Resources

The Adhesives Design Toolkit
UK Department of Trade and Industry funded web-based resource providing a framework for the collation and organisation of relevant material related to adhesives and adhesive bonding. Directory of links to adhesive related sites.
http://www.adhesivestoolkit.com/

All About Woad
Teresinha Roberts' home page, providing extensive information about woad history, cultivation, pigment extraction and the use of natural woad pigments for yarn and fabric dyeing. Links to books, publications and woad related sies.
http://www.woad.org.uk/

BSEF. Bromine Science and Environmental Forum
Scientific discussion platform established by global bromine manufacturers, aimed at furthering research, knowledge transfer and the dissemination of environmental information. List of companies. Technical information on bromides and brominated flame retardents. Glossary of terms. Links to related sites.
http://www.bsef.com/

Chemistry
An introduction to the science of chemistry.
http://home.att.net/~cat6a/index.htm

The Colour Experience
Information resource about the science and technology of colour. History of dyes and fashion. Gallery of artists and designers. Glossary of technical terms. Links to related sites. From the UK Society of Dyers and Colourists.
http://www.colour-experience.org/

Coshh Essentials
Database of UK health and safety legislation, guidance and publications for professional in the chemicals handling and processing industries.
http://www.coshh-essentials.org.uk/

Dyes & Pigments
Information resource and company directory of manufacturers and suppliers of dyestuffs and pigments, and related machinery. Marketplace, buyers' guide and technical FAQ. Detailed application guide. Introduction to the global dyestuff industry. Technical articles and information. From Kolorjet Chemicals Pvt., Ltd.
http://www.dyespigments.com/

The Fire Retardant Forum
On-line platform for the promotion of knowledge and information exchange on chemical fire retardents for industrial applications. Links to related sites.
http://www.fireretardant-forum.com/

Flame Protection and Flame Retardants
Information resource about a variety of chemical flame retardents and their applications. Also market information. From Clariant Corp.
http://www.flameretardants-online.com/

Inherently Conductive Polymers
Information resource on the technology, current research, materials and related topics in the manufacture and applications of inherently conductive polymers.
http://www.conductivepolymers.com/

International Flooring Sciences Resource Center
Publishers of peer reviewed technical papers, reports, and articles on flooring related ergonomic, chemistry, environmental, cleaning and recycling topics. Sponsored by the Carpet and Rug Institute.
http://www.flooringsciences.org/

The Material Vinyl
Information about vinyl and its properties and applications, fire performance and recycling, and safety guidelines. From The Vinyl Institute.
http://www.aboutbluevinyl.org/

PETnology GmbH
Information resource, portal and company directory for the polyethylen-therephtalate (PET) industry. Job market. Calendar of events. Links to research institutions and trade associations. English and German.
http://www.petnology.com/

Plastics Toolbox
Collection of calculators, wizzards, analysing and cost estimating tools used in the plastics processing industry. From GE Plastics.
http://www.geplastics.com/gepapp/eng/webted/webted.html

SDC ColourClick
Web-based resource for color facts and information. Company directory. List of trade events. Archive of articles. From the Society of Dyers and Colourists.
http://www.colourclick.org/

Special Chem
Portal and information resource to polymer additives and colors, adhesives and sealants, and coatings and inks. Technical guides and articles. Product database. Extensive glossary of terms. Business news. Links to related sites.
http://www.specialchem4polymers.com/

Spindigo
European Union sponsored project, aimed at developing new, sustainable ways to manufacture indigo dyes from woad and polygonum plant crops to satisfy market demands for naturally sourced indigo. Progress reports on PDF files. Links to partner sites.
http://www.spindigo.net/

Wild Colours
Information resource about the cultivation, extraction and dyeing with natural red, yellow, blue dyes, and the extraction, preparation and use of plant based mordants. Links to books, information and commercial natural dye companies.
http://www.wildcolours.co.uk/

The Worshipful Company of Dyers
Former guild of textile dyers, presently involved in the continuing development of the craft of textile dyeing in cooperation with the Department of Colour Chemistry at Leeds University and the Society of Dyers and Colourists in Bradford, and educational and charity activities.
http://www.dyerscompany.co.uk/