FiberSource
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.

FTC Textile Rules and Regulations
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.

Korean Society of Chitin and Chitosan
Official academic society for researchers of chitin and chitosan. On-line library of research papers and articles. English and Korean.

CAEFF. Center for Advanced Engineering Fibers and Films
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.

The Fiber Society
USA. Non-profit professional and scientific association, dedicated to the advancement of scientific knowledge pertaining to fibers, fiber products and fibrous materials.

Optimer, Inc
USA. Commercial research company, active in the development of new polymers, fibers and fiber finishing technologies, and high-performance fabric construction. Proprietory 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.

China National Chemical Fiber Network
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.

VNIIPV. Polymer Fibers Institute
Russia. State funded institution for basic and applied research and development in man-made fibers for the textile, nonwovens and composite industries. Commercial pilot plant and technology transfer services. List of ongoing projects.

RCFC. Refractory Ceramic Fibers Coalition
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.

ECFIA. European Ceramic Fibres Industry Association
Organization of European manufacturers of refractory ceramic fibers (RCF), founded to coordinate efforts in the areas of health, safety and environment. Generic MSDS. List of material and product types. Code of practice and care guide. Labelling instructions and toxicological data. Multi-lingual site.

SAPEM. Advanced Materials and Technologies of Russia and CIS
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.

HSPP. Health and Safety Partnership Program
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.

Research Institute of Tianjin Petrochemical Corp
China. Fundamental and applied research and development of novel polyester and polypropylene fibers and polymers. Also, polyether polyols and additives. English and Chinese.

Fibrous Materials Research Center
USA. Non-profit organization, based in Drexel University, dedicated to applied research in net-shape, high damage tolerant composites, smart composites, nano-scale fibers, and madical and industrial textiles.

German Institutes for Textile and Fibre Research Stuttgart
Germany. Group of institutes for textile and man-made fiber chemistry and technology, involved in research, development and technology transfer. English and German.

Biomimetic Advanced Materials Research Group
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.

Fiberlab
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.

Union Chemical Laboratories
Taiwan. Research and development institution, involved in chemicals, biochemistry, polymers, and functional and high-tech man-made fibers.