Adhesives
American Finish and Chemical Co, Basic Adhesives, Inc, Bostik, Inc, Daicel-Degussa, Ltd, Decolorization and Detoxication of Textile Dyes wi, Forbo International SA, H.B. Fuller Co, Hänsel Verbundtechnik GmbH, Henkel Group, Ichemco Srl
Associations
AATCC. American Association of Textile Chemists an, ACS. American Chemical Society, BAMM. Basic Acrylic Monomer manufacturers, Inc, CIMA. Cellulose Insulation Manufacturers Associati, EBFRIP. European Brominated Flame Retardent Indust, EFRA. European Flame Retardent Association, Enzyme Technical Association, ETAD. Ecological and Toxical Association of Dyes a, FSCT. Federation of Societies for Coatings Technol, GAMA. Global Acetate Manufacturers Association
Chemicals
Enzyme Products, Tanning Agents, Adgums Pvt., Ltd, Advanced Polymer, Inc, Airedale Chemical Co., Ltd, Ak-Kim Kimya AS, Alfa Corp, Allinova BV, Apollo Chemical Corp, Atlas Refinery, Inc, AVEBE Corp, Avecia, Ltd
Dyestuffs and Inks
A.K.Chemi-Dyes Enterprise, Adhik Chemicals Pvt., Ltd, Alliance Colors Corp, Allied Industrial Corp, American Dyestuff Corp, Anchor Chemical Industries, Ltd, Arora Saffron, Asiatic Colour Chem Industries, Ltd, Associated Dyestuff Industries, Atul, Ltd
Import and Export
Aastrid International, AEC Fibers and Chemicals, Inc, Bezjian Dye-Chem, Inc, Chempro Exports, ColorTec Japan Co., Ltd, Dayglo Color Corp, Hari Trading Co, Pro Chemical and Dye, Inc, S & A Impex
News and Media
Adhesives and Sealants Industry, Cellulose, Coloration Technology, e-Polymers, International Dyer, Polymer Journal, Textile Chemicals, Textile Chemist and Colorist Magazine, Textile Coloration and Finishing, Textile Processing with Enzymes
Resources
Articles and Studies, History, BEPS. Bio/Environmentally Degradable Polymer Socie, Biodegradable Polymer Research Center, BSEF. Bromine Science and Environmental Forum, Chemistry, Coshh Essentials, DPI. Dutch Polymer Institute, Ides, Inc, Institute for Textile Chemistry, INTB. International Network on Textile Biotechnolo, Polymer Centre
Wholesale and Distribution
Aakash Chemicals and Dyestuffs, Inc, Abner Hood, Inc, Adhesive Brokers, Ltd, Bonneau Co, Chem One, Ltd, Colorey SA, Costec, Inc, Cresta Colours, Ltd, Dinox Handelsgesellschaft GmbH, G & S Dye and Accessories, Ltd
Aarti Group
India. Group of companies, active in the development and manufacture of basic bulk chemicals, dyestuffs and pigment intermediates, and chemicals and intermediates for the pharmaceutical, agricultural and rubber industries. Also, specialty chemicals, and custom manufacturing services. Comprehensive product catalog.
Argus Co., Ltd
China. Manufacturers of dyestuffs, and textile chemicals and auxiliaries. Also, woven and knitted, dyed, printed and finished fabrics for apparel and furnishing, from cotton, hemp and polyester blends. English and Chinese.
Auxil Industries
India. Manufacturers of dyestuffs, thickeners, chemicals and auxiliaries for the textile industry. Also, natural guar gum for textile processes. Detailed product listings.
B.R. Vickers & Sons, Ltd
UK. Development and manufacture of technical lubricants for the textile and marine industries. Lubricants, anti-static agents and spin finishes for carding, topmaking, yarn spinning, and warping and beaming. Also, ring and needle oils. List of world wide agents.
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.
Bezema AG
Switzerland. Development and manufacture of dyestuffs and chemical auxiliaries for the textile finishing industry. Also, technical consultancy, and training services. Part of the CHT Group. English, German and French.
BFGoodrich
USA. Worldwide, versatile manufacturing corporation, active in aerospace, performance materials and engineered industrial products. Binders, chemicals and compounds for the textile, papermaking and nonwovens industries.
BG Polymers, Ltd
Israel. Manufacturers of acrylic and acrylic based emulsions for applications in the construction, paint and printing, laminating and coating, and the textile and nonwovens industries. Product technical specifications and material safety data sheets.
Bluebell Polymers Pvt., Ltd
India. Manufacturers of synthetic resins for the paint, printing, inks, adhesives and surface coating industries. Product information and specifications. Links to partner companies.
