| Analytik Service Obernburg: Germany. Internationally accredited laboratory for chemical and physical analyses, and process measurement techniques, specialised in polymer and plastic products, coating, man-made fibers and technical textiles. English and German. |
| Biomimetic Advanced Materials Research Group: USA. Multi-disciplinary group of departments at Clemson University dedicated to research into synthetic protein fibers, films and coatings. Introduction to biomimetic manufacturing of fibers. |
| CAEFF. Center for Advanced Engineering Fibers and Films: USA. Partnership between the Clemson University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Integrated research and education programs for the development of computer based design of polymeric fibers and films. |
| China National Chemical Fiber Network: Information portal to the Chinese fiber industry. Market analysis, business news and statistics, and prices. Company directory. Internet trading in natural and synthetic fibers. English and Chinese. |
| Chinese Chemfiber & Textiles: Portal to the Chinese cotton and man-made fiber, yarns and fabrics markets. Daily market report and prices. Market consultancy services. Company directory. List of conference papers. |
| ECFIA. European Ceramic Fibres Industry Association: Organization of European manufacturers of refractory ceramic fibers (RCF), founded to coordinate efforts in the areas of health, safety and environment. Generic MSDS. List of material and product types. Code of practice and care guide. Labelling instructions and toxicological data. Multi-lingual site. |
| Fiber Buyers' Guide 2005: Comprehensive directory of man-made fiber and yarn manufacturing companies, searchable by fiber type and country of origin. From the International Fiber Journal. |
| Fiberlab: 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. |
| FiberSource: The American Fiber Manufacturers Association's web site, aimed at educating the general public about the science and uses of chemical fibers. Provides technical descriptions of all known man-made fibers, fiber processing, market facts, polymer history and science, and fiber end uses. |
| Fibrous Materials Research Center: USA. Non-profit organization, based in Drexel University, dedicated to applied research in net-shape, high damage tolerant composites, smart composites, nano-scale fibers, and madical and industrial textiles. |
| FTC Textile Rules and Regulations: The US Federal Trade Commission's rules and regulations under the Textile Fiber Products Regulation Act from September 2, 1958, 85th Congress, 2nd Sess.; 15 U.S.C. 70,72 Stat. 1717. |
| German Institutes for Textile and Fibre Research Stuttgart: Germany. Group of institutes for textile and man-made fiber chemistry and technology, involved in research, development and technology transfer. English and German. |
| HSPP. Health and Safety Partnership Program: Cooperative partnership program between the US Occupational Safety and Health Organization and private industry, focused on the development of an educational and training program in synthetic vitreous fibers (SVF) used in the insulation industry. From the North American Insulation Manufacturers' Association. |
| Institute of Chemical Fibers: 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. |
| Korean Society of Chitin and Chitosan: Official academic society for researchers of chitin and chitosan. On-line library of research papers and articles. English and Korean. |
| Lyocell: Personal homepage of Dr. Wolfram Kalt, providing a collection of publicly available information about cellulose based lyocell fibers for yarn spinning and nonwovens technologies. Technical and application guide. Links to related sites. English and German. |
| Mouvement ProAmiante Chrysotile: Action pressure group consisting of people from the Thetford Mines and Asbestos regions in Canada, aiming contribute to developing, defending and promoting the safe use of chrysotile asbestos, and to object to all forms of disparagement of chrysotile asbestos. |
| Nextel Technical Notebook: Comprehensive technical information on 3M's Nextel ceramic fiber, textiles and composites on PDF files, downloadable as a whole or in chapters. |
| Optimer, Inc: USA. Commercial research company, active in the development of new polymers, fibers and fiber finishing technologies, and high-performance fabric construction. Proprietory polyester fiber for specialty yarns. Elastomeric fiber from recycled plant by-products for sports wear. Also, contract development and performance testing of fabrics and garments. |
| RCFC. Refractory Ceramic Fibers Coalition: USA. Association of US manufacturers of refractory ceramic fibers (RCF), founded to develop and promote proper work practices and standards for the industry, conduct health research, and disseminate information on the proper handling and use of RCF's. List of member companies. Reports and studies. Work practice guide on PDF files. Links to related sites. |
| Research Institute of Tianjin Petrochemical Corp: China. Fundamental and applied research and development of novel polyester and polypropylene fibers and polymers. Also, polyether polyols and additives. English and Chinese. |
| SAPEM. Advanced Materials and Technologies of Russia and CIS: Russia. Roof organization for knowledge institutes and private industry, involved in metals, ceramics, composites, polymers and glass materials, fibers and yarns, and high-purity substances. Lists of member companies and institutes, investment projects, and technology licensing offers. English and Russian. |
| Scientific Research Institute of Glass Fiber: Ukraine. Institute for applied research of technologies and production machinery in the basalt, silica and quartz fiber manufacturing and allied woven, knitted, nonwoven and composite products industries. English and Russian. |
| The Fiber Society: USA. Non-profit professional and scientific association, dedicated to the advancement of scientific knowledge pertaining to fibers, fiber products and fibrous materials. |
| Tokyo Institute of Technology: Japan. The Department of Organic and Polymeric Materials, including a link to the Society of Fiber Science and Technology. |
| Union Chemical Laboratories: Taiwan. Research and development institution, involved in chemicals, biochemistry, polymers, and functional and high-tech man-made fibers. |
| VÚCHV. Research Institute for Man-Made Fibres: Slovakia. National center for basic and applied research in man-made fibers and nonwovens, and allied technologies, machinery and equipment. Also, commercial consulting, design and engineering services. English, Slovakian and German. |
| VNIIPV. Polymer Fibers Institute: Russia. State funded institution for basic and applied research and development in man-made fibers for the textile, nonwovens and composite industries. Commercial pilot plant and technology transfer services. List of ongoing projects. |
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