Australia. Non-profit trade organization for the carpet and upholstery repair, installation, inspection and cleaning, and fire, smoke and water damage services industries. Technical articles. Links to related sites.

USA. Non-profit foundation, aiming to provide members and non-members with education and training in the cleaning, damage mitigation, restoration and reconstruction of the indoor built environment. Technical library, including articles about carpets.

Global trade association, representing manufacturers and suppliers of carpets, rugs, and floor covering. The site contains a lot of technical and consumer related information.

Non-profit trade organization for the Canadian carpet manufacturing industry. List of member companies. Consumer guides to carpet installation and maintenance. Glossary of terms. English and French.

UK. Trade organization for carpet and hard surface flooring contractors, manufacturers, distributors and consultants. Searchable company directory.

USA. Trade organization for certified installers of carpets, vinyl and hard surface floor coverings. Information on certification process. Company directory. Events calendar and industry news.

Australia. Non-profit trade organization, representing the Australian carpet manufacturing industry, manufacturers of intermediate products and service providers. Carpet selection and care. Technical specifications, index of carpet terms and characteristics.

USA. Trade organization and educational institute for individuals and companies in the global carpet and upholstery industry. Educational programs on PDF files. Requires Acrobat Reader.

USA. International trade organization for contract installators of carpets, vinyl and hard surface floor coverings. Calendar of events. Comprehensive directory of florr covering manufacturers, installators, and technical support and information.

Germany. Federation of European carpet and rug manufacturers, dedicated to environmentally responsable manufacturing and recycling procedures. Detailed information on manufacturing, installation, user and recycling requirements. Multi-lingual site.

USA. Non-profit trade organization for service companies in carpet cleaning, maintenance and repair, and water, fire and smoke damage restoration industry. Stain removal guide. Links to related sites.

Trade organization, aiming to provide education and training to technicians in the professional carpet cleaning industry, utilizing low moisture cleaning systems.

USA. Trade organization for US distributors of carpets and hard surface floor coverings. Industry news. Calendar of events. Links to resources.

UK. National trade organization for UK carpet, upholstery, curtains and other soft furnishings cleaning industry. Carpet cleaning guide. Searchable company directory.

USA. Non-profit association of independent floor covering inspectors for textile and hard surface flooring. List of events. Company and flooring inspectors directories.

UK. Trade organization for individuals and companies, involved in carpet and floor fitting. List of members and inspectors. Link to education and training information.

USA. Trade organization for individuals and companies, involved in the professional care and cleaning of rugs, draperies and specialty window coverings.

Regional. USA.

International organization of manufacturers and traders, offering certification which assure that no child labor has been used in the manufacture of carpets and rugs.

UK. Non-profit trade organization for British carpet manufacturers and retailers. Extensive consumer and commercial information.

Spain. National association of carpet, rug and floor covering manufacturers and associated industries, focused on technological innovation, promotion, and education and training activities. Company directory, searchable by type, fiber and process. English and Spanish.

The Netherlands. Trade organization for the Dutch carpet industry. Introduction, and technical, financial and technology information in English. Links to member companies.

USA. National trade organization for the US floor covering industry. Comprehensive consumer guide on carpets, laminates, hardwood, ceramic, and marble and stone floor covering. Access to commercial information upon registration.