BFGA. Banner, Flags and Graphics Association
USA. International trade organization for professionals and companies in the banner and flag industry. Extensive FAQ. Members' directory. Technical and educational information. Links to related sites.
TAI. Textile Association of India
Trade organization for the Indian textile and apparel industries. Calendar of events. List of publications. On-line newsletter. Publishers of bi-monthly scientific journal.
http://www.textileassociationindia.com/
http://www.textileassociationindia.com/
CBWT. Confederation of British Wool Textiles
UK. Non-profit trade organization for the UK wool textile industry. Access upon registration.
TUTSIS. Turkish Textile Employers' Association
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.
http://www.tekstilisveren.org.tr/
http://www.tekstilisveren.org.tr/
SEAMS. The National Association for the Sewn Products Industry
USA. Trade organization for the sewn products industry. Company directory. Calendar of events. Industry news. Government contracting and related information.
Finatex
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.
LATIA. Lithuanian Apparel and Textile Industry Association
Independent trade organization for the textile, apparel, footwear, leather and fur industries. Company and products directories. List of trade events. Business news. Links to related organizations.
ECTA. Estonian Clothing and Textile Association
Non-profit organization of individuals and legal entities engaged in the manufacture of clothing and textiles. Business statistics. Members directory. English and Estonian.
NT. Dutch Textile Institute
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.
VTN. Association of the Netherlands Textile Industry.
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.
TTMA. Thai Textile Manufacturing Association
Thailand. Non-profit trade organization for the local yarn spinning, and weaving, knitting, dyeing, bleaching, finishing and printing industries. Searchable company and products directory.
http://www.thaitextile.org/ttma/
http://www.thaitextile.org/ttma/
FEBELTEX. Federation of Belgian Textile Manufacturers
Belgium. Non-profit employer's organization of industrial textile manufacturing companies. List of trade shows. English, Dutch and French.
TSA. The Textile Society of America
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.
IWTO. International Wool Textile Organization
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.
IdeaCOMO
Italy. Association of European weavers, printers and finishers of silk textiles for women's wear. Members directory. English and Italian.
MUTA. Made Up Textiles Association
UK. Trade association for British manufacturers of industrial textiles, fabic products and related services. Searchable database of fabric manufacturers, processors and suppliers. Comprehensive list of textile manufacturing standards.
TVS. Swiss Textile Federation
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.
IQA. International Quilt Association
USA. Non-profit organization, dedicated to the preservation and public recognition of the art of quilting.
Chemical Fabrics and Film Association
International trade association representing manufacturers of polymer-based fabric and film products, used in the building and construction, automotive, fashion and other industries.
http://www.chemicalfabricsandfilm.com/
http://www.chemicalfabricsandfilm.com/
China National Textile Industry Council
Roof organization for Chinese textile associations, focusing on administrative issues, information exchange, training and events organization. Links to sector associations. Information on the local textile industry. English and Chinese.
Silk Association of India
Non-profit membership organization, representing and promoting the Indian silk fiber, yarns, fabrics and finished product manufacturing and trading industries.
http://www.silkassociation.com/
http://www.silkassociation.com/
Irish Linen Guild
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.
Silk and Filament Weaving Association
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.
http://www.filaweaving.org.tw/
http://www.filaweaving.org.tw/
Textile Federation
South Africa. Federation of local trade associations and commercial companies, dedicated to the promotion of the textile and related industries.
The Textile Association
India. Non-profit membership organization for individuals, companies, institutes and organizations involved in textile manufacture, trade, education and research.
ISPA. International Sleep Products Association
USA. Non-profit trade organization for the global mattress and related industries. Calendar of events and supplies guide. Link to monthly journal.
The Textile Institute
UK. World wide professional organization for the fiber, fabric and technical textiles industries. Publications, books, forum and links to libraries, companies and organizations.
MKMA. Malaysian Knitting Manufacturers Association
Malaysia. Non-profit trade organization of the Malaysian knitted fabric manufacturers.
http://mfg.asiaep.com/ass/mkma/knitmkma.htm
http://mfg.asiaep.com/ass/mkma/knitmkma.htm
Swiss Textile Federation
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.
SWAK. Spinners and Weavers Association of Korea
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.
Nishijin Textile Industrial Association
Japan. Organization of weavers of traditional Nishijin fabrics. Detailed explanation of weaving, dyeing and finishing techniques. English and Japanese.