Education

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• FabricLink Educational resource for textile fabrics, home furnishings and care. Retailer and consumer information, educational presentations from fiber and fabric manufacturers, on-line textile seminar and product knowledge center. Dictionary of fabric terms and consumer guides.
• Fashion Group International, Inc USA. World wide, non-profit professional organization for the fashion apparel, accessories, beauty and home furnishing industries, aimed at promoting educational programs devoted to fashion and to the study of fashion related businesses through the creation and awarding of scholarships, establishment of internship programs and the provision of career counseling services.
• The Bedding Site Consumer information on beds, mattresses. bed linens, quilts, pillows and accessories. FAQ and glossary of terms. Fabric care symbols guide on PDF file. On/line shopping facility.
• Sewing Educator Alliance USA. Mentoring and support organisation of the Sewing and Vacuum Dealers Trade Association, created for sewing educators and focusing on training, education and networking activities. Members' directory.
• Bradford Textile Society UK. Membership organization for students, technicians, researchers and professionals in the yarn and textile industry, primarily focused on knowledge transfer in manufacturing and management.
• Old Boys’ Association of the Government Central Textile Institute Kanpur India. Organization of former and current students of the Kanpur Central Textile Institute, dedicated to the organization of seminars, conferences and informal meetings aimed at knowledge transfer and the maintenance of social contacts.
• Silk Duvet Guide Information resource, providing advice on silk filled duvets and silk bedding products. Silk care information, silk varieties, history of silk and description silk grades.