# Stitch Authority resource comparison

Generated: 2026-07-23T07:04:10.659Z
Comparison: <https://stitchauthority.com/directory/compare?ids=india-up-vishwakarma-tailor-search%2Ccommon-objective%2Cswatchon>

This file preserves the published decision metadata for the selected routes. It is not a recommendation, provider approval, compliance decision, or record of project-specific due diligence.

## 1. Uttar Pradesh Vishwakarma Tailor Search

Permanent record: <https://stitchauthority.com/directory/india-up-vishwakarma-tailor-search>
Source page: <https://vishwakarma.up.gov.in/>

- Primary job: Repair & conserve
- Area: Techniques & repair
- For: Makers
- Location or jurisdiction: India · South Asia
- Access: Free account
- Format: Directory
- Source type: Government directory
- Linked page reviewed: 2026-07-21
- Next review due: 2027-01-17

### Best for

Finding an Uttar Pradesh tailor to ask about garment repair or alteration before registering to book a service

### What the source establishes

The current portal exposes Tailor as a service category, district and location controls, customer registration, and a public paginated artisan list with names, masked contact numbers, district, and division. Its public process says artisan registration asks for a service category, Aadhaar number, and training certificate, while the terms describe UPSIC as a facilitator connecting registered artisans with service seekers rather than a party to the service contract.

### Know before using

Tailor is a broad trade label and does not prove that an individual accepts repair, alteration, a particular garment, or a particular material. The public artisan list does not expose a category filter, contact numbers are masked, and the visible population changes as registrations are processed. Portal registration, an identity field, or a training-certificate field is not a Stitch Authority assessment or evidence of workmanship. A customer account is required to book. Confirm service scope, current availability, identity, price, turnaround, travel, accessibility, custody, added work, warranty, and outcome directly before handing over an item.

## 2. Common Objective

Permanent record: <https://stitchauthority.com/directory/common-objective>
Source page: <https://www.commonobjective.co/>

- Primary job: Source production
- Area: Production
- For: Apparel brands
- Location or jurisdiction: Global
- Access: Free + paid
- Format: Marketplace
- Source type: Commercial marketplace
- Linked page reviewed: 2026-07-21
- Next review due: 2027-01-17

### Best for

Finding sustainability-focused suppliers and guidance

### What the source establishes

Common Objective currently offers free individual and business profiles, personalised matches, supplier and content search, and limited monthly connection requests. Paid tiers unlock unlimited connections, additional content, training credits, and the CO Create sourcing workflow. Businesses enter their own profile information and upload certification or membership evidence; profile completeness, sustainability material, training credits, awards, and paid capabilities can influence visibility or ranking.

### Know before using

A profile, match, uploaded credential, training credit, award, or platform ranking is not independent certification of a supplier or proof of current capability, performance, impact, capacity, or project fit. The platform's own ranking inputs and paid visibility affect discovery. Verify credentials with the issuer and check the legal entity, production site, claims, samples, references, terms, and compliance directly.

## 3. SwatchOn

Permanent record: <https://stitchauthority.com/directory/swatchon>
Source page: <https://www.swatchon.com/>

- Primary job: Choose materials
- Area: Materials
- For: Apparel brands
- Location or jurisdiction: Global
- Access: Free account
- Format: Marketplace
- Source type: Commercial marketplace
- Linked page reviewed: 2026-07-21
- Next review due: 2027-01-17

### Best for

Sourcing swatches and low-MOQ fabric options

### What the source establishes

SwatchOn's current marketplace page exposes fabrics, trims, and prints, with swatch samples, in-stock catalogue colours, low-order-quantity options, and global logistics support. The page publishes operator-supplied marketplace and supplier counts and labels participating suppliers as verified partners.

### Know before using

SwatchOn's supplier status, counts, and trust language describe its own marketplace and can change. They do not independently establish fibre identity, performance, certification validity, mill ownership, production capacity, colour continuity, delivery, duty, or commercial fit. Review samples, test data, current certificates, the contracting entity, order terms, and landed logistics before purchase.

## Next checks

1. Remove any route whose audience, jurisdiction, access, or scope does not match the job.
2. Open the permanent record and source page for every remaining route.
3. Recheck facts that can change after the listed review date.
4. Verify project-specific capability, terms, test evidence, and legal requirements with the responsible source or provider.
5. Record the reason for the final choice outside Stitch Authority.
