Breeders of Angora, Cashgora, and Cashmere goats. Offering natural fibers and fiber processing as well as spinning and weaving equipment. Located in Menard, Texas, USA.
- http://www.elcoyoteranch.homestead.com/
Breeders of Angora, Cashgora, and Cashmere goats. Offering natural fibers and fiber processing as well as spinning and weaving equipment. Located in Menard, Texas, USA.
- http://www.elcoyoteranch.homestead.com/
Manufactures industrial ceramic parts and fibers in China.
- http://www.hbtechnicalceramic.com/
Searchable database of over 21,000 engineering materials. Included are thousands of composite molding materials with glass, carbon, aramid, PBO, and NCG fiber reinforcement as well as the fibers themselves.
- http://www.matweb.com
Germany. Manufacturers of polyacrylonitrile (PAN) based chopped, milled and continuous filament carbon fibers, and carbon papers for composite applications. Technical information on PDF files. English and German.
- http://www.tenax-fibers.com/
Der Anbieter von Kohlenstofffasern in Europa stellt sich und seine Produkte vor. [D-42097 Wuppertal]
- http://www.tenax-fibers.com/
Heavy tow carbon fibers and components based on carbon fiber composites. Brake linings for aircraft. [Gardena, CA]
- http://www.hitco.com
Teel GRT develops compounds, using natural fibers and thermoplastic materials, for the construction, automotive, consumer, and compounding industries. Subsidiary of Teel Plastic Inc. [Baraboo, WI]
- http://www.teel-grt.com
Manufacture thermoplastic molding compounds reinforced with long fibers - glass, carbon and aramid. Subsidary of Celanese. Mainly for injection and compression molding. [Winona, Minnesota]
- http://www.ticona.com/index/products.htm
Prepregger of glass, carbon, Spectra (UHMWPE) and other fibers in epoxy and cyanate ester resins. Also supply adhesives and foams. Owned by Ten Cate of the Netherlands. [Morgan Hill, CA]
- http://www.brytetech.com/index.aspx
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Forest Fibers Inc.
Canada. Exporters of waste paper and stocklots. Includes company information, contacts, and grades offered.
- http://www.forestfibersinc.com
Arc Outdoors
Manufactures 'X-Fiber' branded fibers and fabrics with nanosilver-based antimicrobial properties.
- http://www.arcoutdoors.com/technology.html
Smart Papers
USA. Manufacturers of premium, coated and uncoated writing, text and cover grade papers, from recycled fibers and waste paper. Technical specifications. Stocking information on PDF files. Merchant locator.
- http://www.smartpapers.com/
Ahlstrom Corp
USA. Engineered web materials for life science, liquid, air and food filtration, membrane substrates, and absorbent and technical products, from glass fiber, high purity cellulose, polyester, vegetable fibers and composites thereof. Custom design and manufacturing, and converting and laminating services.
- http://www.ahlstrom.com/
Nanotex
Nnaotechnology engineered textile fibers and fabrics.
- http://www.nano-tex.com
Nano-Vision Tech
Producer of various nanomaterials such as particles, fibers and carbon nanotubes.
- http://www.nanovistech.com/
Greenyarn
Manufactures antibacterial and antimicrobial textile fibers coated with bamboo-carbon nanoparticles.
- http://www.greenyarn.com
Liekki
A supplier of highly doped fibers designs, manufactures and markets high performance fibers as well as fiber components and subassemblies (optical engines) for fiber amplifiers and lasers using its unique and proprietary Direct Nanoparticle Deposition (DND) technology.
- http://www.liekki.com
Thermosoft International Corporation
USA. Manufacturers of electro-conductive textile fibers which can be found in heated chairs, electric blankets and car seats. Includes news, products and company history.
- http://www.thermosoftinternational.com
Thermion Systems International, Inc
USA. Custom design and manufacture of patented electrothermal surface heating systems for aerospace, industrial, consumer products and materials joining applications, from nickel coated carbon fibers laminated in various thermoplastic materials. Extensive technical information.
- http://www.thermion.com/
Boral Material Technologies
Produces chemical admixtures, fly ash and fibers for the concrete industry.
- http://www.boralmti.com/
Bomanite Corporation
Produce colorants, release agents, imprinting tools, and fibers for the installation of architectural concrete paving. Features product and technical data.
- http://www.bomanite.com/
Synthetic Resources Inc.
Produces polypropylene resin fibers for use in fiber-reinforced concrete and shotcrete.
- http://www.syntheticresources.com/concrete/fiber.php
DesignTex Inc.
Collection ranges from durable olefins and vinyls, to linens and naturals, to our high-tech Lytyn fibers in the Hardwear collection. All products are test-hung before release. Product catalog and contact information.
- http://www.dtex.com/
Donghia, Inc
USA. Diversified interior design and manufacturing company, active in textiles, furniture, trimmings and accessories. Modern and classic style fabrics for upholstery and furnishing, from natural and man-made fibers and blends. Also, wallcoverings. Detailed fabrics catalogs, including technical specifications.
- http://www.donghia.com/
trimedyne, inc.
develops, manufactures and markets fiber-optic laser catheters, fiber-optic endoscopes, lasers for scientific, medical and other uses and plastic optical fibers for industrial and medical purposes. (nasdaq: tmed).
- http://www.trimedyne.com/
perbat sa
spain. manufacturers of mens shirts and dresses from a variety of natural and synthetic fibers and blends.
- http://www.perbat.com/index_en.html
sf shoe studio
usa. specializes in creating designs for shoes that can be made from natural fibers and man-made materials without the use of any animal products.
- http://www.sfshoestudio.com/
rashika pashmina
nepal. hand woven pashmina shawls, stoles and mufflers, from cashmere, silk and blends. color chart. description of fibers and manufacturing process. links to related sites.
- http://gyanuak.freeservers.com/
swicofil
switzerland. this manual provides the most basic information on important textile fibers natural and synthetic.
- http://www.swicofil.com/companyinfo/manualfiberchart.html
baekdoo webbing company
south korea. manufactures cord, webbing, and tape woven from nylon, polyester and several specialty fibers for garment.
- http://baekdoo.tradebelt.com/
sherling trading, inc
canada. feminine bodyfashions, from natural and synthetic fibers and blends. large section of product descriptions. on-line survey. english and french.
- http://www.elita.com
maine sailing partners
racing and cruising sails built to order. includes sail trim tips, sail fabrics and fibers primer, and links to maine sailing sites.
- http://www.mesailing.com
maya road
wholesaler of novelty fibers and related embellishments, in coordinated sets or individual fibers. photos of products and suggested uses, and information for retailers.
- http://www.mayaroad.com/
thread gatherer
makers of hand dyed silk, wool, linen fibers and ribbons, and embroidery chartpacks.
- http://www.threadgatherer.com/
p&m plastics, inc
manufactures a new plastic lumber composite made of pine or juniper wood fibers and recycled thermoplastic from plastic milk bottles. great for non-structural outdoor uses.
- http://www.altree.com
bayer
germany. multi-national chemicals and health care corporation. the fibers business unit produces acrylic and spandex fibers used in nonwovens and textile applications, as well as monofilament for technical and agricultural purposes.
- http://www.bayer.com/
Coractive Inc.
Designer and manufacturer of specialty doped optical fibers for military, industrial and commercial use.
- http://www.coractive.com/
Fluoroseal International, Inc
USA. Manufacturers of barrier and surface modyfying chemicals and related products for plastics, fibers and geosynthetics. Technical information. Glossary of technical terms. Test data.
- http://www.fluoroseal.com/
EMS Griltech
Switzerland. Multi-national manufacturers of performance polymers, and technical fibers and adhesives for the paper, textile, nonwovens, automotive, filtration and plastic film industries. Detailed product information and specifications. On-line job offerings. Links to related sites. Part of EMS Chemie AG.
- http://www.emsgriltech.com/
Tecnon OrbiChem
London-based marketing consultancy specializing in the chemicals, petrochemicals, plastics and fibers industries. Overview of publications, databases, events, and services.
- http://www.orbichem.com
Rhodia North America
Specialty chemicals company - fibers and polymers.
- http://www.us.rhodia.com/
BASF
Germany. Multi-national chemicals corporation. Manufactures fiber intermediates, nylon and melamine fibers for textile, nonwovens and industrial purposes.
- http://www.basf.com/
International Fiber Corp
USA. Manufacturers of food grade cellulosic powders, and cotton, polyester, acrylic and polyamide fibers for the composite and flocking industries. Technical information and specifications on PDF files. List of trade events in the food industry.
- http://www.solkafloc.com/
Nutrinova
Globally operating supplier of food ingredients and nutrition specialties for the food and beverage industry. Product fields: high-intensity sweetener (acesulfame K), sorbates, dietary fibers (carob fiber, oat fibers).
- http://www.nutrinova.com
Xiangwei Co., Ltd
China. Diversified manufacturing company, active in chemicals and polymers, nonwovens, man-made fiber, construction materials and adhesives. Needlepunch nonwovens for geotechnical and industrial applications. Also, water soluble polyvinyl alcohol fibers and thermobond nonwovens. Technical specifications. English and Chinese.
