Web Directory

» AFMA. American Fiber Manufacturers Association
   USA. Umbrella organization for North American fiber manufacturers. Information on its history, members, staff, calendar and by-laws.
   http://www.fibersource.com/afma/afma.htm

» ASI. American Sheep Industry Association
   USA. Federation of state associations for sheep and wool producers. Information about American wool, wool characteristics and the wool market. Library of articles on the history, processing and care of wool. Calendar of events. Directory of producers. Glo
   http://www.sheepusa.org/

» 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/

» ASWGA. Australian Superfine Woolgrowers' Association
   International organization of superfine wool growers and processors, founded to promote and further the development and marketing of superfine wool. Links to related sites.
   http://www.aswga.com/

» AWEX. Australian Wool Exchange, Ltd
   Membership organization of local and international wool brokers, producers, processors and traders, and industry associations. Market reports and industry statistics. Trading services price list. Links to related sites.
   http://www.awex.com.au/

» 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 Wool Industries Secretariat
   Umbrella organization of the Australian Council of Wool Exporters, the Australian Wool Processors Council, the Private Treaty Wool Merchants of Australia, the Federation of Australian Wool Organisations, and the Australian Superfine Wool Growers' Associat
   http://www.woolindustries.org/

» BJMC. Bangladesh Jute Mills Corp
   Government run trade organization for jute and textile mills. Information about jute properties, applications, markets and prices.
   http://www.bjmc.gov.bd/

» CCFA. China Chemical Fiber Association
   Non-profit trade organization for manufacturers and suppliers of man-made fibers and related raw materials, additives and machinery, and research institutes involved in the development of man-made fibers.
   http://www.ccfa.com.cn/

» CIRFS. International Rayon and Synthetic Fibres Committee
   Belgium. Umbrella 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/

» Chrysotile 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, French and Spanish.
   http://www.chrysotile.com/

» IVC. Industrievereinigung Chemiefaser
   Germany. Trade organization for German manufacturers of man-made fibers. Dictionary of industry terms in English, German, French, Spanish and Italian. Detailed business information and statistics. Links to organizations and educational institutions. Engli
   http://www.ivc-ev.de/

» 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/

» 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 an
   http://www.jcfa.gr.jp/

» 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/

» 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/

» Japan Linen, Ramie & Jute Spinner's Association
   Japan. Trade organization for the Japanese bast fiber industry. English and Japanese.
   http://www.asabo.com/

» Mohair SA
   South Africa. Trade organization for growers, buyers, processors and manufacturers of mohair fibers, yarns, fabrics and finished products. Company listings. Design and style information.
   http://www.mohair.co.za/

» SICA. South Indian Cotton Association
   Trade organization for Indian cotton growers, brokers and traders, and companies in the Indian cotton textile industries. List of member companies.
   http://www.sicacoimbatore.com/

» SYFA. Synthetic Yarn & Fiber Association
   USA. Non-profit trade organization for individuals in the man-made fiber, and the textile manufacturing and processing industries.
   http://www.thesyfa.org/

» TFBPA. Textile Fibers and By-Products Association
   USA. Umbrella organization, representing dealers and processors in the textile waste product business.
   http://www.tfbpa.org/

» 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/

» Taiwan Man-Made Fiber Industries Association
   Trade organization for Taiwanese manufacturers of polyester, polyamide, viscose, acrylic and spandex staple fiber and filaments, focused on quota management, market promotion and industrial development.
   http://www.tmmfa.org.tw

» The World Bamboo Organization
   USA. Global organization for growers, processors and users of bamboo, and bamboo fibers and products, founded to promote the use of bamboo as a sustainable and alternative natural resource through the development of partnerships and alliances, and the cre
   http://www.worldbamboo.net/

» VEHAVLAS. Flax Exporters Association
   Belgium. Non-profit trade organization for exporters of flax fiber, dedicated to trade promotion and technology exchange. List of member companies.
   http://www.flaxexportersassociation.com/

» WOOLTEXPRO. Wool Industry Export Promotion Council
   India. Non-profit organization, sponsored by the Ministry of Textiles and set up by the Ministry of Commerce to facilitate and promote the export of Indian wool fiber, tops and yarns, and wool textiles. Links to related sites.
   http://www.wooltexpro.com/

» WoolProducers Australia
   Trade organization for Australian wool producers. Description of wool production. Library of news articles. Links to related sites.
   http://www.woolproducers.com.au/