The long awaited relaunch of the leading free content website for technical textiles is here at last! 2012 brings a highly anticipated site re-launch, which offers readers even greater benefits than before. Readers will continue to have free access to all of our dynamic daily content with a new easier reading layout and much improved site navigation.

Textile World magazine and TextileWorld.com are leading resources for textile news and information - from textile fiber to fabric formation and finishing.

Southern Textile News, a 60-year-old newspaper published bi-weekly, offers the latest in textile news and news that affects the industry, including trade matters; new advancements in textile equipment; developments in yarn, thread, knits, wovens, nonwovens, cotton, dyeing and finishing and apparel; updates on mill news; and industry trade shows worldwide.

International Fiber Journal has been the recognized leader in coverage of the manmade fiber industry worldwide for more than 25 years. Our quarterly supplement T3-Technical Textile Technology was launched in 2002 to focus on trends and developments in the commercialization of performance fibers, fabrics and manufacturing technologies for high-tech technical textiles and engineered nonwoven fabrics.

The American Flock Association is the only trade association dedicated to the fiber-coating industry in North America. Its mission is to provide positive leadership to foster a strong flock industry in North America. AFA members include manufacturers of roll-to-roll fiber-coated coated textiles, papers, and films as well as coaters of 3 dimensional objects and printers of apparel decoration and graphics arts products. Industry suppliers are a key sector of the membership.

AATCC is the world’s leading not-for-profit association serving textile professionals since 1921. AATCC is headquartered in Research Triangle Park, N.C., USA, providing test method development, quality control materials, and professional networking for thousands of members in 60 countries throughout the world.

The American Fiber Manufacturers Association, Inc. (AFMA) is the trade association for U.S. companies that manufacture synthetic and cellulosic fibers. The membership is limited to U.S. producers that sell manufactured fiber in the open market. The Association maintains close ties to other manufactured fiber trade associations worldwide.

The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) is the science-based source for the facts about carpet and rugs. Whether you are a homeowner, an architect, or a facility manager, making the right decisions starts with having the facts. CRI’s job is to prove how your environment for living, working, learning and health is better.

IFAI is the only trade association in the world representing the entire specialty fabrics/technical textiles industry, a world market estimated at $120 billion in 2010. We support 2,000 members in 12 market niches and three country sectors; sponsor the largest industry tradeshow in the Americas, IFAI Expo; and publish seven trade magazines and buyers guides.

The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) is an international Association for the world’s textile industries, dedicated to keeping its world-wide membership constantly informed through surveys, studies and publications and through the organization of annual conferences, participating in the evolution of the industry’s value chain and publishing considered opinions on future trends and international developments.

MAPI's research program gives members access to the latest economic forecasting, legal and regulatory analyses, and surveys of management practices. Executives from medium and large global companies learn from peers in the areas of Finance, Legal, Operations, IT, Strategy, and Management.

The NAM’s mission is to advocate on behalf of its members to enhance the competitiveness of manufacturers by shaping a legislative and regulatory environment conducive to U.S. economic growth and to increase understanding among policymakers, the media and the general public about the vital role of manufacturing in America’s economic and national security for today and in the future.

The National Textile Association is the nation's oldest and largest association of fabric-forming companies. Our members knit and weave fabric in the U.S.; supply fibers, yarns to the fabric-forming industry; or supply other materials or services to the American textile industry.

The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) is a unique association representing the entire spectrum of the textile industry. From fibers to finished products, machinery manufacturers to power suppliers, NCTO is the voice of the U.S. textile industry.

As an international trade association, SMART strengthens the economic opportunities of our diverse membership by promoting the interdependence of our industry segments and providing a common forum for networking, education, and trade.

The purpose of the Association as stated in its Charter is to promote good fellowship among its members; to exchange professional knowledge and experience on subjects relating to textile manufacturing; to promote other social, educational, personnel relations, research, and other scientific activities for the benefit of the members, their companies , and the textile industry.

