Education

The Bedding Site - Consumer information on beds, mattresses. bed linens, quilts, pillows and accessories. FAQ and glossary of terms. Fabric care symbols guide on PDF file. On/line shopping facility.

Bradford Textile Society - UK. Membership organization for students, technicians, researchers and professionals in the yarn and textile industry, primarily focused on knowledge transfer in manufacturing and management.

Fabric Online - A educational resource on the origins, history and manufacturing processes of textile fabrics and the evolution of fashion. Includes links to information on natural and man-made fibers, apparel history and culture, and color significance and uses. From The Thinkquest Library.

FabricLink - Educational resource for textile fabrics, home furnishings and care. Retailer and consumer information, educational presentations from fiber and fabric manufacturers, on-line textile seminar and product knowledge center. Dictionary of fabric terms and consumer guides.

Fashion Group International, Inc - USA. World wide, non-profit professional organization for the fashion apparel, accessories, beauty and home furnishing industries, aimed at promoting educational programs devoted to fashion and to the study of fashion related businesses through the creation and awarding of scholarships, establishment of internship programs and the provision of career counseling services.

Introductory Textile Science - Distance learning course of the Florida State University, focused on the physical and chemical aspects of fibers, yarns, fabrics, finishes, and textile coloration. Instructor: Kay S. Grise, Ph.D.

Linen Learning Center - Consumer resource for information about the various types of cotton fibers, characteristics and types of cotton yarns, mattresses and mattress pocket sizes, and different types of weaves for bed linens. From Precious Bedding.

Media Innovations - UK. Developers of CD-rom based multi-media textile learning and training products. Subsidiary of the University of Leeds.

Merv's Upholstery Videos - Mervin Knudson's homepage featuring instructional videos for education and training purposes, geared towards home based upholstery businesses. Includes glossary of terms and definitions. Links to related sites.

Sewing Educator Alliance - USA. Mentoring and support organisation of the Sewing and Vacuum Dealers Trade Association, created for sewing educators and focusing on training, education and networking activities. Members' directory.

Silk Duvet Guide - Information resource, providing advice on silk filled duvets and silk bedding products. Silk care information, silk varieties, history of silk and description silk grades.

Textile Resource Guide - Information resource for traditional design and hand weaving techniques for jacquard and dobby woven fabrics. Also, short descriptions for fibers, yarns and fabric properties and types, finishing techniques and samples gallery. From Holland and Sherry, Ltd.

Textiles Human Resources Council - Canada. Independent, non-profit, non-government partnership between industry, senior labour representatives, and suppliers and end-users of textiles and nonwovens, dedicated to employee training and education activities. Career resources. Industry news. Links to related sites. English and French.

Textiles New Zealand - Collaborative project of government and industry, dedicated to market and export promotion, education and training, and the improvement of performance of New Zealand's textile, carpet, footwear and apparel industries.