- http://www.china-pva.com/
Sourcing at Magic
USA. Twice-yearly Las Vegas, US trade show for the fashion fabrics and trims, leather, print designs, fibers and trends forecasting industries.
- http://lv.fabricshow.com/
Boston Felt Company, Inc
USA. Needlepunch and pressed felt fabrics and products for a variety of technical and industrial purposes, from natural and man-made fibers and blends thereof. Includes technical and end-use information. The site is also available in Japanese.
- http://www.bostonfelt.com/
Spartan Felt Company
USA. Design and manufacture of precision nonwoven needlepunch and pressed felt products for polishing, fluid transfer and custom applications utilizing natural and synthetic fibers and resins. Major markets include glass, jewelry, writing instruments and optics.
- http://www.spartanfelt.com
Americo Manufacturing
USA. Abrasive fabrics and products for industrial cleaning and polishing applications, from polyester, polyamide, natural fibers and blends. Also, needlepunch floormats for in- and outdoor uses, and restroom care products.
- http://www.americomfg.com/
Bouckaert Industrial Textiles, Inc
USA. Needlepunch fabrics for disaster relief blankets, and automotive, equestrian and footwear applications, from man-made fibers and blends with wool.
- http://www.bitfelt.com/
Formed Fiber Technologies, Inc
USA. Needlepunched fabrics in roll and sheet form, and custom thermoformed products for automotive, marine, industrial and other applications, from solution dyed polyester and polypropylene. Also, solution dyed polyester fibers from recycled resins. Technical specifications. List of job openings.
- http://www.formedfiber.com/
CNTA Science and Trading Co., Ltd
China. Marketing arm of the China Nonwovens Technical Association, active in world wide trading of technical textiles and nonwoven rollgoods, converted products, man-made fibers and nonwoven machinery. English and Chinese.
- http://www.chinanonwovens.com/
NR Spuntech Industries, Ltd
Israel. Manufacturers of spunlace nonwoven fabrics for hygiene, personal care, medical, automotive and industrial applications, from cotton, viscose, wood pulp, polypropylene, bi-component fibers and blends.
- http://www.spuntech.com/
Ahlstrom Corp
USA. Engineered web materials for life science, liquid, air and food filtration, membrane substrates, and absorbent and technical products, from glass fiber, high purity cellulose, polyester, vegetable fibers and composites thereof. Custom design and manufacturing, and converting and laminating services.
- http://www.ahlstrom.com/
Speciality Fibres & Materials, Ltd
UK. Technology and product development consultants, specialised in wet and melt spinning of polymer fibers, chemical modification of fibers and fibrous materials, and nonwoven fabric technologies. Cleanroom production facilities. Case studies and links to related sites.
- http://www.sfm-limited.com/
Kornon Corp
Korea. Wholesale distributors of spunlace fabrics to the hygiene and healthcare disposables industries. Also, converters of private label wipes, towels and tissues. Detailed description of fibers and spunlace process, and technical specifications. English and Korean.
- http://www.kornon.com/
Bezci Tekstil Sanayi AS
Turkey. Versatile textile and nonwovens manufacturing company. Woven and nonwoven interlinings for the garment industry. Thermobond fabrics for lining and quilting, wipes and coverstock, from polypropylene. Also, polypropylene fibers for the textile and nonwovens industries. English and Turkish.
- http://www.bezcitekstil.com/
Bondex, Inc
USA. Manufacturers of carded, flat and point bonded nonwovens for cleaning, insulation, pipe wrapping and filtration applications, from viscose, polyester, polypropylene, high-performance fibers and blends. Part of Andrew Industries, Ltd.
- http://www.bondexinc.com/
CNTA Science and Trading Co., Ltd
China. Marketing arm of the China Nonwovens Technical Association, active in world wide trading of technical textiles and nonwoven rollgoods, converted products, man-made fibers and nonwoven machinery. English and Chinese.
- http://www.chinanonwovens.com/
Hobbs Bonded Fibers Co
USA. Resin bonded, needlepunch and thermobond fabrics and finished products for bedding, furnishing and industrial applications, from blends of natural and man-made fibers.
- http://www.hobbsbondedfibers.com/
Kasbar National Industries, Inc
USA. Spray- and thermobonded waddings for insulation applications, and needlepunch fabrics for industrial uses, from polyester, acrylic, modacrylic, viscose, carbonized fibers and blends. Also, quilted products and nylon fabrics.
- http://www.kasbarnational.com/
Nonwoven Materials & Products
Commercial report in print and electronic copies, focusing on the chemistry and applications of man-made fibers, and forecasting of world markets for fibers and nonwovens through 2009. From BCC Research.
- http://www.bccresearch.com/pls/PLS033A.asp
Kuraray America, Inc
USA. Diversified manufacturing company, active in dental and medical products, chemicals, man-made fibers and artificial leather. Microfiber based suede leathers for apparel and leather goods. Extensive technical information. Part of Kuraray Co., Ltd.
- http://www.kuraray-am.com/
National Drying Machinery Co
USA. Thermal processing equipment for the chemical, textiles, food, fibers and nonwovens industries. Thru-air conveyor dryers and drum dryers for spunbond, spunlace, wet-laid and needlepunch fabric. Access to library of articles upon registration.
- http://www.nationaldrying.com/
Huitong Technique Co., Ltd
China. Specialty fire-resistant and anti-static fibers for textile and nonwoves research and development, and small scale manufacturing, from polyester. Also, polyester resins and films.
- http://www.chinapolyester.com/
Davis-Standard
USA. Design and manufacture of extruders and extrusion systems for man-made fibers and filament yarns, the plastics industry, and nonwoven spunbond and meltblown production technologies. Part of the Crompton Corp.
- http://www.davis-standard.com/
Mahr Corporation
Manufacturers of metering pumps for the production of synthetic fibers and chemical processes. Includes company profile and product information.
- http://www.mahr.com/
Carl Mahr Holding GmbH
Germany. Multi-national group of companies, active in the design and manufacture of metering pumps for the production of synthetic fibers and chemical processes. Also, surface, length and form measuring systems, and rotary stroke bearings.
- http://www.mahr.com/
DesignTex Inc.
Collection ranges from durable olefins and vinyls, to linens and naturals, to our high-tech Lytyn fibers in the Hardwear collection. All products are test-hung before release. Product catalog and contact information.
- http://www.dtex.com/
Gulistan Carpet
USA. Manufacturer of tufted carpets from synthetic fibers for residential and commercial applications.
- http://www.gulistan.com/
Triple-A Multiline Merchandising
USA. Custom design and manufacture of hand and machine tufted carpets and rugs for consumer and contract markets, from wool, abaca, sisal, acrylic and polypropylene. Technical information on fibers and manufacturing technology.
- http://www.philcoverings.com/
C&A Floorcoverings, Inc
USA. Design and manufacture of tufted broadloom carpets and modular carpet tiles for the commercial market, from virgin and recycled fibers utilising closed-loop carpet reclamation and recycling programs. Technical information. Part of Tandus, Inc.
- http://www.cafloorcoverings.com/
Nexcel Synthetics, LLC
USA. Vertically integrated textile manufacturing company. Tufted artificial grass systems for sports fields and lawns, from polyethylene and polypropylene monofilament and slit film. Also, urethane coating services, carpet backings, staple fibers and specialty yarns.
- http://www.nexcelsynthetics.com/
Synthetic Turf Resources, LLC
USA. Manufacturers of solution dyed, texturized and twisted polypropylene and polyethylene monofilaments and slit film fibers for artificial grass production. Also, tufting and knitting of artificial grass surfaces.
- http://www.syntheticturfresources.com/
Foreign Accents, Inc
USA. Wholesale of machine- and handmade contemporary area rugs from wool, jute and synthetic fibers to dealers and designers. Links to FAQ and list of dealers.
- http://www.foreign-accents.com/
Synthetic Industries
Manufactures fabrics and fibers for the home furnishing(carpet backing), construction, environmental, recreational and agricultural industries. Based in Chickamauga, Georgia.
- http://www.sind.com/
Carpet College
Comprehensive consumer resource for information on carpets. Construction, fibers and color. Padding and installation. Tips on shopping. From Jim Goddards Carpet Classics company.
- http://www.carpetguru.com/
A Timeless History of Tapestry and Wall Hangings
Historical presentation on tapestries with links to other tapestry sites and comments and feedback pages about research on ancient fibers and textiles.
- http://www.io.com/~tapestry/
Carpet Fibers and Manufacture
Extensive information about carpet fiber chemistry and characteristics, fiber dyeing, identification and testing, and the manufacture of carpets. From the Bane-Clene Corp.
- http://www.baneclene.com/catalog/carpet-fibers-manufacture.html
Egetæpper A/S
Denmark. Design and manufacture of woven and tufted wall to wall carpets, rugs and carpet tiles for residential and contract markets, from natural and man-made fibers and blends. Carpet selector. Installation and maintenance guides. Links to related sites. Multi-lingual site.
