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| Decision field | Open accessCAFTA-DR Textiles and Apparel DirectoryLatin America & CaribbeanRemove | Open accessPattern Test Brief TemplateGlobalRemove | Free accountSwatchOnGlobalRemove |
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| Decision fit | |||
| Primary job | Source production | Find patterns & fit | Choose materials |
| Area | Production | Patterns & fit | Materials |
| Best for | Nearshore supplier discovery in the CAFTA-DR region | Planning a sewing, knitting, or crochet pattern test | Sourcing swatches and low-MOQ fabric options |
| Know before using | Regional inclusion and a company profile do not prove origin eligibility, available capacity, minimums, compliance, workmanship, or commercial fit. | The workflow is not a contract or quality certification; local legal duties and technical review may still apply. | 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. |
| Practical access | |||
| For | Apparel brands | Both | Apparel brands |
| Location or jurisdiction | Latin America & Caribbean | Global | Global |
| Access | Open access | Open access | Free account |
| Format | Directory | Stitch Authority | Marketplace |
| Source type | First-party platform | Stitch Authority | Commercial marketplace |
| Source and review | |||
| What the source establishes | The ConnectAmericas-powered platform exposes a company directory for manufacturers, importers, and input suppliers plus purchasing notices and a knowledge center. | The linked tool or guide is maintained inside Stitch Authority and was checked against its current public interface. | 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. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jan 11, 2027 | Jul 15, 2027 | Jan 17, 2027 |
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