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Aktrin Textile Information
Center (United States): AKTRIN Research Institute
was founded in 1985, with the purpose of publishing industrial and economic
reports. Since 1988 the company has been fully dedicated to the secondary
wood products and the textile industries. The AKTRIN Textile Information
Center is well documented and maintains one of the largest data banks of
textile related reports and marketing studies. Over the years, The AKTRIN
Textile Information Center has gained a solid reputation for the depth of
its studies and the relevance of its publications in addressing every day
business concerns. The company is widely recognized as an authority on all
textile related matters by the media, governments and industry leaders.
Publishers of trend reports, efficiency and profitability recommendations,
and marketing studies. Also, comprehensive consulting services.
Apparel Product Development
and Marketing (Hong Kong): Research and development project, funded
by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, and focused on design, technology,
information and management innovations in the apparel and fashion industries.
Extensive list of ongoing projects. Discussion forum. Links to related sites.
Bauder College - Fashion and Design Degrees: college for students that wish to gain an education in design, business and information technology. The fashion design program is designed to prepare students with the skills that employers in the design industry want to see, including a strong foundation of design, illustration, computer, and presentation skills. You can gain hands-on experience not only in pattern making, clothing construction, draping, and specialty design, but also in creating storyboards and visual presentations from illustration and computer techniques. The implementation of computer graphics into the curriculum could provide you with even more of a competitive edge by teaching you to use the computer for fashion illustrations, textile design, flats and specifications, graphic layouts, and spreadsheets. This school is located in Atlanta, GA. Get your fashion and design degree.
Best Management
Practices for Pollution Prevention in the Textile Industry:
Technical manual for best management practices for the prevention
of pollution in the textile industry. From the US Environmental Protection
Agency. PDF document of 443 pages.
Biomimicking
of Enzymes for Textile Wet Processing: Part of an ongoing "green
chemistry" research project at the National Textile Center of the Auburn
University, focused on the development of simple biomimics that simulate
glucose and lignin oxidases, peroxidases and peroxidase enzymes, capable
of achieving good wet processing results and improving the retting process
of flax fibers. Author: Gisela Buschle-Diller. PDF document.
Bubble Size Distribution of Foam: Image analysis based study of the
influence of several physical parameters on bubble size in foam finishing of
textile fabrics. From Autex Research Journal. Authors: C.W. den Engelsen,
I.C. Isarin, H. Gooijer, M.M.C.G. Warmoeskerken and J. Groot Wassink. PDF
document.
Clothing Industry Training Board
(CITB) (South Africa) Education and professional training facility of
the local textile and garment industry. Also, programs for the leather and
footwear, automobile, retail and agricultural sectors.
Clotex. Clothing and Textile Service
Centre (South Africa): Information, advice and training services
to the local textile and garment industries. Textile science and fashion
chat boards. Links to related sites.
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.
Fashion Careers of California
College (FCC College): is a private postsecondary business school founded
to provide a postsecondary, collegiate-level education for students seeking
successful careers in the fashion industry. Fashion Careers of California
College has developed degree and certificate programs to train students
entering in a fashion career.
Fashion Design Center (Cairo)
international academy design school that offers a high quality fashion design
course, fashion stylist course and vocational fashion design course. The
courses are based on Italian fashion design school. After many years
of experience the Fashion Design School in Cairo, currently under the Ministry
of Industry and Technological Development, is collaborating with one of
the most famous institutes in Milan (Italy), Istituto di Moda Burgo, which
thanks to 40 years experience has made possible to establish a new branch
in Cairo in order to create new professional expert in the Fashion Field.
fiberSource
The Future
of Pollution Prevention: Review of present practices and an analysis
of future needs and opportunities for pollution prevention, as an alternative
to costly waste treatments in the global textile wet processing industry.
Author: Brent Smith. PDF document.
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IADT Las Vegas was
established to bring the Academy's Fashion Design, Interior Design, &
Visual Communication programs to students in the Las Vegas area.
