Analytical Services, Ltd (United Kingdom) :. Testing laboratory, specialised in fiber composition analysis and performance testing of yarns and textile fabrics. Detailed descriptions of test methods available. Price list. Conversion tables.

  Australian Wool Testing Authority Ltd - Government institute involved in the testing of wool fiber prior to sale, textile fabrics, carpets, geotextiles and reflective surfaces, and physical and chemical testing for the grain, food and feed industries. Also active in the development and implementation of national and international standards, procedures, methods and technologies. Extensive library of articles. History of Australian wool. 

  B-Tex Laboratory (India) : Full service research, development and testing institute for man-made fiber, yarns, textiles and textile chemicals. Also, manufacturers of testing instruments, and providing technical engineering services.

  BTTG. British Textile Technology Group (United Kingdom) :. Independent UKAS accredited testing and certification laboratory for the apparel, technical textiles, nonwovens, floor covering and construction industries. Detailed lists of services and publications on PDF files.

  Caltex, Ltda (Chile) : Independent laboratory for testing, and quality control and certification in the textile, leather, footwear and geotechnical industries. English and Spanish.

  CO.DE.TEX. Group (Italy) : Group of companies involved in full service testing, quality and process control, and inspection activities for the textile and apparel industries. Also, logistic services, and customized information systems. Links to related sites.

  Color Solutions International (USA) : Providers of color communication services. Customised and engineered color standards. Textile testing and environmental auditing services. Part of the DyStar Group.

  Faserinstitut Bremen eV (Germany) : Independent testing and research institution, active in natural fibers production and processing technologies and methods. Testing programs for cotton and wool fiber for producers, manufacturers and merchants.

  Fastech International, Ltd (United Kingdom) :. Independent testing laboratory for textiles, and textile and leather goods. Also, technical consultancy and organizers of training courses. List of test methods. Conversion chart. Links to related sites. Part of Intertek Group PLC.

  The Fibre Lab (United Kingdom) :. Independent laboratory involved in fiber evaluation services for cashmere, wool, mohair, alpaca, llama, guanaco and vicuña fibers. Also, technical consultancy and breeding advice. Fiber testing pricing schedule.

  FILK. Forschungsinstitut für Leder und Kunststoffbahnen Freiberg (Germany) : Non-profit research and testing institute for the plastics, leather, textile and nonwovens industries. Also, organizers of conferences, seminars and courses. Listing of testing services.

  FITI (Korea) : Internationally accredited testing and inspection institute for textile, paper, plastics, rubber, leather and resin based industrial and consumer goods. Comprehensive list of available services.

  The Govmark Organization, Inc (USA) : Independent laboratory for fire and flammability testing services for the textile, plastics and construction industries. Directory of tests, searchable by product and test method.

  GuT (Germany) : Cooperative project of the European carpet industry. Testing services for carpet related raw materials, finished products and installation procedures. Promotion of environmentally responsible recycling solutions. Links to European environmental legislation, governing bodies and general information. Multi-lingual site.

  IMO Group (Switzerland) : Multi-national group of laboratories providing inspection and certification services to companies active in agriculture, forestry, natural fibers and textiles, and are manufacturing and processing according to ecologically responsible standards.

  Integrated Paper Services, Inc (USA) : Independent laboratory for all-round quality, property and chemical testing, and image analysing services for the paper, nonwovens and fiber industries.

  International Textile Center (USA) : Texas Tech University auxiliary, conducting textile research, testing and evaluation of natural and man-made fibers, yarns and fabrics, and textile manufacturing, dyeing and finishing systems and processes. List of publications.

  Intertek Group, PLC - World wide group of testing laboratories for the textile, footwear, toys, petroleum and chemicals industries. Also, ISO certification and related services. 

  ITT Sas (Italy) : Independent multi-national company, involved in quality control, testing, auditing and certification in the textile, apparel and footwear industries. English and Italian.

  JSTIIF. Japan Synthetic Textile Inspection Institute Foundation (Japan)  Independent group of institutes providing testing services for the natural and man-made fiber, textile, chemical, papermaking, rubber and leather processing industries.

  Macaulay Institute (United Kingdom) :. Multidisciplinary-based research institute specialised in soil, plant and animal sciences, geography, socio-economics and information technology. Laboratory evaluation and testing services for animal hair and fiber.

