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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:
- 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.
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