Textiles and Nonwovens
National Textile Center (NTC) - http://www.ntcresearch.org
A federally funded academic research center aiming to develop new technologies in the textile industry. Also provides online forums and contact details.
Textile, Clothing and Footwear Union of Australia (TCFUA) - http://www.tcfua.org.au/
Aims to provide protection for outworkers and sweatshop workers in the textile industry through training and advocacy. Also includes resources, news, and forum.