American Apparel and Footwear
Association : Fashion Association / (AAFA) : was established
August 2000 through a merger of the American Apparel Manufacturers
Association (AAMA), Footwear Industry America (FIA) and the Fashion
Association (TFA). The national trade association's combined
membership currently accounts for more than $225 billion in annual U.S
sales.
American Apparel Producers' Network :
Non-profit trade group and network of producers of American-made apparel
The American Association of Textile Chemists
and Colorists (AATCC) : The
charitable and scientific mission of this foundation has three objectives.
The first is to sponsor educational symposia, seminars, and workshops to
develop skills of individuals and which brings benefits to the general
public. The second objective is to fund original research in textile
science. The findings of this research will be made available to the public
and used in the education of undergraduate and graduate students. The
third objective of the foundation will be to provide scholarship money and
award programs in the support of worthy students
American Cotton Shippers
Association(ACSA) : Membership organization
for US cotton merchants, buyers and mill service agents. Calendar of events.
Marketplace for members. List of links to web sites, related to the cotton
trade.
American
Fiber Manufacturers Association (AFMA) /
Fiber Source: The web site contains Fiber news, Fiber Manufacturer & Supplier guide,
Fiber facts, FTC Fiber rules and much more. : The web site contains Fiber news, Fiber Manufacturer & Supplier guide,
Fiber facts, FTC Fiber rules and much more.
American
Flock Association : Flocking is the application of fine particles to
adhesive coated surfaces. The majority of flocking done worldwide uses
finely cut natural or synthetic fibers.
American Sewing Guild :
The guild incorporated in March of 1993, is nonprofit, and now has over
20,000 members with over 125 chapters across the nation. It is governed by
an elected national Board of Directors with an Executive Director to run the
day to day business of the organization. It is driven by the volunteer power
of its membership who sponsor local special events, community service
projects, membership drives, fashion shows, produce local newsletters,
establish educational programs, run Neighborhood Groups, and much more.
American Textile Machinery Association
/ About
ATMA
(ATMA) : Founded in 1933, the American Textile Machinery Association is the
only U.S. trade association devoted solely to the advancement of U.S.-based
manufacturers of textile machinery, ancillary equipment and parts. With a
membership of 110 companies, their members annually produce a substantial
majority (upwards of 80%) of textile machinery made in the United States.
The Association is based in the Washington, D.C. area, is managed by a
professional staff, and is funded largely by exhibition revenue and member
dues. Address: 111 Park Place Falls Church VA 22046-4513 United
States (703) 538-1789 tel (703) 241-5603 fax
ApparelSearch.com
Fan Club : A wonderful organization. Members are 100%
dedicated to serving the Apparel Industry.
Apparel British Columbia Association
: is a self-sustaining, member-driven association with the mandate to
enhance and strengthen the viability of the British Columbia apparel
industry in a competitive and global environment through advocacy,
marketing, education, mentorship, liaison and the setting of ethical
standards.
The Association of the
Austrian Clothing Industry is an independent organization within the
Austrian Economic Chamber. The Association
acts on behalf of the interests of its member in contact with national and
EU authorities, within the Austrian Economic Chamber, versus unions, up-and
down-stream parts of the textile chain and other national and international
professional associations. Providing an extensive range of services the
Association of the Austrian Clothing Industry strengthens the
competitiveness of its member companies. Members of the association of the
Austrian Clothing Industry are also related industries like the bedding
industry, industrial laundries and dry cleaners, industrial manufacturers of
buttons and flags as well as automotive textile companies.
Association of the Nonwoven
Fabrics Industry (INDA) : brings companies of the nonwoven fabrics
industry together to address and resolve the issues affecting their business
and serves as the voice sending the message as directed by its members.
Association of Textile Clothing and Leather
Industry (ATOK) / English
version[Czech Republic] : the foremost enterprise association
in the Czech Republic´s textile, apparel and leather sector · the mouthpiece
of Czech producers towards the country´s public and government institutions
and organizations abroad · an important platform for dialogue and
formulation of social attitudes and needs of Czech textile manufacturers.
