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| Decision field | Open accessGOTS Certified SuppliersGlobalRemove | Open accessYarn Database EU Dyers and MakersEuropean UnionRemove | Open accessQuiltMapGlobalRemove |
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| Decision fit | |||
| Primary job | Check standards | Choose materials | Choose materials |
| Area | Materials | Yarn | Materials |
| Best for | Checking GOTS certification records | Finding independent EU yarn or fibre dyers with off-Ravelry purchase routes | Finding quilt-material sellers and adjacent quilting services by country or map |
| Know before using | A company result is not a blanket approval; confirm the certificate scope, validity, facility, process, product, and transaction documentation for the exact purchase. | It is one curator's intentionally selective, off-Ravelry-oriented database, inventories change, and paid supporters can receive rotating priority placement; verify availability, fibre claims, shipping, and terms directly. | Coverage is quilting-specific and uneven by country; businesses can pay for enhanced features, and community or owner updates do not verify inventory, service quality, hours, or availability. |
| Practical access | |||
| For | Apparel brands | Makers | Makers |
| Location or jurisdiction | Global | European Union | Global |
| Access | Open access | Open access | Open access |
| Format | Directory | Directory | Directory |
| Source type | Official registry | Community database | First-party platform |
| Source and review | |||
| What the source establishes | The official GOTS search exposes certified entities by country, field of operation, product category, and certification detail, including processing and trading scopes. | The individually researched database offers free listings and sortable yarn, fibre, designer, editor, accessory, and location views; the EU page spans multiple countries and direct seller profiles. | QuiltMap describes free public search and free basic listings, community submissions and claims, and country routes covering North America, Europe, Japan, South Korea, and Australia. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Next review due | Oct 13, 2026 | Jan 11, 2027 | Jan 11, 2027 |
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