OTEXA. Office for Textiles and Apparel Information resource for individuals or companies interested in exporting U.S.-made textile and apparel products. Includes information about overseas markets, trade shows, textile-related legislation and international agreements, federal and state export programs and data. http://otexa.ita.doc.gov/
P&B Textiles USA. Distributors of printed cotton quilting fabrics to retail shops. On-line collections and gallery. Shop locator. Free quilt patterns. http://www.pbtex.com/
deYoung Museum Textiles Extensive collection of images and information from the San Francisco museum. http://www.thinker.org/deyoung/collections/co...
Ministry of Textiles Responsible for policy formulation, planning, development export promotion and trade regulation in respect of the textile industries. http://texmin.nic.in/
Kilim.com Kilims and other textiles, with articles and a discussion forum. http://www.kilim.com
Marcus Brothers Textiles, Inc USA. Importers and converters of craft, quilting and apparel fabrics. Gallery of products, news and retail directory. http://www.marcusbrothers.com/
Tristan & Maude Vente de linge de maison, d'articles textiles de décoration et de literie. http://www.tristan-et-maude.com/
Easy Street Antiques Vintage dinnerware, glassware, metal, barware, textiles, jewelry, and kitchenware. Including Russel Wright, Zeisel, Seibel, Hall, Universal, Libbey, Fostoria, Federal Glass, Cambridge, Westmoreland, Hazel Atlas, bakelite, and compacts. http://www.easystreetantiques.com
Marla Mallett Textiles and Tribal Oriental Rugs Information on textile structure by a leading authority, with an ongoing on-line revision of her book. Includes rugs and textiles offered for sale. http://marlamallett.com
Home Textiles Today Weekly newspaper for the home textiles industry. Product announcements. Financial and business news. Trade show calendar. http://www.hometextilestoday.com/
RomTextiles Portal to manufacturers, suppliers and service providers in the Romanian fashion and textile industry. Marketplace. categorised company directory. Business news and calendar of events. List of publications. English and Romanian. http://www.romtextiles.com/
Sharon's Antiques Assortment of vintage and antique fabrics, feedsacks, linens, quilts and other textiles. http://www.rickrack.com/
The Tribal Eye Peter Davies' site on tribal textiles. http://www.tribal-kilims.com
Suvi Fabrics & Linings Pvt., Ltd India. Diversified textiles and nonwovens manufacturing company. Needlepunch felts and high-loft waddings for filtration, insulation, geotechnical, industrial and clothing accessories, from viscose, polyester, polyamide and blends. Also, woven and nonwoven interlinings, shoulder pads, textile accessories and ready-made clothing. http://www.suvifabrics.com/
MamaWiskas.com Specializing in vintage textiles including table linens and aprons, and retro kitchen, baby nursery, and barware accessories. http://www.mamawiskas.com/
Tribal Bazaar Direct importers of tribal Jewelry, textiles and handicrafts from India & Afghanistan. http://www.tribalbazaar.com/
Handlooms.Com Portal to the Indian textile and apparel industry. Company and designers' directory. Extensive glossary of terms. History of textiles. Events and seminar calendar. Links to industry resources, publications and educational institutes. http://www.handlooms.com/
Carol Telfer Antique Quilts and Textiles Specializes in a wide variety of antique textiles including quilts, hooked rugs, woven blankets, needlework samplers and folk art. http://www.caroltelferantiques.on.ca
Technical Textiles Index From International Newsletters. Classified and searchable news and information index for the technical textiles industry, covering engineering, industrial and medical textiles, and nonwovens. http://www.technical-textiles.net/
Indian Textiles Wholesale of collections of printed, dyed, embroidered and quilted bedroom, table and kitchen linens, soft furnishings and wall hangings. Also, footwear and ready-made garments. http://www.indian-textile.com
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, dyeing and weaving processes used. http://www.incas.org/