- http://www.egecarpet.com/
Couristan, Inc
USA. Roll runners and area rugs for residential and commercial interiors, from wool and synthetic blends. Also, import of broadloom, and machine and hand woven carpets. Extensive consumer information on carpet care and maintenance, weaving, fibers and installation.
- http://www.couristan.com/
Redbook Carpets
USA. Design and manufacture of textures woven carpets, from natural and man-made fibers and blends. Style and color information. Retail locator.
- http://www.redbookcarpets.com/
Textile Fabric Consultants, Inc
USA. Fabric swatch kits for the identification of textile fibers and their properties, yarn and fabric construction, and finishes, used for training and education of students and professionals in the textile industry. Links to related sites.
- http://www.textilefabric.com/
Enercon Industries Corp
USA. Design and manufacture of atmospheric plasma systems for surface treatment of difficult-to-treat polymers, foils, wovens, nonwovens, metals, fibers and powders.
- http://www.enerconind.com/
Creative Coatings, Inc
USA. Flocking services for textile fabrics, apparel and furnishings, and industrial materials and products. Also, flocking equipment and accessories. Detailed descriptions of technology and process, and the fibers in use.
- http://www.creativecoatingsinc.com/
Adani Group
India. Diversified group of companies, active in transport, energy and global commodity trading. Import and export of fibers and yarns, textile fabrics, nonwovens and ready-made garments.
- http://www.adanigroup.com/
RNB Group
Group of trading, manufacturing and tourism companies. Import of wool and acrylic fibers and yarns for the Indian textile industry. Also, leather tannery for export, and importers of rags, and thread and wool wastes for recycling purposes.
- http://www.rnbgroup.com/
Censoy Import-Export Co., Ltd
Global trading in flexible polyurethane foam products, man-made fibers and textile wastes, mattress and furniture materials, and thermobonded needlepunch fabrics. English and Turkish.
- http://www.censoy.com/
The Levi Group
Diversified group of trading companies, active in import and export of textiles, papers, pharmaceuticals, office equipment and stationary, household hardware and agricultural products.
Fibers and yarns, from polypropylene, viscose, cotton, acrylic, wool and spandex. Also, grey and finished fabrics, and ready-made garments.
- http://www.levi.com.tr/
J.Jakubiak SA
Poland. Manufacturers representatives and distributors of textile and fiber spinning machinery and parts, natural and man-made fibers and yarns, and dyestuffs and auxiliaries for the textile and leather tanning industries. Links to principal companies. English and Polish.
- http://www.jakubiak.com.pl/
Dictionary of Suiting Terms
Glossary of technical terms and definitions for fibers and fabric weaves in the textile industry. From eSuit.Com.
- http://www.esuit.com/glossary.htm
The Godene Fibre Project
Namibian development project, aiming to promote and merchandise recently discovered fibers from the Euphorbia Gregaria and the Euphorbia Damarana plants to the textile and composite industries. Descriptions of the fiber and its economic potential, and project structure.
- http://godenefibre.com/
Denim Survival Guide
Information resource for the history, manufacturing and care of denim fabrics and garments. Cotton fibers and yarn spinning technologies. Comprehensive textile dictionary. Links to related sites. Requires Flash plug-in. From Olah, Inc.
- http://www.olah.com/
Textile Primer
Short essay about natural fibers as wool, silk, linen, cotton and hemp, and descriptions of the various types of textile fabric weaves. From the St. Ives Historical Society. Author: Kara McLeod.
- http://www.saintives.com/essays/textile_primer.htm
Express Textile
Weekly e-magazine for the textile industry, covering apparel and textile fabrics, fibers and yarns, dyes and chemicals, machinery and equipment, and manufacturing processes. Publication of the Indian Express Group.
- http://www.expresstextile.com/
Korat Tekstil AS
Manufacturers of projectile loom woven, batch and steam dyed, coated and uncoated, and finished fabrics for apparel and furnishing applications, from natural and man-made fibers and blends. English and Turkish.
- http://www.korattekstil.com.tr/
Andropol SA
Vertically integrated group of textile manufacturing companies. Woven, bleached, yarn and batch, and printed and finished fabrics for apparel, bedding, home textiles, technical and industrial applications, from cotton, linen, viscose, polyester, high-performance fibers and blends. English, Polish and Russian.
- http://www.andropol.com.pl/
Redaelli Velluti SpA
Manufacturers of jacquard, velvet and plain woven, dyed and finished fabrics for apparel, transportation, furnishing and industrial applications, from cotton, linen, wool, silk, viscose, acetate, acrylic, polyester, high-performance fibers and blends. English and Italian.
- http://www.redaellivelluti.com/
Fortex SpA
Manufacturers of woven, yarn and piece dyed, and finished fabrics for apparel and sportswear applications, from natural and man-made fibers and blends. English and Italian.
- http://www.fortexspa.com/
John Spencer Textiles, Ltd
UK. Manufacturers of custom plain and dobby woven fabrics for apparel, furnishing, military, protective, technical, filtration and industrial applications, from natural and man-made fibers and blends.
- http://www.johnspencer.com/
Protela SA
Colombia. Manufacturers of woven and knitted fabrics for apparel, bedding and furnishing, and industrial applications, from natural and man-made fibers and blends. Dtailed fabric catalogs, including color cards. English and Spanish.
- http://www.protela.com/
MiaoQuan Cloth Mill, Ltd
Manufacturers of fabrics for fashion and clothing, from a variety of natural and synthetic fibers and blends.
- http://www.tonghe.com/indexe.html
Trimax International Sourcing, Ltd
Manufacturers of a wide variety of woven and knitted fabrics for apparel applications, from natural and man-made fibers and blends. Also, ready-made garments and healthcare textiles.
- http://www.huzhoutex.com/
Lingfeng Textile Group
Vertically integrated group of textile manufacturing companies. Woven and knitted, printed and dyed fabrics for apparel and furnishing, from natural and man-made fibers and blends.
- http://www.lingfeng-group.com/
Ultra Outlet, Ltd
Manufacturers of woven, printed and yarn dyed fabrics for apparel and fashion applications, from cotton, linen, silk, man-made fibers and blends. Specialty finishing services.
- http://www.ultraoutlet.com.hk/
Shenda Co., Ltd
Vertically integrated group of textile manufacturing companies. Woven, yarn and piece dyed, printed and finished fabrics for apparel, bedding and furnishing, and technical applications, from natural and man-made fibers and blends. Also, yarns and ready-made garments. English and Chinese.
- http://www.cnshenda.com.cn/
Cherry Textile Group
Vertically interated group of textile manufacturing companies. Plain and jacquard woven, yarn and batch dyed, printed and finished fabrics for apparel, bedding and furnishing applications, from natural and man-made fibers and blends. Also, ready-made garments, bed linens and home textiles. English and Chinese.
- http://www.cncherry.com/english/index.asp
Al-Ahlia Spinning & Weaving Co
Syria. Vertically integrated textile manufacturing company. Yarn and piece dyed fabrics for apparel and furnishing applications, from natural and man-made fibers and blends. Also, cotton, woollen and synthetic yarns. English and Arabic.
- http://www.ahlliehweaving.com/
Blulino Club
Italy. Group of European textile manufacturing companies, specialised in yarns, fabrics, clothing and household textiles made from linen fibers produced from Normandy grown flax.
- http://www.blulino.com/
eco-fabrics
China. Manufacturers of woven and knitted, chemical and toxical free fabrics for apparel, furnishings and accesories, from organcally grown cotton, hemp, linen, silk, bamboo and wool, recycled polyester and polymer fibers from renewable resources.
- http://www.eco-fabrics.com/
Kaltex
Mexico. Cotton and cotton blend fabrics for industrial apparel and fashion applications. Also, synthetic fibers for the textile and nonwovens industries.
- http://www.kaltex.com.mx/
Bally Ribbon Mills
USA. Narrow woven fabrics for military, filtration, medical, commercial and safety applications, from polyamide, polyester, polypropylene, glassfiber and a wide range of specialty purpose fibers and blends.
- http://www.ballyribbon.com/
Schoutteten & Froidure
France. Manufacturers of printed, and yarn and piece dyed elastic and non-elastic webbings and tapes for safety products, furniture, textile and apparel, automotive, sports and industrial applications, from a range of natural and man-made fibers and blends. Also, braids, nets and cords. Plastic injection and insert molding facilities. Technical information. Links to partner sites. Part of the Fauchille Group.
- http://www.sf-web.com/
Fabric Architecture
Bi-monthly magazine for architects, designers, landscape architects, engineers and other specifiers about architectural fabric structures, the fibers and fabrics used to make them, their design possibilities, their construction, and issues regarding their applicability and acceptance.
- http://www.ifai.com/Awning/FabricArchitecturemagazine.cfm
Bluring Spa
Internet purchasing of woven fashion fabrics, from a wide range of natural and man-made fibers and blends. Extensive product catalogs, with technical information, specifications and care guides. English and Italian.
