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| Decision field | Open accessCFDA Production DirectoryUnited States · North AmericaRemove | Free + paidUKFT: Working With a ManufacturerUnited Kingdom · Europe & MediterraneanRemove |
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| Decision fit | ||
| Primary job | Source production | Source production |
| Area | Production | Production |
| Best for | Building a US manufacturer shortlist | Preparing for UK production conversations |
| 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. | This is general association guidance and a route to a separate directory, not selection, audit, representation, contracting, or legal advice. Member-only access does not establish a manufacturer's suitability. Apply the guidance to the actual product and verify the legal and production entities, site, capabilities, capacity, samples, compliance, specifications, price, terms, and remedies. |
| Practical access | ||
| For | Apparel brands | Apparel brands |
| Location or jurisdiction | United States · North America | United Kingdom · Europe & Mediterranean |
| Access | Open access | Free + paid |
| Format | Directory | Reference |
| Source type | Industry organization | Industry organization |
| 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. | UKFT's current page links free guides, templates, frequently asked questions, advice, and case studies for working with UK manufacturers through the Let's Make It Here directory. The page also states that some downloadable resources are reserved for UKFT members and require a membership check. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jan 17, 2027 | Jan 17, 2027 |
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