Chargeurs Group France. Group of manufacturing companies, active in textiles and protective films. Wool tops for yarn spinning. Wool rich fabrics, and woven and nonwoven interlinings for the garment industry. English and French. http://www.chargeurs.fr/
Fortune Decoration Textiles Factory China. Design and manufacture of chair covers, tablecloths, overlays and napkins for the hospitality and events industries. Detailed product catalogs, including technical specifications and color cards. http://www.chaircoverchina.com/
Textiles Panamericanos Revista en línea y portal sobre el tema. http://www.textilespanamericanos.com/
Best Value Textiles Manufactures and distributes aprons, chef coats, servewear, bedding, towels and table linens for the food service and hospitality industries. http://www.bestvaluetextiles.com
Rugbooks.com Books on Oriental rugs, carpets and other ethnographic and historical textiles. http://www.rugbooks.com
Cooneen Textiles Northern Ireland. Baby and youth wear. Includes adult wedding apparel. http://www.cooneen.com
The New York Home Textiles Show Annual international trade fair for manufacturers and suppliers of bed, bath and kitchen linens, carpets and rugs, and interior fashions. http://www.nyhometextiles.com/
Gallery Tulip Antique textiles from the silk road countries. In English and Japanese. http://gallerytulip.com
Hwa Seng Textiles Online fabric store for woollen, cotton and linen fabrics. Also, tailor made shirts and shirt buttons. Fabric care guide. Glossary of technical terms. Links to related sites. http://www.hst.com.sg/
GS UK Ltd Supplier of the embroidery and textiles industry, supplying a full range of laser cutting systems, threads, fabrics and design centre. http://www.gs-uk.com
African Fabric Shop On-line dealers in African fabrics, textiles and beads. Also, on-line galleries for textile quilter and teacher Magie Relph. http://www.africanfabric.co.uk/
RomTextiles Oferă servicii de marketing electronic internaţional pentru firmele din industria textilă şi de confecţii din România. http://www.romtextiles.ro/
IVGT. Industrieverband Garne, Gewebe und Technische Textilien eV Germany. Trade organization for manufacturers and suppliers of textile raw materials, yarns, fabrics and technical textiles. English and German. http://www.ivgt.de/
Lohia Group India. Diversified group of manufacturing companies, active in machinery, mechanical sub-contracting, textiles and engineering plastics. Extrusion plants for polypropylene filament yarns and staple fiber. Also, weaving, winding and slitting machinery. Technical information and drawings. http://www.lohiagroup.com/
Textile Development Associates, Inc USA. Contract development, manufacturing and consulting services for technical textiles and products. Definition of technical textiles, uses and samples. http://www.texdev.com/index.htm
Brooke Pickering Moroccan Rugs Informative site by dealer specializing in Moroccan tribal rugs, flatweaves and other textiles. http://www.moroccanrugs.com/
Home Textiles from Spain Directorio que engloba a empresas españolas de tapicería y decoración, lencería de hogar, alfombras y servicios para la industria textil. http://www.hometextilesfromspain.com/
Sheeltex India. Manufacturers of home furnishings and kitchen textiles, from cotton and viscose. Also, handicraft products. http://www.sheeltex.com/
Rabbit Goody's Thistle Hill Weavers Mill producing reproduction textiles. Includes information about Textile History Forum, exhibits, and photos of examples of work. http://www.rabbitgoody.com/
Harris Tweed Textiles, Ltd UK. Marketing company for hand woven Harris Tweed certified fabrics for suiting, coating and apparel applications, from virgin wool. Technical information. History of the fabric. http://www.harris-tweed.co.uk/
Westlake Conservators, Ltd. Providing services in the preservation of paintings, frames, murals, textiles, paper and photographs. Includes samples of work, tips and links. Located in Skaneateles, New York. http://westlakeconservators.com/
Weaving in Beauty Information on Navajo weaving and culture including events, educational opportunities, bibliography and advice on purchasing textiles. http://www.weavinginbeauty.com/