Benefits of the SYFA To Our Members and Member Companies: Membership in the Synthetic Yarn and Fiber Association enables participation in numerous research committees and gives you access to all the SYFA information archives. Additionally, through the Members Only section of the website you will have access to all SYFA publications, past conferences presentation, and networking contacts within the core of the industry.

Together we can achieve great things. The VDMA (Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbau - German Engineering Federation) is a network of around 3,000 engineering industry companies in Europe. 400 industry experts are there to take good care of you.

ATMA® provides an unparalleled opportunity to network with others in the textile industry.

SGIA is the only international association for specialty imaging. Its mission is to provide imaging professionals with the tools and information needed to make the best possible business decisions.

The association of the flock industry Europe (reg.), is the central representation of interests of all participating companies of the flock technique. Its main topic is to make known the advantages of the flock technology, to further develop the flocking process, to make sure the application is secure and environmentally safe and boost the quality idea among its members. The association actively participates in working on safety-technical regulations and on quality standards. It advises members and interested parties in all flock technological questions. The association’s office and our members gladly respond to all questions you may have about the flocking technique.

INDA is the trade association representing the nonwoven fabrics industry since 1968. We are an organization committed to energetic action on behalf of the nonwovens industry. Throughout the year, our conferences and action-oriented committees bring industry professionals together to explore the most pressing trends and issues in the areas of government relations, technology, marketing and international commerce. INDA then marshals the resources of member companies to make a coordinated response that is prompt, cost-effective and industry-wide. U.S. Chamber of Commerce Member 2006INDA is well known worldwide as a show organizer. IDEA, International Engineered Fabrics Conference and Exposition is the key event and is offered every three years. The next show is in Miami Beach, April 27-29, 2010, and 7000 people from over 60 countries are expected to attend. Also, organized by INDA is the annual event...Filtration. This is the largest Filtration industry event in the world. Furthermore, INDA leads the way in the education of nonwovens and by offering training courses in nonwovens and publishing various handbooks on the many segments of the industry.

Management resource magazine featuring articles and columns oriented to manufacturing business issues.

Provides civil engineers, contractors and government agencies with the latest news, products, projects and expert advice on the geosynthetics industry. Leading the geosynthetic materials community with up-to-date information and technical advice.

Monthly trade magazine for the nonwovens industry.

Nonwovens Report offers unrivalled coverage of the ecer-expanding uses for engineered polymer and fibre ‘non-textile’ products – from the vast consumer hygene disposables and wipes market to fields such as building and construction, automotive, industrial protection and filtration, which have many uses for these high performance materials. Each issues of Nonwovens Report International profiles new produc introductions, regional and market surveys and reports, conference and exhibition reviews and up-to -the-minute news coverage. Nonwovens Report magazine is made up of six bi-monthly printed magazines (including the annual European Directory), plus twelve subscriber only news bulletins. In addition to the magazines and bulletins, WTP also runs the largest dedicated online Nonwovens Exhibition at Nonwovens live.

Technical Textiles International is the only international magazine exclusively devoted to technical textiles. Coverage includes: new products and processes, market, applications and industry news, health and safety, testing, standards and quality certification together with in-depth feature articles written by leading industry figures and full coverage of major international fibre and textile exhibitions. Subscription includes a comprehensive buyers’ guide to worldwide suppliers to the technical textiles industry. Click here to download a sample back issue

Melliand International is the English language international technical publication for technical and commercial decision-makers and all areas of management in the textile industry throughout the world. Special topics are: Fibers/Yarns, Spinning, Weaving, Knitting, Textile Finishing and Nonwovens as well as International Industry News and Management. Twelve times a year, the Chinese language technical publication Melliand China is published for the technical experts in the Chinese textile industry, research institutes, technical universities and ministries. It is translated and distributed by the respected Donghua University in Shanghai/China. Melliand International is published in its 15th volume.

