Textiles

The Netherlands. Publishers of international trend publications in the fields of fashion, textile, interior and lifestyle, and exclusive suppliers of the Pantone textile colour communication system in the Netherlands. English and Dutch.

Internet version of the daily newspaper, providing information, analysis of trends and government notifications affecting the Indian fiber, yarn, textile and apparel industries.

USA. Fabric swatch kits for the identification of textile fibers and their properties, yarn and fabric construction, and finishes, used for training and education of students and professionals in the textile industry. Links to related sites.

Forum aiming to familiarise textile manufacturers with the implications, possibilities, materials and impact of digital printing on production and marketing processes. English and French.

UK. Registered charity supporting almshouses for retired employees of the British knitting and hosiery industry, and administering student bursaries and award schemes. Calendar of events. Links to related sites.

Industry sponsored consumer information resource for silk comforters. History, properties and characteristics of silk. Video presentations of the processing and manufacture of silk battings. Technical information and FAQ.

Germany. Developers of a variety of software programs for design, production and marketing in the apparel, garment and textile industries. Detailed FAQs. Download of demos upon registration.

Virtual material design and property simulation software for nonwovens and fiber-reinforced composites for the geothechnical, automobile, nonwovens, filtration media and paper machine clothing manufacturers.

Complete manufacturing facility for designing and creating color cards and sample swatches.

Germany. Custom design and manufacture of woven sample fabrics for fashion applications. English and German.

UK. Textile design studio creating innovative design swatches for the global fashion industry. List of world wide agents. Links to related sites.

UK. Manufacturers of woven, knitten and nonwoven wipes, mops and cloths for household, automotive, medical and janitorial cleaning purposes. Also, a variety of cleaning hardware.

Japan. Trade organization for manufacturers and international distributors of curtains, carpets, linens, upholstery, yarns and related products. Business news and marketing information. English and Japanese.

USA. Organization of state officials responsible for the enforcement of consumer oriented bedding and furniture laws, promoting uniformity in laws, terminology, test methods, and enforcement procedures within the various state programs.

UK. Non-profit membership organization for batik artists, students and teachers. Includes a gallery, and information on exhibitions, workshops, talks and books. History of batik. Links to related sites.

UK. Design and manufacture of home furnishing products, from recycled textile wastes. Knitted throws and cushions from wool and tweed, and table linens.

USA. Group of textile trading and manufacturing companies. Greige fabrics, fashion accessories, home furnishings and wiping products.

Italy. Table cloths, napkins, aprons and oven gloves, from polyester, polypropylene and cotton fiber.

Switzerland. Design and manufacture of printed, dyed and finished table and kitchen linens, from cotton, linen, hemp and blends. Also, woven greige cloth, and garments for the hospitality industry. Multi-lingual site.

USA. Custom design and manufacture of jacquard woven tapestries, throws, cushions and banners for promotional applications.

USA. Manufacturers of a complete line of table linens, tablecloths, napkins, and chair covers in a variety of sizes, patterns and colors for restaurants, catering, parties and events. Color cards, specifications and prices. On-line purchasing facility.

Turkey. Design and manufacture of jacquard woven curtains and table cloth. English and Turkish.

UK. Design and manufacture of collections of hand crafted silk cushions for interior decoration. Also, hand woven natural colored woollen and mohair scarves.

Italy. Design and manufacture of curtains and draperies, and collections of soft furnishings. Also, sofas and beds. List of retail outlets. English, Italian and French.

Import and export of collections of bed and bathroom, and kitchen linens. Also, home furnishings, children's apparel, and sewing threads and tapes.

India. Importers and distributors of quilts, pillows, bed linens and mattresses. List of retail stores.

China. Exporters of jacquard woven terry towels for beach and bathroom, from cotton. Also, bathrobes, and velvet furnishing fabrics.

UK. Importers of fleece woven blankets and throws, from merino wool, alpaca, llama and cashmere fiber, and camel hair. Detailed product catalog, including technical information and purchasing feature. Cleaning and care guide.

USA. Marketing site for rural artisans of India. Collections of bed and table linens in printed, appliqued and embroidered handwoven cotton fabrics. Custom manufacturing services available.

USA. Wholesale distributors of bed and bathroom linens, towels and pillows, and table and kitchen linens for the medical, restaurant and hospitality markets. Also, workwear for food services and hospitals, and laundry equipment.

Canada. Wholesale suppliers of kitchen towels, dish- and tablecloths, oven mitts, pot holders, and beach and bathroom towels. Also, promotional items.

USA. Design and manufacture of tools and equipment for the carpet and hard surface flooring industry. Detailed product catalogs, including technical information. Floor preparation instruction videos.

The Netherlands. Manufacturers of color woven carpet borders, from cotton and polypropylene. Also, clean-walk mats and logo carpets. English, Dutch and German.

USA. Manufacturers, suppliers and installers of synthetic grass systems for sports fields and lawns, from polyethylene monofilaments and slit film fibers. Extensive technical information and specifications. Part of the Dodge-Regupol Group.

South Africa. Design and manufacture of traditional style, handwoven carpets and rugs, from mohair wool. Custom design services. Carpet care and pricing guides. Information on mohair wool. On-line ordering.

Vertically integrated textile manufacturing company. Design and manufacture of handloom woven and hand tufted carpets and rugs. Interactive design tools. Carpet care guide. Multi-lingual site.

USA. Designers, importers and wholesale distributors of a wide range of hand tufted and hand knotted Indian carpets and rugs, from hand spun, skein dyed woollen yarns. Searchable rug catalogs.

USA. Woven Tibetan rugs including programmed selections, one of a kind and custom.

Custom rugs made of wool or nylon yarn. Choose color, size and shape.

Greece. Manufacturers and suppliers of traditional and contemporary style hand woven carpets and area rugs, from wool. Carpet designs catalogs. Maintenance and care guide. English and Greek.

USA. Manufacturers, importers and suppliers of hand woven Oriental and transitional rugs

Canada. Design and distribution of hand woven traditional and contemporary style carpets and rugs. Carpet designs catalogs, including interactive selection facility. English and French.

USA. International traders in hand crafted oriental rugs, from wool. Detailed descriptions of collections. Care and cleaning guide. Dealer locator. List of books on oriental rugs. Links to related sites.

Hand woven Kashimir carpets, silks, raw materials, other handicrafts.

USA. Wholesale suppliers of handmade Oriental rugs and carpets, produced in India, Pakistan, China and Iran

Germany. Importers and distributors of antique Persian and Chinese carpets and area rugs. English and German.

UK. Importers of Middle-Eastern and African handmade rugs and runners, kilims and wallhangings. Also, embroidered apparel, camel bags and Kuba cloth. Detailed product catalogs, including sizes and prices.

USA. Design and marketing of traditional hand woven rugs and kilims, from vegetable dyed hand spun wool. Also, collections of antique carpets.

China. Design and manufacture of hand knotted carpets and tapestries, from silk. Information about hand knotting technology. Size chart and prices.

Pakistan. Manufacturers of single and double hand knotted oriental carpets and rugs, from hand spun wool. Custom design and manufacturing services. Description of production process. Carpet galleries, with some technical information.