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Institute of Chemical Fibers - http://www.iwch.lodz.pl/
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. |
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NNFCC. National Non-Food Crops Centre - http://www.nnfcc.co.uk/products/fibre/findex.cfm
UK. National center for the dissemination of scientific and technical information on the use and implementation of non-food crop products and technologies. Portal for information on bast, leaf, seed, fruit and wood fibers for composite, paper and pulp, and textile and nonwovens applications. Library of technical articles. Collection of scientific databases. |
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Chinese Chemfiber & Textiles - http://www.ccfgroup.com/
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. |
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CAEFF. Center for Advanced Engineering Fibers and Films - http://caeff.ces.clemson.edu/
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. |
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FiberSource - http://www.fibersource.com/
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 science, and fiber end uses. |
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The Fiber Society - http://fs.tx.ncsu.edu/
USA. Non-profit professional and scientific association, dedicated to the advancement of scientific knowledge pertaining to fibers, fiber products and fibrous materials. |
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VÚCHV. Research Institute for Man-Made Fibres - http://www.vuchv.sk/
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. |
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FTC Textile Rules and Regulations - http://www.ftc.gov/os/statutes/textile/rr-textl.htm
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. |
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Fiber Economics Bureau - http://www.fibereconomics.com/
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 tutorial. Description of spinning technology, and applications of man-made fibers. |
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SAPEM. Advanced Materials and Technologies of Russia and CIS - http://www.advtech.ru/
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, and technology licensing offers. English and Russian. |
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Fiberlab - http://www.fiberlab.de/
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. |
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Research Institute of Tianjin Petrochemical Corp - http://www.tpccri.ac.cn/
China. Fundamental and applied research and development of novel polyester and polypropylene fibers and polymers. Also, polyether polyols and additives. English and Chinese. |
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China National Chemical Fiber Network - http://www.ccfei.net/
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. |
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Tokyo Institute of Technology - http://www.op.titech.ac.jp/
Japan. The Department of Organic and Polymeric Materials, including a link to the Society of Fiber Science and Technology. |
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HSPP. Health and Safety Partnership Program - http://www.naima.org/pages/benefits/hspp/hspp.html
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 North American Insulation Manufacturers' Association. |
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SRTEPC. Synthetic and Rayon Textiles Export Promotion Council - http://www.srtepc.org/
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. |
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Fiber Buyers' Guide 2005 - http://www.fiberproducers.com/
A directory of man-made fiber and yarn manufacturing companies, searchable by fiber type and country of origin. From the International Fiber Journal. |
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RCFC. Refractory Ceramic Fibers Coalition - http://www.rcfc.net/
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. List of member companies. Reports and studies. Work practice guide on PDF files. Links to related sites. |
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Optimer, Inc - http://www.optimer.com/
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-products for sports wear. Also, contract development and performance testing of fabrics and garments. |
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Lyocell - http://www.lyocell.net/
Personal homepage of Dr. Wolfram Kalt, providing a collection of publicly available information about cellulose based lyocell fibers for yarn spinning and nonwovens technologies. Technical and application guide. Links to related sites. English and German. |
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Korean Society of Chitin and Chitosan - http://www.chitosan.or.kr/
Official academic society for researchers of chitin and chitosan. On-line library of research papers and articles. English and Korean. |
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Analytik Service Obernburg - http://www.aso-mainsite.de/
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. |
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Mouvement ProAmiante Chrysotile - http://www.proamiante.com/
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 asbestos. |
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InfoShop Industrievereinigung Chemiefaser EV - http://www.ivc-ev.de/live/index.php?page_id=92
Extensive list of dictionaries, technical brochures, leaflets, DVD's, 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. |
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German Institutes for Textile and Fibre Research Stuttgart - http://www3.itv-denkendorf.de/
Germany. Group of institutes for textile and man-made fiber chemistry and technology, involved in research, development and technology transfer. English and German. |
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Scientific Research Institute of Glass Fiber - http://www.niisv.com.ua/
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. |
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The Polyester Story - http://schwartz.eng.auburn.edu/polyester/polyester.home.html
Homepage and structural fabric design class project assignement of Kristin Boekhoff about the history, chemical structure, manufacturing technology and applications of polyester polymer and fibers. Glossary of technical terms. |
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Nextel Technical Notebook - http://www.3m.com/market/industrial/ceramics/misc/tech_notebook.html
Technical information on 3M's Nextel ceramic fiber, textiles and composites on PDF files, downloadable as a whole or in chapters. |
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Polymers - The Structure of Matter - http://www-classes.usc.edu/engr/ms/125/MDA125/polymers_files/frame.htm
Extensive slide show for University of Southern California classes in polymer history, science, chemical structures and procesing technologies. Compiled by Edward Goo. |
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Biomimetic Advanced Materials Research Group - http://hubcap.clemson.edu/~ellisom/biomimeticmaterials/index.htm
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. |