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[hidetoc]WWW SITES
- All Fiber Arts
- American Apparel and Footwear Association includes links to most member associations, information about RFID, retail trends, labor issues, children's sleepwear issues
- Apparel Search A comprehensive site
- Camio
Over 115,000 works of digitized art and design
- Extreme Textiles: Desinging for High Performance From the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum
- FabricLink The Educational Resource for Fabrics, Apparel, Home Furnishings and Care
- FiberLink Connecting Fiber Enthusiasts with the web and each other
- FiberSource American Fiber Manufacturers Association; Includes fiber news
- HCTAR: Harvard Center for Textile and Apparel Research Research on the dynamics between retailers and manufacturers
- Infomat "Fashion Industry Information Services and Search Engine" includes guides--comprehensive collection of related fashion industry definitions, key players, trade events, hot topics, market research, directories, trends, runway and publications
- International Textile Center Texas Tech University
- National Council of Textile Organizations
- The National Textile Center University Research Consortium
- Net Resources for Stitchers
- Otexa International Trade Administration: Office of Textiles and Apparel
- Ravensgard Costuming and Textiles Page
- Recycler's World: Textile & Leather Recycling Section
- Tc2.com From Textile/Clothing Technology Corp
- Textile Links
- Textile Museum Washington D.C.
- Textile Museum of Canada Toronto, Ontario
- Textiles and Nonwovens Links from Google
- Textiles and Nonwovens Links from Arkadia
- Textiles and Nonwovens (Business) Global textile portal site from dmoz Open Directory Project
- Textiles Intelligence Research company makes some of their publications available
- Wool Works The online knitting compendium
- Yahoo!: Crafts
- Yahoo!: Textiles
If you need international business with textiles, consult the Business - International University Library Subject Guide.
SWEATSHOP MOVEMENT AND FAIR TRADE SITES
- American Apparel Vertically integrated manufacturer and retailer of sweatshop free clothing made in downtown Los Angeles
- Coop America Anti-sweatshop program includes a retailer scorecard and links to "sweat free" products
- Fair Trade Foundation Certifies products as fair trade and provides lists of fair trade products available in the UK
- Fair Trade Labelling Organizations International Sets standards for fair trade labelling of products
- National Green Pages Directory of green and fair trade businesses
- National Mobilization Against Sweatshops A workers' organization in New York City
- Sweatshop Watch Focuses on eliminating exploitation in California's garment industry
- United Students Against Sweatshops Organization of students from over 200 campuses in the U.S.
- Worker Rights Consortium Organization created by university administrators, students, and labor rights groups to assist enforcement of manufacturing codes of conduct adopted for university sponsored clothing
STOUT LIBRARY CATALOG
The Stout Library Catalog is an important tool for locating materials throughout the research process. Start here to locate general background reading materials on your topic. Start with a keyword guided search. When you have identified a useful item, click on "Long View." Note the subject headings. Click on any useful headings to identify additional materials on your topic.
ENCYCLOPEDIAS, DICTIONARIES, AND HANDBOOKS
- Complete Textile Glossary
- Oxford Art Online formerly
Grove Dictuonary of Art
- Knovel Engineering Library
Handbooks
including textile testing
- Label Talk Understanding Apparel Care Instructions and Care Symbols
- PatternReview.com Information about sewing machines and sewing patterns
- Textile Dictionary From FabricLink
- Textile Dictionary From Internet Centre for Canadian Fashion & Design. Select Fashion Glossary or Textile Dictionary
- Textiles Intelligence Glossary
- Textile Technical Dictionary In four languages
Print Sources Available in the University Library
Encyclopedias will provide condensed background information on a topic; dictionaries will help define technical terms. The works listed here are only examples. Use the Stout Library Catalog to identify others.
