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| Decision field | Free accountFOURSOURCE Supplier NetworkGlobalRemove | Free + paidCommon ObjectiveGlobalRemove | Free + paidYarnpondGlobalRemove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decision fit | |||
| Primary job | Source production | Source production | Find patterns & fit |
| Area | Production | Production | Patterns & fit |
| Best for | Searching global apparel and textile production capabilities | Finding sustainability-focused suppliers and guidance | Running knit or crochet pattern tests |
| Know before using | The company count is a changing platform claim. Search fields, profiles, certificates, locations, and account access do not independently verify the legal entity, factory ownership, capability, capacity, certificate validity or scope, compliance performance, delivery, or project fit. Confirm the site and subcontracting, credentials with issuers, samples, audits when appropriate, specifications, contracts, and commercial terms. | 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. | The platform is for knit and crochet rather than sewing, and a profile, application, rating, or platform listing does not prove technical competence, availability, identity, or fit for a project. Prices and plan limits can change. Define the test or edit scope, sizes, yarn, deadlines, compensation, confidentiality, intellectual property, file handling, expected feedback, and dispute process in writing before work starts. |
| Practical access | |||
| For | Apparel brands | Apparel brands | Both |
| Location or jurisdiction | Global | Global | Global |
| Access | Free account | Free + paid | Free + paid |
| Format | Marketplace | Marketplace | Community |
| Source type | Commercial marketplace | Commercial marketplace | First-party platform |
| Source and review | |||
| What the source establishes | FOURSOURCE's current public network page presents an operator-reported global company count and country or territory search. It says logged-in users can narrow results by compliance certificates, product groups, fabric types, target groups, minimum order quantities, and other fields, with a free-trial and supplier sign-up route. | 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. | Yarnpond's current pages let knit and crochet designers publish public or private testing calls, select applicants, communicate with test teams, set milestones, collect feedback, post sample-making calls, and advertise tech-editing jobs. Testers can participate without charge, while designers pay per testing or job post or use a subscription, and tech editors maintain profiles and apply to posted work. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jan 17, 2027 | Jan 17, 2027 | Jan 17, 2027 |
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