Fibers

Germany. High-temperature resistant fibers for insulation, protective and filtration applications, based on silicic acid. Also, finished woven and nonwoven products.

Korea. Manufacture, import and marketing of virgin and recycled polyester and acrylic staple fiber. Also, polyester and polyamide filaments, and short cut and high-performance fibers. Technical information on PDF files. Multi-lingual site.

Poland. Electro-cunductive and anti-bacterial fibers from polyester, polyamide and polyacrylonitrile polymers for the carpet, upholstery and filtration media industries. Also, organic fertilizers and granulated aggregates. English and Polish.

On-line magazine for professionals in the man-made fiber industry, covering developments in, and performance of innovative new synthetic fibers. From Technica Snc.

Quarterly published business magazine for managers and professionals in the global cotton and textile industries.

UK. Recyclers and processors of natural and man-made fibers, from yarn, thread and fiber wastes. Also, trading in surplus and substandard lots.

India. Cotton roller ginning, processing and exporting company, specialised in long staple Indian cotton. Also, cotton oil, seeds and seed cake.

Germany. Textile fiber and waste recycling company. Short cut and chopped fiber and fiber fillers for a variety of industrial applications, from natural, mineral and man-made fiber, and wood pulp. English and German.

USA. Nationwide collection of textile and nonwovens wastes for recycling into processible fiber blends of cotton, viscose, polyester, polypropylene, polyamide, acrylic and aramid, for yarn spinning and nonwoven production processes.

Germany. Recycling of natural, man-made and glass fibers for the needlepunch nonwovens industry. English and German.

Italy. Collection, sorting and recycling of textile wastes into natural and man-made fibers and blends for yan spinning and cleaning and polishing cloths for industrial applications. English and Italian.

Germany. Manufacturers' representatives for recycled polyamide granulates, secondary cotton fiber and regenerated polyester staple fiber, and paper and plastic cones, bobbins and tubes. Powerpoint presentation. English and German.

India. International merchants in raw cotton, natural and man-made fibers, yarns and textiles. Part of the KKM Group.

Germany. Worldwide operating trading company for synthetic and natural fibers, and polyester and polyamide filaments.

Mexico. Manufacturers of acrylic staple fiber for the textile and nonwovens industries. Also, tow, tops and yarns. Textile fabric from natural and man-made fiber for home furnishing and fashion. Member of the Kaltex Group. English, French and Spanish.

Austria. Viscose staple fiber and filament yarns for knitting and weaving, and technical applications in the automotive industry. Part of CAG Holding. English and German.

China. Viscose staple fiber and continuous filaments for the nonwovens and textile industries. Also, yarns for weaving applications. Custom finishing services. Price list.

USA. Cellulose powder and fibers for industrial filler and filtration applications, from purified and bleached wood pulp. Detailed product and application descriptions.

USA. Multi-national company, active in foresting and cellulosic specialty products for a wide range of industrial applications. Cellulosic absorbent fiber for hygiene products, industrial towels and wipes, and nonwovens.

Japan. E-glass yarn and direct sized roving (2300-4600 tex), Chopped Strand (DUCS), RFL coated cord for rubber, Chopped Strand Mat, milled glass.

India. E-glass DUCS (Dry Use Chopped Strand), assembled and single ended roving, CSM (Chopped Strand mat). Also woven roving 360-800 gsm.

Germany. Strands, mats and rovings for building and construction, electronics, automotive and sports goods applications. English and German.

Importers of polyester staple fiber for the US textile and nonwovens industries. Also, cotton, polyester, polyamide and blended yarns, polyamide chips, and name brand socks.

Pakistan. Exporters of virgin and processed fibers for yarn spinning, papermaking and nonwovens production. Also, manufacturers of cleaning cloths, terry towels and twines.

USA. Manufacturers of rockwool and finished products for high-temperature insulation, fire protection, and thermal and sound control applications. Detailed product catalog, with technical information and data sheets on PDF files.

