Germany. Non-profit membership organization of companies, institutions and individuals in the German textile industry, involved in the development and promotion of educational programs, professional training, and research and technology transfer.
Belgium. Umbrella organization of global universities, offering training, education, research and technology transfer in textiles, and textile related facilities.
Greece. Non-profit organization founded by the Hellenic Fashion Industry Association, dedicated to provide vocational training to employees in the Greek textile and apparel industries. English and Greek.
France. Department for textile and clothing training of professionals in the industry. Also, commercial research and development services. English and French.
France. National school for industrial and textile art and design. Two year course in yarn spinning, fabric weaving, dyeing and finishing, and flexible materials and fabrics. English and French.
UK. Training and education center for the British carpet, rugs and hard surface flooring industry, focusing on cost estimating, planning, management skills, sales and customer service. Downloadable distant learning programs on PDF files.
France. Personnel training courses in manufacturing, marketing, purchasing, sales and design for the textile, clothing and retailing industry. English and French.
France. Private school for polymer sciences, providing Master degree courses in textile, leather, plastics, paint, ink, adhesive and cosmetic chemistry. English, French and Chinese.
The Netherlands. Vocational center for education, training and knowledge transfer in the Dutch textile and apparel industry. Part of the European partnership Tekot International. English and Dutch.
Italy. Educational institute owned and operated by the Lonati Group of companies, specialised in vocational training in fashion and textile design, technologies, marketing and business communication. Multi-lingual site.
UK. Self-funding educational charity dedicated to keeping the art of hand embroidery alive in the 21st Century, providing day courses centered around commission restoration of antique works.
UK. Independent textile school, specialising in creative crafts qualifications in on-site and distance learning embroidery, patchwork and quilting courses.
Education and training project for UK technicians in the resin based fiber reinforced composites industry. Comprehensive guide to composite manufacturing. Links to partner sites and composite resources. Job opportunities.
Sector skils council for the British textile, apparel and footwear industries, formed out of a partnership between employers and trade organizations, and focused on research, education and training activities. List of publications. Extensive career information.
Switzerland. Standard and custom designed vocational training programs for the textile industry. Links to Swiss textile companies. On-line presentation videos.
Germany. Non-profit organization, involved in education and training in textile design, technology, management and marketing, and related media, communication and Internet services. English and German.