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Academy of Textiles & Flooring - - USA. Courses and seminars on carpet certification, inspection, cleaning, restoration, maintenance and installing. Also, technical consulting, expert witnessing and testing services.

Antron Carpet Fiber - - Information resource on the manufacture, performance properties, styles, selection and maintenance of carpets made from solution dyed polyamide 6.6 fibers. Extensive technical information and specifications, glossaries of terms, and library of articles. From Invista Corp.

Artificial Grass - - Information resource about the various types of artificial grass, the installation and maintenance, and the applications of the different systems. From Desso Sports Systems. English, Dutch and German.

CARE. Carpet America Recovery Effort - - USA. Joint industry and government effort to increase the amount of recycling and reuse of post-consumer carpet, and reduce the amount of waste carpet going to landfills, using market-based solutions. A resource of information about CARE's programs, fiber and carpet recycling and environmental issues.

The Carpet Buyers Handbook - - Online consumer source for carpet information on selection, installation and care. Extensive glossary of technical terms and definitions.

Carpet College - - A consumer resource for information on carpets. Construction, fibers and color. Padding and installation. Tips on shopping. From Jim Goddard's Carpet Classics company.

Carpet Cushion Council - - Information resource for manufacturers, distributors and retailers of carpets and carpet cushions. Company directory. Links to related sites.

The Carpet Foundation - - Consumer information and education guide on carpets and carpet selection, sponsored by British carpet manufacturers and retailers.

Carpet Index - - Resource for the carpet industry, including retailers, wholesalers, installers, chat rooms and technical information.

Carpet Information Centre - - Consumer resource on carpets and rugs. Companies, retailers and service providers. Carpet history, production processes, installing and care.

Carpet Information Centre - - Resource for technical information about carpets and hard-surface floorcoverings. Fibers, carpet manufacturing and constructions, and carpet selection and care guides. From Top Carpets.

Carpet Inspector - - Information resource about carpets and upholstery for consumer and commercial markets. Directories of flooring inspectors. Carpet selection, buying and installation guides. Claim procedures and cleaning methods. Pre-purchase carpet research issues. Extensive links page to related sites.

Carpet.Net - - USA. Information resource on carpet and rug selection, installation and care. History of carpet manufacture in the US. Consumer FAQ on carpet purchase.

Carpet.Org - - Internet information resource on carpet buying and care. Types of fibers and carpets. Installation and maintenance. Glossary of industry terms.

Carpets & Rugs Pedia - - Information resource about hand and machine made woven, knotted and tufted carpets and area rugs, providing a history on the origin of carpeting, manufacturing processes and care guides, publications and educational information, a calendar of events and a buyers' guide. From the Jaipur Rugs Company.

Carpets and Rugs - - Portal to the Indian carpet and rug industry. Information on carpets, rugs, kilims and dhurries. Company directory and product catalogs, carpet guide and industry facts. Glossary of terms. Origin and history of carpets.

FCIF. Floor Covering Industry Foundation - - USA. Philantropic organization, dedicated to financially assisting those who are or have been affiliated with the floor covering industry, who experience catastrophic illnesses, severe disabilities, or other life-altering hardships.

FITA. Flooring Industry Training Association - - UK. Education and training institution for the British carpet and hard surface flooring installation industry. List of course dates.

Floor Covering Standard Symbols - - Catalog of European standard symbols for the resilient, textile and laminate floor covering industries, supported by European flooring industry federations.

Flooring Guide - - Portal to the global flooring industry, focused on providing consumer information. Detailed guides for selecting, purchasing, installation, and care and cleaning. Technical information on the various types of floor coverings. Store locator for North America. Shopping. Manufacturers' directory, and design resources. Free company listing.

Great Floors - - USA. From Shaw Industries, Inc. Consumer information and education on carpet history, advantages and applications. Advice on installing and care, selection and prices. List of Shaw Industries dealers.

A Guide to Carpet Care - - An introduction to fiber and carpet types, fiber properties, types of carpet soilage and soil prevention, and carpet cleaning methods. Also, glossary of carpet care terms. From SC Johnson, Inc.

GUT. Gemeinschaft umweltfreundlicher Teppichboden e.V - - Joint initiative of the European carpet industry, involved in the development and certification of new standards for carpet testing and environmentally responsible manufacturing and recycling procedures. Extensive technical information. Directory of member companies and organizations. Multi-lingual site.

The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification - - Non-profit certification institute, founded to establish and monitor educational programs and standards for the textile, flooring and upholstery inspection, cleaning and restoration service industries.

Rasoul Hashemian - - Maintenance, cleaning, repair and restoration of antique Oriental carpets and rugs. English, Iranian and German.

Rugmark Foundation - - USA. International nonprofit organization devoted to building schools, programs and opportunities designed to end child labor in the handmade carpet industry in South Asia.

Stainmaster Carpet and Flooring - - Extensive carpet resource for consumers, including carpet selector, carpet buying guide and carpet retail dealer locator. Includes interior design and home décor tips and trends and information on the manufacture and construction of carpets. Stain removal and carpet care guides. From Invista, In.

STC. Synthetic Turf Council - - Non-profit trade organization for the artificial grass industry, promoting quality and good business practices. List of member companies.

TFI. The German Carpet Research Institute - - Independent, non-profit institute, dedicated to the carpet industry. Contract research services. Industrial training. Consulting and certification. Testing, and manufacturing process and software development. English and German.

The Woolsafe Organisation - - World wide accredition program for manufacturers of cleaning products which are proven safe for wool carpets and rugs. Consumer information on carpet maintenance and spot removal.

A 2 Z Carpet - - Guide to carpet and rug cleaning and maintenance. Database of carpet cleaning companies. Do it yourself tips for carpet care. Forum. Marketplace.