This category lists sites primarily dealing with research, education and general information on issues related to
textile and apparel manufacturing, raw materials, processes, products and marketing.
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 www.texwatch.com
Interactive information service or the textile industry. Searchable database of companies, products and processes. Free company listing and marketplace. News, events calendar, job postings and forum. www.textiles.de
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 www.fabriclink.com
Information resource on linen for designers, manufacturers, buyers and journalists. Company and designer listings, and designer book. English and French. www.lin.asso.fr
Information resource on the Japanese fashion and textile market. Monthly reviews of sales. Links to resources and industry sites. Free company registration. www.fashion-net.com
Information about production facilities, ready-made garments, stocklots, accessories, and textiles related services. Link to E-Groups discussion list. www.textiles.com.ro
Information resource on the development and production of new fibers, yarns and textile products, made in Japan. Trends, statistics, conversions and manufacturing processes. Also, market reports on the global textile industry. Access upon registration. Fr www.newtextiles.com
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. www.textil-server.de
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. www.mtpltd.com/gtta.htm
From the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Textile resource om the world wide web. Catalogs, dictionaries, guides, indexes, publications, directories, standards and dissertations. stoutinfo.uwstout.edu
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 www.hollandandsherry.com/textileguide
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. www.textilerooms.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 www.thetextileguide.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. www.atwsolutions.com
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. www.itt.edu/Library
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. www.cityc.es
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. www.tid.gov.hk/../../../publications/textiles/textiles.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. www.hw.ac.uk/library/concisetextiles.html
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. www.all-about-fabrics.com
Textile business information and resource site. Business news and market reports. Marketplace. Company directory. Calendar of events. From World Textile Publications, Ltd. www.inteletex.com