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| AATCC. American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists USA. Worldwide association of professionals active in textile wet processing. The AATCC is focused on education, technical applications and research, technology transfer and test method development.http://www.aatcc.org/ |
| ACS. American Chemical Society USA. Membership organization for chemists, chemical engineers and technicians, promoting the public's perception and understanding of chemistry and chemical science. ChemCenter is the society's official web site. Free, online registration provides access to chemical data bases, technical library, articles and links to companies, research institutes and companies.http://www.acs.org/ |
| CIMA. Cellulose Insulation Manufacturers Association USA. The association represents the technical, scientific and professional interests of manufacturers of cellulose insulation materials. News, reports and information.http://www.cellulose.org/ |
| AFMA. American Fiber Manufacturers Association USA. Roof organization for the North American fiber manufacturers. Information on its history, members, staff, calendar and by-laws.http://www.fibersource.com/afma/afma.htm |
| Asbestos Institute Canada. Non-profit organization, dedicated to the promotion of the safe use of chrysotile asbestos. Description of chrysotile asbestos and its uses in industry and home, safe-use manual, data bank and scientific reports. English and French.http://www.asbestos-institute.ca:80/ |
| KCFA. Korea Chemical Fibers Association Korea. Roof organization of the Korean man-made fiber industry. Extensive information about production and export capacities of the industry's output.http://www.kcfa.or.kr/ |
| Society of Dyers and Colourists UK. International professional society for the advancement of the science of colour.http://www.sdc.org.uk/ |
| SOCMA. Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association International trade association for the organic chemical industry. Large site provides links to events and seminars, library resources, products, marketplace, training and educational programs.http://www.socma.com/ |
| TFBPA. Textile Fibers and By-Products Association USA. Roof organization, representing dealers and processors in the textile waste product business.http://www.tfbpa.org/ |
| NIA. National Insulation Association USA. Trade organization for the industrial insulation and asbestos abatement industries. The site has a large, online resource library with technical information and articles.http://www.insulation.org/ |
| NAIMA. North American Insulation Manufacturers Association USA. Trade association of North American manufacturers of fiber glass, rock wool and slag wool insulation products.http://www.naima.org/ |
| AKS. American Kenaf Society USA. Non-profit, international organization for individuals, companies and organizations in the kenaf producing, processing and marketing industries, focused on research and development of industrial kenaf fibers. History of kenaf. Description and uses of the fiber. Links to related sites.http://www.kenafsociety.org/ |
| Cotton Board USA. Non-profit organization, dedicated to the promotion of cotton fiber and its products in industry and home. News, research, technical studies, marketing information and economic data.http://www.cottonboard.org/ |
| North American Industrial Hemp Council USA. Non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the development and use of hemp, and hemp related products. Much information about hemp farming, scientific studies and reports on industrial uses. Thorough description of hemp fiber and its uses in textiles and nonwovens.http://www.naihc.org/ |
| Cotton SA South Africa. Non-profit trade organization for the local cotton growers, processors and textile manufacturers. History of cotton in South Africa. Links to publications, crop reports and events.http://cottonsa.org.za/ |
| Sustainable Cotton Project USA. Non-profit organization, dedicated to the promotion of certified, organically grown cotton.http://www.sustainablecotton.org/SUScP/index.html |
| ICAC. International Cotton Advisory Committee USA. World wide association of government departments, dedicated to promote cooperation in cotton affairs of international scope and significance. Many links to technical and economic information and publications, on PDF files. Requires Adobe file reader.http://www.icac.org/ |
| National Cotton Council of America USA. Membership organization for cotton growers, ginners, warehousers, merchants, processors and textile manufacturers. Large site with news and feature articles, economic and technical information and publications. Links to FAQ, history and educational materials.http://www.cotton.org/ncc/ |
| JMDC. Jute Manufactures Development Council India. National agency for promotion and marketing of jute fiber products. Link to Indian Trade Classification Codes for jute products. Categorised product directories. Events calendar.http://www.jmdcindia.com/ |
| IAA. International Alpaca Association Peru. Non-profit trade organization of companies and breeders, involved in the production, processing and trade of alpaca fiber. Extensive article on properties and uses. Link to on-line magazine. English and Spanish.http://www.aia.org.pe/ |
| IVC. Industrievereinigung Chemiefaser Germany. Trade organization for German manufacturers of man-made fibers. Disctionary of industry terms in English, German, French, Spanish and Italian. Detailed business information and statistics. Links to organizations and educational institutions. English and German.http://www.ivc-ev.de/ |
| TSMA. Thai Synthetic Fiber Manufacturers' Association Thailand. Membership organization for the local man-made fibers manufacturers. Searchable company and products directory.http://www.thaitextile.org/tsma/ |
| ACSA. American Cotton Shippers Association USA. Membership organization for US cotton merchants, buyers and mill service agents. Calendar of events. Marketplace for members. List of links to web sites, related to the cotton trade.http://www.acsa-cotton.org/ |