- All About Cotton: a fabric dictionary and swatchbook REF TS1582 .P37
- All About Silk: a fabric dictionary and swatchbook REF TS1665 .P37
- All About Wool: a fabric dictionary and swatchbook REF TS1625 .P37
- Encyclopedia of Textiles REF TS1309 .J47
- Fabric Glossary REF TS1445 .H84
- Fabric Handbook REF TS1540 .H85x 2 volumes
- Fabric Reference REF TS1445 .H85
- Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles REF TS1309 .F34
- Garment and Textile Dictionary REF TT494 .C66
- Textile Chemicals: Environmental Data and Facts REF TS1474.5 .L33
- Textile Terms and Definitions REF TS1309 .T47
INDEXES AND DATABASES
Use the Indexes and Databases to identify articles in journals, magazines, and newspapers. Many indexes provide full text articles.
- EbscoHost
- Academic Search
- Business Source Elite
- Corporate ResourceNet
- Masterfile
- Regional Business News
- Cambridge Scientific: Design and Applied Arts Index
- Emerald Library (Includes the International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology)
- Lexis Nexis: Academic Use News/Business News Publications
- Newsbank Newsfile
- ProQuest
- ABI/Inform
- ProQuest Newspapers
- Wilson Web
- Applied Science Full Text
- Art Full Text
- Business Full Text
- OmniFile
- Free Library Includes a massive collection of periodicals from hundreds of leading publications
- Google Scholar Set preferences to Stout to search for full text available through the UW-Stout Library
- ScienceResearch.com Free, publicly available web portal allowing access to numerous scientific journals and public science databases, some full text articles are available
PERIODICALS
- Apparel
- Emerging Textiles Newsletter for global textile news; some free articles, others require a subscription
- Home Textiles Today "Online fashion and business news source"
- International Fiber Journal Some free articles
- JTATM Journal of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management; full text articles
- Threads : For People Who Love to Sew Fabric, patterns, design
- Textile Industries Media Group Connections to Textile World, Textiles Panamericanos and TextileWorld Asia; Free and subscription articles
Print Sources Available in the University Library
Many of the textile periodicals are not indexed in standard indexing services. Browsing may be the best way to use them. Some titles which may or may not be indexed are available in this library:
- AATCC Review (American Association of Textile Chemists & Colorists)
- Apparel
- Clothing and Textiles Research Journal
- Fashion Business International
- Fiberarts
- Home Textiles Today
- ITAA Newsletter
- International Textiles
- LDB Interior Textiles
- Surface Design Journal
- Textile
- Textiles Magazine
- Viewpoint
STATISTICS
Statistical sources on the textile industry are often needed to indicate trends. While many sources list figures only, the Standard and Poor's publication ` gives an industry overview, and analysis of current trends.
- European Commission: Enterprise and Industry Textile and clothing statistics from the European Union
- Global Industry Trade Statistics from ExportBureau.com Global Manufacturers Assn. Collection of exporter
- statistics, including Textiles and Apparel and Fashion categories, from the world's trade databases.
- Industry Statistics Sampler: NAICS 31-33 Manufacturing From the U.S. Census Bureau
- Infomat "Fashion Industry Information Services and Search Engine" Under Guides select "Research" then specific country or product. Provides some foreign trade data and major industry customers.
- OTEXA U.S. International Trade Administration, Office of Textiles and Apparel. Use Market Reports/Tariffs and the Trade Data section.
- Stat-USA
Use NTDB: National Trade Data Bank . Under Market and Country Research
try Country Commercial Guides, International Marketing Insight Reports,
and Industry Sector Analysis Reports.
- Statistical Abstract of the United States or REF HA202 .U53x
- Tariff Information Center: Official Harmonized Tariff Schedule United States International Trade Commission
- Plunkett Research Online
Select "Apparel, Textiles and Fashions"
- Vibes For international business
Print Sources Available in the University Library
- Focus (Economic Profile of the Apparel Industry) REF HD9940.U3 F63
- International Trade Statistics Yearbook REF HF91 .U474
- Manufacturing & Distribution USA REF HD9721 .M3495
- Manufacturing Worldwide REF HD9720.4 .M36
- Standard International Trade Classification; Rev.3 REF HF1041 .U56 1986
- Standard & Poor's Industry Surveys REF HG4961 .S675x
- Statistical Yearbook (U.N.) REF HA12.5 .U632
DIRECTORIES
Directories provide the information needed to identify product sources, and to contact manufacturers, businesses or agencies.
