AATCC. American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists USA. Worldwide association of professionals active in textile wet processing. The AATCC is focused on education, technical applications and research, technology transfer and test method development. http://www.aatcc.org/

ACS. American Chemical Society USA. Membership organization for chemists, chemical engineers and technicians, promoting the public's perception and understanding of chemistry and chemical science. ChemCenter is the society's official web site. Free, online registration provides access to chemical data bases, technical library, articles and links to companies, research institutes and companies. http://www.acs.org/

CIMA. Cellulose Insulation Manufacturers Association USA. The association represents the technical, scientific and professional interests of manufacturers of cellulose insulation materials. News, reports and information. http://www.cellulose.org/

AFMA. American Fiber Manufacturers Association USA. Roof organization for the North American fiber manufacturers. Information on its history, members, staff, calendar and by-laws. http://www.fibersource.com/afma/afma.htm

Asbestos Institute Canada. Non-profit organization, dedicated to the promotion of the safe use of chrysotile asbestos. Description of chrysotile asbestos and its uses in industry and home, safe-use manual, data bank and scientific reports. English and French. http://www.asbestos-institute.ca:80/

KCFA. Korea Chemical Fibers Association Korea. Roof organization of the Korean man-made fiber industry. Extensive information about production and export capacities of the industry's output. http://www.kcfa.or.kr/

Society of Dyers and Colourists UK. International professional society for the advancement of the science of colour. http://www.sdc.org.uk/

SOCMA. Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association International trade association for the organic chemical industry. Large site provides links to events and seminars, library resources, products, marketplace, training and educational programs. http://www.socma.com/

TFBPA. Textile Fibers and By-Products Association USA. Roof organization, representing dealers and processors in the textile waste product business. http://www.tfbpa.org/

NIA. National Insulation Association USA. Trade organization for the industrial insulation and asbestos abatement industries. The site has a large, online resource library with technical information and articles. http://www.insulation.org/

NAIMA. North American Insulation Manufacturers Association USA. Trade association of North American manufacturers of fiber glass, rock wool and slag wool insulation products. http://www.naima.org/

AKS. American Kenaf Society USA. Non-profit, international organization for individuals, companies and organizations in the kenaf producing, processing and marketing industries, focused on research and development of industrial kenaf fibers. History of kenaf. Description and uses of the fiber. Links to related sites. http://www.kenafsociety.org/

Cotton Board USA. Non-profit organization, dedicated to the promotion of cotton fiber and its products in industry and home. News, research, technical studies, marketing information and economic data. http://www.cottonboard.org/

North American Industrial Hemp Council USA. Non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the development and use of hemp, and hemp related products. Much information about hemp farming, scientific studies and reports on industrial uses. Thorough description of hemp fiber and its uses in textiles and nonwovens. http://www.naihc.org/

Cotton SA South Africa. Non-profit trade organization for the local cotton growers, processors and textile manufacturers. History of cotton in South Africa. Links to publications, crop reports and events. http://cottonsa.org.za/

Sustainable Cotton Project USA. Non-profit organization, dedicated to the promotion of certified, organically grown cotton. http://www.sustainablecotton.org/SUScP/index.html

ICAC. International Cotton Advisory Committee USA. World wide association of government departments, dedicated to promote cooperation in cotton affairs of international scope and significance. Many links to technical and economic information and publications, on PDF files. Requires Adobe file reader. http://www.icac.org/

National Cotton Council of America USA. Membership organization for cotton growers, ginners, warehousers, merchants, processors and textile manufacturers. Large site with news and feature articles, economic and technical information and publications. Links to FAQ, history and educational materials. http://www.cotton.org/ncc/

JMDC. Jute Manufactures Development Council India. National agency for promotion and marketing of jute fiber products. Link to Indian Trade Classification Codes for jute products. Categorised product directories. Events calendar. http://www.jmdcindia.com/

IAA. International Alpaca Association Peru. Non-profit trade organization of companies and breeders, involved in the production, processing and trade of alpaca fiber. Extensive article on properties and uses. Link to on-line magazine. English and Spanish. http://www.aia.org.pe/