Japan. Trade organization for manufacturers and international distributors of curtains, carpets, linens, upholstery, yarns and related products. Business news and marketing information. English and Japanese.
USA. Non-profit trade organisation for the window coverings industry, focused certification and education about drapes, blinds, and shades. Directory of home decor professionals.
USA. Trade organisation for professionals and companies involved in the design, production, distribution, promotion, communication or education in the home furnishings and interior design and related industries. Calendar of events. Newsletter on PDF files.
World wide professional networking and educational association committed to enhancing the quality of life through excellence in interior design and advancing interior design through knowledge. On-line career and technical centers.
USA. International trade organization, representing the technical and industrial fabrics manufacturers. Includes information on the industry and manufacturers, magazines, FAQs and links to related web sites.
USA. Trade organization for distributors of upholstery fabrics. Searchable members directory. FAQs. Fabric maintenance and care guide, and consumer information.
USA. Non-profit organization, involved in examination and certification of interior designers. Detailed overview of qualificiation program. List of publications.
Germany. Confederation of manufacturers of yarns, coating materials, membranes and textiles in the lightweight construction industry, dedicated to the promotion of building with technical textiles. Members directory. Lists of publications, projects and competitions. English and German.
Germany. International trade organization for the mohair textile industry. Description of the origin and uses of mohair. Links to related sites. English and German.
Italy. Trade organization for technical textiles and nonwovens, dedicated to the promotion of information and knowledge transfer between manufacturers and their suppliers of materials and machinery. English and Italian.
USA. Trade organization for US based manufacturers of technical and industrial textile fabrics, dedicated to export promotion, education, knowledge transfer and legal lobbying activities. List of events.
USA. Membership organization for textile practitioners, studio artists, industrial designers, educators, technicians, curators, gallery owners, interior designers, students, and enthusiasts, dedicated to increase awareness, understanding, and appreciation of textiles in the art and design communities as well as in the general public.
UK. Trade organization for British manufacturers and contractors in the furniture, textile fabrics and soft furnishings, wallcoverings and finishes, carpets and floorcoverings, lighting, bedding and interior art industries. Searchable company directory. Calendar of events. Links to related sites.
Trade organization for Pakistani manufacturers of towels, bathrobes and related products. Directory of member companies. Library of PDF articles. Links to related sites.
The Netherlands. Umbrella organization for manufacturers, converters, suppliers, and trade associations, institutions and universities involved in the European self-adhesive tape industry. Directory of member companies. Library of test methods and publications. Calendar of events. Links to related sites.
Australia. Non-profit trade organization for art and surface designers in the textile, paper, ceramics, jewellery and sculptural forms. Links to related sites.
UK. Trade organization for the UK interior textile fabric manufacturers, designers and related industries. Company directory, business services, news and events. Large section on fabric care.
USA. Organization of state officials responsible for the enforcement of consumer oriented bedding and furniture laws, promoting uniformity in laws, terminology, test methods, and enforcement procedures within the various state programs.