In telecommunication, the term facility has the following meanings:
1. A fixed, mobile, or transportable structure, including (a) all installed electrical and electronic wiring, cabling, and equipment and (b) all supporting structures, such as utility, ground network, and electrical supporting structures.
2. A network-provided service to users or the network operating administration.
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Testing Pvt., Ltd - India. Commercial testing laboratory for the yarn spinning, textile fabric, apparel, carpet and toy industries.
Australian Wool Testing Authority, Ltd - Government institute involved in the testing of wool fiber prior to sale, and textiles. Also active in the development and implementation of national and international standards, procedures, methods and technologies. Extensive library of articles. History of Australian wool. Links to related sites.
ÖTI. Österreichisches Textil-Forschungsinstitut - Austria. Accredited testing and certification institute, active in fiber and polymer technology, textiles, flooring, construction, and health and ecology. Consulting and educational services. English and German.
B-Tex Laboratory - India. Full service research, development and testing institute for man-made fiber, yarns, textiles and textile chemicals. Also, manufacturers of testing instruments, and providing technical engineering services.
BTTG. British Textile Technology Group - UK. Independent UKAS accredited testing and certification laboratory for the apparel, technical textiles, nonwovens, floor covering and construction industries. Detailed lists of services and publications on PDF files.
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CO.DE.TEX. Group - Italy. Group of companies involved in full service testing, quality and process control, and inspection activities for the textile and apparel industries. Also, logistic services, and customised information systems. Links to related sites. Multi-lingual site.
Color Solutions International - USA. Providers of color communication services. Customised and engineered color standards. Textile testing and environmental auditing services. Part of the DyStar Group.
Ekoteks Laboratory, Ltd - Turkey. Independent laboratory for physical and chemical textile and leather testing, inspection, training and technical consulting services. Glossary of terms. List of care labels. Price list. English and Turkish.
Faserinstitut Bremen eV - Germany. Independent testing and research institution, active in natural fibers production and processing technologies and methods. Comprehensive testing programs for cotton and wool fiber for producers, manufacturers and merchants. English and German.
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Fastech International, Ltd - UK. Independent testing laboratory for textiles, and textile and leather goods. Also, technical consultancy and organizers of training courses. Comprehensive list of test methods. Conversion chart. Links to related sites.
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FILK. Forschungsinstitut für Leder und Kunststoffbahnen Freiberg - Germany. Non-profit research and testing institute for the plastics, leather, textile and nonwovens industries. Also, organizers of conferences, seminars and courses. Comprehensive listing of testing services. English and German.
Meta Description: [ Das Forschungsinstitut ist ein Brancheninstitut der Leder- und der Kunststoffbahnenindustrie. Wir verstehen uns als Vorbereiter von praxistauglichen Lösungen für kleinere und mittelständische Industrieunternehmen im Rahmen der Gemeinschaftsforschung. ]
FITI - Korea. Internationally accredited testing and inspection institute for textile, paper, plastics, rubber, leather and resin based industrial and consumer goods. Comprehensive list of available services. English and Korean.
GuT - Germany. Cooperative project of the European carpet industry. Testing services for carpet related raw materials, finished products and installation procedures. Promotion of environmentally responsable recycling solutions. Links to European environmental legislation, governing bodies and general information. Multi-lingual site.
Meta Description: [ GUT, the environmental association of the carpet industry, enhances user- and environmental friendliness through the entire life-cycle of carpet, from production to installation, from usage to recycling ]
ILRT Group - International group of wool testing laboratories, involved in two-weekly first series round trials and four-weekly second series round trials. List of participating laboratories. Summary reports on PDF files.
IMO Group - Switzerland. Multi-national group of laboratories providing inspection and certification services to companies active in agriculture, forestry, natural fibers and textiles, and are manufacturing and processing according to ecologically resposible standards. English and German.
Integrated Paper Services, Inc - USA. Independent laboratory for all-round quality, property and chemical testing, and image analysing services for the paper, nonwovens and fiber industries. Detailed listing of services.
Meta Description: [ Integrated paper services ]
International Textile Center - USA. Texas Tech University auxiliary, conducting textile research, testing and evaluation of natural and man-made fibers, yarns and fabrics, and textile manufacturing, dyeing and finishing systems and processes. List of publications. Links to related sites.
Meta Description: [ Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School ]
Intertek Group, PLC - World wide group of testing laboratories for the textile, footwear, toys, petroleum and chemicals industries. Also, ISO certification and related services.
Meta Description: [ Intertek is a global leader in testing, inspection and certification of products, commodities and systems. Intertek offers customers an unparalleled advantage through applying our broad technical expertise to fulfill their individual needs. With 14,500 employees in 107 countries Intertek is dedic... ]
Intertek Labtest - International product testing, inspection and certification institute for textiles, leather and apparel, toys, footwear, food, chemicals, electronics and electrical products. Part of Intertek, PLC.
Meta Description: [ International product testing, inspection and certification institute for textiles, leather and apparel, toys, footwear, food, chemicals, electronics and ]
Interwool Laboratories - UK. Certification and standards institute of The International Wool Textile Organization, dedicated to develop co-operation between the member laboratories, ensure they obtain accurate test results, and to assist in resolving disputes. List of accredited members on PDF file.
Meta Description: [ interwoollabs.com ]
JSTIIF. Japan Synthetic Textile Inspection Institute Foundation - Independent group of institutes providing comprehensive testing services for the natural and man-made fiber, textile, chemical, papermaking, rubber and leather processing industries. English, Japanese and Chinese.