Borden Chemical
USA. High-performance resins, adhesives, coatings and basic chemicals for a wide range of industrial applications. Melamine and phenolic liquid resins, and wax emulsions for the textile and nonwovens industries.
Borealis Group
Multi-national group of companies, active in the manufacture and supply of polyolefin plastics for packaging, films, cordage, fibers, pipes, cable and wire, and molded parts. Also, a variety of hydrocarbons. Technical data sheets and scientific articles.
C. L. Hauthaway Corp
USA. Design, development and manufacture of advanced polymers and finishing materials. Custom formulated adhesives for flocking, and back coatings and finishes for textiles, nonwovens and leather.
Cell Chemical Co
Korea. Manufacturers of surfactants and chemicals for textile and general industrial applications. Also, inorganic materials. Detailed product catalogs, including technical information. English and Korean.
Chemotex NV
Belgium. Manufacturers of dyestuffs, and traders in chemical auxiliaries for textile pre-treatment, dyeing and finishing processes. Detailed product catalog. Technical information and articles on PDF files. Links to related sites. English, Dutch and French.
Chromatex Chemicals
Pakistan. Manufacturers of dyestuffs, and chemicals and auxiliaries for textile pre-treatment, dyeing, printing and finishing. Also, natural garnet grains and powder abrasives. Extensive technical information.
Cytec Industries, Inc
USA. Multi-national manufacturing company, active in chemicals, polymers and additives for a wide range of industries. Melamine-based crosslinking agents and resins for textile coating processes. Technical information on PDF files.
Daicel Chemical Industries, Ltd
Japan. Manufacturers of resins, chemicals and adhesives for the textile, aerospace, defense, composites, plastics and construction industries. Cellulose acetate, nitrocellulose and acetate tow for cigarette filters. Links to affiliate companies. English and Japanese.
Daikin Industries, Ltd
Japan. Diversified manufacturing company, active in air-conditioning, chemicals and oil hydraulics. Manufacturers of fluorocarbon to impart water, oil and soil repellency in textile fabrics, fibers, paper and leather. English, Japanese and Chinese.
Dainichiseika Colour and Chemicals Mfg. Co., Ltd
Japan. Manufacturers of chemicals, dyestuffs, pigments, resins and inks agents for the plastics and textile finishing industries. English and japanese.
Dixon Chew, Ltd
UK. Manufacturers of dyestuffs, pigments, auxiliaries and specialty chemicals for applications in paints, coatings, textiles, automotives and advanced ceramics. Searchable product catalogs.
Dow Chemical Co
USA. Versatile chemicals manufacturing corporation, active in a variety of industrial fields. Heat-curing acrylic resins for the textiles and nonwovens industries. Large site with a wealth of technical information, product data and technological and development news. Downloadable PDF documents on a range of issues.
Dow Reichold Specialty Latex LLC
USA. Multi-national manufacturers of specialty polymer latexes for the textile, nonwovens, paper, food processing, packaging, construction and coating industries. Extensive information about products, technical data and MSDS available on PDF documents.
Dynasty Chemicals Co., Ltd
China. Manufacturers of dyestuffs, pigments, dye intermediates and chemicals for the textile, leather, paper, plastic, ink and paint industries. Extensive product information and technical specifications.
Eastern Color & Chemical Co
USA. Manufacturers of chemical and pigments for the leather processing, papermaking and textile industries. Detailed product catalogs, including technical information.
Emerging Technologies, Inc
USA. Manufacturers of specialty chemicals, polymers, composites and laminates. Superabsorbent acrylate-based polymers for a wide range of industrial applications. Also, suppliers of superabsorbent fibers. Technical information and material safety data on PDF files.
EOC Group
Belgium. Multi-national group of polymers, chemicals, compounds and adhesives manufacturing companies. Carboxilated styrene butadiene latex and water based acrylic emulsions for the nonwovens and textile finishing industries. Detailed technical specifications. Links to group companies.
ExxonMobil Corp
USA. Diversified, multi-national manufacturing corporation. Its chemicals division produces polypropylene resins for nonwovens spunbond, meltblown and SMS technologies, and staple fiber for thermal bonding. Large site, with a special section for teachers, kids and environmental issues.
Fineotex Chemical Industries
India. Manufacturers of textile auxiliaries, speciality chemicals and adhesives. Also, binders and adhesives for wood, plastics and paper. Detailed product categories, with technical specifications.
Gani Tayub Group
Pakistan. Versatile group of manufacturing companies, active in textiles, polyester filament yarns, and polyester chips and resins. Polyester textile grade chips for fiber and filament extrusion.