They can help you turn your natural talent into
the kind of skills that could get you an exciting
job in Fashion Design, Interior Design, Web Design or Computer Graphics
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International Academy of Design & Technology - Chicago International Academy of Design & Technology - Detroit International Academy of Design & Technology - Nashville International Academy of Design & Technology - Orlando International Academy of Design & Technology - Seattle International Academy of Design & Technology - Schaumburg The Fashion Design curriculum integrates the changing face of the global fashion industry with conventional skills, giving a well-rounded background to both fashion novices and those with an established background. Students in this program will study a combination of traditional techniques as well as computer-based design, pattern drafting and manufacturing to stay current with innovations in the field. International Academy of Design & Technology - Tampa The International Academy's Program in Fashion Design and marketing is demanding, technical, comprehensive, and industry-current. Students can gain a solid foundation in fashion illustration, pattern drafting, design, draping, clothing construction, textiles, fashion history and production techniques. All of the instruction is presented using industrial grade equipment in spacious and comfortable facilities built for optimum fashion design. Students are encouraged to realize their potential with inspiration provided by visiting designers and artisans with local and/or international reputations who conduct special lectures and workshops. The fashion design curriculum is a sound educational program with a particular mission of service to the fashion and related professions and industry. The fashion design department works diligently to achieve the following objectives: prepare students for professional careers, develop creative individual thinking, develop in its students a sense of uniqueness. A balanced curriculum can provide students with the expertise to design and communicate their ideas combining theoretical elements of design with creative and practical approaches to the solution of problems pertaining to the functional quality of marketable products. Students may receive an Associate of Science degree in Fashion Design and Marketing or a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Fashion Design and Marketing. |
Identification
and Reduction of Pollution Sources in Textile Wet Processing: Technical
paper about the identification of pollutant sources in textile wet processing,
and suggestions of some management strategies by which source reduction
can be accomplished. Author: Brent Smith. PDF document.
Institute of Textile Technology
(United States): Private, non-profit institute for textile research and
education, providing training at graduate level. The institute maintains
one of the largest textile research and development libraries in the world,
keeping the textile industry apprised of global research findings.
International fabricare Institute: The
association of Drycleaners, Wetcleaners and Launderers.
ITRU GROUP LTD
(International Textile Research Unit ):
concentrates on specific problems of mills as well as research and development
in textile industry. Their intention is to improve
your mill running conditions to the level of international standards to
achieve lower cost of production, optimum quality of products and higher
mill performance levels through R&D projects ,Knowledge Based Pc-programs
and Management Systems Address: Velioglu
Cad. 89/7 Mahmutbey Istanbul
34550 Turkiye
Phone: 90-212-6575692 Fax: 90-212-6300939
Email: itru@mail.com
Contact: Fatih Kalli-R&D Management
Lehigh Valley College The Business Administration of Fashion Merchandising
program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in the fashion
merchandising and retail industries. Business, marketing, management, and sales
principles used within the fashion industry are presented as a means of
developing concepts and refining merchandising skills. Their curriculum can
develop competent multitasking skills, integrating conceptual and creative
abilities with technical and sound business practices that can prepare our students
for successful professional careers in the fashion industry. Upon successful
completion of this program an Associate of Science is awarded. Lehigh
Valley College is located just outside of Allentown, Pennsylvania, on a
beautiful 30-acre campus. Within an hour's drive of Bethlehem, Easton, and
Philadelphia, Lehigh Valley College is also less than two hours from
Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, and New York City!
Liza D Fashion School: This company is has educational
classes and provides sourcing services. Liza D Productions
specializes in domestic manufacturing. They work with all fabrics from
jersey to silk. Women's wear, men's wear, kids, and home wear. Bathing
suits and lingerie as well. Factories are based in the New York area and
Asia. Their services include fabric buying, and manufacturing for the
customer. Pattern making and grading are services they provide as well.
Address: New York NY
- School Production
- Sourcing Agents
Market Reader Pro
was launched in October, 2000 as a full-service
market research company that utilizes online web surveys to collect data
directly from a broad range of consumers on their behaviors, perceptions,
needs, attitudes, and opinions.
