- Nishijin Textile Industrial Association - http://www.nishijin.or.jp/
Japan. Organization of weavers of traditional Nishijin fabrics. Detailed explanation of weaving, dyeing and finishing techniques. English and Japanese.
- SWAK. Spinners and Weavers Association of Korea - http://www.swak.org/
Korea. Trade organization for local manufacturers of yarns and fabrics. Information on Korean manufacturing facilities, production volumes, and import and export data. List of member companies.
- Swiss Textile Federation - http://www.textilverband.ch/
Roof organization of associations and employer organizations in the Swiss textile and clothing industries. Industry data. Members directory. List of publications. English, German and French.
- The Textile Institute - http://www.texi.org/
UK. World wide professional organization for the fiber, fabric and technical textiles industries. Publications, books, forum and links to libraries, companies and organizations.
- The Textile Association - http://www.taindia.com/
India. Non-profit membership organization for individuals, companies, institutes and organizations involved in textile manufacture, trade, education and research.
- Textile Federation - http://www.texfed.co.za/
South Africa. Federation of local trade associations and commercial companies, dedicated to the promotion of the textile and related industries.
- Silk and Filament Weaving Association - http://www.filaweaving.org.tw/
Taiwan. Trade organization for manufacturers of silk and silk rich textile fabrics. Business and fashion news. Discussion forum and marketplace. Searchable company and product directories. English and Chinese.
- Irish Linen Guild - http://www.irishlinen.co.uk/
UK. Trade organization for spinners, weavers, finishers, merchants and designers in the Irish linen industry. Descriptions of linen fiber, the industry and manufacturing process. History of linen. Wash and care instructions. List of companies.
- TTF. Taiwan Textile Federation - http://ttf.textiles.org.tw/
Organization of industry and government, involved in textile quota management, development, marketing and promotion, and providing assistance to improve design, production and management capabilities. English and Chinese.
- Silk Association of India - http://www.silkassociation.com/
Non-profit membership organization, representing and promoting the Indian silk fiber, yarns, fabrics and finished product manufacturing and trading industries.
- Scottish Textiles - http://www.scottish-textiles.co.uk/
UK. Organization of local manufacturers, aiming to promote the Scottish textile industry and services world wide. Searchable members directory. Discussion forum. Trend forecasts. List of trade shows.
- Chemical Fabrics and Film Association - http://www.chemicalfabricsandfilm.com/
International trade association representing manufacturers of polymer-based fabric and film products, used in the building and construction, automotive, fashion and other industries.
- Canadian Textiles Institute - http://www.textiles.ca/
National trade association, representing manufacturers of fibers, yarns, fabrics and textile products. Fact sheet and statistics on the local textile industry.
- Interlaine - http://www.interlaine.org/
France. Roof organization for European associations of raw materials suppliers, processors, spinners and weavers of wool and wool textiles. English and French
- TVS. Swiss Textile Federation - http://www.swisstextiles.ch/
Switzerland. Federation of associations and employers organizations in the textile and clothing industries. Links to fairs and events, publications, and industry related institutions and organizations. English, German and French.
- IdeaCOMO - http://www.ideacomo.com/
Italy. Association of European weavers, printers and finishers of silk textiles for women's wear. Members directory. English and Italian.
- IWTO. International Wool Textile Organization - http://www.iwto.org/
UK. Trade organization for the wool production and processing, and the wool textile industries. News and events. Periodical publications. Link to world wide laboratory licensing list.
- TSA. The Textile Society of America - http://textilesociety.org/
USA. Non-profit organization, devoted to the exchange and dissemination of information about the various aspects of the textile industry in human society. Based in the Cornell University.
- TTMA. Thai Textile Manufacturing Association - http://www.thaitextile.org/ttma/
Thailand. Non-profit trade organization for the local yarn spinning, and weaving, knitting, dyeing, bleaching, finishing and printing industries. Searchable company and products directory.
- VTN. Association of the Netherlands Textile Industry. - http://www.textielnet.nl/
Trade organization for the Dutch textile and nonwovens industry. Company directory, categorized by alphabet, market segments and production processes. News and publications. Links to related organizations.
- NT. Dutch Textile Institute - http://www.nedtex.nl/
The Netherlands. Association of professionals in the Dutch textile and textile finishing industry. Links to publications, organizations, trade events, and member companies and individuals. English and Dutch.
- ECTA. Estonian Clothing and Textile Association - http://www.textile.ee/
Non-profit organization of individuals and legal entities engaged in the manufacture of clothing and textiles. Business statistics. Members directory. English and Estonian.
- PIOT. Polish Federation of Apparel and Textiles - http://www.textiles.pl/
Independent non-profit organization for the textiles and apparel industries, and related scientific and research institutes. Extensive members directory. English and Polish.
- Finatex - http://www.finatex.fi/
Trade organization of the Finnish textile, apparel and nonwovens industries. Extensive business and trade data and information. Searchable company directories. Links to trade events, publications and statistics. English and Finnish.
- TUTSIS. Turkish Textile Employers' Association - http://www.tekstilisveren.org.tr/
Trade organization for the Turkish textile and apparel, carpets, yarn spinning, and nonwovens industries. Company directory, searchable by alphabet, location and product. English and Turkish.
