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Clothing Industry - Information resource in support of the British textile and apparel industry, created by the UK Department of Trade and Industry.
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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.
Meta Description: [ Fabric & Textile Portal An international source & information guide to fabric & textiles The FIRST place to look for fabrics & textiles Includes: wanted board, fabric dictionary & supplier directories ]

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 Apparel and Textile Industries Program - Government founded program, in partnership with the textiles and apparel industries, aiming to improve technological and marketing innovation.
Meta Description: [ Introduction to the Canadian Apparel and Textile Industry Program ]

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.
Meta Description: [ El Centre de Documentació i Museu Tèxtil conserva el patrimoni, promou la cultura i fomenta la creativitat tèxtil. ]

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.

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.
Meta Description: [ Welcome to CHFschool.com, the website of the Custom Home furnishing Academy! Check out our industry Forum, Academy, Magazine, Store and other services for workroom and drapery professionals. ]

500 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.

EMCAT. East Midlands Clothing and Textiles Cluster - UK. Regional organization funded by the UK Ministry of Trade and Industry, dedicated to supporting and promoting the clothing, textile and footwear industries in the East Midlands. Links to related sites.
Meta Description: [ EMCAT exists to support & promote the clothing, textile & footwear industries in the East Midlands ]

404 European Union Textile Trade - European Union informational resource on legislation governing EU trade in textiles and apparel with WTO and non-WTO members.

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.
Meta Description: [ FabricLink provides education on fabrics, apparel, home furnishings, and care, stain removal,laundry, consumer fabric education, high performance fabrics, sportswear & gear. ]

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.
Meta Description: [ ファッションクリエイティブネットワークは、小島ファッションマーケティングが運営するサイトです。小島健輔のファッション論文 ]

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.
Meta Description: [ Fashion Group is a global, non-profit professional organization serving the fashion apparel, accessories, beauty and the home. ]

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.

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.

IFC. International Fibre Centre - Australia. Government center, focused on providing support and facilitate access to education and training programs relating to textile processing and manufacturing from fiber to fabric. Technical articles and presentations. Links to related sites.
Meta Description: [ International Fibre Centre  ]

Inteletex - Textile business information and resource site. Business news and market reports. Marketplace. Company directory. Calendar of events. From World Textile Publications, Ltd.
Meta Description: [ Inteletex is a textile business information and resource centre from World Textile Publications, the world�s premier publisher of B2B information for the textiles industry. A combination of free and subscriber only areas, Inteletex features content from all our specialist publications a... ]

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.

ITCB. International Textiles and Clothing Bureau - Intergovernmental organisation of developing countries involved in the export of textiles and clothing, created in response to the long-running restrictions imposed by major developed countries on imports of textiles and clothing from developing countries.
Meta Description: [ ITCB is an intergovernmental organisation of developing countries, exporters of textiles and clothing. ITCB arose in response to the long-running restrictions imposed by major developed countries on imports of textiles and Clothing from developing countries. ]

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.
Meta Description: [ Learn about bedding before you buy. Thread counts, plys, mattress sizes, sateen weaves, measuring pocket sizes, Pima and Supima cotton. Get to know them all here before you spend anything. ]

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.
Meta Description: [ Upholstery training videos, covers about 50 different Upholstery topics. Merv's Upholstery Secerts, making nail buttton, Foam Rubber, Grades, how to measure and buy. Learn how to repair vinyl,velour, leather, plastics, & also windshield repair. Training video, slipcover basics. Also 10 other Trai... ]

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 analysis. English and Hindi.

404 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.

National Handloom Development Corporation, Ltd - India. Government organization, involved in the development of the cottage hand loom textile industry. Yarn rates. List of yarn spinning mills. Links to related sites.

NCTD. National Centre for Textile Design - India. Government institute, created with the objective of making innovative, ethnic and contemporary design available to the textile sector. Trends and forecast. Gallery of handcrafted textiles.

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.
Meta Description: [ Das NOMITE-Zeichen signalisiert Ihnen, dass es sich um ein mit Federn oder Daunen gefülltes Produkt handelt, das für Hausstauballergiker geeignet ist. ]

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.

Romanian Textiles Pages - Information about production facilities, ready-made garments, stocklots, accessories, and textiles related services. Link to E-Groups discussion list.
Meta Description: [ Info about textile market in Romania ]

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.
Meta Description: [ Information, advice and support for Scotland's Life Sciences industry ]

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.

404 Sleeping Bag Information - Comprehensive technical information on the materials, construction, use and maintenance of down and polyester filled sleeping bags. From Mountain Equipment Co-op.

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.
Meta Description: [ Scottish tartan clans and heritage throughout Scotland from Scotland On Line ]

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.

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.

404 Textile Design - On-line information center for textile design. From the University of Idaho.

Textile Industries - Resources and magazines for the global textile industry.
Meta Description: [ TextileIndustries.com is the portal for the global textile industry linking to the textile magazine web sites for Textile World, Textiles Panamericanos, Textile World Asia, and Textile World Blue Book. ]

500 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.
Meta Description: [ yarn spinning quality control for textile mills, search for textile addresses - mills machinery, accessory, fiber. Maintenance and testing reports explanation. free link listing in Textile database ]

Textile Intelligence - Textile industry news and market analysis. Marketplace. Trade resources for subscribers.
Meta Description: [ Platform for Market Intelligence Reports, news, market analysis & Trading. Hub for sourcing and market textile & apparel from fiber to fabrics of Polyester, Cotton, Wool, acrylic, Viscose, spandex, nylon ]

404 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.
Meta Description: [ The ultimate guide to cloth; incorporating samples, guide to qualities, fabric types and a diverse range of information. ]

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

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 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.
Meta Description: [ The Textiles-Information-Server (TIS) is an online information center in the field of textiles. ]

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.
Meta Description: [ Textile recycling and the contribution that textiles make to the waste stream have their part to play in sustainable development. ]

500 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.

500 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.

The Chieri Textile Foundation - Italy. Cooperative initiative of industry and government, aimed at promoting the Chieri textile industry through trademark recognition, furthering personnel education and training, and technology innovation. History of the Chieri textile industry. Company directory. English and Italian.

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.

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.
Meta Description: [ At ITT.edu. The Library's 40,000 volumes are considered to be one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of English language textile information in the world. The collection includes periodicals, books, trade literature, organizational material, patents, and other materials related to ... ]

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.
Meta Description: [ Fireworks Splice HTML, The Textile Guide from The Interface Fabrics Group provides a glossary of terms and phrases associated with textiles and definitions of specific standards. ]

404 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.
Meta Description: [ Browse Francetech and take a technological tour of textiles through various industries and symbolic objects: a glossary, a guide, the prime movers, the innovations and applications, research and development. ]

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.

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

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.

Upholstery Net - Upholstery resource site dedicated to all aspects of the upholstery business, including information, tutorials, forums and consumer tips.
Meta Description: [ UpholsteryNet - Online upholstery, furniture community, tutorial and information site ]

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.
Meta Description: [ Woolmark and Woolmark Blend interior textiles, carpet, bedding, blankets, furnishing fabric and wool care information ]