Uniters SpA Italy. Manufacturers of repair, cleaning and care products for leather, textiles, wood and plastics. Multi-lingual site. http://www.uniters.com/
Thomasin Durgin Images of beautiful art quilts and other textiles made from hand dyed and painted fabrics. http://www.thomasin.com/
French-Treasures.com Specializes in antique French textiles from the 18th to early 20th century. http://www.french-treasures.com/
Claredon Textiles Group USA. Distributors of natural, printed and dyed fabrics for filtration, furnishing and industrial applications, from cotton, acrylic, polyester and blends. Also, custom manufactured made-ups. Extensive technical information and specifications. http://www.claredontextiles.com/
Amin Feroz Group Pakistan. Diversified group of manufacturing and trading companies, active in textiles, chemicals and dyestuffs, poultry feeds, general trade and commerce, and industrial services. Jacquard and plain woven, solid and yarn dyed, and embroidered terry towels, from cotton. http://www.aminferoz.com/
Abakhan Fabrics UK. Wholesale distributors of apparel and furnishing fabrics. Also, feather and down filled quilts and pillows, bed linens, curtains, cushions and throws, kitchen textiles and furniture. http://www.abakhanfabrics.co.uk/
Linens by Cathgro USA. Wholesale of name brand bed and bathroom linens and textiles. http://www.towelwholesaler.com/
Textile Techniques Specialists in batik and handmade textiles from all over the world. Holds a wide range of genuine Indonesian batik equipment and materials. http://www.textiletechniques.co.uk
Joseph Noble Textiles USA. Design and wholesale distributors of woven fabrics for upholstery, wall paneling and furnishing, from cotton, silk, polyester, polyamide, and polyvinyl. Detailed fabric catalogs, including prices and technical specifications on PDF files. http://www.josephnoble.com/
Galundia Textiles Pvt., Ltd Manufacturers of woven fabrics for apparel applications, from wool, linen, viscose, polyester, spandex and blends. http://www.galundia.com/
Conservatoire des vieux métiers textiles Portail francophone des tisseurs et tisserands sur vieux métiers. Forum, plans de tissage, information sur les tissus et historiques, photothèque. http://www.cvmt.com/
Border Textiles UK. Distributors of machinery and complete lines for fiber, textile and nonwovens processing applications. Also, accessories and parts. Turnkey installation services. http://www.bordertextiles.co.uk/
BF Perkins USA. Calenders and embossing machinery for nonwovens, paper, textiles, magnetic tapes and films. Thermal bonding and laminating calenders for nonwovens. Pilot plant laboratory for customer trials. Also, custom upgrading of used machinery. Division of Roehlen Engraving, Inc. http://www.bfperkins.com/
GTMA. Georgia Textile Manufacturers Association USA. Trade organisation for manufacturers of textiles, carpets and consumer products, active locally and internationally. Profile of the textile industry. Company directory. Links to related sites. http://www.gtma.org/
Foust Textiles Large selection of discount fabrics as well as supplies, notions, and accessories. http://fousttextiles.com/
Brownlows Manufacturers of household textiles. Table and kitchen linens, from linen and linen rich fabrics. About the company, product range, location and contact information. http://www.brownlows.co.uk/
SATIEC. South African Textile Industry Export Council Initiative of the South African Department of Trade and Industry. Comprehensive company directory of manufacturers of fibers, yarns, fabrics, made-ups, apparel and technical textiles. Free company listing. Trade shows. http://www.satiec.co.za/
Industrial Textiles & Plastics, Ltd UK. Manufacturers of fabric reinforced coated sheeting, solid enclosures, and permeable nettings and meshes for weather protection, abatement, environmental control, containment and temporary roof applications. Also, ties and accessories. Extensive technical information and specifications. Links to related sites. http://powerclad.com
Lenzing Instruments GmbH Austria. Laboratory and on-line testing and process control equipment for fibers, films, nonwovens and textiles. Also, monitoring and control systems for fiber spinning processes. Technical information and specifications. http://www.lenzing-instruments.com/