- http://www.bluring.com/
Shara
India. Fabrics, products and accessories for home furnishing applications, from natural and synthetic fibers and blends.
- http://www.sharaindia.com
Shara
Fabrics, products and accessories for home furnishing applications, from natural and synthetic fibers and blends.
- http://www.sharaindia.com
HBF Textiles
USA. Diversified manufacturing company, active in textiles and furniture. Woven and finished fabrics for upholstery applications, from natural and man-made fibers and blends. Also, artificial leathers and drapery fabrics. Technical specifications. Price list on PDF files. Designer profiles. Part of Thomasville Furniture Industries, Inc.
- http://www.hbftextiles.com/
Zimmer-Rohde GmbH
Germany. Design and marketing of woven, printed and finished fabricsd for bedding and furnishing applications, from natural and man-made fibers and blends. Detailed print designs galleries. English and German.
- http://www.zimmer-rohde.com/
B. Berger Corp
USA. Wholesale distributors of decorative and upholstery fabrics, from natural and man-made fibers and blends. Also, trimmings and drapery hardware. Detailed fabric catalog, including technical specifications.
- http://www.bberger.com/
Bélinac
France. Manufacturers of woven, yarn dyed and finished fabrics for upholstery and furnishing, from natural and man-made fibers and blends. Also, fabrics for interlining and womens wear applications. Technical specifications. English and French.
- http://www.belinac.com/
Colefax & Fowler
UK. Design and manufacture of plain and pattern woven, yarn and piece dyed, printed and embroidered fabrics for upholstery and furnishing applications, from natural fibers and blends. Also, collections of wallpapers and trimmings. Directory of world wide stockists. Part of the Colefax Group.
- http://www.colefax.com/
Decortex Firenze
Italy. Design and manufacture of a wide collection of fabrics in various weaves for upholstery, furnishing and interior decoration applications, from natural and man-made fibers and blends. Detailed fabric catalogs, including technical information and specifications. List of world wide distributors.
- http://www.decortex.com/
Edmond Petit Hamot
France. Design and manufacture of woven, yarn dyed and printed fabrics for upholstery, furnishing and technical applications, from a variety of natural and man-made fibers and blends. Detailed fabric catalogs, including technical information. English and French.
- http://www.edmond-petit.com/
Donghia, Inc
USA. Diversified interior design and manufacturing company, active in textiles, furniture, trimmings and accessories. Modern and classic style fabrics for upholstery and furnishing, from natural and man-made fibers and blends. Also, wallcoverings. Detailed fabrics catalogs, including technical specifications.
- http://www.donghia.com/
Vervain
USA. Design and distribution of woven, yarn and solid dyed, and printed fabrics for upholstery and furnishing, from natural and man-made fibers and blends. Detailed product catalog, searchable by construction and color. Technical specifications. List of showrooms.
- http://www.vervain.com/
Tesport Foreign
Turkey. Agency and wholesale suppliers in bottle grade polymer chips, textile fibers and yarns, printed, dyed and greige fabrics, home textiles and knitwear. Also, steel and cement.
- http://www.tesport.com/
Chemitex
Belgium. International trading house in greige, bleached and colored yarns and fabrics in cotton and synthetic fibers and blends.
- http://www.chemitex.com/
The Ruby Mills, Ltd
India. Manufacturers of knitted micro dot fusible and basic interlining fabrics, from cotton, linen, viscose, polyester and polynosic fibers and blends. Specialty finishing services.
- http://www.rubymills.com/
Sinofabric Group
Exporters of Chinese made, piece and yarn dyed, printed, coated and finished, woven and knitted fabrics for apparel, upholstery and furnishing, from cotton, wool, silk, linen, ramie, man-made fibers and blends. Extensive dictionary of industry terms. Links to related sites.
- http://www.sinofabric.com
Saraf Impex Pvt., Ltd
India. Diversified import and export company, active in textiles, chemicals, food and agricultural products, minerals and metals, and consumer goods. Woven fabrics, from natural and man-made fibers and blends. Also, yarns and ready-made garments and furnishings. Part of the Saraf Group.
- http://www.saraimpex.com/
Firestone Fibers & Textiles Co
USA. Diversified manufacturing company, active in chemicals and textiles. Plain, leno, basket and oxford woven fabrics for technical and industrial applications, from polyester and polyamide. Also, greige and treated tire cord fabrics, and aquous chemical adhesives. Part of BFS Diversified Products, LLC.
- http://www.firestonefibers.com/
Konarka Technologies, Inc
USA. Development and manufacture of photovoltaic light-activated, energy generating polymer fibers and plastic sheets for integration into the design of systems for lighting, sensing, communicating and computing. Technical information and descriptions of manufacturing process and technology.
- http://www.konarka.com/
ADL Insulflex, Inc
Canada. Design and manufacture of sleeves, cloths, blankets and narrow fabrics for high-temperature protection, from specialty fibers and blends. Also, custom fabricated products, and sealants. Technical information. Part of the ADL Group.
- http://www.adlinsulflex.com/
A&P Technology, Inc
USA. Manufacturers of braided fibers for composite reinforcement, and industrial, medical, recreational and aerospace applications. Extensive technical information and FAQ. Braid calculator. Technical terms and properties.
- http://www.braider.com/index_hi.html
A&P Technology, Inc.
Manufacturers of braided fibers for composite reinforcement and advanced technology applications.
- http://www.braider.com/
American Excelsior Co
USA. Manufacturers of wood fibers and products for a variety of industrial uses. Its Earth Science Division manufactures wood fiber composite structures for geotechnical and environmental end uses. Technical articles and case studies. Free download of software program for erosion control analyses and design.
- http://www.amerexcel.com/
Properties of Textile Fibers for Filtration
List of chemical and mechanical properties of natural and man-made fibers used in low, medium and high temperature liquids and gas filtration media.
- http://www.blueskyfilters.com/site/faqtemp.html
Handbook of Technical Textiles
Technical guide for manufacturers of fibers and yarns, woven, knitted and nonwoven fabrics, textile finishers, designers and specifiers, and university lecturers and graduate students. Published by Knovel Corp.
- http://www.knovel.com/knovel2/Toc.jsp?BookID=926
Smart Fibres, Fabrics and Clothing
Book offering a comprehensive overview of the latest research and applications in the area of conductive fibers and electronic textiles. From Poly Surfaces Bookstore.
- http://www.polysurfacesbookstore.com/pages/3681.html
Green Castle Textile
USA. Manufacturers of a wide variety of custom printed and finished knitted fabrics for apparel applications, from natural and man-made fibers and blends. Also, wholesale distributors of imported fabrics. Technical specifications.
- http://www.greencastletextile.com/
Benco Textiles
USA. Manufacturers of a wide variety of knitted fabrics for apparel applications, from a range of natural and man-made fibers and blends. Also, importers and distributors of yarns and knitted fabrics. Detailed fabric catalogs, including technical specifications and color cards.
- http://www.bencotextiles.com/
Tricotex SL
Spain. Manufacturers of single and double jersey, yarn and piece dyed circular knitted fabrics for fashion, decoration and technical textile applications, from natural and man-made fibers and blends. Multi-lingual site.
- http://www.tricotex.com/
Pacific Peninsula Textiles Sdn Bhd
Malaysia. Manufacturers of circular knitted, piece dyed, printed and finished fabrics for apparel applications, from cotton, polyester, elastomer fibers and blends. Part of Sterling Products, Ltd.
- http://www.ppt.com.my/
Nuryildiz Textile SA
Turkey. Commission dyeing of cotton, viscose, acrylic and polyester fibers and yarns for the textile industry. Detailed description of production process. English and Turkish.
- http://www.nuryildiz.com.tr/
Saran Textile & Leather Co., Ltd
Turkey. Diversified manufacturing, trading and distribution company. Contract manufacturing of woven blankets for healthcare, emergency relief and military markets, from wool and cotton. Also, exporters of wool fibers and yarns, and raw skins. English and Turkish.
- http://www.sarantekstil.com/
PCI Fibres Group
UK. Technical consultancy to the man-made fiber and related industries, specialised in acrylic, polyester, polypropylene and polyamide raw materials, fibers and filament yarns. Fiber index and market headlines. Part of the PCI Consulting Group.
- http://www.pcifibres.com/
Tex Offer
Business to business marketplace for fibers and yarns, woven and knitted fabrics, apparel, fashion accessories and footwear, machinery, chemicals and dyestuffs, and ready-made apparel and textile products.
- http://www.texoffer.com/
Textile Commodities Bulletin
Marketplace for wovens and nonwovens, fibers and resins, and services for apparel, automotive, furnishing, medical and hygiene, geotechnical, building and construction, and technical applications. From J. Kenneth Kearney, Ltd.
- http://www.textilebulletin.com/
Comdaq.Net
Global, on-line business to business exchange for the trading of commodities. Soft goods, precious metals, fibers, seeds, grains and meal, and freight services. Cotton and polyester fibers and yarns for the textile and nonwovens industries.
- http://www.comdaq.net/
Yarns and Fibers
Electronic marketplace for the international fibers and yarn industries. Trading zone, discussion forums and conversion tools. Business news and reports. Extensive technical library. Access upon registration.
