Web Directory

» Analytik Service Obernburg
   Germany. Internationally accredited laboratory for chemical and physical analyses, and process measurement techniques, specialised in polymer and plastic products, coating, man-made fibers and technical textiles. English and German.
   http://www.aso-mainsite.de/

» Biomimetic Advanced Materials Research Group
   USA. Multi-disciplinary group of departments at Clemson University dedicated to research into synthetic protein fibers, films and coatings. Introduction to biomimetic manufacturing of fibers.
   http://hubcap.clemson.edu/~ellisom/biomimeticmaterials/index.htm

» CAEFF. Center for Advanced Engineering Fibers and Films
   USA. Partnership between the Clemson University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Integrated research and education programs for the development of computer based design of polymeric fibers and films.
   http://caeff.ces.clemson.edu/

» CCF Group
   Portal to the Chinese cotton and man-made fiber, yarns and fabrics markets. Daily market report and prices. Market consultancy services. Company directory. List of conference papers.
   http://www.ccfgroup.com/

» China National Chemical Fiber Network
   Information portal to the Chinese fiber industry. Market analysis, business news and statistics, and prices. Company directory. Internet trading in natural and synthetic fibers. English and Chinese.
   http://www.ccfei.net/

» Dalian Research Institute of Synthetic Fiber Co., Ltd
   China. Institute for research, development, technology transfer, technical consulting, plant engineering and training in fine chemicals, polymers and man-made fibers. English and Chinese.
   http://www.dsfri.com/

» FTC Textile Rules and Regulations
   The US Federal Trade Commission's rules and regulations under the Textile Fiber Products Regulation Act from September 2, 1958, 85th Congress, 2nd Sess.; 15 U.S.C. 70,72 Stat. 1717.
   http://www.ftc.gov/os/statutes/textile/rr-textl.htm

» Fiber Economics Bureau
   USA. Division of the American Fiber Manufacturers' Association, involved in the publication of industry statistics and market information, and a world directory of manufacturers of man-made fibers. History of polymer fiber spinning. Polymer science tutori
   http://www.fibereconomics.com/

» FiberSource
   The American Fiber Manufacturers Association's web site, aimed at educating the general public about the science and uses of chemical fibers. Provides technical descriptions of all known man-made fibers, fiber processing, market facts, polymer history and
   http://www.fibersource.com/

» Fiberlab
   Germany. Institute of the Technical University of Munich involved in research and development of yeast prions, mussel collagen, nanoproteinfibers and biomaterials, and synthetic spider silk. English and German.
   http://www.fiberlab.de/

» German Institutes for Textile and Fibre Research Stuttgart
   Germany. Group of institutes for textile and man-made fiber chemistry and technology, involved in research, development and technology transfer. English and German.
   http://www.itv-denkendorf.de/

» HSPP. Health and Safety Partnership Program
   Cooperative partnership program between the US Occupational Safety and Health Organization and private industry, focused on the development of an educational and training program in synthetic vitreous fibers (SVF) used in the insulation industry. From the
   http://www.naima.org/pages/benefits/hspp/hspp.html

» InfoShop Industrievereinigung Chemiefaser EV
   Extensive list of dictionaries, technical brochures, leaflets, DVDs, CD-roms and videos about the history, production and applications of man-made fiber, available from the German man-made fiber association. English and German.
   http://www.ivc-ev.de/live/index.php?page_id=92

» Institute of Chemical Fibers
   Poland. Research and development institute, specialised in natural and synthetic polymers, and man-made fibers. List of scientific publications. Calendar of events. English and Polish.
   http://www.iwch.lodz.pl/

» Korean Society of Chitin and Chitosan
   Official academic society for researchers of chitin and chitosan. On-line library of research papers and articles. English and Korean.
   http://www.chitosan.or.kr/

» Mouvement ProAmiante Chrysotile
   Action pressure group consisting of people from the Thetford Mines and Asbestos regions in Canada, aiming contribute to developing, defending and promoting the safe use of chrysotile asbestos, and to object to all forms of disparagement of chrysotile asbe
   http://www.proamiante.com/

» NNFCC. National Non-Food Crops Centre
   UK. National center for renewable fuels, materials and technologies for applications in healthcare, transport, chemicals, construction, fibers and polymers, and biorefineries. Knowledge transfer and resources for the development of natural polymers and fi
   http://www.nnfcc.co.uk/metadot/index.pl?id=2184;isa=Category;op=show

» Nextel Technical Notebook
   Technical information on 3M's Nextel ceramic fiber, textiles and composites on PDF files, downloadable as a whole or in chapters.
   http://www.3m.com/market/industrial/ceramics/misc/tech_notebook.html

» Optimer, Inc
   USA. Commercial research company, active in the development of new polymers, fibers and fiber finishing technologies, and high-performance fabric construction. Proprietary polyester fiber for specialty yarns. Elastomeric fiber from recycled plant by-produ
   http://www.optimer.com/

» Polymers - The Structure of Matter
   Extensive slide show for University of Southern California classes in polymer history, science, chemical structures and processing technologies. Compiled by Edward Goo.
   http://www-classes.usc.edu/engr/ms/125/MDA125/polymers_files/frame.htm

» RCFC. Refractory Ceramic Fibers Coalition
   USA. Association of US manufacturers of refractory ceramic fibers (RCF), founded to develop and promote proper work practices and standards for the industry, conduct health research, and disseminate information on the proper handling and use of RCF's. Lis
   http://www.rcfc.net/

» SAPEM. Advanced Materials and Technologies of Russia and CIS
   Russia. Roof organization for knowledge institutes and private industry, involved in metals, ceramics, composites, polymers and glass materials, fibers and yarns, and high-purity substances. Lists of member companies and institutes, investment projects, a
   http://www.advtech.ru/

» SRTEPC. Synthetic and Rayon Textiles Export Promotion Council
   India. Government organization dedicated to the promotion of the Indian man-made fiber industry. Directory of member companies. Industry research and market reports. Calendar of events. List of publications.
   http://www.srtepc.org/

» Scientific Research Institute of Glass Fiber
   Ukraine. Institute for applied research of technologies and production machinery in the basalt, silica and quartz fiber manufacturing and allied woven, knitted, nonwoven and composite products industries. English and Russian.
   http://www.niisv.com.ua/

» The Fiber Society
   USA. Non-profit professional and scientific association, dedicated to the advancement of scientific knowledge pertaining to fibers, fiber products and fibrous materials.
   http://fs.tx.ncsu.edu/

» The Polyester Story
   Homepage and structural fabric design class project assignment of Kristin Boekhoff about the history, chemical structure, manufacturing technology and applications of polyester polymer and fibers. Glossary of technical terms.
   http://schwartz.eng.auburn.edu/polyester/polyester.home.html

» Tokyo Institute of Technology
   Japan. The Department of Organic and Polymeric Materials, including a link to the Society of Fiber Science and Technology.
   http://www.op.titech.ac.jp/

» VÚCHV. Research Institute for Man-Made Fibres
   Slovakia. National center for basic and applied research in man-made fibers and nonwovens, and allied technologies, machinery and equipment. Also, commercial consulting, design and engineering services. English, Slovakian and German.
   http://www.vuchv.sk