General Quimica SA
Spain. Chemicals manufacturing company, active in textiles, agriculture, plastics, paints, rubber and ceramics. Dyestuffs, pigments and chemical auxiliaries and agents for the textile industry. English and Spanish.
Georgia-Pacific Corp
USA. Manufacturer of fluff pulp for disposable diapers, feminine hygiene products and air-laid nonwovens. The company maintains an excellent environmental education web site, which can be entered from the frontpage.
Glo-Tex International, Inc
USA. Standard and custom developed resisns, binders and process chemicals for the textile and nonwovens industries. List of global distributors.
Haryana Leather Chemicals, Ltd
India. Manufacturers and suppliers of chemicals and auxiliaries for leather tanning and processing, acrylic resins for the textile and nonwovens industries, and adhesives for footwear and industrial applications. Technical information. Multi-lingual site.
Huanyu Polymers Co., Ltd
China. Manufacturers of waterbased polyurethane resins and adhesives for natural and artificial leather, textile fabric treatment and finishing, and paper coating. English and Chinese.
IC Trading Co., Inc
USA. Traders and distributors of chemicals, resins and agents for leather tanning, plastics and rubber, agriculture, automotive and food product applications. Pigments and tanning agents for the leather processing industry.
Impocolor Chemiegesellschaft mbH
Germany. Development and manufacture of a complete range of dyestuffs and pigments, and chemical auxiliaries for textile wet, dry and thermal printing, dyeing and finishing processes. English and German.
Industrial Latex Compounds, Ltd
UK. Water based polymer composites for a wide range of industrial applications. Compounds and latex for carpet backing. Binders, resins and coatings for the textile and nonwovens industries.
Jagson Colorchem, Ltd
India. Manufacturers and traders in active, reactive and direct dyestuffs and dye intermediates, and chemicals, auxiliaries and enzymes for textile, paper and leather processing, dyeing and finishing applications. Also, contract manufacturing services.
Jiashan Auxiliary Agent Factory
China. Manufacturers of soluble sodium silicate for fire-retardent agents. Also, ethoxyl sodium sulfonate detergents. Technical specifications. On-line ordering. English and Chinese.
Jos. H. Lowenstein & Sons, Inc
USA. Manufacturers of dyestuffs for the hair, fur and leather industries. Chemicals and dyes for leather tanning, coloring and finishing. List of global agents.
KemiTeks
Turkey. Manufacturers of pigment pastes, thickeners, disperse dyestuffs and processing auxiliaries for the textile, nonwovens, paint, paper, plastics, wood and soap industries.
Kenencore Group
India. Manufacturers' representatives of textile speciality chemicals, enzymes, silicone softeners, security inks, and dyestuffs. Extensive technical information and specifications.
Kroslink Polymers Pvt., Ltd
UK. Manufacturers of resins, emulsions and finished products for surface coating, adhesive, and related applications in the textile, paint and ink, and plastics industries. Technical information and specifications on PDF file.
Lamberti SpA
Italy. Multi-national group of manufacturing companies, active in pigments and dyestuffs, chemicals, intermediates and additives for textile, leather, oil, paper, ceramics, cosmetics, coating, detergent and agricultural applications. Technical information on PDF files. Multi-lingual glossary of terms. Links to related sites. English and Italian.
Lanxess GmbH
Germany. Multi-national manufacturers of chemicals and intermediates, engineering plastics and performance rubber. Processing chemicals for the man-made fiber, textile, nonwovens, papermaking and leather industries. Part of Bayer AG. English and German.
Marlowe-Van Loan Corp
USA. Manufacturers of chemicals, dyestuffs and dye auxiliaries for the textile industry. Also, toll manufacturing services. Detailed product catalog, including technical information.
Mitsubishi Chemical Corp
Japan. Chemicals manufacturing corporation, active in petrochemicals, carbon and agrochemicals and specialty products. Intermediates for synthetic fiber production, super-absorbents and adhesives for paper and nonwoven hygiene disposables, and carbon fiber composite materials. English and Japanese.
Montell Co
The Netherlands. Royal Dutch/Shell owned, multi-national manufacturer of polyolefin (polypropylene) materials for the man-made fiber industry. Very large site with a wealth of information about production technology and processing of polyolefin.
Nalco Chemical Co
USA. Multi-national chemicals manufacturers, active in a variety of industrial spheres. Resins and processing chemicals for the textile, nonwovens and papermaking industries.