  NAMSA. North American Science Associates, Inc (USA) : Independent laboratory with affiliates worldwide. Provides biological, chemical and physical testing services to the medical device industry, and offers education, consultation and on-site evaluation of customer operations. Bioburden and biocompatibillity testing for nonwovens, produced for medical end uses.

  New World Textile Testing Laboratory (USA) : Independent full-service textile testing laboratory. Detailed list of test methods available, including prices. On-line ordering feature.

  New Zealand Wool Testing Authority, Ltd : Independent organization for sampling, testing and quality certification of New Zealand wool fibers. Searchable directory of wool processors and traders, dump stores and shipping companies.

  Nottingham Consultants, Ltd (United Kingdom) :. Commercial company of the Nottingham Trent University. Business consultants and services, and organization of short courses and training programs. Color fastness, dimensional stability and physical testing services for the textile industry.

  ÖTI. Österreichisches Textil-Forschungsinstitut - Austria. Accredited testing and certification institute, active in fiber and polymer technology, textiles, flooring, construction, and health and ecology. Consulting and educational services. English and German.

  PFI Pirmasens eV (Germany) : Non-profit institute for testing and research, active in analytical chemistry, microbiological studies, biotechnology, certification of product and systems, testing equipment and special machinery, and software development. Also, marketing a wide range of testing instruments, materials and equipment. English and German.

  Precision Testing Laboratories (USA) : Independent testing laboratory, specialised in physical and chemical testing of textiles and nonwovens, apparel, footwear and leather. List of capabilities.

  SGS Group (Switzerland) : Multi-national group of laboratories, active in testing, verification and certification of materials and products. Testing and evaluation of natural and synthetic fibers, textile fabrics and waste, and garments.

  SgT Group (China) : Multi-national group of companies, involved in production monitoring and quality control, product safety evaluation and testing of textile fabrics, home textiles, garments and fashion accessories.

  Specialised Technology Resources, Inc (USA) : Independent testing institute with laboratories world wide. Quality assurance, polymer research, product and process engineering and specialty manufacturing. Material and product testing services for the textile, nonwovens and leather industries.

  STR Laboratories AS (Turkey) : Contract laboratory for quality control, inspection, auditing and certification for raw materials, finished goods and consumer products. Part of Specialised Technology Resources, Inc.

  Tension Technology International, Inc (USA) : Multi-national group of consultants specialised in ropes, textiles and marine systems. Design and testing services for fibers, yarns and textile fabrics. Fiber identification guide. Technical textile software. Technical papers on PDF files.

  Testex AG (Switzerland) : Independent textile testing institute. Chemical analysis, mechanical and electronic testing of fibers, yarns and fabrics, and consulting on ecological management issues. English, German and French.

  TexTesT (USA) : Independent full-service certified laboratory, specialised in testing and evaluation of yarns, textile fabrics and ready-made garments, and nonwoven fabrics and finished products. List of available test methods.

  Textile Testing Institute (Czech Republic) : Accredited testing laboratory for fibers, textiles, apparel, geosynthetics, nonwovens, upholstery and toys. Complete list of tests. English and Czech.

  Textiles Committee (India) : Department of the Indian Ministry of Textiles, involved in testing, quality inspection and certification, and market research and technical consulting services.

  TTS. Textile Testing Services (Canada) : Independent, commercial analysis and testing services center for the textile and apparel industries, based in the University of Manitoba's Human Ecology Faculty.

  Vutch-Chemitex spol sro (Slovakia) : Institute for textile and nonwovens testing and chemistry, focused on automobile carpets, textile auxiliaries, textile finishing technologies, and the development of testing methods, standards and testing equipment. Also, technical consultancy services. English and Slovakian.

  Wool Research Association (India) : Technical consulting, product research and development, quality assurance and testing services institute for the Indian textile industry.

  Wool Testing Authority Europe, Ltd (United Kingdom) :. Independent and internationally licensed testing company for wool fleeces, greasy and scoured wool, and wool tops. Also, providers of a full range of custom textile testing services.

  Yocom-McColl (USA) : Independent commercial wool laboratory specialized in yield and fiber diameter, and textile manufacturing process testing services. Extensive directory of links.