This category lists data bases for the textile and nonwovens industries, informational and educational resources for management and professionals, industry publications and electronic magazines.
UK. Independent textile and nonwovens research and technology center, also providing services to a range of other spheres of industry and commerce. http://www.bttg.co.uk/
Australia. Institution for applied research, development, consulting and education services to the global wool, cotton, textile, clothing and leather industries. Business arm of the Australian Cotton Cooperative Research Organization. http://www.tft.csiro.au/
South Africa. Statutory research council of the South African government, providing technology solutions to the industry, establishing ventures, and licensing intellectual property. Research and development activities in fiber, textiles and clothing techn http://www.csir.co.za/plsql/ptl0002/PTL0002_PGE057_RESEARCH?
Education and information resource for children and students about natural and synthetic fibers, and textile, nonwovens and printing technologies. Links to fiber sites. EduScape site, created by Anette Lamb and Larry Johnson. http://www.42explore.com/fibers.htm
Germany. Applied research in biomedical engineering, technical textiles, nonwovens, process and manufacturing automation, yarns, finishing techniques and textile management. Also, quality assurance testing services. English and German. http://www.itvd.uni-stuttgart.de/
Government initiated research and development centers, involved in industrial science and technology projects in a large variety of fields. Ongoing research and development projects for the textile and fiber manufacturing industries. http://www.extech.msk.su/src/china/nerc.htm
USA. International professional member society, provides information on new materials and process technologies through forums, publications and books. http://www.sampe.org/
UK. International, membership based research and technology organization for the footwear, apparel, furniture and safety product industries. Material evaluation and testing. Design and printing services. Also, supply of testing equipment. http://www.satra.co.uk/
USA. Federally funded consortium of universities, dedicated to applied research on fibers, textiles and related subjects. Searchable database of past and present research projects. http://www.ntcresearch.org/
Germany. Application oriented research and development projects for the textile and nonwovens industries. Also, extensive laboratory testing and certification services. English and German. http://www.stfi.de/
Germany. Public institute for application oriented fundamental research in polymer architecture, interaction mechanisms, and fundamental materials. Activities in fiber reinforced composites, modified polymer membranes, and meltspun nonwovens. List of lect http://www.ipfdd.de/
USA. Project of the North Carolina State University's College of Textiles, created to promote the exchange of information and ideas, new partnerships and development activities between professionals, researchers and the public involved or interested in au http://www.tx.ncsu.edu/ci/automotive/index.cfm
UK. Consortium of research centres for biocomposites, opto-electronic materials chemistry, chemistry and water soluble polymers, involved in contract research in wood and plant materials. List of events. Links to related sites. http://www.carmtechnology.com/
USA. Non-profit organization of the Texas Tech University, dedicated to applied research, testing and evaluation of textile fabrics, fibers and processes. Extensive library of articles on cotton growing and processing. http://www.depts.ttu.edu/itc/
Finland. Research and development institute of the Tampere University of Technology, specialising in fiber technology and textile chemistry, textile and nonwovens technologies, and electro-conductive fabrics and wearables. English and Finnish. http://www.tut.fi/kmt/en
Poland. Independent institute for research, development, testing and certification in the fiber, yarn, textile and nonwovens industries. English and Polish. http://www.iw.lodz.pl/
Industry guide to business resources and services for the natural and man-made fibers, textiles and nonwovens, and the apparel and fashion trades. http://www.thealexanderreport.com/home.html