Macaulay Institute - UK. Multidisciplinary-based research institute specialised in soil, plant and animal sciences, geography, socio-economics and information technology. Laboratory evaluation and testing services for animal hair and fiber.
Meta Description: [ The Macaulay Institute is the UK's premier land use research centre ]
NAMSA. North American Science Associates, Inc - USA. Independent laboratory with affiliates worldwide. Provides biological, chemical and physical testing services to the medical device industry, and offers education, consultation and on-site evaluation of customer operations. Bioburden and biocompatibillity testing for nonwovens, produced for medical end uses.
Meta Description: [ NAMSA specializes in nonclinical medical device testing, and develop, manufacture and distribute sterilization monitoring products. ]
Nelson Laboratories - USA. Independent institution, providing microbiology testing services for the medical device and pharmaceutical industries. Bioburden and biocompatibillity tests for nonwoven medical products. Provides technical information.
Meta Description: [ We provide high quality test services to manufacturers in the medical device, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries. Our firm is FDA registered and third-party certified to ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 17025.
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New Zealand Wool Testing Authority, Ltd - Independent organization for sampling, testing and quality certification of New Zealand wool fibers. Searchable directory of wool processors and traders, dump stores and shipping companies.
Meta Description: [ The New Zealand Wool Testing Authority Ltd (NZWTA) is the major wool testing company for the independent and impartial sampling, testing and quality certification of New Zealand apparel and interior textile wools. ]
Nottingham Consultants, Ltd - UK. Commercial company of the Nottingham Trent University. Business consultants and services, and organization of short courses and training programs. Color fastness, dimensional stability and physical testing services for the textile industry.
PFI Pirmasens eV - Germany. Non-profit institute for testing and research, active in analytical chemistry, microbiological studies, biotechnology, certification of product and systems, testing equipment and special machinery, and software development. Also, marketing a wide range of testing instruments, materials and equipment. English and German.
SGS Group - Switzerland. Multi-national group of laboratories, active in testing, verification and certification of materials and products. Testing and evaluation of natural and synthetic fibers, textile fabrics and waste, and garments.
Meta Description: [ SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. With more than 48'000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 1’000 offices and laboratories around the world. ]
Shuster Laboratories, Inc - USA. Independent laboratory for product evaluation and testing. Services include product development, testing and technical consulting. Bioburden and biocompatibillity tests for the nonwoven medical fabrics industry.
Meta Description: [ A contract research and development, quality assurance and testing laboratory for marketers,
manufacturers and retailers of foods, beverages, pharmaceuticals, vitamins, dietary supplements,
chemical specialties, personal care products, and private label products. ]
Specialised Technology Resources, Inc - USA. Independent testing institute with laboratories world wide. Quality assurance, polymer research, product and process engineering and specialty manufacturing. Material and product testing services for the textile, nonwovens and leather industries.
STR Laboratories AS - Turkey. Contract laboratory for quality control, inspection, auditing and certification for raw materials, finished goods and consumer products. Part of Specialised Technology Resources, Inc. English and Turkish.
Tension Technology International, Inc - USA. Multi-national group of consultants specialised in ropes, textiles and marine systems. Design and testing services for fibers, yarns and textile fabrics. Fiber identification guide. Technical textile software. Technical papers on PDF files.
Meta Description: [ TTI (Tension Technology International), a group of consultants specialised in Ropes, Textiles and Marine Systems. Design and testing services, rope and mooring software, online tools and guides for rope design and evaluation. ]
Testex AG - Switzerland. Independent textile testing institute. Chemical analysis, mechanical and electronic testing of fibers, yarns and fabrics, and consulting on ecological management issues. English, German and French.
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Testing Services, Inc - USA. Independent testing laboratory for the textile and carpet industries. Detailed list of available services. Also, specialty testing services.
Textile Testing Institute - Czech Republic. Accredited testing laboratory for fibers, textiles, apparel, geosynthetics, nonwovens, upholstery and toys. Complete list of tests. English and Czech.
Textiles Committee - India. Department of the Indian Ministry of Textiles, involved in testing, quality inspection and certification, and market research and technical consulting services.
Meta Description: [ Textiles Committee, Mumbai, India ]
The Govmark Organization, Inc - USA. Independent laboratory for fire and flammability testing services for the textile, plastics and construction industries. Directory of tests, searchable by product and test method.
TTS. Textile Testing Services - Canada. Independent, commercial analysis and testing services center for the textile and apparel industries, based in the University of Manitoba's Human Ecology Faculty.
Meta Description: [ The TEXTILE TESTING SERVICE provides an impartial, independent centre for the analysis of textile problems associated with the manufacture and use of textile and apparel products. ]
Vutch-Chemitex spol sro - Slovakia. Institute for textile and nonwovens testing and chemistry, focused on automobile carpets, textile auxiliaries, textile finishing technologies, and the development of testing methods, standards and testing equipment. Also, technical consultancy services. English and Slovakian.
Yocom-McColl - USA. Independent commercial wool laboratory specialised in yield and fiber diameter, and textile manufacturing process testing services. Extensive directory of links.
Meta Description: [ We have been in business since 1964 as an independently owned, commercial wool testing lab located in Denver, Colorado. We test raw wool for yield and fiber diameter. ]
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