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Links
- Carpet Information Centre
http://www.carpetinfo.co.uk/ - Consumer resource on carpets and rugs. Companies, retailers and service providers. Carpet history, production processes, installing and care.
- Carpet.Net
http://www.carpet.net/ - USA. Information resource on carpet and rug selection, installation and care. History of carpet manufacture in the US. Consumer FAQ on carpet purchase.
- Carpet.Org
http://www.carpet.org - Internet information resource on carpet buying and care. Types of fibers and carpets. Installation and maintenance. Glossary of industry terms.
- Great Floors
http://www.greatfloors.com/ - USA. From Shaw Industries, Inc. Consumer information and education on carpet history, advantages and applications. Advice on installing and care, selection and prices. List of Shaw Industries dealers.
- Carpet Index
http://www.carpet-index.com - Resource for the carpet industry, including retailers, wholesalers, installers, chat rooms and technical information.
- Carpet College
http://www.carpetguru.com/ - Comprehensive consumer resource for information on carpets. Construction, fibers and color. Padding and installation. Tips on shopping. From Jim Goddard's Carpet Classics company.
- Flooring Guide
http://www.flooringguide.com/ - Portal to the global flooring industry, focused on providing consumer information. Detailed guides for selecting, purchasing, installation, and care and cleaning. Technical information on the various types of floor coverings. Store locator for North America. Shopping. Manufacturers' directory, and design resources. Free company listing.
- Stainmaster Carpet and Flooring
http://www.stainmaster.com/ - Extensive carpet resource for consumers, including carpet selector, carpet buying guide and carpet retail dealer locator. Includes interior design and home décor tips and trends and information on the manufacture and construction of carpets. Stain removal and carpet care guides. From Invista, Inc
- TFI. The German Carpet Research Institute
http://www.tfi-online.com/ - Independent, non-profit institute, dedicated to the carpet industry. Contract research services. Industrial training. Consulting and certification. Testing, and manufacturing process and software development. English and German.
- Carpet Cushion Council
http://www.carpetcushion.org/ - Information resource for manufacturers, distributors and retailers of carpets and carpet cushions. Company directory. Links to related sites.
- FCIF. Floor Covering Industry Foundation
http://www.fcif.org/ - USA. Philantropic organization, dedicated to financially assisting those who are or have been affiliated with the floor covering industry, who experience catastrophic illnesses, severe disabilities, or other life-altering hardships.
- CARE. Carpet America Recovery Effort
http://www.carpetrecovery.org/ - USA. Joint industry and government effort to increase the amount of recycling and reuse of post-consumer carpet, and reduce the amount of waste carpet going to landfills, using market-based solutions. Comprehensive resource of information about CARE's programs, fiber and carpet recycling and environmental issues.
- Carpet Inspector
http://www.carpetinspector.com/ - Information resource about carpets and upholstery for consumer and commercial markets. Directories of flooring inspectors. Carpet selection, buying and installation guides. Claim procedures and cleaning methods. Pre-purchase carpet research issues. Extensive links page to related sites.
- The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification
http://www.iicrc.org/ - Non-profit certification institute, founded to establish and monitor educational programs and standards for the textile, flooring and upholstery inspection, cleaning and restauration service industries.
- FITA. Flooring Industry Training Association
http://www.fita.co.uk/ - UK. Education and training institution for the British carpet and hard surface flooring installation industry. List of course dates.
- The Woolsafe Organisation
http://www.woolsafe.org/ - World wide accredition program for manufacturers of cleaning products which are proven safe for wool carpets and rugs. Consumer information on carpet maintenance and spot removal.
- The Carpet Buyers Handbook
http://www.carpetbuyershandbook.com/ - Online consumer source for carpet information on selection, installation and care. Extensive glossary of technical terms and definitions.
- Carpet Information Centre
http://www.carpetinfo.co.za/ - Resource for technical information about carpets and hard-surface floorcoverings. Fibers, carpet manufacturing and constructions, and carpet selection and care guides. From Top Carpets.
- A 2 Z Carpet
http://www.a2zcarpet.com/ - Guide to carpet and rug cleaning and maintenance. Database of carpet cleaning companies. Do it yourself tips for carpet care. Forum. Marketplace.
- Academy of Textiles & Flooring
http://www.academyoftextilesandflooring.com/ - USA. Courses and seminars on carpet certification, inspection, cleaning, restoration, maintenance and installing. Also, technical consulting, expert witnessing and testing services.
- Carpets and Rugs
http://www.rugandcarpets.com/ - Portal to the Indian carpet and rug industry. Information on carpets, rugs, kilims and dhurries. Company directory and product catalogs, carpet guide and industry facts. Glossary of terms. Origin and history of carpets.
- A Guide to Carpet Care
http://www.johnsondiversey.com/Cultures/en/OpCo/Products+And+Systems/TASKI+Floor+Care+Machines/0... - Comprehensive introduction to fiber and carpet types, fiber properties, types of carpet soilage and soil prevention, and carpet cleaning methods. Also, glossary of carpet care terms. From SC Johnson, Inc.
- Artificial Grass
http://www.artificialgrass.info/ - Information resource about the various types of artificial grass, the installation and maintenance, and the applications of the different systems. From Desso Sports Systems. English, Dutch and German.
- Antron Carpet Fiber
http://antron.net - Information resource on the manufacture, performance properties, styles, selection and maintenance of carpets made from solution dyed polyamide 6.6 fibers. Extensive technical information and specifications, glossaries of terms, and library of articles. From Invista Corp.
- The Carpet Foundation
http://www.comebacktocarpet.com/ - Consumer information and education guide on carpets and carpet selection, sponsored by British carpet manufacturers and retailers.
- STC. Synthetic Turf Council
http://www.syntheticturfcouncil.org/ - Non-profit trade organization for the artificial grass industry, promoting quality and good business practices. List of member companies.
- Rugmark Foundation
http://www.rugmark.org/ - USA. International nonprofit organization devoted to building schools, programs and opportunities designed to end child labor in the handmade carpet industry in South Asia.
- GUT. Gemeinschaft umweltfreundlicher Teppichboden e.V
http://193.201.162.104/ - Joint initiative of the European carpet industry, involved in the development and certification of new standards for carpet testing and environmentally responsible manufacturing and recycling procedures. Extensive technical information. Directory of member companies and organizations. Multi-lingual site.
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