Licensing Industry Merchandiser's Association (LIMA) :  is a not-for-profit organization of licensors, manufacturers, retailers and other support organizations working for the advancement of professionalism in licensing.  LIMA membership provides access to a broad variety of activities, information sources and benefits. Through regional, national and international events, seminars, exhibits and publications, LIMA is the worldwide advocate for anyone interested in learning about and working in the licensing business.
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  Lithuanian Apparel and Textile Industry Association : Lithuanian Apparel and Textile Industry Association (former the Association of Light Industry Enterprises of Lithuania) joints 170 textile and textile articles, wearing apparel, dressing, leather and leather products enterprises that produce 80 % of the total industrial output of the light industry. The Association was established in 1991. In the beginning of 2002 it was renamed. This is an independent union of light industry enterprises and associate trade, services organisations as well as education institutions. Lithuanian Apparel and Textile Industry Association observes the Republic of Lithuania Law on Associations, the Statute of Lithuanian Apparel and Textile Industry Association as well as other standard acts. The Board (general meeting) is the supreme governing body of the Association. The Association Presidium - collegial body is the leading structure ensuring more efficient settlement of various urgent issues defined in the Association Statute.

  Mohair Council of America : To promote the general welfare of the mohair industry in this country.

  National Academy of Needlearts : Devoted to the advancement of embroidery as an art form. Its goal is to uphold the highest standards in the needle-arts

  National Association of College Stores :  NACS is a nonprofit trade association serving college and university bookstores in the United States, Canada, and 15 other countries. NACS has been serving collegiate retailers since 1923. Our membership has grown from 20 founding member stores to more than 3,100 member stores, with an additional 1,200 associate members whose companies supply merchandise and services to the nation's college stores.

  National Association. of Display Industries (NADI) :  NADI, based in Hollywood, Fla., is an international, not-for-profit association representing the visual merchandising industry since 1942. The association’s membership includes manufacturers, suppliers, and retailers involved in the visual merchandising industry.

  National Association of Retail Merchandising Services (NARMS) 

  National Association of Store Fixture Manufacturers (NASFM) :  Organized to raise the professional, educational, and ethical standards of the store fixture manufacturing industry, and to promote the value of members’ products and services to their customers.

  National Association of Uniform Manufacturers and Distributors (Naumd)

  National Childrenswear Association : The National Childrenswear Association of Great Britain and Ireland was established 60 years ago.  It's prime purpose then was to promote the welfare of all those engaged in the British Childrenswear Industry.  Today it remains the only National Association solely dedicated to promoting the Industry, both in the UK and abroad.

  National Cleaners Association : The National Cleaners Association (NCA) is the premier professional trade association dedicated to the welfare of well-groomed consumers and the professional cleaners and suppliers who serve them.  For over 50 years, NCA has been at the vanguard of education, research, and information distribution concerning garment and household fabric care. Elected officials, government agencies, consumer groups, fashion designers and major media outlets have recognized and responded to NCA’s activities, reports and tradition of excellence.Address: 252 W. 29th Street New York, NY 10001 phone: 212-967-3002 fax: 212-967-2240 email: NCAIclean@aol.com  or karla@nca-i.com  contact : Karla Clementson

  National Shoe Retailers of Associations (NSRA)

  The National Textile Center (NTC) : Is a research consortium of six universities:  Auburn University, Clemson University, Georgia Institute of Technology, North Carolina State University, UMass - Dartmouth and the Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science.   The institutions share human resources, equipment and facilities.  Serving the USA Fiber/Textile/Fabricated Products/Retail Complex, the NTC vision, mission and goals are realized through innovate research and links to other institutions

  Oeko-Tex Association [Oeko-Tex 100 standard]: In the late eighties, the Austrian Textile Research Institute ÖTI (Österreichische Textil-Forschungsinstitut) in Vienna, developed a testing scheme for textiles relating to harmful substances, the "ÖTN 100". The Institute tested textiles, clothing and floor coverings to the testing criteria involved. By 1991, ten companies were already certified to this human ecological test system. Building on this wealth of knowledge and joining forces with a similar scheme; "Öko-Check", developed by the German textile institute; " Forschungsinstitut Hohenstein", the "Internationale Gemeinschaft für Forschung and Prufung auf dem Gebiet der Textilökologie"; or "OekoTex"; was developed in 1992. The first task for the International Association for Research and Testing in the Field of Textile Ecology was the elaboration of the "Öko-Tex Standard 100", to enable the testing of textiles and clothing for their human ecology properties. This standard contains analytical tests for specified harmful substances and gives limiting values based on scientific considerations. A manufacturer whose product meets the requirements set by the standard is licensed to use the registered mark or label "Tested for Harmful Substances according to Oeko-Tex Standard 100" on his product. At the beginning of 1993, further renowned textile institutes joined the International Association as members. All members tested textile products to the same Oeko-Tex standard 100 methods and accordingly used the registered label to certify these products - "Confidence in Textiles. Tested for Harmful Substances according to Oeko-Tex Standard 100." In 1995, the first edition of the Oeko-Tex Standard 1000 was issued. Here the requirements for environmentally friendly production were outlined. Manufacturing sites fulfilling a strict set of limiting value criteria, addressing areas such as banned chemicals and harmful manufacturing processes were licenced to carry the label; "Umweltfreundliche Betriebsstätte" (lit. Environmentally Friendly Manufacturing Site) and were able to then demonstrate an environmental management system. First organisations were subsequently audited in a pilot project. In 1999, the label "Oeko-Tex Standard 100 plus" was awarded for the first time. This related to a finished product, which fulfilled the requirements of the Oeko-Tex Standard 100 and was also produced only on sites carrying the Oeko-Tex Standard 1000 licence.

