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/

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.
- http://www.nedtex.nl/home.html

Upholstery Net
- Upholstery resource site dedicated to all aspects of the upholstery business, including information, tutorials, forums and consumer tips.
- http://www.upholsterynet.com/

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

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.
- http://www.designdiary.com

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.
- http://www.plumarex.ch/

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
- http://www.p2pays.org/ref/01/00506.pdf

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.
- http://www.textileinfoonline.com/

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.
- http://www.hkita.org/

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.
- http://www.thaitextile.org/

Textiles Through Time
- A textile connection between generations and cultures of past and present times. Museum collections of precious textiles.
- http://www.dfmg.com.tw/dhtml/site-link/tac-museum.htm

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 Mi
- http://www.textilecentermn.org/

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
- http://library.thinkquest.org/C004179/

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.
- http://www.harristweed.org/

Inteletex
- Textile business information and resource site. Business news and market reports. Marketplace. Company directory. Calendar of events. From World Textile Publications, Ltd.
- http://www.inteletex.com/

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

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.
- http://www.hw.ac.uk/library/concisetextiles.html

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.
- http://www.tid.gov.hk/textonly/english/aboutus/publications/textiles/textiles.html

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.
- http://www.cityc.es/

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.
- http://www.itt.edu/Library/

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.
- http://www.atwsolutions.com/

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
- http://www.thetextileguide.com/

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.
- http://www.textilerooms.com/

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.
- http://stoutinfo.uwstout.edu/

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.
- http://www.mtpltd.com/gtta.htm

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

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

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 con
- http://www.fabriclink.com/

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

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.
- http://www.fashion-net.com/

Centre for Canadian Fashion and Design
- Information resource on textile fabrics and fashion design. Complete list and descriptions of natural fibers.
- http://www.ntgi.net/ICCF&D/plant.htm

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
- http://www.texwatch.com/

Textile Resources
- From the Library Learning Center of the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Categorized directory of links to textile related web sites.
- http://stoutinfo.uwstout.edu/lib/subjects/textile.htm

Maison du Lin
- Information resource on linen for designers, manufacturers, buyers and journalists. Company and designer listings, and designer book. English and French.
- http://www.lin.asso.fr/