National Starch and Chemical Co
USA. Multi-national manufacturer of industrial starches, adhesives, polymers, electronic and engineering materials and specialty food products. Supplies chemical binders to the nonwovens industry. Member of ICI Group.
Novachem S de RL
Honduras. Manufacturers of textile chemicals, dyestuffs, additives and lubricants.
Noveon, Inc
USA. Manufacturers of water based polymer emulsions, resins and auxiliaries for the paint and coatings, wood, paper, concrete, plastics, textile and nonwovens industries. Searchable product database. List of trade shows.
O'Laughlin Chemical Co., Ltd
Hong Kong. Manufacturers of acid and neutral cellulases in granule, powder and liwuid form for textile processing and finishing. Also, auxiliary chemicals for dyeing and printing. English and Chinese.
Organik Holding AS
Turkey. Group of manufacturing companies, active in polymer emulsions, chemicals, pigments and dyes for paints and coating, textile and nonwovens, adhesives, leather and a variety of industrial applications. Detailed product catalog, including technical information and specifications.
Para-Chem Corp
USA. Custom engineered and standard emulsion polymers, thickeners, coatings, fire retardents and adhesives for the textile, nonwovens, composite products and a range of additional industries. Also, surfactants and soaps. Detailed product specifications.
Pielcolor SA
Spain. Manufacturers of leather finishing chemicals, resins and dyestuffs. Detailed product catalog, searchable by type, application, process or characteristics. Links to related sites. English and Spanish.
Polymer Latex, Inc
USA. Manufacturer of acrylic emulsions, acrylonitrile butadiene (NBR) and styrene butadiene (SBR) binders for the nonwovens, textile and papermaking industries.
Raffi & Swanson, Inc
USA. Custom formulation and contract manufacturing of solvent and water based polymers, coatings, inks, dispersions, and adhesives for textile, nonwovens, paper, plastics, rubber, foil, metal and wood applications. Polyurethane and acrylic based emulsions and coatings for textile and nonwovens finishing processes.
Ratnavir Group
India. Group of chemicals manufacturing companies, active in reactive, vat and disperse dyestuffs, and textile intermediates. Also, traders in textile fabrics.
Reichhold Chemicals, Inc
USA. Multi-national corporation. Advanced polymers, adhesives and polymer systems for industrial applications. Binders and coating compounds for the nonwovens industry.
Resolution Group
USA. Group of manufacturing companies, active in chemicals, resins and polymers for the textile, nonwovens, composites and leather processing industries. Technical brochures on PDF files.
Rohm and Haas Co
USA. Versatile, multi-national chemicals manufacturing company, active in the paint, adhesives and cleaning products industries, construction and building materials, and electronic components. Acrylic resins for the textiles and nonwovens industries. Large site with much technical information and product news.
Röhm Gmbh
Germany. Manufacturers of acrylic and methacrylic resins and compounds for a wide range of industrial and technical applications. Water based acrylic emulsion resins for the textile and nonwovens industries. English and German.
Scott Bader Co., Ltd
UK. Multi-national manufacturers of polyester and alkyd resins, gelcoats, and conventional and inverse water based polymers for a wide range of industrial applications. Resins, emulsions and thickeners for the textile and nonwovens industries. Detailed product catalog, including technical information and specifications.
SCRD
France. Manufacturers of vegetable and synthetic chemicals, tannins and dyestuffs for the leather processing, pharmaceutical, food products and textile industries. Technical and historical information. Part of the E. Raoul-Duval Group. English, French and Spanish.
Shell U.S., Inc
USA. Manufacturers of chemicals and resins. Corterra polymer resins for the production of specialty staple fiber and filament for nonwovens and textiles. Large corporate web site with technical articles, information on product development and research, and product specifications. Member of the Royal Dutch/Shell Group. Requires Shockwave plug-in.
Shree Ganesh Dye Chem
India. Diversified chemicals manufacturing company, active in textiles, leather, agriculture and cosmetics. Dyestuffs and dye intermediates, pigments and specialty chemicals for the textile industry.
Sinochem Corp
China. Petrochemicals company, active in oil, industrial chemicals and fertilizers. Manufacturers and suppliers of chemicals, dyestuffs, pigments and intermediates for the textile, leather, paper, plastics and pharmaceutical industries. English and Chinese.
Soluol Chemical Co., Inc
USA. Polyurethane resins for the coating and paint, packaging, adhesives and textile industries. Solvent and waterborne, and flame retardent and breathable coatings for garments, shading and covering, and luggage applications. List of agents. Links to related sites.
Stahl International
The Netherlands. Manufacturers of leather and textile processing products and flexible material coatings. Waterborne polyurethane and acrylic dispersions and additives for coating, impregnating and laminating of textiles. List of world wide agents.