  Organic Fiber Council (OFC) : Advisory counsel of the Organic Trade Association, representing growers, brokers, designers, textile mills, manufacturers and retailers in the organic agricultural fiber industry.

  Organic Trade Association (OTA) : The Organic Trade Association (OTA) is the membership-based business association for the organic industry in North America.  OTA's mission is to encourage global sustainability through promoting and protecting the growth of diverse organic trade. This obviously includes organic fibers that can be used for fabric and clothing.

  PIA :(Printing Industries of America, Inc.)   Is in the business of promoting programs, services, and an environment that helps its members operate profitably. Many of PIA's members are commercial printers, allied graphic arts firms such as electronic imaging companies, equipment manufacturers, and suppliers.

  Professional Apparel Association : The Professional Apparel Association, founded in 1984, was organized as a result of a shared concern for the future of the professional apparel industry by both retailers and manufacturers.  The Association's membership is comprised solely of manufacturers of uniforms, shoes, and accessories.

  Quebec Clothing Contractors Association / English (Canada) :  Through a competent team, the Quebec Clothing Contractors Association fulfills the needs of its members, and gives shape to their projects. Well aware of their needs, AECQ has devised, through the years, a complete line of services and projects to meet their expectations.

  San Francisco Fashion Industries : Association of manufacturers, wholesalers and importers of women's, men's and children's apparel and accessories.

  Screen Printing & Graphic Imaging Association International (SGIA) :  SGIA is the only international association for specialty imaging.  Their members are the printers, imagers and suppliers that serve this industry segment. Their goal is to provide this new generation of imaging professionals with the tools and information they need to make the best possible business decisions.  They are also associated with Digital Printing & Imaging Association (DPI)

  Seams Online : is comprised of manufacturing and contract manufacturing companies in the sewn products industry. Their supplier member companies provide valuable products and services to the sewn products industry.

  Sociedad Nacional de la Vicuña del Perú (SNV) : Vicuna association of Peru.

  Society of Dyers and Colourists :  In order to make every effort 'to advance the science of colour', the Society of Dyers and Colourists aims to disseminate information through the coloration industry and beyond.  This is done through the work done by the members of Council, the various committees and the membership worldwide.  The headquarters of the Society are based in Bradford, UK where the aim of the Society is embodied in:

• Membership & regional affairs, in the global development and support for all members and regional activities
• Education & qualifications, promoting education and career opportunities in colour technology at all levels
• Technical, providing excellence in all aspects of colour fastness testing and colour measurement
• Publications, communicating and publishing scientific papers, information and books related to colour in all its forms
• Colour Centre, Colour Museum and Archives, providing an educational service on all aspects of colour via training, historic and contemporary collections

  Southern Textile Association The Southern Textile Association, Inc., established in 1908, is a nonprofit organization for individuals in the textile and related industries with a common interest in all phases of textile manufacturing.

  SPESA : The Sewn Products Equipment Suppliers Association is a member-driven organization that speaks for and acts on matters that affect the member companies. SPESA provides a forum to address the challenges of an ever-changing global marketplace.

  Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association

  Supima Association of America (USA) : Non-profit organization of US pima cotton growers. Market and crop information. Industry calendar. Link to information about pima cotton, its properties and uses. Directory of ginners, brokers and merchants.

  Taiwan Zippers Manufacturers Association : Providing information about Taiwan's zippers suppliers and products. In Chinese and English
 

  Textile Association of Los Angeles (TALA) : Is a membership group of professionals engaged in sales of textiles, related products and services to the apparel industry. The association through its office and yearly directory provides resource information locating textiles, related products and services within the apparel industry. The association provides camaraderie to its members and through committees creates events for the community.

  Textile Care Allied Trades Association (TCATA) :  A professional organization representing manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and allied groups serving the textile care industry.  Members manufacture and distribute drycleaning and laundry equipment and supplies.

  T.F.A (The Fashion Association)
 

  Textile Fibers and By-Products Association (TFBPA)  USA based, roof organization, representing dealers and processors in the textile waste product business.
 

  Textile Machinery Manufacturers Association (India)