Jab Textiles USA. Converters of knitted fabrics for the garment industry. Also, wholesale of mill overruns and in-stock fabrics. http://www.jabtextile.com
Spinners & Weavers of Indiana Fibers and Textiles (SWIFT) Offers contacts to help fiber artists in Indiana find a fiber arts group. Contains table of groups and when they meet, membership and event information. http://www.gardenstreet.org/swift/
Colores del Pueblo Offers crafts, textiles, masks, santos, and folk art. http://www.coloresdelpueblo.org
Ashling Designs Handcrafted Lampshades Made from chamois leather, painted canvas, lace, vintage and unusual textiles. Patterns change when the lamp is lit. http://www.ashlingdesigns.com/
Alain Rouveure Galleries Unusual collection of Tibetan rugs, Himalayan textiles and Tribal Art. http://www.alainrouveure.com/
Wacky Cats Specializing in vintage clothing for men and women, including accessories, shoes, hats, jewelry, lingerie and textiles from the 1920s -1970s. http://www.wackycats.com
Vanguard Textiles, Ltd UK. Design and marketing of coordinated collections of printed and dyed bed linens for consumer and contract markets. http://www.vanguard-uk.com/
Treasured Textiles by Jean Givler Studios Specializing in the reproduction of Scottish tartans and custom designed hand-woven goods. http://www.treasuredtextiles.com
Allied Textile Co. NV Belgium. Manufacturers of needlepunch and tufted carpets, from natural and man-made fibers. Also, technical textiles, and contract tufting and coating. Technical information. http://www.tapibel.be/
National Textiles, LLC Textile manufacturer whose operations include cotton buying, yarn spinning, and the majority of the knit products fabric manufacturing, finishing and cutting operations. http://www.nationaltextiles.com/
Keeco, LLC USA. Design, marketing and distribution of quilts, pillow cases, shams and bedlinens. Also, table linens, kitchen textiles and window treatments. List of job offerings. http://www.lkeeco.com/
Hyte Industries Products include woven textiles, suedes, acoustical fabrics and industrial textile products. Business profile, products, installation, technical and contact information. http://www.hytex.com/
The Cloth Clinic UK. Design and manufacture of innovative textiles, fabrics, materials and products, including scarves and wraps, for architectural, interior, exhibition and fashion applications. List of trade shows. http://www.clothclinic.com/
Art Quilt Studio One of a kind abstract wall quilts using a variety of hand dyed textiles. http://www.artquiltstudio.com/
Sun Bow Trading Company A colorful American dealer in tribal rugs and textiles. http://www.sunbowtrading.com
SLM Group India. Diversified group of manufacturing and services providing companies, active in textiles, information and Internet services. Open-end spun, carded and combed, greige and dyed yarns for knitting and weaving, from cotton, viscose, polyester and blends. Also, synthetic sewing threads, and greige and dyed fabrics. http://www.sitalakshmi.com/
Jhaver Group India. Diversified group of manufacturing and service providing companies, active in healthcare, textiles, chemicals, e-commerce and trade. Technical textiles for defense, industrial and domestic applications. Also, zippers, protective garments, and sewn and welded fabricated textiles. http://www.jhavergroup.com/
Japanese Tex-Style Dealing in vintage and antique Japanese garments and textiles, Japanese Scrolls and small pieces of Indigo fabric suitable for quilting. http://www.japanesetex-style.co.uk
Janice Gunner - Quilter Janice Gunner is a UK-based stitched textiles artist, quilter and teacher. http://www.janicegunner.co.uk/
Jane Stafford Textiles Yarns and equipment for the handweaver and spinner. Books, pre-warped kits, and yarn sample cards. http://www.janestaffordtextiles.com/
Frank Ames USA. Traders in tribal rugs and rare textiles. Detailed galleries. List of books. http://www.frankames.com/
