www.itt.edu/Library/ Textile Info Online 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. (Resources) http://www.textileinfoonline.com/ Textile Industries Textile Industries: Resources and magazines for the global textile industry. (Resources) http://www.textileindustries.com/ ATW Solutions 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. (Resources) http://www.atwsolutions.com/ Textiles Information Server Textiles Information Server: Interactive information service or the textile industry. Searchable database of companies, products and processes. Free company listing and marketplace. News, events calendar, job postings and forum. (Resources) http://www.textiles.de/ CTIS. China Textile Information Station CTIS. China Textile Information Station: Resource for business and market information on the Chinese textile and apparel industry. Production and technologies. Policies and rules. Publications. Company directories. Analyses and reports. (Resources) http://textile.unet.net.cn/ Textile Intelligence Textile Intelligence: Textile industry news and market analysis. Marketplace. Trade resources for subscribers. (Resources) http://www.textileexcellence.com/ Textile Center of Minnesota 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 Mi (Resources) http://www.textilecentermn.org/ INNOVATEXT. Textile Engineering and Testing Institute INNOVATEXT. Textile Engineering and Testing Institute: Hungary. Research, development and testing institute for the Hungarian textile and apparel industries. Links to partner organizations. English and Hunarian. (Resources) http://www.innovatext.hu/ TexWatch 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 (Resources) http://www.texwatch.com/ Fabric Online 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 (Resources) http://library.thinkquest.org/C004179/ TIMSSA TIMSSA: On-line database for information on production, trade and demand in the textile industry sector of the Southern African Development Community (SADC). Subscription required. (Resources) http://www.timssa.co.za/ SITRA. South India Textile Research Association SITRA. South India Textile Research Association: India. Joint venture between government and business, dedicated to applied research on textile processes, consulting, materials testing and training. (Resources) http://www.commerceindia.com/sitra/ Gutman Library Gutman Library: From the Philadelphia University, USA. Categorized collections of links to textile art, chemistry, technology and industry. (Resources) http://www.philau.edu/library/resources/textiles.html New Textiles New Textiles: Information resource on the development and production of new fibers, yarns and textile products, made in Japan. Trends, statistics, conversions and manufacturing processes. Also, market reports on the global textile industry. Access upon registration. Fr (Resources) http://www.newtextiles.com/ ITCTI. Information Technology Center for the Textile Industry ITCTI. Information Technology Center for the Textile Industry: India. Government funded research and information institute for the Indian textile and apparel industry, focused on the development of electronic databases. (Resources) http://www.itcti.com/ TID - Textiles Publications 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. (Resources) http://www.tid.gov.hk/textonly/english/aboutus/publications/textiles/textiles.html MCCT. Montreal Centre for Contemporary Textiles MCCT. Montreal Centre for Contemporary Textiles: Canada. Non-profit corporation, dedicated to research, design, innovation, development and dissemination of information related to the crafts of weaving and spinning. Links to educational programs and related web sites. English and French. (Resources) http://www.textiles-mtl.com/ TTC. Textile Technology Center TTC. Textile Technology Center: Canada. Private, non-profit corporation devoted to improving productivity in the textile and para-textile industries. Applied research and testing services for textile materials and products. English and French. (Resources) http://www.ctt.ca/ Aktrin Textile Information Center Aktrin Textile Information Center: USA. Independent research institute for the secondary wood products and textile industries. Publishers of trend reports, efficiency and profitability recommendations, and marketing studies. Also, comprehensive consulting services. (Resources) http://www.textile-info.com/ NITRA. Northern India Textile Research Association NITRA. Northern India Textile Research Association: Part of a group of four facilities, involved in basic and applied scientific research and development for the textile industry. Also, testing and consultancy services, and organizers of seminars and workshops. List of publications. (Resources) http://www.nitratextile.org/ Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft: Germany. Private company for contract research in all fields of the engineering sciences. Industrial research in textile technology development and automated processing techniques. Also, textile testing services. English and German. (Resources) http://www.fraunhofer.de/english/ The Textile Guide 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 (Resources) http://www.thetextileguide.com/ IFTH. French Textile and Apparel Institute IFTH. French Textile and Apparel Institute: Technical institution for the French textile and apparel industry, active in basic and applied research, technology transfer, and consulting. Links to companies, technical and educational institutions, organizations and events. English and French. (Resources) http://www.ifth.org/accueil_en.asp CSIR CSIR: South Africa. Sourcing and developing of science and technologies for the African industry. Design, development and laboratory services for the textile, clothing and related industries. Also, technology acquisition and implementation. (Resources) http://www.csir.co.za/ Thailand Textile Institute 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. (Resources) http://www.thaitextile.org/ Romanian Textiles Pages Romanian Textiles Pages: Information about production facilities, ready-made garments, stocklots, accessories, and textiles related services. Link to E-Groups discussion list. (Resources) http://www.textiles.com.ro/ Media Innovations Media Innovations: UK. Developers of CD-rom based multi-media textile learning and training products. Subsidiary of the University of Leeds. (Resources) http://www.elearning-textiles.co.uk/ The Textile Rooms 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. (Resources) http://www.textilerooms.com/ TMTE. Hungarian Society of Textile Technology and Science TMTE. Hungarian Society of Textile Technology and Science: Research and information exchange organization for engineers, technicians, economists and entrepreneurs in the textile and garment industries. English, Hungarian and German. (Resources) http://www.tmte.hu/ SDC Digital SDC Digital: Comprehensive directory and technical resource for suppliers, manufacturers and users of dyestuffs, machinery and services in the coloration industry. From the Society of Dyers and Colorists. (Resources) http://www.sdc-digital.org/resource/ Maison du Lin Maison du Lin: Information resource on linen for designers, manufacturers, buyers and journalists. Company and designer listings, and designer book. English and French. (Resources) http://www.lin.asso.fr/ Library Learning Center 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. (Resources) http://stoutinfo.uwstout.edu/ Swiss Guarantee VSB 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. (Resources) http://www.plumarex.ch/ Venture Development Corp Venture Development Corp: USA. Independent technology market research and consulting firm, specializing in industrial and information technology, electronics and communication. Research and development of smart fabrics, interactive textiles and wearable clothing based computers. (Resources) http://www.vdc-corp.com/ Textile Trade Show Textile Trade Show: Virtual trade shows. Textile dictionary, news and exhibitors from around the world. English, Spanish, French and German. (Resources) http://www.bemarnet.es/textil/ Centre for Canadian Fashion and Design Centre for Canadian Fashion and Design: Information resource on textile fabrics and fashion design. Complete list and descriptions of natural fibers. (Resources) http://www.ntgi.net/ICCF&D/plant.htm TNO Centre for Textile Research TNO Centre for Textile Research: The Netherlands. Part of the TNO Institute of Industrial Technology, specialised in research, development and testing for the Dutch government and the textile and apparel industries. Also, technical consultancy. PDF document. (Resources) http://www.ind.tno.nl/en/product/textiletechnology.html FabricLink 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 con (Resources) http://www.fabriclink.com/ Denim Product Information System 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. (Resources) http://www.asd.polyu.edu.hk/aoe/asddenim1.htm Textile Resources Textile Resources: From the Library Learning Center of the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Categorized directory of links to textile related web sites. (Resources) http://stoutinfo.uwstout.edu/lib/subjects/textile.htm Textiles Through Time Textiles Through Time: A textile connection between generations and cultures of past and present times. Museum collections of precious textiles. (Resources) http://www.dfmg.com.tw/dhtml/site-link/tac-museum.htm SASMIRA. Synthetic and Art Silk Mills' Research Association SASMIRA. Synthetic and Art Silk Mills' Research Association: India. Cooperative venture of the Indian fiber and textile industry, dedicated to basic and applied research in polymers and intermediates, man-made fiber, yarns and textile fabrics. Also, comercial consulting and testing services. List of publications an (Resources) http://www.sasmira.org/ Ministry of Textiles of India Ministry of Textiles of India: Government office, responsible for policy formulation, planning, development, export promotion and trade regulation in all fields related to the Indian textile industry. Industry reports. Calendar of events. Acts of parliament. Business statistics and ana (Resources) http://www.texmin.nic.in/ Canadian Apparel and Textile Industries Program Canadian Apparel and Textile Industries Program: Government founded program, in partnership with the textiles and apparel industries, aiming to improve technological and marketing innovation. (Resources) http://strategis.gc.ca/catp Textile Resource Guide 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, Lt (Resources) http://www.hollandandsherry.com/textileguide/ All About Fabrics 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. (Resources) http://www.all-about-fabrics.com/ TEXTRANET. Textile Transfer Network TEXTRANET. Textile Transfer Network: Non-profit organization of European textile research and technology institutes, focused on the promotion and development of information and knowledge transfer, and the establishment of projects and discussion forums. List of member organizations. (Resources) http://www.textranet.org/ Canesis Network, Ltd Canesis Network, Ltd: New Zealand. Research, development and technology center for the wool fiber and textile industry. Technical bulletins and product information on PDF files. (Resources) http://www.canesis.com/ Clotex Clotex: Uk Skillfast project aimed to support textile and apparel education in schools and colleges with analysis of manufacturing processes and business systems, and technological information. CD-roms are available for on-line purchase. (Resources) http://www.clotex.co.uk/ Tex-Net Tex-Net: Information resource for the German textile industry. Searchable categories of products and services, and research and educational institutes. Business and trade fair news. English and German. (Resources) http://www.tex-net.de/ National Design Centre 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. (Resources) http://www.designdiary.com Guide to Information Sources in Textiles 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. (Resources) http://www.hw.ac.uk/library/concisetextiles.html Hong Kong Institution of Textile and Apparel 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. (Resources) http://www.hkita.org/ Fashion Creative Network 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. (Resources) http://www.fashion-net.com/ WLIC. William Lee Innovation Centre WLIC. William Lee Innovation Centre: UK. Multi-disciplinary research center based in the University of Manchester, involved in product development, technology translation and knowledge transfer in the textile industry. (Resources) http://www.wlic.ac.uk/ Upholstery Net Upholstery Net: Upholstery resource site dedicated to all aspects of the upholstery business, including information, tutorials, forums and consumer tips. (Resources) http://www.upholsterynet.com/ Fabric Finder Fabric Finder: Internet resource for buyers, designers and students in the fashion and textile industries. Database is searchable by fiber, fabric structure, color, application, code and manufacturer. (Resources) http://www.fabricfinder.com/ Selen Fiber Materials Technology Co., Ltd Selen Fiber Materials Technology Co., Ltd: China. Government science institute involved in research and development activities in textile chemicals, man-made fiber engineering, and printing and dyeing technologies. English and Chinese. (Resources) http://www.china-selen.com/ Canadian Pollution Prevention Information Clearinghouse 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. (Resources) http://www.ec.gc.ca/cppic/search/en/createSearch.cfm?ID=95 Profile of the Textile Industry 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 (Resources) http://www.p2pays.org/ref/01/00506.pdf Textiles Intelligence, Ltd Textiles Intelligence, Ltd: UK. Textile research and publishing company. Business information on the global fiber, textile and apparel industries. Searchable database of market reports. Link to extensive glossary of industry terms. (Resources) http://www.textilesintelligence.com/ TechExchange TechExchange: Resources and information on IT and CAD solutions for the apparel, textile and home furnishings industries. Software and hardware, consultants and service bureaus, schools, calendar of events, industry news, and a library of information. (Resources) http://www.webcom.com/tekguru NT. Dutch Textile Institute 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. (Resources) http://www.nedtex.nl/home.html GTTA. Garment, Textile and Technology Association 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. (Resources) http://www.mtpltd.com/gtta.htm Textil Server 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. (Resources) http://www.textil-server.de/ The Harris Tweed Authority 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. (Resources) http://www.harristweed.org/ The Textile Network 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. (Resources) http://www.industrie.gouv.fr/FranceTech/anglais/parcours_4/va_p4_som.htm Inteletex Inteletex: Textile business information and resource site. Business news and market reports. Marketplace. Company directory. Calendar of events. From World Textile Publications, Ltd. (Resources) http://www.inteletex.com/