The archive holds a wealth of collections relating to the textile industry in the west of Scotland, in Europe and the Far East. Significant collections include:

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• John Lean & Sons Ltd, muslin manufacturers, Glasgow, 1850-1925
• United Turkey Red Co Ltd, bleachers, finishers and dyers, Alexandria, Dunbartonshire, 1845-1950
• New Lanark Mills, cotton manufacturers, New Lanark including sales books of David Dale, Robert Owen, 1801-1963
• James Templeton & Co Ltd, carpet manufacturers, Glasgow, 1879-1972
• James Findlay & Co Ltd, cotton textile manufacturers, Glasgow, 1789-1972
• J & P Coats Ltd, cotton thread manufacturers, Paisley, including its various subsidiary companies, 1830-1981
• National Joint Industry for the Carpet Trade and Tapestry Manufacturers' Association
• Mitchell & Muter, calico printers, 19th century
• Milton of Colquhoun pattern book, 1780s.