Web Directory

» Almi Test, Ltd
   Bulgaria. Testing institute for physical and analytical testing of industrial and consumer products. Testing of textile fiber composition and fabric construction, color fastness and dimensional stability. English and Bulgarian.
   http://almitest.com/

» Analytical Services, Ltd
   UK. Testing laboratory, specialised in fiber composition analysis and performance testing of yarns and textile fabrics. Detailed descriptions of test methods available. Price list. Conversion tables. Links to related sites.
   http://www.analytical-s.co.uk/

» Australian Wool Testing Authority Ltd
   Government institute involved in the testing of wool fiber prior to sale, textile fabrics, carpets, geotextiles and reflective surfaces, and physical and chemical testing for the grain, food and feed industries. Also active in the development and implemen
   http://www.awta.com.au/

» B-Tex Laboratory
   India. Full service research, development and testing institute for man-made fiber, yarns, textiles and textile chemicals. Also, manufacturers of testing instruments, and providing technical engineering services.
   http://btexlaboratory.com/

» BTTG. British Textile Technology Group
   UK. Independent UKAS accredited testing and certification laboratory for the apparel, technical textiles, nonwovens, floor covering and construction industries. Detailed lists of services and publications on PDF files.
   http://www.bttg.co.uk/

» CO.DE.TEX. Group
   Italy. Group of companies involved in full service testing, quality and process control, and inspection activities for the textile and apparel industries. Also, logistic services, and customised information systems. Links to related sites. Multi-lingual s
   http://www.codetex.com/

» CTC Group
   France. Multi-national group of independent companies, involved in quality control, consultancy and training activities for the leather, footwear and leather goods, textile and apparel, electrical and electronic, environmental and toy manufacturing indust
   http://www.ctcgroupe.com

» Caltex, Ltda
   Chile. Independent laboratory for testing, and quality control and certification in the textile, leather, footwear and geotechnical industries. English and Spanish.
   http://www.caltex.cl/

» Color Solutions International
   USA. Providers of color communication services. Customised and engineered color standards. Textile testing and environmental auditing services. Part of the DyStar Group.
   http://www.colorsolutionsinternational.com/

» Detail Inspection Service Co., Ltd
   China. Independent company, involved in factory audits, on-site inspection and laboratory testing services for the textile, nonwovens, and industrial and consumer products industries. English and Chinese.
   http://www.quality-inspection.biz/

» Ekoteks Laboratory, Ltd
   Turkey. Independent laboratory for physical and chemical textile and leather testing, inspection, training and technical consulting services. Glossary of terms. List of care labels. Price list. English and Turkish.
   http://www.ekoteks.com/

» FILK. Forschungsinstitut für Leder und Kunststoffbahnen Freiberg
   Germany. Non-profit research and testing institute for the plastics, leather, textile and nonwovens industries. Also, organizers of conferences, seminars and courses. Listing of testing services. [English and German]
   http://www.filkfreiberg.de/

» FITI
   Korea. Internationally accredited testing and inspection institute for textile, paper, plastics, rubber, leather and resin based industrial and consumer goods. Comprehensive list of available services. English and Korean.
   http://www.fiti.re.kr/

» Faserinstitut Bremen eV
   Germany. Independent testing and research institution, active in natural fibers production and processing technologies and methods. Testing programs for cotton and wool fiber for producers, manufacturers and merchants. [English and German]
   http://www.faserinstitut.de/

» GuT
   Germany. Cooperative project of the European carpet industry. Testing services for carpet related raw materials, finished products and installation procedures. Promotion of environmentally responsible recycling solutions. Links to European environmental l
   http://www.gut-ev.de/

» Hamby Textile Research Laboratories, Inc
   USA. Contract laboratory dedicated to testing the physical properties, processibility and market performance of textile products. Detailed list of available services and pricing.
   http://hambyinternational.com/

» ILRT Group
   International group of wool testing laboratories, involved in two-weekly first series round trials and four-weekly second series round trials. List of participating laboratories. Summary reports on PDF files.
   http://www.ilrtgroup.org/

» IMO Group
   Switzerland. Multi-national group of laboratories providing inspection and certification services to companies active in agriculture, forestry, natural fibers and textiles, and are manufacturing and processing according to ecologically responsible standar
   http://www.imo.ch/