- ABIT. Brazilian Textile and Apparel Industry Association - http://www.abit.org.br/
Trade organization for the Brazilian textile supply chain, from cotton growers, fiber and fabrics, and apparel manufacturing industries. Company directory and business news. English and Portuguese.
- TAI. Textile Association of India - http://www.textileassociationindia.com/
Trade organization for the Indian textile and apparel industries. Calendar of events. List of publications. On-line newsletter. Publishers of bi-monthly scientific journal.
- CTDG. Computer Textile Design Group - http://www.ctdg.co.uk/
Association of textile artists and people who have an interest in using computers in the design of all types of textiles.
- ICMF. International Cotton Mills Federation - http://www.icmfindia.com/
India. Trade association of cotton, blended and man-made yarn spinning mills and fabric manufacturers. Industry overview. Indian and international cotton watch. List of publications.
- Unitex - http://www.unitex.be/
Belgium. International association of technical executives in the textile industry. Searchable events and publications directories. Forums. List of articles on PDF files. Links to related sites. Multi-lingual site.
- Bellegprom Concern - http://www.bellegprom.by/
Belarus. Trade organization for the Belarus textile and apparel, leather goods and footwear, and consumer products industries. English and Russian.
- FDTC. Dansk Textil & Beklaedning - http://www.textile.dk/
Denmark. Trade organization for the Danish textile and apparel industry. Business statistics and trade information. Product and company directory. English, Danish and German.
- ATMI. American Textile Manufacturers Institute - http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/alliances/atmi/atmi.html
USA. Trade organization for the US textile manufacturing industry dedicated to developing, implementing, or improving safety and health management systems.
- ATOP. Association of the Textile and Clothing Industry - http://www.atop.sk/atop_2003/atop_1.asp?kam=0&jaz=a
Slovakia. Trade organization for the Slovakian textile and apparel industry, dedicated to commercial and technological development, and knowledge transfer. Members' directory. English and Slovakian.
- Modint - http://www.modint.nl/
The Netherlands. Trade organization for the Dutch fashion, interior design, carpets and textile industries. Searchable members' directory. Trade news. Links to related sites. English, Dutch and German.
- ATI. Italian Textile Association - http://www.ant.it/
Trade organization for Italian manufacturers of apparel and furnishing, and technical and innovative textiles, providing consulting and technical assistance and services, and political representation. English and Italian.
- LORHATEX - http://www.lorhatex.asso.fr/
France. Trade organization for the French fiber, textile and apparel industries. Members' directory. English and French.
- NTA. National Textile Association - http://www.nationaltextile.org/
USA. Trade organization for the US textile fabric weaving and knitting, dyeing, printing and finishing industries. Directory of companies and products. Textile news and information. Links to related sites.
- ICATA. Irish Clothing and Textile Alliance - http://www.ibec.ie/icata
Ireland. Trade organization for Irish manufacturers and traders in technical and traditional textiles and apparel, dedicated to promotion, training and representation. List of member companies.
- ITKIB. Turkish Textile and Apparel Exporters' Association - http://www.itkib.org.tr/
Trade organization for the Turkish textiles and apparel, leather and leather goods, and carpets exporting industries. Business reports and industry statistics. Calendar of events. Links to related sites. English and Turkish.
- The Embroiderers' Guild of America, Inc - http://egausa.org/
USA. Non-profit trade organization for the Noth American embroidery industry, focused on education and training activities. Calendar of events. Design galleries. Forums. Links to related sites.
- Textil-Mode - http://www.textil-mode.de/
Web site of the Confederation of the German Textile and Fashion Industry, involved in the development of social and wage policy, and economic policy. Business and economic data. Calendar of events. Links to publications and relsted sites. English and German.
- Textile Council Of Hong Kong - http://www.textilecouncil.com/
Roof organization of Hong Kong textile, apparel and fashion accessories associations, focusing on matters of export and legal policies, taxation and tariffs, employment, and environmental rules and regulations. Extensive list of links to trade and industry related sites. English and Chinese.
- EMA. European Metallizers Association - http://www.eurometallizers.org/
Trade organization for manufacturers, converters, suppliers, consultants, researchers and technicians in the metallizing, coating and laminating industry. Specifications and test procedures. Publications. Calendar of events. Links to related sites.
- FTS. Silk Textile Association - http://www.fts.es/
Spain. Trade organization for spun yarn and mixed yarn weavers, and lace, net, embroidery, narrow fabrics, braid, label, passementerie, sling and textile mooring rope manufacturers. Company directory, forums and links to related sites. English and Spanish.
- Confederation of the German Textile and Fashion Industry - http://www.textil-online.de/
Roof organisation for German associations of manufacturers of textile and apparel, focused on social and wage policies, and economic issues. Industry and trade information. Job bank. Publications. Links to related sites. English and German.
- International Color Consortium - http://www.color.org/
Organisation of industry vendors, dedicated to the creation, promotion and encouragement of standardization and evolution of an open, vendor-neutral, cross-platform color management system architecture and components.
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