Web Directory

» All About Woad
   Teresinha Roberts' home page, providing extensive information about woad history, cultivation, pigment extraction and the use of natural woad pigments for yarn and fabric dyeing. Links to books, publications and woad related sites.
   http://www.woad.org.uk/

» BSEF. Bromine Science and Environmental Forum
   Scientific discussion platform established by global bromine manufacturers, aimed at furthering research, knowledge transfer and the dissemination of environmental information. List of companies. Technical information on bromides and brominated flame reta
   http://www.bsef.com/

» Color Matters
   Jill Morton's homepage about how color affects emotions, appetite, vision, sexuality, design, art, businss, marketing, and trends.
   http://www.colormatters.com/

» Coshh Essentials
   Database of UK health and safety legislation, guidance and publications for professional in the chemicals handling and processing industries.
   http://www.coshh-essentials.org.uk/

» Dyes & Pigments
   Information resource and company directory of manufacturers and suppliers of dyestuffs and pigments, and related machinery. Marketplace, buyers' guide and technical FAQ. Detailed application guide. Introduction to the global dyestuff industry. Technical a
   http://www.dyespigments.com/

» Flame Protection and Flame Retardants
   Information resource about a variety of chemical flame retardants and their applications. Also market information. From Clariant Corp.
   http://www.flameretardants-online.com/

» ICA. International Colour Authority
   UK. Color forecasting authority consisting of internationally recognised color and design consultants for interior and exterior design, textile and fashion, and manufactured colored products.
   http://www.internationalcolourauthority.org/

» Inherently Conductive Polymers
   Information resource on the technology, current research, materials and related topics in the manufacture and applications of inherently conductive polymers.
   http://www.conductivepolymers.com/

» International Flooring Sciences Resource Center
   Publishers of peer reviewed technical papers, reports, and articles on flooring related ergonomic, chemistry, environmental, cleaning and recycling topics. Sponsored by the Carpet and Rug Institute.
   http://www.flooringsciences.org/

» PETnology GmbH
   Information resource, portal and company directory for the polyethylen-therephtalate (PET) industry. Job market. Calendar of events. Links to research institutions and trade associations. English and German.
   http://www.petnology.com/

» SDC ColourClick
   Web-based resource for color facts and information. Company directory. List of trade events. Archive of articles. From the Society of Dyers and Colourists.
   http://www.colourclick.org/

» Special Chem
   Portal and information resource to polymer additives and colors, adhesives and sealants, and coatings and inks. Technical guides and articles. Product database. Extensive glossary of terms. Business news. Links to related sites.
   http://www.specialchem4polymers.com/

» Spindigo
   European Union sponsored project, aimed at developing new, sustainable ways to manufacture indigo dyes from woad and polygonum plant crops to satisfy market demands for naturally sourced indigo. Progress reports on PDF files. Links to partner sites.
   http://www.spindigo.net/

» The Adhesives Design Toolkit
   UK Department of Trade and Industry funded web-based resource providing a framework for the collation and organisation of relevant material related to adhesives and adhesive bonding. Directory of links to adhesive related sites.
   http://www.adhesivestoolkit.com/

» The Colour Experience
   Information resource about the science and technology of colour. History of dyes and fashion. Gallery of artists and designers. Glossary of technical terms. Links to related sites. From the UK Society of Dyers and Colourists.
   http://www.colour-experience.org/

» The Fire Retardant Forum
   On-line platform for the promotion of knowledge and information exchange on chemical fire retardants for industrial applications. Links to related sites.
   http://www.fireretardant-forum.com/

» The Material Vinyl
   Information about vinyl and its properties and applications, fire performance and recycling, and safety guidelines. From The Vinyl Institute.
   http://www.aboutbluevinyl.org/

» The Worshipful Company of Dyers
   Former guild of textile dyers, presently involved in the continuing development of the craft of textile dyeing in cooperation with the Department of Colour Chemistry at Leeds University and the Society of Dyers and Colourists in Bradford, and educational
   http://www.dyerscompany.co.uk/

» Wild Colours
   Information resource about the cultivation, extraction and dyeing with natural red, yellow, blue dyes, and the extraction, preparation and use of plant based mordants. Links to books, information and commercial natural dye companies.
   http://www.wildcolours.co.uk/