Our services

CTT Group is a non-profit organization facilitating business growth through research and development in textile, geosynthetic and para-textile technologies. We are market-driven and oriented by our members and the Textile Roadmap. Our 25 years of dedication to user satisfaction and technical excellence has been recognized through ISO 9001:2008, ISO 17025, GAI-LAP, and Transport  Canada certfication.

Our role is to support industry throughout technology transfer and the implementation of the technological innovations currently benefiting our business partners, and this is a challenge we accept head-on. Our internal research and development capacities, our in-depth knowledge of our partners, our strategies and our drive will support our partners throughout the exciting evolutions that lay ahead.

In order to ensure our economy is equipped to capitalize on the challenges of the global market, CTT Group performs a wide range of supporting services for businesses, including technology transfer, research and development, laboratory services, marketing and commercialization advisory services, and strategic positioning.

CTT Group firmly believes technical excellence, market-savvy and a strong focus on research and development are the key to the future. We are implementing a vast industry cooperation network which brings together business leaders representing all stages of the value chain, public sector partners, and research experts from academia and the private sector.

From the drawing board to the market place, from product develop to commercialisation, our model ensures business leaders have a full range of excellent networking, technical and commercial services available.

Our innovation network is at the heart of our activities, and we actively encourage commercial and technological partnerships as foreseen in the Textile Roadmap. We are developing this network and industry partnerships through the Textile Journal, Expos such as the Expo Hightex series, and carefully researched B2B networking sessions. CTT Group’s networking activities also include the development of consortiums, such as CMT2P.

Our first-line technical services include testing, technical expertise and certification services. We also have the specialized equipment and expert personnel necessary to undertake cutting edge research and product development projects. CTT Group’s technical services are comprehensive in scope – full details are available within the relevant sections of this website.

CTT Group’s commercial services build on our technical expertise to help businesses fine-tune their market approach. The Textile Journal and the Buyers’ Guide are premier reference tools for organizations wishing to build commercial partnerships. Our expert team offers personalized market analysis and specialized commercialisation advice through our Expertex range of services. CTT Group’s support strongly encourages international development. As part of this, we offer Canadian industry the opportunity to present a common branding on the world stage through Team Textile Canada and a privileged entry into the Chinese market through TCBC Shanghai.