» ITT Sas
   Italy. Independent multi-national company, involved in quality control, testing, auditing and certification in the textile, apparel and footwear industries. English and Italian.
   http://www.controlloqualita.it/

» Integrated Paper Services, Inc
   USA. Independent laboratory for all-round quality, property and chemical testing, and image analysing services for the paper, nonwovens and fiber industries. Detailed listing of services.
   http://www.ipstesting.com/

» International Textile Center
   USA. Texas Tech University auxiliary, conducting textile research, testing and evaluation of natural and man-made fibers, yarns and fabrics, and textile manufacturing, dyeing and finishing systems and processes. List of publications. Links to related site
   http://www.depts.ttu.edu/itc/

» Intertek Group, PLC
   World wide group of testing laboratories for the textile, footwear, toys, petroleum and chemicals industries. Also, ISO certification and related services.
   http://www.intertek.com/

» Intertek Labtest
   International product testing, inspection and certification institute for textiles, leather and apparel, toys, footwear, food, chemicals, electronics and electrical products. Part of Intertek, PLC.
   http://www.intertek-labtest.com/

» JSTIIF. Japan Synthetic Textile Inspection Institute Foundation
   Independent group of institutes providing testing services for the natural and man-made fiber, textile, chemical, papermaking, rubber and leather processing industries. [English, Japanese and Chinese]
   http://www.kaken.or.jp/

» Macaulay Institute
   UK. Multidisciplinary-based research institute specialised in soil, plant and animal sciences, geography, socio-economics and information technology. Laboratory evaluation and testing services for animal hair and fiber.
   http://www.macaulay.ac.uk/

» NAMSA. North American Science Associates, Inc
   USA. Independent laboratory with affiliates worldwide. Provides biological, chemical and physical testing services to the medical device industry, and offers education, consultation and on-site evaluation of customer operations. Bioburden and biocompatibi
   http://www.namsa.com/

» Nelson Laboratories
   USA. Independent institution, providing microbiology testing services for the medical device and pharmaceutical industries. Bioburden and biocompatibillity tests for nonwoven medical products. Provides technical information.
   http://www.nelsonlabs.com/

» New World Textile Testing Laboratory
   USA. Independent full-service textile testing laboratory. Detailed list of test methods available, including prices. On-line ordering feature.
   http://www.nworld.us/

» New Zealand Wool Testing Authority, Ltd
   Independent organization for sampling, testing and quality certification of New Zealand wool fibers. Searchable directory of wool processors and traders, dump stores and shipping companies.
   http://www.nzwta.co.nz/

» Nottingham Consultants, Ltd
   UK. Commercial company of the Nottingham Trent University. Business consultants and services, and organization of short courses and training programs. Color fastness, dimensional stability and physical testing services for the textile industry.
   http://www.designdirectory.co.uk/fashion/notcons.htm

» PFI Pirmasens eV
   Germany. Non-profit institute for testing and research, active in analytical chemistry, microbiological studies, biotechnology, certification of product and systems, testing equipment and special machinery, and software development. Also, marketing a wide
   http://www.pfi-pirmasens.de/typo3/index.php

» Precision Testing Laboratories
   USA. Independent testing laboratory, specialised in physical and chemical testing of textiles and nonwovens, apparel, footwear and leather. List of capabilities. Links to related sites.
   http://www.precisiontesting.com/

» SGS Group
   Switzerland. Multi-national group of laboratories, active in testing, verification and certification of materials and products. Testing and evaluation of natural and synthetic fibers, textile fabrics and waste, and garments.
   http://www.sgs.com/

» SgT Group
   China. Multi-national group of companies, involved in production monitoring and quality control, product safety evaluation and testing of textile fabrics, home textiles, garments and fashion accessories.
   http://www.sgtgroup.net/

» Shuster Laboratories, Inc
   USA. Independent laboratory for product evaluation and testing. Services include product development, testing and technical consulting. Bioburden and biocompatibillity tests for the nonwoven medical fabrics industry.
   http://www.shusterlabs.com

