Belgium. International trade federation for the recycling industry, focused on ferrous and non-ferrous metals, paper, textiles, plastics and rubber.

Non-profit technical and scientific society for individuals and companies, involved in research and education on matters relating to the joining, cutting and coating of metallic and non-metallic materials, composite materials and technical textiles and no

Germany. Public institute for application oriented fundamental research in polymer architecture, interaction mechanisms, and fundamental materials. Activities in fiber reinforced composites, modified polymer membranes, and meltspun nonwovens. List of lect

Germany. Competence center and research institute for man-made fiber, nonwovens and textile technology, and mechanical engineering. Links to related sites. Multi-lingual site.

Germany. Government funded institute for fundamental and applied research, and technology transfer in the field of fibers and textiles with regard to manufacturing, modification, characterization and processing. English and German.

USA. International professional member society, provides information on new materials and process technologies through forums, publications and books.

UK. Authority on the technical aspects of footwear, leathergoods, apparel, toys, safety products, furniture, floorcoverings, construction products and homeware. Involved in product research and development, material and component evaluation, quality assur

Germany. Application oriented research and development projects for the textile and nonwovens industries. Also, laboratory testing and certification services. English and German.

Karen Miller's blog and encyclopedia presenting photos and entries about textile fibers, yarns and fabrics, dyeing, printing and finishing technologies, textile design and designers, machinery and applications.

Poland. Independent institute for research, development, testing and certification in the fiber, yarn, textile and nonwovens industries. English and Polish.

Information resource providing industry news and analysis about the yarn spinning, textile and nonwovens industries. Requires subscription. Published by World Textile Publications, Ltd.