USA. Organization of state officials responsible for the enforcement of consumer oriented bedding and furniture laws, promoting uniformity in laws, terminology, test methods, and enforcement procedures within the various state programs.

USA. Non-profit trade organization for North American manufacturers of contract textiles.

UK. Trade organization for the UK interior textile fabric manufacturers, designers and related industries. Company directory, business services, news and events. Large section on fabric care.

UK. Trade organization for the British interior textiles industry. Extensive guides to products, brand names and suppliers.

Germany. Non-profit membership organization of the European upholstery and furnishing fabrics, and related industries.

USA. Non-profit organization, dedicated to the development and promotion of standards in interior design education programs.

UK. Charity dedicated to helping those who are or who have been involved with the furniture, furnishing, carpeting and allied industries.

USA. International trade organization, representing the technical and industrial fabrics manufacturers. Very large site with a great amount of information on the industry, the manufacturers, magazines, FAQs and links to related web sites.

Germany. International trade organization for the mohair textile industry. Description of the origin and uses of mohair. Links to related sites. English and German.

USA. Trade organization for distributors of upholstery fabrics. Searchable members directory. FAQs. Fabric maintenance and care guide, and consumer information.

USA. Non-profit organization, involved in examination and certification of interior designers. Detailed overview of qualificiation program. List of publications.

Japan. Trade organization for manufacturers and international distributors of curtains, carpets, linens, upholstery, yarns and related products. Business news and marketing information. English and Japanese.

Non-profit trade organization for companies involved in the outdoor fabrics and products industries. Searchable directories of member companies and products. List of events. Links to related sites.

Trade organization for Turkish furnishings, upholstery and home textile manufacturers. List of member companies. Links to related sites. English and Turkish.

Italy. Trade organization for technical textiles and nonwovens, dedicated to the promotion of information and knowledge transfer between manufacturers and their suppliers of materials and machinery. English and Italian.

UK. Trade association for the soft furnishing and upholstery industry. Company directory. List of shows and events. Library of publications.

UK. Trade organization, representing industrial textile producers, converters and users in Britain. List of industrial textile standards. Publications. Links to related sites.

UK. Trade association for British manufacturers of industrial textiles, fabic products and related services. Searchable database of fabric manufacturers, processors and suppliers. Comprehensive list of textile manufacturing standards.

USA. Trade organization for US based manufacturers of technical and industrial textile fabrics, dedicated to export promotion, education, knowledge transfer and legal lobbying activities. List of events.

Germany. Confederation of manufacturers of yarns, coating materials, membranes and textiles in the lightweight construction industry, dedicated to the promotion of building with technical textiles. Members directory. Lists of publications, projects and competitions. English and German.