International Textile Center
USA. Non-profit organization of the Texas Tech University, dedicated to applied research, testing and evaluation of textile fabrics, fibers and processes. Extensive library of articles on cotton growing and processing.
CARM. Centre for Advanced & Renewable Materials
UK. Consortium of research centres for biocomposites, opto-electronic materials chemistry, chemistry and water soluble polymers, involved in contract research in wood and plant materials. List of events. Links to related sites.
http://www.carmtechnology.com/
http://www.carmtechnology.com/
IPFDD. Institute for Polymer Research Dresden
Germany. Public institute for application oriented fundamental research in polymer architecture, interaction mechanisms, and fundamental materials. Activities in fiber reinforced composites, modified polymer membranes, and meltspun nonwovens. List of lectures and conferences. Links to related sites.
Saxon Textile Research Institute
Germany. Application oriented research and development projects for the textile and nonwovens industries. Also, extensive laboratory testing and certification services. English and German.
National Textile Center
USA. Federally funded consortium of universities, dedicated to applied research on fibers, textiles and related subjects. Searchable database of past and present research projects.
SATRA Technology Centre
UK. International, membership based research and technology organization for the footwear, apparel, furniture and safety product industries. Material evaluation and testing. Design and printing services. Also, supply of testing equipment.
SAMPE. Society for the Advancement of Materials and Process Engineering
USA. International professional member society, provides information on new materials and process technologies through forums, publications and books.
NERC. Chinese National Engineering Research Center
Government initiated research and development centers, involved in industrial science and technology projects in a large variety of fields. Ongoing research and development projects for the textile and fiber manufacturing industries.
http://www.extech.msk.su/src/china/nerc.htm
http://www.extech.msk.su/src/china/nerc.htm
Institute of Textile Technology and Process Engineering Denkendorf
Germany. Applied research in biomedical engineering, technical textiles, nonwovens, process and manufacturing automation, yarns, finishing techniques and textile management. Also, quality assurance testing services. English and German.
http://www.itvd.uni-stuttgart.de/
http://www.itvd.uni-stuttgart.de/
IFP Research AB
Sweden. Independent research institute, active in fiber science and fabric technology, plastics, composites and rubber.
Fiber and Fabric
Education and information resource for children and students about natural and synthetic fibers, and textile, nonwovens and printing technologies. Links to fiber sites. EduScape site, created by Anette Lamb and Larry Johnson.
http://www.42explore.com/fibers.htm
http://www.42explore.com/fibers.htm
CSIRO Textile and Fiber Technology
Australia. Institution for applied research, development, consulting and education services to the global wool, cotton, textile, clothing and leather industries. Business arm of the Australian Cotton Cooperative Research Organization.
BTTG. British Textile Technology Group
UK. Independent textile and nonwovens research and technology center, also providing services to a range of other spheres of industry and commerce.