» Specialised Technology Resources, Inc
   USA. Independent testing institute with laboratories world wide. Quality assurance, polymer research, product and process engineering and specialty manufacturing. Material and product testing services for the textile, nonwovens and leather industries.
   http://www.strlab.com/

» Springs Weaving Laboratory
   USA. North Carolina State University's commercial laboratory for applied research, and physical testing of fibers, yarns and woven and knitted fabrics.
   http://www.tx.ncsu.edu/departments/texlabs/applied_research_labs/mmf_weaving.cfm

» TTS. Textile Testing Services
   Canada. Independent, commercial analysis and testing services center for the textile and apparel industries, based in the University of Manitoba's Human Ecology Faculty.
   http://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/human_ecology/TTS/index.html

» Tension Technology International, Inc
   USA. Multi-national group of consultants specialised in ropes, textiles and marine systems. Design and testing services for fibers, yarns and textile fabrics. Fiber identification guide. Technical textile software. Technical papers on PDF files.
   http://www.tensiontech.com/

» Testex AG
   Switzerland. Independent textile testing institute. Chemical analysis, mechanical and electronic testing of fibers, yarns and fabrics, and consulting on ecological management issues. English, German and French.
   http://www.testex.com/

» Testing Services, Inc
   USA. Independent testing laboratory for the textile and carpet industries. Detailed list of available services. Also, specialty testing services.
   http://www.tsiofdalton.com

» TexTesT
   USA. Independent full-service certified laboratory, specialised in testing and evaluation of yarns, textile fabrics and ready-made garments, and nonwoven fabrics and finished products. List of available test methods.
   http://www.textest.com/

» Textil & Läderlaboratoriet AB
   Sweden. Independent laboratory for testing and evaluation of interior textiles, footwear, luggage, garments and protective clothing, toys and furniture. Also, product development and technical support services, and educational programs. English and Swedis
   http://www.textillab.se/

» Textile Lab
   The Netherlands. Textile testing and certification laboratory, active in textiles, geotechnical products, leather, metal and related materials. List of available services. Links to related sites. English and Dutch.
   http://www.textilelab.nl/

» Textile Testing Institute
   Czech Republic. Accredited testing laboratory for fibers, textiles, apparel, geosynthetics, nonwovens, upholstery and toys. Complete list of tests. English and Czech.
   http://www.tzu.cz/

» Textiles Committee
   India. Department of the Indian Ministry of Textiles, involved in testing, quality inspection and certification, and market research and technical consulting services.
   http://textilescommittee.nic.in/

» The Fibre Lab
   UK. Independent laboratory involved in fiber evaluation services for cashmere, wool, mohair, alpaca, llama, guanaco and vicuña fibers. Also, technical consultancy and breeding advice. Fiber testing pricing schedule. Links to related sites.
   http://www.thefibrelab.co.uk/

» The Govmark Organization, Inc
   USA. Independent laboratory for fire and flammability testing services for the textile, plastics and construction industries. Directory of tests, searchable by product and test method.
   http://www.govmark.com/

» Vutch-Chemitex spol sro
   Slovakia. Institute for textile and nonwovens testing and chemistry, focused on automobile carpets, textile auxiliaries, textile finishing technologies, and the development of testing methods, standards and testing equipment. Also, technical consultancy s
   http://www.vutch.sk/

» Wool Research Association
   India. Technical consulting, product research and development, quality assurance and testing services institute for the Indian textile industry.
   http://www.wraindia.com/

» Wool Testing Authority Europe, Ltd
   UK. Independent and internationally licensed testing company for wool fleeces, greasy and scoured wool, and wool tops. Also, providers of a full range of custom textile testing services. Technical articles on PDF files. Links to related sites.
   http://www.wtaeurope.com/

» Yocom-McColl
   USA. Independent commercial wool laboratory specialised in yield and fiber diameter, and textile manufacturing process testing services. Extensive directory of links.
   http://www.ymccoll.com/

» ÖTI. Österreichisches Textil-Forschungsinstitut
   Austria. Accredited testing and certification institute, active in fiber and polymer technology, textiles, flooring, construction, and health and ecology. Consulting and educational services. English and German.
   http://www.oeti.at/current/layout/startset.html