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This category lists sites primarily dealing with research, education and general information on issues related to textile and apparel manufacturing, raw materials, processes, products and marketing.

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Resources in This Category

• All About Fabrics

  http://www.all-about-fabrics.com/
  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.

• CFCA. China Fashion & Color Association

  http://www.fashioncolor.org.cn/
  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.

• CITEVE. Centro Tecnológico das Indústrias

  http://www.citeve.pt/
  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

  http://www.cityc.es/
  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.

• Converting Influence

  http://www.convertinginfluence.com/
  Information resource and network platform for Wisconsin, USA based textile, paper, plastic and nonwovens converting companies. Detailed directory of links.

• Cotton USA Sourcing Program

  http://www.cottonusasourcing.com/
  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.

• DecoFinder

  http://decofinder.co.uk/
  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.

• Denim Club India

  http://www.denimclubindia.org/
  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.

• DraperyPro

  http://www.draperypro.com/
  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.

• Fabric Workshop and Museum

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

• Fashion Creative Network

  http://www.fashion-net.com/
  Information resource on the Japanese fashion and textile market. Monthly reviews of sales. Links to resources and industry sites. Free company registration.

• FR-One

  http://www.fr-one.com/
  Information resource and portal to standards in furnishing fabrics that are required by national regulations to have flame resistant or flame retardant properties.

• Gutman Library

  http://www.philau.edu/library/resources/textiles.html
  From the Philadelphia University, USA. Categorized collections of links to textile art, chemistry, technology and industry.

• Hong Kong Institution of Textile and Apparel

  http://www.hkita.org/
  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.

• Innovathèque

  http://www.innovathequectba.com/
  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.

• International Textiles Archive

  http://ulita.leeds.ac.uk/wiki/mediawiki-1.10.1/index.php/Main_Page
  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.

• MO-TAC. Missouri Textile and Apparel Center

  http://extension.missouri.edu/hes/impact/impact99/thread.htm
  USA. Technical center in the University of Missouri, serving sewn products manufacturers, contractors, retailers and entrepreneurs in Missouri and the Mid West.

• Nomite

  http://www.nomite.de/
  Quality certification seal of European Down and Feathers Association, confirming that bedding articles displaying the mark are fit for house dust mite allergy sufferers.

• Numtex

  http://www.numtex.com/
  Forum aiming to familiarise textile manufacturers with the implications, possibilities, materials and impact of digital printing on production and marketing processes. English and French.

• Sabahar

  http://sabahar.com/
  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.

• SEAM. Support for Environmental Assessment and Management

  http://www.eeaa.gov.eg/seam/
  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.

• Seri.co

  http://www.seri.co.it/
  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.

• Silk Comforter

  http://silkcomforter.info/
  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.

• Silk Mark Organization of India

  http://www.silkmarkindia.com/
  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.

• Tartans of Scotland

  http://www.tartans.scotland.net/
  Information resource about Scottish tartan fabric design, production, wearing and interpreting. Descriptions of tartan types. World tartan register. Links to related sites.

• Textil Server

  http://www.textil-server.de/
  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 Connect

  http://www.textileconnect.com/
  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.

• Textile Industries

  http://www.textileindustries.com/
  Resources and magazines for the global textile industry.

• Textile Institute Australia

  http://www.textileinstitute.com.au/
  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 Intelligence

  http://www.textileexcellence.com/
  Textile industry news and market analysis. Marketplace. Trade resources for subscribers.

• TextileArts

  http://www.textilearts.net/
  Virtual arts center, developing web and community resources for artists, students, tutors, researchers and businesses involved in art textiles.

• Thailand Textile Institute

  http://www.thaitextile.org/
  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 Clothworkers’ Company

  http://www.clothworkers.co.uk/
  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.

• The Harris Tweed Authority

  http://www.harristweed.org/
  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 Textile Centre of Excellence

  http://www.textilehouse.co.uk/
  Portal for UK textile manufacturing companies provides information on textiles, health, safety, training, development and conferencing services.

• The Textile Rooms

  http://www.textilerooms.com/
  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 Worshipful Company of Framework Knitters

  http://www.frameworkknitters.co.uk/
  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.

• The Worshipful Company of Weavers

  http://www.weavers.org.uk/
  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.

• The Worshipful Company of Woolmen

  http://www.woolmen.com/
  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.

• ZiTex. Initiative for the Future of Textiles

  http://www.zitex.de/
  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.

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