- American Apparel and Footwear Association Supplier Resource Directory
- Apparel and Textile Industry Associations and Organizations
- Clothing Industry Technology Directory Apparelsearch.com's list of technology- related tools and suppliers for textile supply chain technology including clothing industry, logistics, transportation and warehouse
- Davison's Textile Blue Book Fabrics and fibers
- The Embroidery Directory
- Fabric.com
- Plunkett
Research Online
Select "Apparel, Textiles and Fashions"
- Textile Fiberspace Industry Directory Company directory for textile related industries
- TextileWeb Marketplace for industry professionals
- Thomas Register of American Manufacturers at ThomasNet
- Virtual Garment Center Global community for the apparel and textile industries; company database
- Yahoo!: Textile Design Companies
- Yahoo!: Textile Manufacturing Companies
Print Sources Available in the University Library
- Apparel Contractors, Manufacturers, Importers and Exporters
REF HD9940.U4 A657 - Davison's Textile "Blue Book" REF TS1312 .B6
- The Fashiondex: Apparel Industry Sourcebook REF TT495 .A67x
- Million Dollar Directory REF HC102 .D8
- National Register of Apparel Manufacturers REF HD9940.U3 N315
- Textile World Blue Book REF TS1312 .T492x
STANDARDS
- AATCC American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists
- Care Label Guide From FabricLink Consumer Guide
- Care Labeling of Textile Wearing Apparel... from the Federal Code of Regulations
- Foreign Labeling Requirements from the U.S. Dept of Commerce, Office of Textiles and Apparel
- Registered Identification Number Database For RN numbers used in place of labels, FTC
- Standardization of Women's Clothing National Institute of Standards and Technology
- Textile, Wool, Fur and Apparel Matters From the Federal Trade Commission
- Threading Your Way Through the Labeling Requirements Under the Textile and Wool Acts
Standards Glossaries
- Textile Labels Protect and Inform Consumers University of Missouri Extension
- Writing Labels for Textiles Products Missouri Textile and Apparel Center Includes fabric care symbols table from ASTM standards.
Print Sources Available in the University Library
- American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists. AATCC Technical Manual REF TP890 .A5
- Annual Book of ASTM Standards REF TA401 .A653, the American Society of Testing and Materials, provides standards that are accepted and used in research and development, product testing, quality systems, and commercial transactions
- Standard Terminology Relating to Textiles REF TA401 .A653 V.07.01 ASTM STANDARD D123
- Some individual standards may be located through the Stout Library Catalog under keywords such as clothing and standards.
TREATIES
- Documents Online From the World Trade Organization
- GATT General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade
- GATT, WTO and the Regulation of International Trade in Textiles REF K3921 .J56 1997
- World Trade Organization
- WTO/GATT Research Guide to documents and research from Jeanne Rehberg, NYU Law Library
THESES AND DISSERTATIONS
Theses and dissertations can be identified through:
- Dissertation
Abstracts From FirstSearch
Stout theses and Ed Specialist papers are on microfiche in the reference area through August 1999. More recent theses are full text on the web. The Stout library catalog provides author, subject, title and keyword access and provides a link to full text web access for Dec 1998-date.
WWW Search Engines
The search engines that are available on the WWW vary in depth and coverage. Explore the search options to find relevant WWW sites. For a list of available search engines and WWW directories, e.g. Google or Yahoo, use Searching the Web from the Library Home Page.
Citations
To cite online resources in appropriate bibliographic style see: Citing Resources
To organize citations and create bibliographies and papers in APA, MLA and other styles see: RefWorks and Other Citation Management Tools
Last Updated: 04/07/2008 and Last Revised: 3/6/2008
Contact Denise Madland for more information or help on this topic.