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

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 Industies dealers.

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

Information resource for consumers and professionals. Style and decoration tips. Carpet selection and buying. Installation, maintenance and cleaning.

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

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.

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, Inc

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.

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

On-line tool for the calculation of carpet cost per area to be covered. Also, detailed pricing information, and guides for the selection of fibers, carpet constructions, colors and underlays.

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.

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. Comprehensive resource of information about CARE's programs, fiber and carpet recycling and environmental issues.

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.

Non-profit certification institute, founded to establish and monitor educational programs and standards for the textile, flooring and upholstery inspection, cleaning and restauration service industries.

UK. Education and training institution for the British carpet and hard surface flooring installation industry. List of course dates.

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

Guide to carpet and rug cleaning and maintenance. Database of carpet cleaning companies. Do it yourself tips for carpet care. Forum. Marketplace.

USA. Courses and seminars on carpet certification, inspection, cleaning, restoration, maintenance and installing. Also, technical consulting, expert witnessing and testing services.

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.

Carpet and hard surface portal offering consumer, technical, professional and installer flooring information. Detailed guides for selecting, purchasing, installing, care and cleaning of carpets, rugs, ceramic tiles, and hardwood, laminate and vinyl floor coverings.

Comprehensive 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.

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.

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.