- http://www.yarnsandfibers.com/
Textile FiberSpace
On-line trading of natural and man-made fibers for the textile and nonwovens industries. Also, yarns, fabrics, apparel, household textiles and industrial fabrics, and recycled items.
- http://www.textilefiberspace.com/
Complete Textile Dictionary
Comprehensive dictionary of textile terminology, focused primarily on manufactured fibers and fiber applications. Includes abbreviations, conversion tables for measurements, weights and temperatures, and fabric and stress-strain calculations. From Vectran
Fibers, Inc. PDF document.
- http://www.vectranfiber.com/pdf/vectran_fiber_2.pdf
Textile Science and Technology
Informative web site, with short articles on the history and development of the textile industry, knitting technology, man-made fibers and textile specialty chemicals. Author: J.N. Vohra.
- http://www.geocities.com/invtex/
Man-made Fibers Fuel Growth of Nonwovens
Report and forecast of the growth and development of the production volumes of the nonwovens industry, and the factors influencing the process. Author: Stan Dobson.
- http://www.ifj.com/issue/Feb01/35.htm
Natural Fibers
Feature article about the importance natural fibers may acquire as a replacement for glass and other mineral fibers in the composite industry. From Plastics Technology. Author: Lilly Manolis Sherman.
- http://www.plasticstechnology.com/articles/199910fa1.html
BASF
Germany. Multi-national chemicals corporation. Manufactures fiber intermediates, nylon and melamine fibers for textile, nonwovens and industrial purposes.
- http://www.basf.com/
New Fibers
Second edition of a scientific publication reviewing the development, production, properties and applications of modern polymeric fibers. From Knovel Corp.
- http://www.knovel.com/knovel2/Toc.jsp?BookID=917
Extruding Plastics
Processing handbook covering the potential combinations of basic variables or problems with solutions that can occur from up-stream to down-stream equipment. From Knovel Corp
- http://www.knovel.com/knovel2/Toc.jsp?BookID=332
Advanced Fiber Spinning Technology
Book providing a comprehensive overview of the science and technologies of man-made fiber spinning. From Textile World. Author: Takajima, Toshi.
- http://www.textileworld.com/Products.htm?CD=16&ID=83
Handbook of Fiber Finish Technology
Technical handbook merging data from different fiber and fabric manufacturers offering details on textile finishing components, their structural formulae, physical properties and CAS numbers. From Polysurfaces Bookstore.
- http://www.polysurfacesbookstore.com/pages/3133.html
Chemical Fibers International
Bi-monthly technical journal for the man-made fiber and allied industries. Article archive.
- http://www.chemical-fibers.com/
Wild Fibers Magazine
Quarterly journal for wool breeders, spinning mills and yarn processors. Directory of breeders and retail shops.
- http://www.wildfibersmagazine.com/
Handbook of Fextile Fibres
Comprehensive survey of animal, vegetable and mineral fibers for textile applications. Author: J. Gordon Cook. Published by Woodhead Publishing, Ltd.
- http://woodheadpublishing.com/en/book.aspx?bookID=514
Phosphate Fibers
Book by Edward J. Griffith about the discovery, chemistry, synthesis, properties, manufacture, toxicology, and uses of calcium and sodium calcium polyphosphate fibers.
- http://www.springer.com/east/home?SGWID=5-102-22-33270997-0
Acrylic Chain Report 2006
Research report containing statistics, tabulation and graphical presentations of the trends and status of demand and supply in the acrylic chain across various countries. Links to related reports. From Bharat Books.
- http://www.bharatbook.com/detail.asp?id=15142
Acordis
The Netherlands. Multi-national manufacturing company, active in chemicals, plastics, man-made fibers and specialty materials for industrial, textiles and nonwovens, and medical and hygiene applications. Calendar of events. Global man-made fiber statistics. Multi-lingual textile dictionary. English, Dutch and German.
- http://www.acordis.com/
BASF
Germany. Multi-national chemicals corporation. Manufactures fiber intermediates, nylon and melamine fibers for textile, nonwovens and industrial purposes.
- http://www.basf.com/
BASF Aktiengesellschaft
Das 1865 gegründete Großunternehmen mit ausgeprägter Verbund-Philosophie stellt seine vielfältigen Geschäftsfelder und die weltweiten Aktivitäten vor. Mit Datenbanken zu den Produkt- und Anwendungsbereichen. [D-67056 Ludwigshafen]
- http://www.basf.com/
BASF Group
Markets and manufactures plastics, performance products, agrochemicals, coatings, colorants, nylon fibers, urethanes, industrial and specialty chemicals, and nutritional products. Global company headquartered in Germany.
- http://www.basf.com/
BASF AG
Die BASF ist ein Großunternehmen der chemischen Industrie, das eine ausgeprägte Verbundstrategie lebt. Zur Gruppe gehören die BASF AG sowie weit mehr als 150 Tochterunternehmen weltweit.
- http://www.basf.com/
BASF
Germany. Multi-national chemicals manufacturing corporation, active in fiber intermediates, nylon and melamine fibers, resins and finishing compounds for textile, nonwovens and industrial purposes. English and German.
- http://www.basf.com/
Renewable Fibers, Inc
USA. Manufacturers of custom designed, bi-component synthetic fibers for the textile and nonwovens industries, and fiber cutting machinery. Also, trading in polymers and cotton linters.
- http://www.thefibershop.com
Fiber Innovation Technology, Inc
USA. One- or bicomponent staple fibers for the textile and nonwovens industries, from a variety of melt spinnable polymers and with custom tailored cross sections. Comprehensive product information and specifications. On-line articles. Links to related sites.
- http://www.fitfibers.com/
Bezjian Dye-Chem, Inc
USA. Wholesale and export of dyestuffs for polyester, polyamide, cotton and acetate fibers and fabrics. Also, inks and food colors.
- http://www.bezjiandyechem.com/
Fluoroseal International, Inc
USA. Manufacturers of barrier and surface modyfying chemicals and related products for plastics, fibers and geosynthetics. Technical information. Glossary of technical terms. Test data.
- http://www.fluoroseal.com/
AFMA. American Fiber Manufacturers Association
USA. Roof organization for the North American fiber manufacturers. Information on its history, members, staff, calendar and by-laws.
- http://www.fibersource.com/afma/afma.htm
AWGA. Australian Wool Growers Association
Membership organization of local wool growers and processors, involved in marketing, and industry regulation and organization. Discussion forum. Business news and reports. Links to related sites.
- http://www.australianwoolgrowers.com.au/
Indonesian Synthetic Fiber Makers Association
Association of polyester and polyamide staple fiber and filament yarn manufacturers. Local and international business news. Links to member companies.
- http://www.fiber-indonesia.com/
Jute Manufacturers Development Council
A government body, promotes trade in and the use of jute.
- http://www.jmdcindia.com/
JMDC. Jute Manufactures Development Council
India. National agency for promotion and marketing of jute fiber products. Link to Indian Trade Classification Codes for jute products. Categorised product directories. Events calendar.
- http://www.jmdcindia.com/
Japan Linen, Ramie & Jute Spinners Association
Japan. Trade organization for the Japanese bast fiber industry. English and Japanese.
- http://www.asabo.com/index_en.htm
ASWGA. Australian Superfine Woolgrowers Association
International organization of superfine wool growers and processors, founded to promote and further the development and marketing of superfine wool. Links to related sites.
- http://www.aswga.com/
AWEX. Australian Wool Exchange, Ltd
Membership organization of local and international wool brokers, producers, processors and traders, and industry associations. Market reports and industry statistics. Trading services price list. Links to related sites.
- http://www.awex.com.au/
Australian Wool Exchange Ltd
A public company limited by guarantee to manage wool marketing arrangements in the Australian wool industry. Includes a list of member and industry services, and market information.
- http://www.awex.com.au/
Wool Industry Promotions Association, Inc
Australia. Private, membership based organization, dedicated to the international promotion of Australian wool and its products. Discussion board. Links to related sites.
- http://www.ozwool.com/
ACSA. Australian Cotton Shippers Association
Trade organization for Australian cotton traders, dedicated to promotion and export facilitation. Crop and weather reports. Members directory. Links to related sites.
- http://www.austcottonshippers.com.au/
VEHAVLAS. Flax Exporters Association
Belgium. Non-profit trade organization for exporters of flax fiber, dedicated to trade promotion and technology exchange. List of memner companies.
- http://www.flaxexportersassociation.com/
Fibretech, Ltd
New Zealand. Diversified company, active in the development, manufacture and trade of wool fibers and yarns, bias binding, bed ware and contract quilting services.
- http://www.fibretechnz.com/
Sisal Group
China. Group of companies, active in sisal cultivation, processing and product manufacturing. Raw white sisal fiber, yarns, twines and ropes. Also, woven fabrics, carpets and technical products. English and Chinese.
- http://www.sisal.com.cn/
Bast Fibers, LLC
USA. Developers and processors of jute, kenaf, flax and hemp fibers for composite reinforcement, yarn spinning and nonwovens applications.