NCJD. National Centre for Jute Diversification
(India): Jute fiber promotion institute, involved in the commercialization
of technologies for the manufacture of jute products. Services and support
for research, design, development and marketing.
Okanagan Fashion
Institute Inc in Kelowna, BC is a post secondary institute educating
students at the core of the Fashion Industry. Modeled
after the traditional one-room School house, Okanagan Fashion Institute is a
creative, friendly, funky & personable School, designed around the philosophy of
"Hands on Learning". Okanagan Fashion Institute is registered with the Private
Career Training Institutes Agency of British Columbia (PCTIA). With the
culmination of the 9-Month Fashion Design Diploma Program, students will be
trained & experienced in conceptualizing a Design, visually bringing their
imagination to life through Fashion Illustration and Pattern Design & Cutting,
to Sewing a finished garment (including both traditional & contemporary
finishing techniques). In addition, students will be educated in the History of
Costume & Clothing from the beginning of time, the Sociology of Fashion, Fashion
Forecasting, Fashion Marketing & Advertising, Fashion Designers & Careers in the
Fashion Industry, Textile Sciences, color Theory, Individual Beauty & Style,
Fashion Entrepreneurship, Resume Building & Interview Skills, as well as
Portfolio Composition & Design. Upon successful completion of the Fashion Design
Program, students will be awarded a Diploma in Fashion Design.
Optimer,
Inc (United States): Commercial research
company, active in the development of new polymers, fibers and fiber finishing
technologies, and high-performance fabric construction. Proprietory polyester
fiber for specialty yarns. Elastomeric fiber from recycled plant by-products
for sports wear. Also, contract development and performance testing of fabrics
and garments.
Sanford-Brown Institute - NY The Fashion Design & Merchandising
Program offers a Specialized Associate degree designed to prepare
students to work in almost any facet of the fashion industry. The
student can learn to integrate conceptual and creative abilities with
technical and professional business practices. They can master both the
requirements of design as well as the requirements of marketing that
design to the ultimate customer. Students can receive training in
creative design, technical design, marketing, merchandising and visual
merchandising. Students present portfolios and stage fashion shows at
various stages during their studies. They can also develop critical
thinking and oral and written communication skills necessary for success
in today's environment. During the final quarter, there is a required
internship that should enable students to work side-by-side with
industry professionals at an established, successful fashion company.
The graduate should learn to be pro-active in attaining their goals in
both their career and life.
San Joaquin Delta College Fashion Merchandising and Apparel Design:Major
in Apparel Design or Fashion Merchandising, earn a certificate or
Associate of Arts Degree and enter the fashion industry fully prepared
with the skills and knowledge to be successful. Courses are
semester-length and integrate the most current information and
state-of-the-art technology, including ModaCad, ModaWeave, PAD, 3-D
Visual Merchandiser and Encad fabric printers. Address: 5151 Pacific
Avenue Stockton, CA USA 95207 Phone: 209-954-5516 Fax: 209-954-5600
Email: lasfour@deltacollege.org Contact: Leslie Asfour, Fashion
Merchandising and Marketing Instructor
Tannet (Europe)
European Community sponsored project, dedicated to research and development
of innovative and environmentally responsible processing procedures and
methods in the leather tanning and manufacturing industries.
Textiles Human
Resources Council (THRC) (Canada): Non-profit partnership between trade
unions and industry, involved in the developmentof training and education
programs in the textile industry. List of programs, and demo for web based
training courses.
Textile Technology Center (TTC)
(Canada): Private, non-profit corporation devoted to improving productivity
in the textile and para-textile industries. Applied research and testing
services for textile materials and products. English and French.
Tucson
Design College: Tucson Design College offers the Associate of
Applied Science Degree in Fashion. This program provides students with the basic
design and merchandising skills necessary for entry-level employment in the
Fashion Design or Merchandising Industries.
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