Web Directory

» Avalon Project
   European Commission research program, dedicated to cross-sectoral development of novel hybrid textile structures integrating multifunctional Shape Memory Alloys (SMAs) and the related processing techniques, as well as design, simulation and organisational
   http://www.avalon-eu.org/

» CETA. China-Europe Textile Alliance
   Development project of European textile and apparel organizations, aiming to familiarise European companies in the textile and garments industry with the working practices of the Chinese textile industry, the Chinese production capacity, the distribution
   http://www.c-e-t-a.com/

» Canadian Textile Sustainable Development Working Committee
   Committee formed by individuals from government, industry and private organizations, aimed at developing environmentally sustainable textile processes and products. List of projects. Library of articles. Links to related sites. English and French.
   http://www.t2d2.ca/

» D'Appolonia SpA
   Italy. Providers of engineering, scientific and construction management services to civil and industrial projects. Ongoing Space 2 Tex project, co-funded by the European Community, focused on the development of a novel concept of a compact, high efficienc
   http://www.dappolonia.it/

» E-Textile Toolbox
   European Commission sponsored development project containing an integrated e-learning toolbox geared specifically towards the textile industry of India and Vietnam, aimed at creating more efficient textile plants which generate less production costs, with
   http://www.e-textile.org/

» ETN. European Textile Network
   Cooperative partnership of government, industry, educational institutes and museums, promoting and organizing textile related cultural exchanges to further European unity. Searchable directories of exhibitions, conferences and event organizers. English, G
   http://www.etn-net.org/

» Euro Textil Region
   Cooperative network of associations in the textile and apparel manufacturing industry covering Eastern Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic, aimed at creating employment, market exploration, research and development of new technologies, and business dev
   http://www.eurotextilregion.de/

» FTC. Fashion & Textile Cluster
   European Union financed project aimed at increasing the international competitiveness of small and medium sized enterprises (SME's) of the Turkish textile and clothing industries. English and Turkish.
   http://www.textilecluster.com/

» Fibrenet
   European Union supported project for vocational training in the textile and nonwovens industries. Glossaries of technical terms and definitions. Properties and characteristics of natural and man-made fibers. Descriptions of textile and nonwovens manufactu
   http://www.fibrenet.org/

» HEMP SYS Project
   European Union sponsored project aimed at promoting the development of a competitive, innovative and sustainable hemp fiber textile industry through the development of an improved, ecologically sustainable production chain, the provision of a comprehensiv
   http://www.hempsys.net/

» International Working Group on Global Organic Textile Standard
   Organisation founded by organic cotton producers, the textile industry, consumers, and standard organisations and certifiers, with the aim to promote harmonisation of the various regional approaches and to develop a glo­bally accepted quality standard fo
   http://www.global-standard.org/

» Leapfrog CA
   European Union supported development project within the Euratex framework, coordinating multidisciplinary knowledge and research activities to support leadership for European apparel production from research along original guidelines.
   http://www.leapfrog-eu.org/

» MIRALab
   Switzerland. Independent research and development laboratory involved in computer science and electrical engineering, physics and mathematics, virtual environment systems and multimedia, architecture and design, anthropometric body modelling and psycholog
   http://www.miralab.ch/

» PAN. Pesticide Action Network
   Awareness-raising program of Organic Cotton Europe, aiming to stimulate commitments by stakeholders in the textile chain and consumers in Europe for the improvement of the economic, health and environmental conditions of cotton producing small-scale farme
   http://www.organiccottoneurope.net/

» PARTEX
   Development project within the framework of the European Union's PHARE program, which aims to prepare and reorganize the textile and apparel associations of selected Central and Eastern European Countries (CEEC) in anticipation of EU membership.
   http://www.perfectlink.org/perfect.htm

» PerfectLink
   Belgium. European Union sponsored follow-up to the Partex and Seetex projects, aimed at improving participating organizations' capacities and skills in retrieving and disseminating information and documentation usable by member companies on issues relevan
   http://www.perfectlink.org/

» SEETEX
   Development project within the framework of the European Union's PHARE program, aiming to develop and support environmental excellence in Eastern European textile and apparel industries, in anticipation of EU membership.
   http://www.partex.org/seetex.htm

» TTN. Transatlantic Textile Network
   Consortium of textile departments of six universities in Europe and the USA, dedicated to the development of student mobility, internships and transatlantic team projects.
   http://www.ita.rwth-aachen.de/ttn

» TWG. Textile Working Group
   Virtual working group under the auspices of the United Nations Environmental Programme, consisting of professionals engaged in the interface of textiles and environment with the objective of pooling resources, provide technical assistance, guidance and co
   http://www.envirolink.org/resource.html?itemid=3930&catid=4

» Textiles and Clothing Extension
   Research based information for consumers and businesses, compiled to assist in the understanding of the technical, historic and cultural aspects of textiles and clothing. From the Iowa State University.
   http://www.extension.iastate.edu/textiles/

» The European Technology Platform for the Future of Textiles and Clothing
   Belgium. Europe wide platform for public authorities, scientists, manufacturers and suppliers, and educational institutes in the apparel and textile industries, aiming to develop and implement long-term industry visions and a strategic research agenda (SR
   http://textile-platform.eu/textile-platform/?category_id=75

» The Godene Fibre Project
   Namibian development project, aiming to promote and merchandise recently discovered fibers from the Euphorbia Gregaria and the Euphorbia Damarana plants to the textile and composite industries. Descriptions of the fiber and its economic potential, and pro
   http://godenefibre.com/

» The Somatometric Institute
   Greece. Non-profit private organization founded by the Hellenic Clothing Industry Association (HCIA) and the Knitting-Clothing Industries Association of Northern Greece (SEPVE), dedicated to provide services to business and research-based organizations, r
   http://www.bodymetrics.gr/

» Virtual Interior Textile Academy
   European Union funded project aimed at developing a virtual multilingual education establishment for the European interior textile branch. Links to participating partners. English and German.
   http://www.vita-academy.com/

» WearIT@Work
   European Union sponsored project aiming to apply wearable computing to increase the productivity of the work force in emergency, healthcare, maintenance and production environments. Overview of business cases. List of publications. Definition of wearable
   http://www.wearitatwork.com/

» WebTEXpert
   Germany. European Union funded project of industry and research institutes, coordinated by the German Textile Research Council, aimed at the development and provision of advanced methods in the field of innovation management with a focus on new product de
   http://www.webtexpert.net/