| Supima Association of America USA. Non-profit organization of US pima cotton growers. Market and crop information. Industry calendar. Link to information about pima cotton, its properties and uses. Directory of ginners, brokers and merchants.http://www.supimacotton.org/ |
| FSCT. Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology USA. Non-profit, multi-national organization, dedicated to providing technical education and professional development to individuals and companies in the global coatings industry.http://www.coatingstech.org/ |
| AWGA. Australian Wool Growers Association Membership organization of local wool growers and processors, involved in marketing, and industry regulation and organization. Discussion forum. Business news and reports. Links to related sites.http://www.australianwoolgrowers.com.au/ |
| Australian Council of Wool Exporters Australia. Non-profit trade organization, representing traders and processors of Australian wool fiber, fabrics and garments.http://www.ozemail.com.au/~acwemelb/ |
| CIRFS. International Rayon and Synthetic Fibres Committee Belgium. Roof organization for the European man-made fiber industry. Classification and detailed descriptions for common fibers and their manufacturing processes. Business data. List of publications. Links to member sites.http://www.cirfs.org/ |
| Indonesian Synthetic Fiber Makers Association Association of polyester and polyamide staple fiber and filament yarn manufacturers. Local and international business news. Links to member companies.http://www.fiber-indonesia.com/ |
| GCA. Gdynia Cotton Association Poland. Non-profit, international organization for producers, traders, manufacturers, institutions and organizations in the cotton industry, focused on research, development, testing and arbitration. Categorised members directory. English and Polish.http://www.gca.org.pl/ |
| SADFA. South African Dyers and Finishers Association Non-profit trade organization for the textile dyeing and finishing industry and its suppliers. Organizers of a three year academic course on dyeing and finishing technologies. Links to related sites.http://www.sadfa.org.za/ |
| ETAD. Ecological and Toxical Association of Dyes and Organic Pigments Manufacturers Switzerland. International organization of companies, focused on efforts to minimise the adverse impact of organic colorants on health and environmenthttp://www.etad.com/ |
| ISCC. Inter-Society Color Council USA. Non-profit membership organization for professionals in science, art, history and industry, involved in the description and specification of color.http://www.iscc.org/ |
| The Liverpool Cotton Association, Ltd UK. International cotton trade organization and arbitral authority. Global sale, purchase and movement services between producers, traders and consumers. Also, laboratory testing services. List of events. Links to related sites.http://www.lca.org.uk/ |
| NAPIM. National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers USA. Trade organization for manufacturers and suppliers of printing inks, and allied industries. Events calendar. Extensive list of publications.http://www.napim.org/ |
| Alcotexa. Alexandria Cotton Export Association Egypt. Not for profit, non-trading membership organization for individuals and companies, active in export of Egyptian lint cotton. Detailed description of Egyptian cotton.http://www.geocities.com/madisonavenue/9543/ |
| JCFA. Japan Chemical Fibres Association Japan. Information about the association and its members. The Japanese chemical fibers market. Statistics of man-made fiber production volumes and markets. Descriptions of the types and manufacturing processes of chemical fibers. The site is in English and Japanese.http://www.fcc.co.jp/JCFA/english/index_e.html |
| SB Latex Council USA. Professional trade organization for manufacturers of styrene-butadiene latex for carpet backing, textile and nonwovens resins, and paper coating. Comparative descriptions of natural versus synthetic latex. Links to related sites.http://www.regnet.com/sblc |
| JCMA. Japan Carbon Fiber Manufacturers Association Trade organization for Japanese manufacturers of carbon fibers. Member directory. Trade statistics. Detailed technical FAQ. Glossary of terms. Links to related organizations and institutes. English and Japanese.http://www.carbonfiber.gr.jp/ |
| ASSOFIBRE. Association of Federchimica Italy. Trade organization for Italian manufacturers of man-made fibers. English description of local textile industry with trade statistics, on PDF file.http://assofibre.federchimica.it/ |
| Nylon-6 Promotional Group Non-profit federation of companies and organizations which aims to promote the use of nylon-6 in industrial products. Members directory of manufacturers of raw materials, fibers, textiles, engineering plastics, film and equipment. Description of the history, properties, manufacturing processes and applications. List of publications on PDF files. Links to related sites.http://www.npg6.com/ |
| GAMA. Global Acetate Manufacturers Association Belgium. International trade organization for manufacturers of cellulose acetate and its derived products. History, properties and applications. Fabric library. Technical information. Calendar of events. Multi-lingual site.http://www.acetateworld.com/ |
| NCGA. National Cotton Ginners Association USA. Umbrella organization for US state and regional ginner associations. Link to the gin school and ginner certification programs.http://www.cotton.org/ncga/index.cfm |
| OFC. Organic Fiber Council Advisory counsil of the Organic Trade Association, representing growers, brokers, designers, textile mills, manufacturers and retailers in the organic agricultural fiber industry.http://www.ota.com/about/sectorcouncils/ofc/index.html |
| CICCA. Committee for International Co-operation between Cotton Associations Roof organization of national cotton associations and individual companies, dedicated to the principal of good trading practices and the sanctity of contracts. List of member associations. Company directory, downloadable on PDF files.http://www.cicca.info/ |
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