Spain. Group of companies, involved in refractory based shaped and non-shaped products and insulation materials. Manufacturers of ceramic and calcium silicate fibers for insultion applications. English, Spanish and French.

Switzerland. Multi-national manufacturer of chemicals and resins, polyamide filament and fibers for the textile and nonwovens industry.

Spain. Natural and dope dyed polyester staple fiber, and tow and tops for yarn spinning and nonwoven spunlace processes. Also, polyester and polyamide yarns for weaving applications. Part of the Samca Group. English and Spanish.

Saudi Arabia. Diversified group of manufacturing companies, active in paper, man-made fibers, plastics and foam, water bottling and bedding. Polyester staple fiber for yarn spinning and nonwovens production. English and Arabic.

India. Manufacturers of polyester staple fiber for yarn spinning and nonwovens production. Also, polyester filaments and spun yarns, and bottle grade chips. Technical information and specifications. Industry and market trends. Library of articles.

Taiwan. Manufacturers of polyester staple fiber, filament and microfiber for the textiles and nonwovens industries. Also, polyester chips, films and sheets, yarns, and engineering plastics for industrial end uses. English and Chinese.

USA. Solution dyed polypropylene fibers for automotive, furnishings, carpet and geotextile applications. Custom development and manufacturing services. Part of Chapelthorpe, Plc

Taiwan. Diversified manufacturing company, active in polypropylene resins, composite materials and fibers. Raw white and solution dyed hydrophilic staple fiber for thermal bonding and needlepunch technologies. Technical information. English and Chinese.

Germany. Institute of the Technical University of Munich involved in research and development of yeast prions, mussel collagen, nanoproteinfibers and biomaterials, and synthetic spider silk. English and German.

Homepage and structural fabric design class project assignment of Kristin Boekhoff about the history, chemical structure, manufacturing technology and applications of polyester polymer and fibers. Glossary of technical terms.

Poland. Research and development institute, specialised in natural and synthetic polymers, and man-made fibers. List of scientific publications. Calendar of events. English and Polish.

Indonesia. Coconut coir fiber for nonwovens applications. Also, needlepunched sheets, and coir ropes and peat. Link to product specifications.

Information resource about hemp for medical, agricultural and industrial applications. List of trade events. Links to related sites. Multi-lingual site.

USA. Home of the cotton industry. News, magazines and editorials. Information on research, production and uses of cotton fiber. Listings of companies and organizations.

Introduction to the cultivation, processing, consumption and trade in jute, kenaf and related fibers in East Asia and Latin America. From the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United nations.

Information portal for global cotton growers, merchants and traders, and the cotton yarn spinning and textile manufacturing industry. Industry news and business reports. Calendar of events. Links to related sites.

Portal and information resource for the Chinese cotton growing, processing and trading industry. Market and business information. List of publications. Calendar of events. Links to related sites. English and Chinese.

The history of flax cultivation from the ancient Egyptians in 5000 BC to the present, including a description of linen fibers extraction and processing. From The Linen Weavers' web site.

Manchester Library and Information Service led New Opportunities Fund internet project, presenting the history and development of the cotton industry, and the impact it had on the British economy and society.

Provides a central contact for supply and distribution of raw cotton. Includes contact information for staff and board members, news, photos, and a directory of manufacturers.

UK. International cotton trade organization and arbitral authority. Global sale, purchase and movement services between producers, traders and consumers. Also, laboratory testing services. List of events. Links to related sites.

Roof organization of national cotton associations and individual companies, dedicated to the principal of good trading practices and the sanctity of contracts. List of member associations. Company directory, downloadable on PDF files.

Czech Republic. World wide traders in raw cotton. Also, licensing of the Struto nonwovens technology and Sanfor logo. English and Czech.

UK. International merchants in raw cotton from Africa and Central Asia. Links to related sites.

USA. International merchants of raw cotton. Also, risk management consulting, cotton market information services, and futures and options brokerage.