SEAM. Support for Environmental Assessment and Management
- 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 so
- http://www.eeaa.gov.eg/seam/

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

The Bedding Site
- 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.
- http://www.thebeddingsite.com/

Silk Mark Organization of India
- 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.
- http://www.silkmarkindia.com/

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

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.
- http://www.industrie.gouv.fr/biblioth/docu/dossiers/sect/textileGB.pdf

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, Lt
- http://www.hollandandsherry.com/pages/apparel/textile_guide/textile_guide.htm

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

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 creati
- http://www.fgi.org/

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.
- http://extension.missouri.edu/hes/impact/impact99/thread.htm

DecoFinder
- 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.
- http://www.decofinder.com/

The Comfort Council
- 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.
- http://www.livecomfortably.com/

Textile Postage Stamps
- Virtual gallery of stamps with a textiles themes, arranged by country. From All Fiber Arts.
- http://www.allfiberarts.com/library/aa00/aa100200.htm

Tribal Textiles
- 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.
- http://www.tribaltextiles.info/

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

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

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.
- http://www.numtex.com/

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.
- http://www.tartans.scotland.net/

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.
- http://learn.preciousbedding.com/

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.
- http://www.sewingeducators.com/

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.
- http://www.workroomconcepts.com/

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.
- http://www.e4s.org.uk/textilesonline/index.htm

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.
- http://www.fairtextiletrade.org/

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.
- http://www.cottonusasourcing.com/

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.
- http://cte1401-01.sp00.fsu.edu/

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.
- http://www.mervstrainingvideos.com/

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.
- http://www.cdmt.es/

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.
- http://www.ec.gc.ca/nopp/docs/fact/en/cppic.cfm

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.
- http://www.citeve.pt/

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. L
- http://www.thrc-crhit.org/en/index-en.asp

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.
- http://www.draperypro.com/

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.
- http://www.scottish-textiles.com/

Top Fabric Sites
- Information resource on textile fabrics. Directory of products and companies. Technical, feature and marketing articles, and newsletter.
- http://www.topfabricsites.com/

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.
- http://cyberbuzz.gatech.edu/phipsitf/

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.
- http://www.preventex.qc.ca/en/default.asp

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.
- http://www.fabricworkshop.org/

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.
- http://www.woolfurnishings.com/

The Textiles Rooms
- Resource for commercial, technical and general information about the global textile industry.
- http://www.tex2tex.it/

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.
- http://www.nomite.de/

Caratex Stamps
- Collection of stamps with the textile industry as their subject, linked to articles about fibers, textiles and tapestry. Stamp galleries.
- http://www.caratexstamps.com/

Ph2 Textiles Research Project
- Textile design survey and internet-based design collaboration.
- http://www.csm.u-net.com/index.htm

Media Innovations
- UK. Developers of CD-rom based multi-media textile learning and training products. Subsidiary of the University of Leeds.
- http://www.elearning-textiles.co.uk/