Stahl International BV
The Netherlands. Multi-national manufacturing company. Industrial colorants, dyes, inks, resins, and processing and finishing chemicals and products for leather tanning and finishing, paper, textile and a variety of additional industrial applications. List of world wide distributors.
Star Group
India. Group of manufacturing companies, active in chemicals, dyestuffs and dyes. Acid, direct and reactive dyes, and dye intermediates for textile, papermaking and leather processing applications.
Stockhausen GmbH
Germany. Versatile chemicals manufacturing company, active in textiles and nonwovens, papermaking, hygiene and personal care, food products, metals and mining. Absorbent polymers for the hygiene disposables industry. English and German.
Stockhausen, Inc
USA. Manufacturers of chemicals and polymers for textile, water treatment, skin care and agricultural applications. Absorbent polymers for baby diapers, feminine care, adult incontinence, and food packaging applications. On-line purchasing facility. Part of Degusa AG.
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd
Japan. Diversified manufacturing company, active in fine chemicals, functional polymers, gas products and engineering. Water-soluble and super-absorbent polymers, self-emulsifying adhesives, thickeners, silicone-based water repellents, rubber latex products, and spherical ultrafine powdered polymers for textile, nonwovens, leather and industrial processes. English and Japanese.
Synpol Pvt., Ltd
India. Manufacturers of synthetic resins and auxiliary chemicals for the paints, coatings, printing inks, adhesives, civil engineering, electrical and electronic industries. Technical information and specifications.
Synthesia
Czech Republic. Manufacturers of organic and inorganic chemicals, nitrocellulose, and a complete range of dyestuffs, pigments and chemicals for the textile industry. Part of Aliachem AS. English and Czech.
Synthomer GmbH
Germany. Synthetic latex emulsion resins and binders for construction, composite materials, paper, textile and nonwovens applications. Styrene butadiene and nitrile binders for the nonwovens industry. English and German.
Techmer PM
USA. Custom design and manufacture of polymer modifiers, pigments, and proprietary additive and colorant systems for a wide range of industrial applications. Single pigment dispersions for polyester, polypropylene and polyamide fiber manufacturing. Also, custom melt additives for nonwoven spunbond and meltblown production.
Textan Chemicals Pvt., Ltd
India. Manufacturers of chemicals, enzymes, dyestuffs, intermediates and auxiliaries for the textile, leather tanning and processing, food products and animal feed industries. Detailed product catalogs, including technical information.
Textilcolor AG
Switzerland. Development, manufacture and distribution of textile auxiliaries, dyestuffs and optical brightening agents. Detailed product catalog. English and German.
Textile Rubber and Chemical Co
USA. Diversified, multi-national manufacturing company, prinarily active in latex and polyurethane compounds for woven and nonwoven carpet backing. Also, chemical additives and machinery for the textiles, nonwovens, chemical and plastics industries. Offers detailed instructions for commercial and consumer carpet installation.
The Chemical Company
USA. Complete range of chemicals for food, cosmetic, papermaking, drug, textile and nonwovens applications. Resins and absorbent polymers for the nonwovens industry.
Vinamul Ploymers
USA. Polymer emulsions for the glass, textiles and nonwovens, paint and coatings, and paper industries. Water based resins and coatings for textile finishing and nonwovens processes. Detailed technical information and product data sheets on PDF files. Part of the National Starch and Chemical Co.
Vita Liquid Polymers
UK. Natural and synthetic latex compounds, PVC plastisols and ancillary dispersions for wallcoverings, textiles, nonwovens, filtration. healthcare, packaging and industrial applications. Part of British Vita PVC.
Witon Chemicals Pty., Ltd
South Africa. Custom formulating of water based polymer composites, resins, compounds and binders for the textile, nonwovens, adhesives, waterproofing, laminating and coatings industries. Part of the Industrial Latex Compounds Group.
Yantai Jinhe Industrial Co., Ltd
China. Sodium hydrosulfite for bleaching, reducing and sulfonating processes in the textile, pulp and paper, leather, food and beverage industries.
Zhongren Group
China. Pretreatment and dyestuff auxiliaries, and finishing compounds for the textile printing industry. Also, softening, dispersing and floculating agents, and a range of specialty finishing chemicals. English and Chinese.
Zschimmer & Schwarz GmbH
Germany. Multi-national group of chemicals manufacturing companies. Auxiliaries and surfactants for fiber, textile, ceramic, leather and fur, cosmetics and detergent applications. Technical information. List of trade events and world wide agents. English and German.