The Netherlands. Multi-national manufacturing company, active in chemicals, plastics, man-made fibers and specialty materials for industrial, textiles and nonwovens, and medical and hygiene applications. Calendar of events. Global man-made fiber statistics. Multi-lingual textile dictionary. English, Dutch and German.

USA. Research and development company specializing in spinning of bi-component polymer fibers, metal, ceramic and carbon nanotube fibers of specialty shapes, materials and properties.

Mexico. Manufacturers of polyester and nylon staple fiber and filament for the textile and nonwovens industries. Also, intermediates for nylon production and chemicals for fertilizers. Member of the Alpek Group. English and Spanish.

Germany. Multi-national chemicals corporation. Manufactures fiber intermediates, nylon and melamine fibers for textile, nonwovens and industrial purposes.

USA. Development and manufacture of heat and flame resistant fiber based on patented melamine technology, for filtration, home furnishings and protective apparel. Chemical structure and physical properties. Links to related sites.

USA. Manufacturer of nylon and polypropylene fiber and filament for the carpet industry.

Germany. High-temperature resistant fibers for insulation, protective and filtration applications, based on silicic acid. Also, finished woven and nonwoven products.

USA. Development and manufacture of specialty, custom designed fibers for medical and technical applications, from a range of standard and in-house developed polymers. Also, thin wall micro tubing. Detailed product descriptions.

USA. Researchers, developers and producers of polymers from naturally renewable resources. Manufacturers of man-made fiber for the textiles and nonwovens industries from polylactide polymer. The company is a joint venture between Cargill Polymers and Dow Chemical.

Taiwan. Manufacturers of polypropylene and polyamide staple fiber for yarn spinning, nonwovens production and concrete reinforcement. Also, tow for flocking applications. Technical specifications. English and Chinese.

Diversified group of trading and development companies, active in fiber extrusion and yarn spinning machinery, man-made fibers, textiles, nonwovens, chemicals and military products. Detailed fiber catalog, including technical information and specifications.

USA. Manufacturers and suppliers of virgin and recycled rayon viscose, acrylic, polyester and polyamide staple fiber for the nonwovens, and the rope and cordage industries. Also, continuous filaments and tow.

USA. Manufacturers of continuous high performance fibers coated with various metals for use in applications in the aerospace, defense, electronics, communications and biomedical industries. Also, continuous and chopped tow.

Belgium. Multi-national manufacturing company, active in chemical and polymers, man-made fiber, industrial yarns and floorcoverings. Solution dyed polypropylene and polyamide staple fiber for spinning and nonwovens. Also, solution dyed yarns for weaving and knitting. Detailed technical specifications. Electronic data interchange (EDI). On-line job offerings. English, Dutch, French and German.

China. Research, development and manufacture of biotechnical Chitosan related textiles. Pure Chitosan fibers (PCF), and Chitosan incorporated (FCP) polyester, acrylic and viscose fibers for yarn spinning. Also, woven fabrics and ready-made garments. Technical information. English and Chinese.