International Dyer is the world’s leading specialist source of information for textile finishers. Published since 1881, it provides comprehensive technical intelligence about developments in coloration, chemical and mechanical finishing, coating and all other value-added textile effects. International Dyer keeps professionals in all corners of the globe informed about the market trends and issues of concern that may impact their investment decisions. High among these is sustainability – including the urgent need in many parts of the world to conserve water and energy, and the effects of chemical-control legislation such as Europe’s REACH. International Dyer also provides detailed insights into rapidly developing market segments, including technical textiles and digital printing.

The AFA (formerly DFCMA) located in Dalton, Georgia, the carpet capital of the world was formed in 1979 to promote the floor covering industry. AFA, a not for profit association, promotes the industrys products and services to the world, and educates the members and others through seminars, press releases, and trade shows. Any company may become a member in the association if they are in the floor covering industry or a floor covering related industry. The association is financially supported by membership dues and trade shows. The association is governed by board of directors elected from within the membership. A wide variety of services and benefits are offered to assist the membership in promoting their business and growing the entire industry. Since 1979, our members have found the AFA to be an essential resource for their continued growth.

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From the Floor Up, Mohawk Offers Thousands of Choices in Carpeting. Mohawk carpet is designed to fit virtually every purpose, decorating style and budget. Mohawk carpet offers thousands upon thousands of colors, styles and textures that will be perfect for your home.

Flotex combines the practicality of a resilient flooring with the slip resistant and acoustic properties usually associated with textiles. Being completely waterproof, Flotex is also the only truly washable textile floor covering. Flotex offers a warm, comfortable, hygienic floor covering that is suitable for any commercial specification. Thanks to the highly effective anti-microbial treatment Sanitized®, Flotex offers constant protection against bacteria, including MRSA, E-coli and the development of dust mites.

With roots dating back to 1865, Milliken & Company made its mark as a true worldwide leader in textiles. Milliken carpet represents a true marriage of function and form, offering unparalleled advantages in style and innovation, flexibility and performance, and value and price. With more than 2,000 patents and the largest textile research center in the world, Milliken's global manufacturing operations include more than 11,000 associates working in more than 60 facilities worldwide.

The California Resource Recovery Association, founded in 1974, is California's statewide recycling association. It is the oldest and one of the largest non-profit recycling organizations in the United States. CRRA is dedicated to achieving environmental sustainability in and beyond California through Zero Waste strategies including product stewardship, waste prevention, reuse, recycling and composting. CRRA advances local, regional and state wide waste reduction efforts which result in critical environmental and climate protection outcomes. CRRA's more than 500 members represent all aspects of California's reduce-reuse-recycle-compost economy. Our members work for over 100 cities, counties and municipal districts, as well as hauling companies, material processors, non-profit organizations, state agencies, and allied professionals.

American Recycler is a monthly newspaper serving those in the recycling, salvage and waste industries. The newspaper reaches more than 36,000 businesses and is growing every day. AR is an excellent source of new and important government policies and regulations affecting the industry.

The CRA is a nonprofit organization with a community of people- multi-national corporations, small businesses, local government, state government agencies, and individuals across the Carolinas who are committed to waste reduction and recycling efforts. With over 200 members, the CRA is ever growing and changing to benefit our members and the recycling industry. Mission Statement: The primary goal of the CRA is to support recycling and the recycling industry by advancing waste reduction and recycling in North and South Carolina.

The Society of Plastics Engineers is home to nearly 20,000 plastics professionals in more than 70 countries around the world. SPE is the “go to” resource for plastics technical information. Every day the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) helps people and companies in the plastics industry succeed. How? By spreading knowledge , strengthening skills and promoting plastics. SPE is the only place where people from all parts of the industry can come together around important issues and technologies. SPE’s contribution to the plastics industry for over 60 years has made a significant difference to the technologies and innovations the industry enjoys today. In the process, we've developed a 20,000-member network of leading engineers, scientists and other plastics professionals, including technicians, salespeople, marketers, retailers and representatives from tertiary industries. Today, the industry is more interdependent than ever, and professional networks have taken on global dimensions. Such networks are almost impossible to develop and maintain in our fast-paced industry. Participation in SPE is a key success factor for those who want to thrive in today’s business environment.

