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| Decision field | Open accessCFDA Production DirectoryUnited States · North AmericaRemove | Open accessHow to Find a Clothing ManufacturerGlobalRemove |
|---|---|---|
| Decision fit | ||
| Primary job | Source production | Source production |
| Area | Production | Production |
| Best for | Building a US manufacturer shortlist | Starting a manufacturer search |
| Know before using | CFDA states that it collects basic business information but does not audit, certify, or monitor the listed facilities, and that inclusion is not endorsement, recommendation, a quality guarantee, or CFDA membership. Verify identity, ownership, capabilities, materials, equipment, minimums, capacity, price, lead time, quality systems, labor and environmental practices, compliance, references, contracts, and product fit directly before selection. | A selection framework, not a manufacturer endorsement or substitute for legal and compliance review. |
| Practical access | ||
| For | Apparel brands | Apparel brands |
| Location or jurisdiction | United States · North America | Global |
| Access | Open access | Open access |
| Format | Directory | Stitch Authority |
| Source type | Industry organization | Stitch Authority |
| Source and review | ||
| What the source establishes | CFDA publishes this as an open-access directory of United States fashion contract manufacturers with no registration required. The page supports sorting by service, product, category, and sample or production minimums and publishes an email route for manufacturers to add, update, or remove a listing. | The linked tool or guide is maintained inside Stitch Authority and was checked against its current public interface. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jan 17, 2027 | Jul 15, 2027 |
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