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| Decision field | Open accessPattern Test Brief TemplateGlobalRemove | Free + paidCommon ObjectiveGlobalRemove | Open accessGOTS Certified SuppliersGlobalRemove |
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| Decision fit | |||
| Primary job | Find patterns & fit | Source production | Check standards |
| Area | Patterns & fit | Production | Materials |
| Best for | Planning a sewing, knitting, or crochet pattern test | Finding sustainability-focused suppliers and guidance | Checking GOTS certification records |
| Know before using | The workflow is not a contract or quality certification; local legal duties and technical review may still apply. | 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. | A company result is not a blanket approval; confirm the certificate scope, validity, facility, process, product, and transaction documentation for the exact purchase. |
| Practical access | |||
| For | Both | Apparel brands | Apparel brands |
| Location or jurisdiction | Global | Global | Global |
| Access | Open access | Free + paid | Open access |
| Format | Stitch Authority | Marketplace | Directory |
| Source type | Stitch Authority | Commercial marketplace | Official registry |
| Source and review | |||
| What the source establishes | The linked tool or guide is maintained inside Stitch Authority and was checked against its current public interface. | 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. | The official GOTS search exposes certified entities by country, field of operation, product category, and certification detail, including processing and trading scopes. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jul 15, 2027 | Jan 17, 2027 | Oct 13, 2026 |
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