Founded in 1937, SPI is the plastics industry trade association representing the third largest manufacturing industry in the United States. SPI's member companies represent the entire plastics industry supply chain, including processors, machinery and equipment manufacturers and raw materials suppliers. The U.S. plastics industry employs 1.1 million workers and provides nearly $379 billion in annual shipments. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., SPI promotes business development via a suite of commercial services and trade shows, fosters the sustainable growth of plastics in the global marketplace, provides industry representation in the public policy arena and communicates the industry’s contributions to society and the benefits of its products.

The Plastics News Global Group — owned by Detroit-based Crain Communications Inc. — encompasses three print publications, three Web sites, five e-mail newsletters, two trade shows, more than a dozen conferences, and two industry award programs.

Plastics Recycling Update is the only source for plastics recycling information. Each month, the newsletter reports extensively on market dynamics and pricing trends for plastic bottles, containers, film, carpet, etc. -- PET, HDPE, PVC, PP, PS, ABS .... You get data on export demand, reports on corporate developments of plastics recycling processors and end markets, news on legislative activities throughout North America, and details of technology initiatives.

CPIA is an industry organization designed to deliver core services and value to members of the Canadian plastics community. We are a hands-on, proactive association that can reach right across the country through our four regional offices, as well as our national office located in Mississauga, Ontario.

Join us for “Sustainability & Recycling: Raising the Bar in Today’s Economy” at GPEC® 2010 on March 8-10, 2010 at The Florida Hotel & Conference Center, Orlando, Florida, USA, www.thefloridahotelorlando.com This is your chance to learn about new technologies and innovations for plastics sustainability and recycling. Deadline for hotel Advance Registration is February 19, 2010. For hotel reservations call 800-588-4656

At APR, the Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers, we represent companies who acquire, reprocess and sell the byproduct of more than 90% of the post-consumer plastic processing capacity in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Our membership includes numerous recycling companies, consumer product companies, equipment manufacturers and organizations committed to plastics recycling. We strongly advocate the recycling of all post-consumer plastic bottles.

ICEsonic dry ice blasting and cleaning systems (often referred to as CO2 blasting) are the most economical dry ice blasting units on the market, both in initial cost and in continued use. Because of design and manufacturing efficiencies, ICEsonic has been able to keep production and overhead costs low. ICEsonic does not spend enormous amounts of money on unnecessary advertising and does not have layer upon layer of marketing and distribution. Therefore, you save up to 50% or more over the price of competitors of CO2 blaster models.

As the only organization representing the entire cleaning industry worldwide, ISSA is helping it's members change the way the world views cleaning - promoting it as an investment in healthier people, higher profits, a greener planet, and more. ISSA does this by advancing clean and driving innovation with the ultimate goal of increasing members' buiness success as a result. Zimmer America Corporation is proud to be a member of ISSA.

CarbonLITE is a new company founded by plastics stalwarts Leon Farahnik and Neville Browne. When CarbonLITE’s new, 220,000-square-foot bottle-to-bottle PET recycling plant opens in Riverside, CA, we will process more than two billion plastic bottles annually. The second phase of CarbonLITE’s development will double capacity to more than four billion PET bottles per year in mid-2013.When operational in mid-2011, CarbonLITE will be one of the largest producers of food-grade Post Consumer Recycled PET in the world. We will specialize in processing used plastic bottles into bottle-grade PET resin flakes and pellets that can then be used to manufacture new plastic beverage bottles and other products. Through new state-of-the-art facilities, technologies, and equipment, CarbonLITE is fully invested and committed to make an impact in preserving resources and reducing the carbon footprint from PET bottle production. At CarbonLITE, we believe that recycling is the only responsible option. Destroying plastics and reliance on degradable plastics only increasee the carbon footprint and wastes our precious resources.