Textiles

ETAD. Ecological and Toxical Association of Dyes and Organic Pigments Manufacturers ETAD. Ecological and Toxical Association of Dyes and Organic Pigments Manufacturers- Switzerland. International organization of companies, focused on efforts to minimise the adver… SADFA. South African Dyers and Finishers Association 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 aca… FSCT. Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology FSCT. Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology- USA. Non-profit, multi-national organization, dedicated to providing technical education and professional development to ind… NIA. National Insulation Association NIA. National Insulation Association- USA. Trade organization for the industrial insulation and asbestos abatement industries. The site has a large, online resource library with t… SOCMA. Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association SOCMA. Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association- International trade association for the organic chemical industry. Large site provides links to events and seminars, l… Society of Dyers and Colourists Society of Dyers and Colourists- UK. International professional society for the advancement of the science of colour. AATCC. American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists AATCC. American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists- USA. Worldwide association of professionals active in textile wet processing. The AATCC is focused on education, tec… NAPIM. National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers NAPIM. National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers- USA. Trade organization for manufacturers and suppliers of printing inks, and allied industries. Events calendar. Extens… NAIMA. North American Insulation Manufacturers Association NAIMA. North American Insulation Manufacturers Association- USA. Trade association of North American manufacturers of fiber glass, rock wool and slag wool insulation products. CIMA. Cellulose Insulation Manufacturers Association CIMA. Cellulose Insulation Manufacturers Association- USA. The association represents the technical, scientific and professional interests of manufacturers of cellulose insulation… Ewa Soszko: Antique Textile Conservation Ewa Soszko: Antique Textile Conservation- Textiles from different epochs, and methods of textile conservation and restoration. Photos of the artist's work in ecclesiastical textil… Atelier Marin Atelier Marin- Specializes in luxurious natural fibers and hand dyed yarns. Offers expert advise, a full class schedule and a comprehensive selection of books and accessories for … Rose Tinted Creations Rose Tinted Creations- One day craft courses in felt making, jewellery making and rag rug making. Artwork and upholstery commissions also undertaken. Contains course information a… Beetle Felt Beetle Felt- Provides workshops using textiles, particularly felt and also runs a craft shop based in Chorlton, Manchester, United Kingdom. Contains workshop information, gallery … The Australian Forum for Textile Arts (TAFTA) The Australian Forum for Textile Arts (TAFTA)- Providing publications, conferences and workshops for textile craftspeople. Contains conference and magazine subscription informatio… Descendants of the Incas Descendants of the Incas- By the Center For Traditional Textiles of Cusco, Peru, promoting Inca weaving traditions. Contains images and stories, and descriptions of spinning, dyei… Michigan Fiber Festival Michigan Fiber Festival- Show and workshop schedule, list of vendors, registration forms. Dana's Textile Travels Dana's Textile Travels- Dana McCown shares pictures and notes from her travels to see traditional textiles around the world. Also "guest traveller" submissions. World of Threads Festival World of Threads Festival- A biannual festival highlighting international textile art and craft. Call for submissions, gallery exhibitions in Oakville Ontario Canada. Featuring co… Spinners', Weavers' & Knitters' Housecleaning Pages Spinners', Weavers' & Knitters' Housecleaning Pages- Provides a forum and free marketplace. Birgitte Krag Hansen Birgitte Krag Hansen- Information about feltmaking, felt courses and exhibitions. Includes picture gallery. Regia Anglorum - Anglo-Saxon and Viking Crafts - Sprang Regia Anglorum - Anglo-Saxon and Viking Crafts - Sprang- The history, origins, construction and use of thread twisting. Fiberarts.org Fiberarts.org- Listing of guild contacts, calendar of events and articles. Mexican Textiles Mexican Textiles- Dedicated to the presentation of indigenous costume, the people, their location and their traditions. TextileLinks TextileLinks- A compilation of textile-related words, phrases and links to other sites, by Rosemary Brock. Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, Smithsonian Institution Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, Smithsonian Institution- The only museum in the United States devoted exclusively to historic and contemporary design. Rug Hooking Online Rug Hooking Online- Features how-to articles and patterns, a gallery of full-color rugs, and links to related sites. Phiala's String Page Phiala's String Page- Information on tablet weaving and non-woven textiles including naalbinding, sprang and braiding. Offers historical information, especially medieval, with tec… Maine Fiberarts Maine Fiberarts- Promoting the enjoyment and quality of Maine fiber work. Includes background, membership and contact information. Dalton Textile Tours Dalton Textile Tours- Information on up and coming tours to China to discover the secrets of Chinese embroidery. Pictures and information on previous tours is provided.