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Australian Wool Innovation, Ltd - Research, development and innovation institute owned by Australian woolgrowers. List of publications and educational programs. Facts and figures about wool, and the Australian wool market.
Bamboo Research - Information about the various bamboo plant species as a natural resource for industrial applications. Lists of book titles, research documents and articles. Complete list of genera and species. Links to related sites.
Bangladesh Jute Research Institute - Government institute dedicated to basic and applied research on jute and allied fibers, jute and textile product development, and economic and market research.
Cape Wools SA - South Africa. Non-profit company, established and owned by farmers and industry, and involved in wool textile research and development, technology transfer, promotion, and collection and processing of market information and statistics.
Cashmere and Camel Hair Manufacturers Institute - USA. International institute for research, education and promotion of cashmere and camel hair products. Garment care and labelling guides. Links to organizations and test facilities.
Central Coir Research Institute - India. Official institute for applied research into the extraction and processing of coir fiber, and the development of coir fiber products and processing machinery. Also, extension services, and training activities.
Central Institute of Coir Technology - India. Government institute, established to undertake research in the utilization of brown coir fiber, and involved in machinery and product development, testing, training and technical assistance, and the formulation of standards. List of technical articles on PDF files.
Central Silk Board - India. Statutory organization under the Government of India, managing and overseeing research, development, training and education in sericulture and silk industry. Also, technical and market consultancy. Information resource about silk. List of publications.
Coir Board of India - Development organization for the coir industry, established by the Indian government and involved in market promotion, research, education and training. Company directory for manufacturers and traders. List of articles on PDF files. Business statistics. Calendar of events.
Cooperative Research Centre for Wool - Australia. Non-profit venture between government, universities and industry, dedicated to research and education on wool fiber, applications and processing technologies.
Cotton Catchment Communities CRC - Australia. Collaborative research, education and commercialisation organisation for the Australian cotton growing and processing industries. Extensive technical information. Lists of training courses, fiber to fabric workshops and research programs. Links to related sites.
The Cotton Corporation of India, Ltd - India. Governmental marketing organization for the local cotton industry. Research and development activities. Price support, commercial and export services to growers, processors and textile manufacturers.
Cotton Foundation - USA. Research and education arm of the North American cotton growers associations and allied industries. Library of technical studies and research articles.
Cotton Quality Research Unit - USA. Research facility at the Clemson University, focused on crop improvement, cotton fiber, processing and yarn quality, the development of cotton testing instruments, and cotton related safety and health issues.
Cotton Research and Development Corporation - Australia. Partnership between Government and the Australian cotton industry, involved in research, innovation, and knowledge creation and transfer. Technical and market information on PDF files. Links to related sites.
CRC. Cotton Cooperative Research Centre - Australia. Center for research, development, education and training in the cotton growing and processing industries. Calendar of events. Cotton management tools. Industry and weather information. Links to related sites.
CRIJAF. Central Research Institute For Jute & Allied Fibres - India. Government of India run organization for the development of jute cultivation and marketing. Data base of jute. Publications, news and events. List of books and journals.
DWI. German Wool Research Institute - Department of the University of Technology in Aachen, Germany. Fundamental and applied research on wool and its uses in the textile industry. Cooperative industrial projects. Seminars and conferences. English and German.
European Fine Fibre Network - Project of the European Commission, gathering researchers, producer organizations and textile manufacturers, and engaged in research and development on the production and processing of high quality animal textile fibers of European origin.
IJT. Institute of Jute Technology - India. Industrial research organization founded by the University of Calcutta and the Indian Jute Mills' Association, focused on technology development and transfer, education and training. Also, testing, inspection, and technical consulting services. List of journals, and training courses.
INF. Institiute of Natural Fibres - Poland. Interdisciplinary institute involved in applied research and development activities concerning the cultivation, processing and application of lignocellulosic fibers. List of publications. Calendar of events. English and Polish.
INF. Institute of Natural Fibers - Poland. Interdisciplinary research center, involved in applied research in the cultivation and processing of fiber crops, genetic engineering, biotechnology, retting and yarn spinning technology, and machine design for harvesting and processing of textile raw materials. List of Publications. Links to related sites. English and Polish.
Meat & Wool New Zealand - Farmer owned and funded company, involved in research and development, marketing, knowledge transfer and education, and farm services for New Zealand's beef, sheep and goat meat farms, and wool producers. Directory of meat and wool processors.
Natural Fibre Centre - Canada. Research, development and education institute of the Olds College School of Applied Arts and Career Studies, focused on sheep and goat breeding, and wool and mohair development.
Nova Institute for Ecology and Innovation GmbH - Germany. Private and independent institute for research in sustainable resources, and technical and market research and consulting services in industrial fiber. Links to informational sites. English and German.
Southwestern Cotton Ginning Research Laboratory - USA. Research institution established by the US Department of Agriculture, focused on the study and development of solutions to ginning problems involving irrigated high-quality long and extra-long staple cotton. Description of the ginning process. List of publications.
Supima Association - USA. Promotion and research organization of US growers of Pima cotton. Extensive history of the developments of Pima and extra long staple (ELS) cotton. Lists of merchants, co-ops and ginners. Calendar of events. FAQ. Links to Pima and ELS licensing programs.
VALAGRO. Valorizing Renewable Resources - France. Research and development center for the industrial valorization of renewable resources, focused on vegetable oils and fibres. English and French.
Wool Research Organisation of New Zealand - Industry organization, dedicated to promoting, encouraging and funding scientific or industrial research and information transfer that relates to the post harvest wool industry. List of member companies and institutions. Information about research and education activities.
The Woolmark Company - Global organisation owned by Australian woolgrowers. Wool information, research, and education.