Frame Textiles Group South Africa. Diversified group of manufacturing companies, active in textiles, nonwovens and chemicals. Needlepunch and stitchbond fabrics for mattress ticking and pads, roofing, carpet underlay, geotechnical, automotive and blanket applications, from cotton, viscose, polyester and recycled fiber blends. http://www.frame.co.za/
Fabrications on Broadway Market A gallery dedicated to contemporary textiles for interiors, costumes and fashion. http://www.fabrications1.co.uk
Custom Handweaving Textiles created by Susan Snover, including baby blankets, rugs, table liners, sofa throws, hats, and custom work. http://www.customhandweaving.com/
Behind the Scenes Adventures Tour operator that specializes in adventure travel to Asia, South America, and Mali, with an emphasis on arts, festivals and regional textiles. http://www.btsadventures.com/
Alberto Levi Gallery Antique textiles and carpets; periodic exhibitions. http://www.albertolevi.com
Performance Textiles, Inc USA. Design and manufacture of greige, finished, dyed, printed and coated high-visibility and high-performance woven fabrics for commercial, governmental and military applications, from a variety of man-made and natural fibers. Detailed product specifications. Links to organizations and companies. http://www.perftex.com/
Ontario Wipers & Textiles Canada. Manufacturers of wiping cloths manufactured from new and recycled textile materials. Detailed product catalog. Part of the Copnick Corp. http://www.ontariowipers.com/
LinenSupplier USA. Wholesale and rental of bed and bathroom, table and kitchen linens and textiles for the medical, hospitality and events industries. http://linensupplier.com/
LatinWorks Co. Mexican and Latin American imports, handcrafts, textiles and day of the dead items. http://www.latinworksco.com
Lampe BV The Netherlands. Versatile technical textiles manufacturing company. Needlepunch and pressed felt fabrics and finished products for industrial applications, from cotton, wool, polyester, polypropylene and a range of high-performance fibers. Also, coated and plain, woven and knitted fabrics. Custom die cutting, slitting and finishing services. http://www.lampe.nl/
Industex Group South Africa. Versatile group of textile and nonwovens manufacturing companies. Cotton terry towelling products, technical textiles for industrial reinforcement and geotextiles, and tyre cord. Also, nonwoven spunlace fabrics. http://www.industex.co.za/
Heijdens Textiles The Netherlands. Exporters of stocklot fabrics for apparel and furnishing. Multi-lingual site. http://www.heijdens-textiel.nl/
Gelvenor Textiles South Africa. High-performance, woven fabrics for industrial, aeronautical and military applications, from polyamide, and blends of polyester, viscose and carbon. Also, lining fabrics for the garment industry, and household textiles. Detailed specifications. Link to downloadable files. http://geltex.co.za/
Country and Eastern Oriental rugs, handprinted and handwoven textiles, oriental furniture, lighting, clothing and jewellery. Product information, background and locations. http://www.countryandeastern.co.uk/
Juliet Hemingray Church Textiles Made to order vestments, altar frontals, banners and all kinds of church textiles. http://www.church-textiles.co.uk
ASF. Ann Sutton Foundation UK. International weave design research and development institute focused on contemporary textiles for art, science and industry. Also, two-year fellowships for graduate and post-graduate woven textile designers. Links to related sites. http://www.asf-weave.com/
The Linen Room Large selection of antique linens and textiles, including tablecloths, bed linens, shams, and handkerchiefs. http://www.antique-linens.com/
Ahimsa Peace Silk Manufacturers of silk fabrics, textiles, shawls, stoles, sarees, and furnishing fabrics. http://www.ahimsapeacesilk.com/
Linda White Antique Clothing Source for antique and vintage clothing, designer wear, fine costume jewelry, women's accessories, and antique textiles including fine linens and lace. http://www.vintageclothing.com/
Masons Textiles UK. Fabric weavers and tie makers of corporate, fashion, club, custom, promotional, school and company ties and neckwear. http://www.tieweaver.com/
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