Links - Secondary - Textiles
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Computer Textile Design Group
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Association of people who promote the use of computers in the design of textiles for embroidery, surface design, screen printing, patchwork, quilting, knitting, beading, lace-making, needlework, stitching and other textile activities
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DuPont
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Extensive information on fibres and fabrics, including safety data, properties, applications and manufacturer contacts
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Embroiderers Guild
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Craft organisation, educational charity and registered museum which promotes embroidery and provides access to its resources and skills for the benefit of the whole community
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fabricadabra
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Products, workshops and work-related learning in the classroom (Key Stage 4/post-16)
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Fabriclink
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Includes consumer guide, fabric education and retailer's forum
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Field & Trek
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Some visuals and details including tents, rucksacks and other outdoor equipment
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The Keynote Project
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Key skills and work placement pack
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Paul Smith
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Information on the British designer, including video clips and fashion library archives
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SOFTswitch
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Information about textiles incorporating electronics (intelligent fabrics)
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SpeedStep
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Subsidised textiles software available through CAD/CAM in Schools
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Textiles Collection
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Containing over 3000 artefacts, ranging from Coptic textiles through to British woollen cloths, Kashmir shawls, African strip weaving and Scandinavian furnishing fabrics
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Textile Innovation
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Site describes the book exploring the newest and most exciting developments in modern textile technology
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Textiles Hotline
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Site developed by an AST describing various activities including INTX, a project outlining ways in which linking with industry can show students that textiles is about more than sewing and fashion
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Textiles Online
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Interactive resource for exploring the world of textiles
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Thomas Ferguson Irish Linen
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Includes story of the company, virtual factory tour, wide range of products and interior design information
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Young Embroiderers
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Access to up-to-date information on weaving, embroidery, knitting, felt making, dyeing, braiding and printing
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