Textiles and Nonwovens

Italy. Resin bonded and thermobonded waddings for bedding and industrial purposes. Also, needlepunch felts for carpeting and automotive end uses, and spunlace fabrics for the health care and hygiene industry. Italian and English.

USA. Nonwoven papers, felts and boards for high-temperature insulation for automotive, protective clothing, and a wide range of industrial applications, from ceramic fibers. Also, refractory ceramic fibers.

New Zealand. Manufacturers of spray and thermobonded waddings and needlepunch felts for filling, insulation, blankets, carpets and carpet underlays, from recycled natural and man-made fibers.

Germany. Design and manufacture of machinery and complete plants for wet-laid nonwoven production. Also, laboratory equipment and pilot lines. Links to clients' sites, and publications concerning wet-laid technology. English and German.

China. Design, development and manufacture of machinery and complete plants for polyester, polypropylene and polyamide fiber spinning processes. Also, plastics recycling machinery. Technical information and machine specifications. English and Chinese.

USA. Design, development and manufacture of a range of air bar, air foil, nozzle and hole bar drying and curing systems for the nonwovens, converting and graphic industries. Technical brochures on PDF files. List of case studies.

Germany. Manufacturers of needlepunch fabrics for geotextile, papermaking, filtration and conveying applications, from polyester, polypropylene and polyethylene. Also, woven belts and screens. English and German.

USA. Needlepunch fabrics and products for automotive, industrial and fashion end uses. Also, spundyed polyester staple fiber for the textile and nonwovens industries.

USA. Custom made, seamless needlepunch belts and roll covers for the printing, paper, textile, glass, leather and food processing industries, from man-made fibers. Also, woven fabrics for technical applications.

Belgium. Needlepunch fabrics for geotechnical and civil engineering, carpet backing and filtration applications, from polypropylene fiber. Also, woven and nonwoven geotextiles and geocomposites. Member of Low and Bonar, Plc.

Greece. Manufacturers of needlepunch and resin bonded fabrics for geotechnical, insulation, filtration, cleaning, consumer products and construction applications. English and Greek.

Iran. Manufacturers of needlepunch nonwovens for industrial and consumer products applications. Also, trading in pre-owned crosslappers, carding machinery, needle looms and winding systems. English, Iranian and German.

Italy. Manufacturers of polyester and polypropylene needlepunch nonwoven fabrics for civil and industrial engineering, furnishing, healthcare and leisure applications. Detailed product information. Part of the Maurizio Peruzzo Group. English and Italian.

Germany. Pressed felt fabrics for industrial and home end uses. English and German.

Technical paper about a laboratory test to evaluate the compressional recovery properties of a high-loft nonwoven web created with new types of matrix fibers and bi-component fibers. Authors: Oldrich Jirzak and others.

A glossary of terms and definitions for the textile and nonwovens industries.

Austria. Spunbond fabrics for geotechnical end uses. Large technical library and application descriptions.

China. Manufacturers of spunlace nonwovens for artificial leather backing, medical, hygiene disposable and industrial applications. English and Chinese.

Technical article about the processing techniques and applications of bast, leaf and seed fibers in the composite industry. Author: W.D. Brouwer.

Germany. Fundamental and applied research and product development in structural and functional polymers, fiber reinforced composites and recycling processes. Detailed descriptions of ongoing projects. List of publications. English and German.

Extensive glossary of technical terms and definitions related to the label and tag industry. From the Avery Dennison Corp.

The history of Blackburn, UK, as it developed from a small market town in the 16th century, to one of the most important textile weaving centers in Great Britain during the Industrial Revolution. Author: S. Lassey.

Project of the International Institute of Social History, dedicated to the creation of a global and comparative history of textile workers 1650-2000. Links to national overviews and comparative papers on Word files.

Web site about the international cotton expositions held in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1881, 1887 and 1895 with the aim of attracting capital and business enterprises, illustrated with original photographs and maps.

The history of the weavers guild of the Czech town of Vyšší Brod, founded by Vilém of Rožmberk in 1568 and organized linen weavers under the auspices of the local abbot.

A collection of articles on inventions, inventors and entrepreneurs in the British textile industry of the 18th and 19th centuries. Also, descriptions of the conditions in textile mills, factory workers and child labor. From Spartacus Schoolnet.

Paper published in 2007 by the International Institute for Sustainable Development duscussing the impacts of cotton yarn price volatility on hand loom weavers. Authors: Vijaya Switha Grandhi and Alec Crawford.

In-depth study comparing the advantages, drawbacks, and applicability in the product life cycle, of various cost estimation methods in the context of the textile industry. Authors: M. Camargo and others.

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.