Knowledge: resources
See Also:
- business → textiles and nonwovens → resources
- reference → museums → arts and entertainment → textile and costume
- reference → museums → museum resources → conservation and preservation
- society → issues → business → human rights → sweatshops
Links
- Maison du Lin
http://www.lin.asso.fr/ - Information resource on linen for designers, manufacturers, buyers and journalists. Company and designer listings, and designer book. English and French.
- Textile Resources
http://stoutinfo.uwstout.edu/lib/subjects/textile.htm - From the Library Learning Center of the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Categorized directory of links to textile related web sites.
- TexWatch
http://www.texwatch.com/ - 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.
- Centre for Canadian Fashion and Design
http://www.ntgi.net/ICCF&D/plant.htm - Information resource on textile fabrics and fashion design. Complete list and descriptions of natural fibers.
- 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.
- 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.
- FabricLink
http://www.fabriclink.com/ - 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.
- Textile Industries
http://www.textileindustries.com/ - Resources and magazines for the global textile industry.
- 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.
- GTTA. Garment, Textile and Technology Association
http://www.mtpltd.com/gtta.htm - 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.
- Library Learning Center
http://stoutinfo.uwstout.edu/ - From the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Textile resource om the world wide web. Catalogs, dictionaries, guides, indexes, publications, directories, standards and dissertations.
- 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 Textile Guide
http://www.thetextileguide.com/ - 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.
- ATW Solutions
http://www.atwsolutions.com/ - 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.
- The Roger Milliken Textile Library
http://www.itt.edu/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.
- 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.
- TID - Textiles Publications
http://www.tid.gov.hk/textonly/english/aboutus/publications/textiles/textiles.html - 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.
- Guide to Information Sources in Textiles
http://www.hw.ac.uk/library/concisetextiles.html - 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.
- 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. Comprehensive dictionary. List of textile books. Multi-lingual Site.
- Inteletex
http://www.inteletex.com/ - Textile business information and resource site. Business news and market reports. Marketplace. Company directory. Calendar of events. From World Textile Publications, Ltd.
- 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.
- Fabric Online
http://library.thinkquest.org/C004179/ - 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.
- Textile Center of Minnesota
http://www.textilecentermn.org/ - 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.
- Textiles Through Time
http://www.dfmg.com.tw/dhtml/site-link/tac-museum.htm - A textile connection between generations and cultures of past and present times. Museum collections of precious 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.
- 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.
- Textile Info Online
http://www.textileinfoonline.com/ - 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.
- Profile of the Textile Industry
http://www.p2pays.org/ref/01/00506.pdf - 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.
- Swiss Guarantee VSB
http://www.plumarex.ch/ - 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.
- National Design Centre
http://www.designdiary.com - 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.
- Textile Intelligence
http://www.textileexcellence.com/ - Textile industry news and market analysis. Marketplace. Trade resources for subscribers.
- Upholstery Net
http://www.upholsterynet.com/ - Upholstery resource site dedicated to all aspects of the upholstery business, including information, tutorials, forums and consumer tips.
- NT. Dutch Textile Institute
http://www.nedtex.nl/home.html - The Netherlands. Professional association of engineers, chemists, colorists and economists in the Dutch textile industry. Links to related sites. English and Dutch.
- Media Innovations
http://www.elearning-textiles.co.uk/ - UK. Developers of CD-rom based multi-media textile learning and training products. Subsidiary of the University of Leeds.
- Ph2 Textiles Research Project
http://www.csm.u-net.com/index.htm - Textile design survey and internet-based design collaboration.
- Caratex Stamps
http://www.caratexstamps.com/ - Collection of stamps with the textile industry as their subject, linked to articles about fibers, textiles and tapestry. Stamp galleries.
- 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.
- The Textiles Rooms
http://www.tex2tex.it/ - Resource for commercial, technical and general information about the global textile industry.
- Woolfurnishings Designroom
http://www.woolfurnishings.com/ - 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.
- 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.
- Preventex
http://www.preventex.qc.ca/en/default.asp - 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.
- Phi Psi Textile Fraternity
http://cyberbuzz.gatech.edu/phipsitf/ - 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.
- Top Fabric Sites
http://www.topfabricsites.com/ - Information resource on textile fabrics. Directory of products and companies. Technical, feature and marketing articles, and newsletter.
- Scottish Textiles
http://www.scottish-textiles.com/ - 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.
- 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.
- Textiles Human Resources Council
http://www.thrc-crhit.org/en/index-en.asp - 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.
- 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.
- Canadian Pollution Prevention Information Clearinghouse
http://www.ec.gc.ca/nopp/docs/fact/en/cppic.cfm - 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.
- CDMT. Center for Textile Documentation, Training and Culture
http://www.cdmt.es/ - 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.
- Merv's Upholstery Videos
http://www.mervstrainingvideos.com/ - 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.
- Introductory Textile Science
http://cte1401-01.sp00.fsu.edu/ - 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.
- 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.
- GAFTT. Global Alliance for Fair Textile Trade
http://www.fairtextiletrade.org/ - World wide alliance of textile and apparel groups, promoting the principles of fair trade and free markets, and actively opposing unfair or illegal practices.
- Textiles Online
http://www.e4s.org.uk/textilesonline/index.htm - 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.
- Custom Home Furnishings Network
http://www.workroomconcepts.com/ - USA. Information resource, consultants, and organisers of classes and conferences for individuals and companies in the custom home furnishings market. Bookstore and discussion forum.
- Sewing Educator Alliance
http://www.sewingeducators.com/ - 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.
- Linen Learning Center
http://learn.preciousbedding.com/ - 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- TextileArts
http://www.textilearts.net/ - Virtual arts center, developing web and community resources for artists, students, tutors, researchers and businesses involved in art textiles.
- 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.
- Tribal Textiles
http://www.tribaltextiles.info/ - Homepage of Pamela A. Cross, providing an information resource about the tribal textile cultures of China and Southeast Asia, including photo galleries, articles and scientific studies. Links to related sites.
- Textile Postage Stamps
http://www.allfiberarts.com/library/aa00/aa100200.htm - Virtual gallery of stamps with a textiles themes, arranged by country. From All Fiber Arts.
- The Comfort Council
http://www.livecomfortably.com/ - USA. Independent advisory board of design and lifestyle experts that specialize in helping consumers achieve comfort in the home and in life, created by Hollander Home Fashions.
- DecoFinder
http://www.decofinder.com/ - 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.
- 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.
- Fashion Group International, Inc
http://www.fgi.org/ - 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.
- 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.
- Textile Resource Guide
http://www.hollandandsherry.com/pages/apparel/textile_guide/textile_guide.htm - 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.
- The Textile Network
http://www.industrie.gouv.fr/biblioth/docu/dossiers/sect/textileGB.pdf - 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- The Bedding Site
http://www.thebeddingsite.com/ - Consumer information on beds, mattresses. bed linens, quilts, pillows and accessories. FAQ and glossary of terms. Fabric care symbols guide on PDF file. On/line shopping facility.
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