- http://bastfibersllc.com/
PT Bali Fibre Industry
Indonesia. Natural and dyed, twisted coir fiber for upholstery, brushes, mattresses and soil stabilization. Flame retardent finish available.
- http://www.worldyellowpages.com/bfi
PT. Tiga Sungai Madu
Indonesia. Coconut coir fiber for nonwovens applications. Also, needlepunched sheets, and coir ropes and peat. Link to product specifications.
- http://tsmadu.tripod.com/tsmmain/
Comercializadora Montecristo SA
Mexico. Coconut farm and products processors. Manufacturers of coir fiber. Also, coco dust and horticultural products. English and Spanish.
- http://www.montecristococodust.com/
Jenor Cotton
UK. Manufacturers representatives and traders in bleached and greige cotton, and cotton waste fiber. Also, cotton wiping materials, and PVC coated and seamless knitted gloves.
- http://www.jenorcotton.com/
Vreseis, Ltd
USA. Mail-order wholesale and retail of fibers, slivers, yarns, fabrics and socks, manufactured from natural colored cotton.
- http://www.vreseis.com/
Ashland Bay Trading Co
USA. Wholesale of natural fibers and blended yarns to retail shops. Detailed product catalog. List of dealers.
- http://www.ashlandbay.com/
Amir Umar Industries Pvt. Ltd.
Pakistan. Cotton ginners, and traders in raw cotton fiber to the textile industry. Also, cotton yarns and other textile made-ups.
- http://www.amirumar.com/
Jemalong Wool
Australia. Original flat rate regionally based wool handling and marketing organisation. Extensive information on PDF files. Links to related sites.
- http://www.jemalongwool.com.au/
Jute Corporation of India, Ltd
Government procurement company active in the raw jute fiber industry, acting as a price supporting and market stabelising agency. Price and raw jute market information.
- http://www.jutecorp.com/
AMMO. Australian Mohair Marketing Organisation, Ltd
Grower controlled, non-profit mohair fiber classing and brokerage company. Description of fiber classing process. Information about angora breeding and management. Links to related sites.
- http://www.ausmohair.com.au/
Australian Mohair Marketing Organisation
The AMMO, which is Australias largest mohair broker, specializes in the classing, rehandling and brokering of mohair fibre. Information on the preparation and consigning of fibre, market reports and news.
- http://www.ausmohair.com.au/
BioCotton Sarl
France. Marketing and distribution of organically grown raw cotton fiber, yarns and woven fabrics. Also, custom development of cotton garments. Links to related sites. English and French.
- http://www.biocoton.com/
Australian Alpaca Fleece, Ltd
Breeder owned cooperative, focused on alpaca fleece collecting, classing and marketing.
- http://www.australianalpacafleece.com.au/
Eclat International
Pakistan. Sourcing agents and international traders in raw cotton, cotton yarns and cotton waste products.
- http://www.eclatintl.com/
Tenbro Bamboo Textile Co., Ltd
China. Development and manufacture of bamboo fiber for yarn spinning applications. Also, bamboo tops, yarns, filaments and ready-,ade textile products. English and Chinese.
- http://www.tenbro.com/
Ecofibre Industries, Ltd
Australia. Research, development, production and marketing of hemp seed and industrial fibers for the textile, nonwovens, composites, food and animal feed, paper and construction industries. Information about the history, properties and applications of hemp.
- http://www.ecofibre.com.au/
Hempline, Inc
Canada. Growers and processors of hemp fiber for the textile, nonwovens, paper and composite products industries. Also, animal bedding and garden mulch. Information on the history, properties and uses of industrial hemp.
- http://www.hempline.com/
Hempline Inc.
Growers and processors of hemp fiber for the textile, nonwovens, paper and composite products industries. Also, animal bedding and garden mulch.
- http://www.hempline.com/
Selinrail International Trading
Phillippine. Exporters of manila hemp fibers.
- http://ariel1715.tripod.com/
Greene Natural Fibers
USA. Cooperative organization of farmers and industry, created to act as a consistent source of kenaf fibers and products. Introduction to kenaf fibers. Detailed FAQ.
- http://www.greenenaturalfibers.com/
Kenaf Eco Fibers Spa
Italy. Cultivation, harvesting and production of kenaf fiber. Also, panels and rolls for soundproofing systems, thermal insulation, green building and automobile components. Technical information and specifications. Multi-lingual site.
- http://www.kenaf-fiber.com/
Kenaf Eco Fibers Italia S.p.A.
[Guastalla, RE] Specializzata nella lavorazione di fibre naturali per isolamento termico e acustico, bioedilizia e industria automobilistica. Presenta lazienda, prodotti e relative schede tecniche, contatti.
- http://www.kenaf-fiber.com/
Marinard Ltée
Manufacture chitosan a natural, biodegradable polymer fiber obtained through the deacetylation of chitin.
- http://www.marinard.com/
Marinard Biotech, Inc
Canada. Development and manufacture of chitosan fiber, through de-acetylation of chitine, for textile, pulp and paper, food, agriculture, biomedical and biotechnological, waste water treatment, cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications. Descriptions of the product and extraction process, and product parameters. English and French.
- http://www.marinard.com/
ABS International
Raw jute, cloth and bags of hessain and sacking, cloth for carpet backing and wall covering, wool pack, geo-jute or soil saver and yarn or twine exporter. Contact and products in details.
- http://www.eximabs.com/
ABS International
Bangladesh. Exporters of raw jute fiber, and woven jute products.
- http://www.eximabs.com/
MFC, Ltd
USA. Importers of vegetable and animal hair for the brush industry. Also, tapered and processed polyamide filaments, and custom mixing services.
- http://www.mfc-usa.com/
Advanced Group
Egypt. Export and trading in food products, seeds and natural fibers. Arous, scutched and combed flax fiber for the papermaking, rope and twine and yarn spinning industries.
- http://www.advanced-group.com.eg/
Allenberg Cotton Co
USA. World wide cotton merchants, engaged in the pricing, buying, classing, warehousing and shipping of cotton. Part of the Louis Dreyfus Group.
- http://www.allenberg.com/
Arasy Organica
Paraguay. Manufacturers, processors and exporters of organically grown agro-industrial products, fibers and textiles. Exporters of medium to long staple cotton fiber. Also, yarns, tricot fabrics, and ready-made garments. Technical information.
- http://www.arasy.com.py/
Australian Wool Network
Australia. Vertically integrated wool brokerage. Joint venture between Australian wool growers and global textile manufacturers. Market research and sales assistance. Link to Australian wool selling program.
- http://www.woolnetwork.com.au
Bale Cotton Pty., Ltd
Australia. Internet-based e-commerce venture for the domestic and international marketing of Australian cotton. Industry news. Calendar of events. Links to related sites.
- http://www.balc.com.au/
Bean & Bean Cotton Co
USA. Raw cotton brokers. Buyers and forwarders of contract spot cotton. FAQ on cotton marketing. Comprehensive list of links to cotton related resources.
- http://www.beancotton.com/
Bryton Wool Canowindra
Australia. Wool brokers and buyers. List of services. On-line wool catalog. Wool classificiations. Bidding facility.
- http://www.brytonwool.com.au/
Calcot Ltd.
A grower owned cotton and almond marketing cooperative, serving both California and Arizona. Offers information about the cotton market and the company.
- http://www.calcot.com/
Calcot, Ltd
USA. Cooperative cotton marketing organization, owned by US growers of Far Western cotton, involved in promotion and export activities. Product information. Cotton events calendar. Links to related sites.
- http://www.calcot.com/
Cargill Cotton
USA. Multi-national cotton merchants, serving cotton growers, ginners, buyers and textile mills world wide. Comprehensive library of links to agents and subsidiaries. Market and business information. Part of Cargill, Inc.
- http://www.cargillcotton.com/
Drachenberg Trading Co
USA. International merchants of raw cotton. Also, risk management consulting, cotton market information services, and futures and options brokerage.
- http://www.cottontrader.com/
Dunavant Enterprises
Cotton merchandisers based in Memphis. Includes company history, description of services, list of office locations, and current information about crops, prices, ginning, and markets.
- http://www.dunavant.com/
Dunavant Enterprises, Inc
USA. Cotton merchants. World wide ginning and warehousing operations. Also, commodity trading, real estate and truck brokering. Comprehensive list of links to weather, organizations, publications, education, crop sites and global exchanges.
- http://www.dunavant.com/
Kreglinger Pty., Ltd
Australia. Diversified company, active in wool, sheep skins and wine. Buyers and exporters of wool for yarn spinning. Part of the Kreglinger Group
- http://www.kreglinger.com.au/
MAHACOT
India. Marketing organization for Indian cotton growers involved in the procurement, grading, quality control, processing, storage and sale of cotton.
- http://www.mahacot.com/
Mambo Commodities Cotton Trading Co
France. International trading house for raw cotton. Market reports, comments and forecasts, and technical articles.
