Bulgaria. Testing institute for physical and analytical testing of industrial and consumer products. Testing of textile fiber composition and fabric construction, color fastness and dimensional stability. English and Bulgarian.

Government institute involved in the testing of wool fiber prior to sale, textile fabrics, carpets, geotextiles and reflective surfaces, and physical and chemical testing for the grain, food and feed industries. Also active in the development and implemen

UK. Independent UKAS accredited testing and certification laboratory for the apparel, technical textiles, nonwovens, floor covering and construction industries. Detailed lists of services and publications on PDF files.

Italy. Group of companies involved in full service testing, quality and process control, and inspection activities for the textile and apparel industries. Also, logistic services, and customised information systems. Links to related sites. Multi-lingual s

France. Multi-national group of independent companies, involved in quality control, consultancy and training activities for the leather, footwear and leather goods, textile and apparel, electrical and electronic, environmental and toy manufacturing indust

China. Independent company, involved in factory audits, on-site inspection and laboratory testing services for the textile, nonwovens, and industrial and consumer products industries. English and Chinese.

Turkey. Independent laboratory for physical and chemical textile and leather testing, inspection, training and technical consulting services. Glossary of terms. List of care labels. Price list. English and Turkish.

Germany. Independent testing and research institution, active in natural fibers production and processing technologies and methods. Testing programs for cotton and wool fiber for producers, manufacturers and merchants. [English and German]

UK. Independent laboratory involved in fiber evaluation services for cashmere, wool, mohair, alpaca, llama, guanaco and vicuña fibers. Also, technical consultancy and breeding advice. Fiber testing pricing schedule. Links to related sites.

Germany. Non-profit research and testing institute for the plastics, leather, textile and nonwovens industries. Also, organizers of conferences, seminars and courses. Listing of testing services. [English and German]

Korea. Internationally accredited testing and inspection institute for textile, paper, plastics, rubber, leather and resin based industrial and consumer goods. Comprehensive list of available services. English and Korean.

USA. Independent laboratory for fire and flammability testing services for the textile, plastics and construction industries. Directory of tests, searchable by product and test method.

Switzerland. Multi-national group of laboratories providing inspection and certification services to companies active in agriculture, forestry, natural fibers and textiles, and are manufacturing and processing according to ecologically responsible standar

USA. Texas Tech University auxiliary, conducting textile research, testing and evaluation of natural and man-made fibers, yarns and fabrics, and textile manufacturing, dyeing and finishing systems and processes. List of publications. Links to related site

Italy. Independent multi-national company, involved in quality control, testing, auditing and certification in the textile, apparel and footwear industries. English and Italian.

Independent group of institutes providing testing services for the natural and man-made fiber, textile, chemical, papermaking, rubber and leather processing industries. [English, Japanese and Chinese]

UK. Multidisciplinary-based research institute specialised in soil, plant and animal sciences, geography, socio-economics and information technology. Laboratory evaluation and testing services for animal hair and fiber.

USA. Independent laboratory with affiliates worldwide. Provides biological, chemical and physical testing services to the medical device industry, and offers education, consultation and on-site evaluation of customer operations. Bioburden and biocompatibi

USA. Independent institution, providing microbiology testing services for the medical device and pharmaceutical industries. Bioburden and biocompatibillity tests for nonwoven medical products. Provides technical information.

Independent organization for sampling, testing and quality certification of New Zealand wool fibers. Searchable directory of wool processors and traders, dump stores and shipping companies.

USA. Independent testing laboratory, specialised in physical and chemical testing of textiles and nonwovens, apparel, footwear and leather. List of capabilities. Links to related sites.

Switzerland. Multi-national group of laboratories, active in testing, verification and certification of materials and products. Testing and evaluation of natural and synthetic fibers, textile fabrics and waste, and garments.

USA. Multi-national group of consultants specialised in ropes, textiles and marine systems. Design and testing services for fibers, yarns and textile fabrics. Fiber identification guide. Technical textile software. Technical papers on PDF files.

Switzerland. Independent textile testing institute. Chemical analysis, mechanical and electronic testing of fibers, yarns and fabrics, and consulting on ecological management issues. English, German and French.

USA. Independent full-service certified laboratory, specialised in testing and evaluation of yarns, textile fabrics and ready-made garments, and nonwoven fabrics and finished products. List of available test methods.