Useful Links by ACES Department


Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences
 Food and Fiber Production

  • Carpet and Rug Institute
    Provides lots of information on selecting, caring for, and cleaning carpets, as well as technical and industry information and links and news.

  • FabricLink
    Provides lots of basic and useful information on fabric, including care, history, safety standards, and a fabric dictionary.

  • Fibersource
    Offers information on different fibers and their uses and general information, such as a history on manufactured fibers.

  • Textile Dictionary
    Defines different textiles, giving fibres, weaves, characteristics, and uses for each.