Fibre

Housed in the Department of Human Ecology at the University of Alberta, and used for teaching, learning and research, this collection includes everyday and designer wear spanning 350 years of history, as well as related equipment such as needlework tools, patterns, magazines and photographs. 

Garments and accessories primarily made or worn in Montreal over the last three centuries. 

Home to the largest and most comprehensive textile and costume collection in Canada, the ROM also offer the Veronika Gervers Research Fellowship in Textiles and Fashion History. 

Textile Museum of Canada
From artwork to textiles for animals, ceremony and the household the Textile Museum of Canada's permanent collection has digitized all over 15,000 objects from over 200 regions of the world. 

Textiles - Victoria & Albert Museum
Britain's national collection of textiles and fashion spanning over 5,000 years.

Smithsonian
The world's largest musuem complex (including 21 museums and the US National Zoo), the Smithsonian's textiles collections fall into two main categories: raw fibres, yarns and fabrics, and related technology (machines and tools). Their art and design collections include fiber art and associated museums have organized exhibitions such as Subversive, Skilled, Sublime: Fiber Art by Women (2024).

Contextural 
Community of textile artists providing access to a collaborative working environment, professional development and exhibition opportunities. Organizes a self-directed summer residency program at AUArts.

Heritage Weavers and Spinners Guild of Calgary
A community of fibre enthusiasts organizing classes and workshops, an annual sale and shows focusing on weaving, spinning, felting and dyeing. 

Guild of Canadian Weavers 
Founded in 1947, GCW has developed a self-teaching test program leading to Master Weaver, organizes exhibitions, publications, an annual member weaving exchange as well as offering scholarships.  

Textile Society of America
Promotes international exchange of textile knowledge, organizes events and programs including biennial symposia and awards scholarships.  

British Tapestry Group

American Tapestry Alliance
Organizes education, exhibition, outreach and promotion programs. Website hosts an artist directory.

Australian Tapestry Workshop

Grassroots organization dedicated to the preservation of Japanese shibori and similar traditional techniques. Streams workshops and events on Slow Fiber TV.

Handweaving.net
Online collection of historic and modern weaving drafts and documents related to weaving, lace and textiles.