Accessories
BGA. British Glove Association, CELIBRIDE. International Liaison Committee for Emb, GINETEX. International Association for Textile Car, NFAA. National Fashion Accessories Association, In, TGA. Travel Goods Association, The Hosiery Association, The Lace Guild, TZMA. Taiwan Zippers Manufacturers Association
Flags and Banners
BFGA. Banner, Flags and Graphics Association, NIFDA. National Independent Flag Dealer Associatio
Interior and Industrial
ABFLO. International Association of Bedding & , ACT. Association for Contract Textiles, BITA. British Interior Textiles Association, BITA. British Interior Textiles Association, CITA. International Confederation of Manufacturers, FIDER. Foundation for Interior Design Education Re, FTBA. Furnishing Trades Benevolent Association, IFAI. Industrial Fabrics Association International, IMA. International Mohair Association, NADFD. National Association of Decorative Fabric D
Services
AATEB. Association of Apparel and Textile Exporter, ACTE. Association of European Textile Collectiviti, AIMCAL. Association of Industrial Metallizers, Coa, All Japan Laundry & Drycleaning Association, ARTA. American Reusable Textile Association, ASBCI. Association of Suppliers to the British Clo, CITDA. Computer Integrated Textile Design Associat, CRIET. European Association of Textile Finishers, ETSA. European Textile Services Association, FET. Federation of Textile Finishing Industries
Textile Care
CINET. International Committee of Textile Care, HSIA. Halogenated Solvents Industry Alliance, Inc, IDC. International Drycleaning Congress, NLM. National Association of Institutional Linen M, SARTEX. Swiss Association for Textile Marking, SEFA. South Eastern Fabricare Association, TCATA. Textile Care Allied Trades Association, TLMI. Tag and Label Manufacturers Institute, Inc
AATI. Association of the Austrian Textile Industry
Austria. Trade organization of the Austrian textile and apparel industry. Business news. Links to related sites. English and German.
ABIT. Brazilian Textile and Apparel Industry Assoc
Trade organization for the Brazilian textile supply chain, from cotton growers, fiber and fabrics, and apparel manufacturing industries. Company directory and business news. English and Portuguese.
ACASPA. Australian Canvas and Synthetic Products A
Trade organization manufacturers of outdoor and indoor fabrics, trade fabricators, machinery, componentry, accessory and fabric suppliers, specifiers and engineers.
ATI. Italian Textile Association
Trade organization for Italian manufacturers of apparel and furnishing, and technical and innovative textiles, providing consulting and technical assistance and services, and political representation. English and Italian.
ATMI. American Textile Manufacturers Institute
USA. Trade organization for the US textile manufacturing industry dedicated to developing, implementing, or improving safety and health management systems.
ATOP. Association of the Textile and Clothing Indu
Slovakia. Trade organization for the Slovakian textile and apparel industry, dedicated to commercial and technological development, and knowledge transfer. Members' directory. English and Slovakian.
Bellegprom Concern
Belarus. Trade organization for the Belarus textile and apparel, leather goods and footwear, and consumer products industries. English and Russian.
Canadian Textiles Institute
National trade association, representing manufacturers of fibers, yarns, fabrics and textile products. Fact sheet and statistics on the local textile industry.
CBWT. Confederation of British Wool Textiles
UK. Non-profit trade organization for the UK wool textile industry. Access upon registration.
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.
CTDG. Computer Textile Design Group
Association of textile artists and people who have an interest in using computers in the design of all types of textiles.
EATP. European Association for Textile Polyolefins
Belgium. Trade organization for the European polyolefin textiles industry. Members directory, news and events.
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.
FDTC. Dansk Textil & Beklaedning
Denmark. Trade organization for the Danish textile and apparel industry. Business statistics and trade information. Product and company directory. English, Danish and German.
FEBELTEX. Federation of Belgian Textile Manufactur
Belgium. Non-profit employer's organization of industrial textile manufacturing companies. List of trade shows. English, Dutch and French.
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.
ICATA. Irish Clothing and Textile Alliance
Ireland. Trade organization for Irish manufacturers and traders in technical and traditional textiles and apparel, dedicated to promotion, training and representation. List of member companies.
ICMF. International Cotton Mills Federation
India. Trade association of cotton, blended and man-made yarn spinning mills and fabric manufacturers. Industry overview. Indian and international cotton watch. List of publications.
IdeaCOMO
Italy. Association of European weavers, printers and finishers of silk textiles for women's wear. Members directory. English and Italian.