- http://www.manbo.com/
MCM-Cotton
USA. Cotton futures trading site from Moss Capital Management, Inc. Quotes, daily options and prices. Market comments and technical analysis. Open, live chatroom for commodity traders and brokers.
- http://www.mcmtrader.com/cotton.htm
Moses & Son
Australia. International wool marketing and brokerage company. Weekly market reports. Sales roster. Links to related sites.
- http://www.mosesandson.com.au/
New England Wool Pty., Ltd
Australia. Buying and sourcing of fine and super fine wools for yarn spinning applications. Market quotations and report.
- http://www.newenglandwool.com/
Paul Reinhart, Inc
USA. World wide cotton merchants servicing organic and traditional growers, ginners, buyers, and textile mills. Statistics. Futures and options closes. Cotton calendar. Directory of global agents and representatives. Links to related sites. Part of Reinhart AG.
- http://www.reinhart.com/
Quality Wool
Australia. Wool brokerage and exporting company. Industry and trade news and reports. Sale prices. Fleece testing services. Links to related sites.
- http://www.qualitywool.com/
Queensland Cotton Corp, Ltd
Australia. Marketing and trading company for the cotton industry. Crop financing and consulting. Fiber processing, baling, storage and trade. Links to the history of Australian grown cotton, cotton facts and FAQ.
- http://www.qcotton.com.au/
SWIG Cotton
USA. Grower-owned cotton marketing cooperative, focused on cotton seed and fiber marketing, and cotton fiber and shipping.
- http://www.swigcotton.com/
Techwool Trading
Australia. World wide trading in wool, and exporters of greasy and scoured wool, and wool tops. Daily market reports on PDF files. Links to related sites.
- http://www.techwool.com.au/
VP Udyog, Ltd
India. Exporters of raw cotton, and cotton linters waste. Also, leather goods and fashion accessories. Description of the cotton cultivation, harvesting and ginning process.
- http://www.vpudyog.com/
V P Udyog
Exporter of raw cotton and leather products.
- http://www.vpudyog.com/
Wigglesworth & Co., Ltd
UK. World wide traders in flax, sisal and abaca fibers for yarn spinning, and twine and rope making. Also, natural and synthetic yarns, twines and ropes, fibrilated films and cable fillers.
- http://www.wigglesworthfibres.com/
Jess Smith & Sons, Inc
USA. Merchants of raw cotton. Links to cotton related sites, weather reports, agricultural information and futures trading.
- http://www.jesssmith.com/
Roswell Wool
USA. Wool broker handling wools from all over the United States. Online catalog of available wools, including results of core samples. Also, a full line of shearing supplies and parts.
- http://www.roswellwool.com/
Standard Wool Group
Australia. Wool brokerage and private treaty traders. Sale roster and market summary. Industry news. Technical documents on PDF files.
- http://www.standardwool.com.au/
Texas Cotton Marketing Corp
USA. Raw cotton merchant of American grown cotton of all varieties. Link to the New York Cotton Exchange.
- http://www.cotton-usa.com
Western Wool Marketing
Australia. Independent wool brokers offering risk management and marketing services, laser scanning of fleeces, livestock sales and wool related merchandise. Market reports. Links to related sites.
- http://www.westernwool.com.au/
EDCO Cotton Export Co
Egypt. International traders of medium, long and extra long staple cotton fiber for yarn spinning. On-line bidding facility.
- http://www.egyptgizacotton.com/
Rakesh Soni
India. Processors and wholesale suppliers of cotton linters. Also, biodegradable castor oil based grease for industrial applications.
- http://balajiplatinum.tripod.com/
Grrapple Overseas
India. Exporters, suppliers and traders of raw cotton. Also, Indian tea and spices, handicrafts and cotton bags.
- http://www.grrappleoverseas.com/
Prestige Fibres, Ltd
UK. International traders in raw and scoured mohair, alpaca and wool fiber for yarn spinning applications. Also, custom tops and yarns. Technical information.
- http://www.prestigefibres.com/
Cotton Inc
USA. Home of the cotton industry. News, magazines and editorials. Information on research, production and uses of cotton fiber. Listings of companies and organizations.
- http://www.cottoninc.com/
Woolmark Co
Informational web site of the wool processing industry, containing pages for growers, marketing, industrial processing and intelligence, trade, innovation, education and development. Links to commerce, research and services.
- http://www.wool.com/
Wools of New Zealand
From the New Zealand Wool Board. Informational web site. Wool fiber, applications and processing technologies. Carpet technology and care. Educational site for children. English, German, French, Dutch and Chinese.
- http://www.woolsnz.com/
Wools of New Zealand
Laines de Nouvelle-Zélande. Présentation de la marque, recherche interactive de moquettes et un guide dentretien.
- http://www.woolsnz.com/
Cotton Outlook
UK. News and indices of worldwide cotton marketing and prices. Public access area provides links to information, conversion tables, calendar of events and comprehensive glossary of terms. From Cotlook, Ltd.
- http://www.cotlook.com/
The Golden Fibre
Portal for the Indian jute fiber processing industries. Business data, statistics and information on fiber processing. Categorised manufacturers directories. Technical articles.
- http://www.jute.com/
Indian Jute Industry
Website promoting the use of jute.
- http://www.jute.com/
Global Hemp
Information resource for hemp growers, processors and users. Searchable database of categorised directories of educational, research and business sites. Links to events, investor information and legislation, media articles and news.
- http://www.globalhemp.com/
Global Hemp
Portal to the hemp industry. Products, secure online ordering, the latest news, and support resources.
- http://www.globalhemp.com/
Cotton on the Net
UK. Information resource for the world wide cotton community. Searchable database of products and companies, publications, news and forum for members. Free registration.
- http://www.cotton-net.com/
Wool Wise
Information resource for researchers, consultants, students and others related to, or interested in wool and the wool industry. Discussion forum. Educational resources. Links to related sites. From the Australian Cooperative Research Centre for Premium Quality Wool.
- http://woolwise.com/
Kotonline
Portal and trade platform for the Turkish and regional cotton industry. Searchable directory of events. List of publications and research papers. Local weather reports. Extensive list of links to related sites. Full access upon registration. English and Turkish.
- http://www.kotonline.com/
Cn Cotton
Information resource for Chinese cotton and cotton textiles. Market reports, trade leads and export data. Industry statistics and news. Price watch. Extensive information on cotton crops, fiber consumption and products. English and Chinese.
- http://www.cncotton.com/
NCJD. National Centre for Jute Diversification
India. Jute fiber promotion institute, involved in the commercialization of technologies for the manufacture of jute products. Services and support for research, design, development and marketing.
- http://www.juteworld.com/
National Centre for Jute Diversification
A resource organisation promoting jute and jute products.
- http://www.juteworld.com/
Hemp CyberFarm
USA. Informational and commercial web site of Hemp World, Inc. Promotion of hemp farming and use of its fibers in industrial processes. Scientific and environmental studies and reports, descriptions of the various qualities of fiber. Market place for seed, fiber and products.
- http://www.hempworld.com/hemp-cyberfarm_com/index.html
Cottons Journey
Cotton education site for classroom teachers providing curriculum, literature resources, links to cotton and educational organizations promoting the importance of this crop.
- http://www.cottonsjourney.com/
Wool is Best
Up-to-date factual guide to the Australian wool industry, its animal welfare practices and advancements.
- http://woolisbest.com/
Camdeboo Mohair
South Africa. Quality certification body for angora goat farmers. Detailed description of standards and process. Present and future programs. Member directory.
- http://www.camdeboo.com/
Wool on the Web
Technical support site for the Australian wool processing industry, initiated by Australian Wool Innovation, Ltd. Information sheets and PDF files containing technical advice, and wool fiber and fabric properties and characteristics. Links to machine and equipment suppliers. Glossary of terms. Technical FAQ.
- http://www.woolontheweb.com.au/
Jute in India
Homepage of Andrew Ramsay Nicoll and Jimmie Robertson about the jute industry in India, focusing on mills located in East and West Bengal. Lists of jute mills in India and Bangladesh.
- http://members.ozemail.com.au/~clday/jute.htm
e-Cotton Exchange
Marketplace and communication platform for cotton brokers and merchants, ginning operations and yarn spinning mills. Subscription required. Cotton statistics. Library of articles. List of events. Legal and policy information for importers and exporters.
- http://www.e-cottonexchange.com/
Coir Kerala
Portal and company directory for the coir industry in Kerala, India. Information on coir bleaching and dyeing processes, coir history, and carpet and mat designs.
- http://www.coirkerala.com/
Coirkerala.com
A website on the coir industry and products of the state. Includes lists of firms in the industry, examples of designs and products.
- http://www.coirkerala.com/
Cotton Discovery Centre
Comprehensive education and information resource about Australian cotton growing and cultivation, cotton history, and cotton fiber and its applications in the textile industry. From Cotton Australia.
- http://www.cottonaustralia.com.au/factSheets/resources/Cotton%20Education%20Kit%20-%20Secondary.pdf
Linenweb
Information resource for flax growers, linen fabric and garment manufacturers and converters, and dietitians. Introduction to flax seed, oil and fibers. Directories of manufacturers, distributors and on-line stores for linen fabrics, home textiles and fashion, and machinery. Also, flax seed and oil recipes.