Atlantic Apparel Contractor's Association
: Non-profit apparel trade association specializing in new market search and industry
information.
Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and
Exporters Association / &
http://www.bangladeshgarments.info/ (BGMEA)
: Starting in late 70s as a small nontraditional sector of export,
Ready-made Garment (RMG) emerged as a promising export earning sector of the
country by the year 1983. Bangladesh at that time lacked a sectoral trade
body, non-government in nature, free from traditional bureaucracy, to help
the sector to boost up the country's foreign exchange earnings. As a result,
1977 marked the birth of BGMEA. Since its humble inception with only
nineteen (19) garment manufacturers and exporters, BGMEA has grown into a
strong and dynamic body. Today it is proud to have about 3500 garment
manufacturers and exporters as its members. The fundamental objective of
BGMEA is to establish a healthy business environment for a close and
mutually beneficial relationship between the manufacturers, exporters and
importers in the process ensuring a steady growth in the foreign exchange
earnings of the country. To this end, BGMEA
has been playing a very strong role to lead the industry in concurrence with
the government.
British Fur Trade Association :
their aim is to build greater awareness of the fur trade and related issues
and help dispel the myths about fur production so that you will have greater
understanding and appreciation of the role of fur in today's world. The
British Fur Trade Association (BFTA) was established in 1919 to represent
and promote the fur trade.
British Hat
Guild:
Britain leads the world in style, manufacture, and cutting edge design. The
mission of the British Hat Guild is to ensure this message is broadcast
throughout the world for the benefit of all its members.
British Wool Textile Export Corporation
: The National Wool Textile Export Corporation was founded in 1940
with a brief to promote and protect the interests of the United Kingdom's
wool textile industry.
Bulgarian Association
of Apparel and Textile Producers and Exporters (BAATPE). (link
to English in top right corner of their main page ... They also have site
BgTextiles : business to business
web site for the apparel industry of Bulgaria. Associated with
Italian web site ItalianModa.com: Promotes Bulgarian apparel and
Textile Exports. Address: 43 Pliska Str. 7004 Rousse BULGARIA Phone:
+359 98 272 161 Fax : +359-82-844048 Email: association@bgtextiles.orgCanadian Apparel Federation :
Trade association for Canada's Apparel Industry.
CCACTI :
(Consortium
on Competitiveness for the Apparel, Carpet,
and Textile Industries; State of
Georgia, USA). An industry-driven research and technical assistance
initiative which addresses critical technology needs facing the Apparel, Carpet, and
Textile industries.
CEMATEX :(Comité Européen des
Constructeurs de Machines Textiles) is composed of eight European
associations of textile machinery manufacturers. Among those, beside of
Germany, count the associations of Belgium, France, Great Britain, Italy,
the Netherlands, Spain and Switzerland. CEMATEX has a central significance
for the fair policy. This concerns, beside others, the allocation of the
ITMA (International Textile Machinery Exhibition). European
textile machinery body owns the ITMA machine show brand. Tel: (65)
6393 0238 Fax: (65) 62962670 Email:
daphnepoon@mpgroupasia.com
Website: www.itmaasia2005.comChemical Fabrics and Film
Association (CFFA) : The Chemical Fabrics and Film Association is
an international trade association representing manufacturers of
polymer-based fabric and film products, used in the building and
construction, automotive, fashion and many other industries.
Children's Apparel
Manufacturing Association (CAMA) : Nonprofit representing Canadian children's wear
manufacturers and importers.
Computer Integrated Textile
Design Association :The Computer Integrated Textile
Design Association (CITDA) is the premier association committed to the use, management,
and development of computer integrated design (CID) and computer integrated manufacturing
(CIM) systems within the textile industry.
Computer Textile Design Group
: The Computer Textile Design Group is an association of people who
promote the use of computers in the design of Textiles for: embroidery,
surface design, screen printing, patchwork, quilting, knitting, beading,
lace-making, needlework, stitching and other textile activities. The CTDG is
for the textile artist, student or hobbyist, experienced or beginner.
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