Interlaine
France. Roof organization for European associations of raw materials suppliers, processors, spinners and weavers of wool and wool textiles. English and French
IQA. International Quilt Association
USA. Non-profit organization, dedicated to the preservation and public recognition of the art of quilting.
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.
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.
ITKIB. Turkish Textile and Apparel Exporters'
Trade organization for the Turkish textiles and apparel, leather and leather goods, and carpets exporting industries. Business reports and industry statistics. Calendar of events. Links to related sites. English and Turkish.
ITMF. International Textile Manufacturers Federati
Switzerland. World wide membership organization for textile manufacturers and related industries.
IVGT. Industrieverband Garne, Gewebe und Technisch
Germany. Trade organization for manufacturers and suppliers of textile raw materials, yarns, fabrics and technical textiles. English and German.
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.
KIF. Knitting Industries' Federation
UK. Voluntary membership organization of British employers in the knitting industry.
LATIA. Lithuanian Apparel and Textile Industry Ass
Trade organization for the Lithuanian textile, apparel, leather, fur and footwear industries, and allied trades. Links to organizations, resources and companies. English and Lithuanian.
LORHATEX
France. Trade organization for the French fiber, textile and apparel industries. Members' directory. English and French.
MKMA. Malaysian Knitting Manufacturers Association
Malaysia. Non-profit trade organization of the Malaysian knitted fabric manufacturers.
Modint
The Netherlands. Trade organization for the Dutch fashion, interior design, carpets and textile industries. Searchable members' directory. Trade news. Links to related sites. English, Dutch and German.
NCTO. National Council of Textile Organizations
USA. Lobbying group of councils, organizations and business groups dedicated to the survival and prosperity of the US textile sector.
Nishijin Textile Industrial Association
Japan. Organization of weavers of traditional Nishijin fabrics. Detailed explanation of weaving, dyeing and finishing techniques. English and Japanese.
NITA. Northern Ireland Textiles and Apparel Associ
UK. Trade organization for the fiber, yarn, textiles and clothing industry in Northern Ireland. Searchable company directory. Links to related sites.
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.
NTA. National Textile Association
USA. Trade organization for the US textile fabric weaving and knitting, dyeing, printing and finishing industries. Directory of companies and products. Textile news and information. Links to related sites.
PIOT. Polish Federation of Apparel and Textiles
Independent non-profit organization for the textiles and apparel industries, and related scientific and research institutes. Extensive members directory. English and Polish.
Scottish Textiles
UK. Organization of local manufacturers, aiming to promote the Scottish textile industry and services world wide. Searchable members directory. Discussion forum. Trend forecasts. List of trade shows.
SEAMS. The National Association for the Sewn Produ
USA. Trade organization for the sewn products industry. Company directory. Calendar of events. Industry news. Government contracting and related information.
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.
Silk Association of India
Non-profit membership organization, representing and promoting the Indian silk fiber, yarns, fabrics and finished product manufacturing and trading industries.
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.
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.
TAFF. Textile and Fashion Federation of Singapore
Federation of Singapore based textile and fashion organizations, active in marketing and materials sourcing. List of member organizations. Calendar of events.
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.
Textil-Mode
Web site of the Confederation of the German Textile and Fashion Industry, involved in the development of social and wage policy, and economic policy. Business and economic data. Calendar of events. Links to publications and relsted sites. English and German.
Textile Council Of Hong Kong
Roof organization of Hong Kong textile, apparel and fashion accessories associations, focusing on matters of export and legal policies, taxation and tariffs, employment, and environmental rules and regulations. Extensive list of links to trade and industry related sites. English and Chinese.
Textile Federation
South Africa. Federation of local trade associations and commercial companies, dedicated to the promotion of the textile and related industries.
TFIA. Council of Textiles & Fashion Industries
Trade organization for the Australian textile, clothing, footwear and fashion industries. Market research and statistics. Links to related sites.
The Embroiderers' Guild of America, Inc
USA. Non-profit trade organization for the Noth American embroidery industry, focused on education and training activities. Calendar of events. Design galleries. Forums. Links to related sites.
The Textile Association
India. Non-profit membership organization for individuals, companies, institutes and organizations involved in textile manufacture, trade, education and research.
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.
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.
TTF. Taiwan Textile Federation
Organization of industry and government, involved in textile quota management, development, marketing and promotion, and providing assistance to improve design, production and management capabilities. English and Chinese.
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.
TUTSIS. Turkish Textile Employers' Associatio
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.
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.
Unitex
Belgium. International association of technical executives in the textile industry. Searchable events and publications directories. Forums. List of articles on PDF files. Links to related sites. Multi-lingual site.
VTN. Association of the Netherlands Textile Indust
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.