- http://www.linenweb.com/
Wool Search
Internet based service, providing woolclassers, shearers and wool handlers with a tool to promote their services to potential clients, as well as access to up-to-date and relevant wool industry information.
- http://www.woolsearch.com.au/
Wools of Uruguay
Information resource of the Uruguayan Wool Secretariat. Production data and properties of local wool. Industry statistics. Directories for wool exporters and brokers.
- http://www.wool.com.uy/
Natural and Synthetic Fibers
Extensive information about the cultivation of natural fibers, the manufacture of man-made fibers, and their history, properties and applications. From Swicofil AG.
- http://www.swicofil.com/products.html
Australian Wool Innovation, Ltd
Research, development and innovation institute owned by Australian woolgrowers. List of publications and educational programs. Facts and figures about wool, and the Australian wool market.
- http://www.woolinnovation.com.au/
The Cotton Corporation of India, Ltd
India. Governmental marketing organization for the local cotton industry. Research and development activities. Price support, commercial and export services to growers, processors and textile manufacturers.
- http://www.cotcorp.com/
Cotton Research and Development Corporation
Australia. Partnership between Government and the Australian cotton industry, involved in research, innovation, and knowledge creation and transfer. Technical and market information on PDF files. Links to related sites.
- http://www.crdc.com.au/
Cotton Research and Development Corporation
The CRDC is a partnership between the Australian Government and cotton industry. It invests in and manages a research and development program designed to deliver ecological, environmental and economic benefits.
- http://www.crdc.com.au/
Supima Association
USA. Promotion and research organization of US growers of Pima cotton. Extensive history of the developments of Pima and extra long staple (ELS) cotton. Lists of merchants, co-ops and ginners. Calendar of events. FAQ. Links to Pima and ELS licensing programs.
- http://www.supima.com/
The Woolmark Company
Global organisation owned by Australian woolgrowers. Wool information, research, and education.
- http://www.wool.com.au/
Australian Wool Innovation
Research, development and innovation to benefit wool producers. Company information, media and events, publications, and contact details.
- http://www.wool.com.au/
Alternative Fibers
From Emily McCauleys home page on global environment issues. Alternative fibers for the textile, papermaking and nonwovens industries. Links to natural fibers sites.
- http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/3260/altfiber.html
Fiber Plants
Short descriptions of a variety of plants which can be used as a source of natural fiber for the textile, rope and papermaking industries. From Plants for a Future.
- http://www.comp.leeds.ac.uk/pfaf/fibplant.html
Treasures of Hawaian culture
Extensive description of the manufacture of bast fibers for weaving of fabrics, clothes and home tools.
- http://www.kupuna.com/kapa.htm
Jute
Short article describing the retting, stripping, washing, drying and grading process for jute fibers.
- http://www.indiaagronet.com/indiaagronet/post_harvest/CONTENTS/jute.htm
How Spiders Work
Comprehensive article about spider basics, structure and growth. Description of the spidersilk spinning process and web structures. From How Stuff Works. Author: Tom Harris.
- http://www.howstuffworks.com/spider.htm
Silk
Article about the history, processing, characteristics and applications of silk. Author: Amy Willbanks.
- http://www.textilefabric.com/site/public/articles.php?id=6
Coir
Short article about the history, manufacturing process and applications of coir fiber. Links to further reading. From How Products are Made.
- http://www.madehow.com/Volume-6/Coir.html
Remedial Measures for Environmental Sustainability
Technical paper about the environmental advantages of using coir fiber in geotextile applications. Author: M. Sudhakaran Pillai.
- http://coir-india.com/cict/articles/ecofriendly.pdf
Remedial Measures for Environmental Sustainability
Technical paper presented at the 4th International Conference on Water and Energy in the 21th Century, focusing on coir fiber in applications for erosion control, reinforcement and stabilization of soil. Author: M. Sudhakaran Pillai.
- http://coir-india.com/cict/articles/ecofriendly.pdf
The Importance of Wool
Review of the various qualities of wool used in carpets, wool fiber structure, the differences in natural and industrial fiber dyeing processes, and traditional and contemporary carpet design techniques. From the Oriental Rug Review. Author: Stanley Bulbach.
- http://www.rugreview.com/83wool.htm
Llamapaedia Wool
Comprehensive information on the properties, characteristics, evaluation, grading and testing, and the production of Llama wool fibers. Author: Elena Stamberg.
- http://www.llamapaedia.com/wool/wool.html
Llamapaedia: Wool from Llamas.
Fiber glossary, characteristics, evaluation, testing, grading, production, shearing information.
- http://www.llamapaedia.com/wool/wool.html
Fundamental Principles of Fibre Fineness Measurement
Collation of a series of articles about the principles of the measurement of wool fiber fineness, providing a comprehensive resource for the primary determinant of the valua of wool. Very large PDF file. Author: Peter Sommerville.
- http://www.awta.com.au/Publications/Research_Papers/Research_Index.htm
The Hemp Archives
On-line collection of articles on the properties and uses of hemp fiber in industrial applications.
- http://www.gametec.com/hemp/archives.html
The Hemp Pages
Personal homepage on the history, properties and uses of the hemp plant, and the many products derived from it.
- http://www.angelfire.com/co/hemp/index.html
Hemp: Specialty Crop for the Paper Industry
In 1994 a four year research program to evaluate the feasability of the cultivation of hemp (Cannabis sativa L., Cannabinaceae) as a raw material source for the paper industry was finalized. Three aspects, primary production, pulp processing, and paper production, based on an integrated chain model from farm to factory were studied. Author: Anthony Capelle.
- http://www.globalhemp.com/Archives/Academic_Research/specialty_crop_paper.html
Objective Basis for Evaluation of Differences in Fibre Quality
Analysis of the differences in quality and characteristics between male, female and monoecious hemp fiber plants. From Hempfood.Com. Authors: E. Horkay and J. Bucsa.
- http://www.hempfood.com/IHA/iha03210.html
About Hemp
Information about the hemp plant, the applications of hemp fibers in the textile industry, and the politics surrounding the issue. Links to a hemp timeline and fact sheet, a history of use, and books. From Hemp Sisters, Inc.
- http://www.hemp-sisters.com/Information/about.htm
Fiber Wars
On-line book telling the tale of hemp fiber in the competition for markets, capturing all the significant cross currents of the Industrial Age. Extensive footnotes. Author: David P. West, Ph.D.
- http://www.gametec.com/hemp/fiberwars/index.html
Cotton Info
From Curl Bros. History, manufacture and properties of cotton fiber.
- http://www.curlbros.com/cottinfo.htm
Procotex SA
Belgium. Commercial research and manufacturing company, active in the growth, development and processing of flax fiber for linen fabric and geotextile applications. Design and manufacture of specialty machinery and equipment for flax yarn production. Also, traders and processors of recycled fiber from nonwoven carpet waste. Information on flax fiber and its uses. Member of Dolintex NV.
- http://www.procotex.com/
Tianyi Industry Co., Ltd
China. Flax processing company. Long and short staple flax fibers. Preboiled and bleached linen yarns. Also, linen slivers, linseed, sleeping bags and textile products. English and Chinese.
- http://www.t-yi.com/
Saneco
France. Processors and distributors of flax and hemp fibers for yarn spinning, nonwovens production, and pulp and papermaking applications. Also, linen tops, flax dolls for plumbing, and manufacturing of yarns and twines for packaging and food processing.
- http://www.saneco.com/
Terre de Lin
France. Cooperative enterprise, involved in flax breeding and growing, seed trading, and the production and trade in hackled slivers, and scutched flax fibers. Links to related sites. English and French.
- http://www.terredelin.com/
Harvest SPF Textile Co., Ltd
China. Development and production of soybean protein fibers for yarn spinning. Also, yarns, fabrics and ready-made garments. Detailed descriptions of properties and characteristics of soybean fibers, yarns and fabrics. On-line job offerings.
- http://www.spftex.com/
Huakang Biochemical Engineering Group
China. Wet spun staple fiber and filament for yarn spinning, from soybean protein extract. Also, soybean fiber yarns, fabrics and garment. Detailed technical information on properties and varieties. English and Chinese.
- http://www.soybeanfibre.com/
Buckeye Technologies, Inc
USA. High purity cotton fiber for dry and premoistened wipes, hygiene and diaper materials, and personal care products. Also, air- and wet-laid nonwovens fabrics, cellulose and absorbent products.
- http://beta.cecnet.com/bkiabsorb/html/curly.html
Colly Cotton Co
Australia. Growing, ginning, warehousing and marketing of cotton to the global textile industry. Part of the Twynam Group.
- http://www.colly.com.au/
JinPai Cotton
China. Cooperative cotton farming group. Short and long fiber cotton for yarn spinning and nonwoven waddings. Also, cotton lint. Local and international news. Stock quotes and proces. Links to related sites.
- http://www.jinpaicotton.com/