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| Decision field | Free accountFOURSOURCE Supplier NetworkGlobalRemove | Open accessPattern Test Brief TemplateGlobalRemove | Open accessFSC Certificate SearchGlobalRemove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decision fit | |||
| Primary job | Source production | Find patterns & fit | Check standards |
| Area | Production | Patterns & fit | Standards |
| Best for | Searching global apparel and textile production capabilities | Planning a sewing, knitting, or crochet pattern test | Checking chain-of-custody scope for paper packaging, hangtags, and printed materials |
| 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. | The workflow is not a contract or quality certification; local legal duties and technical review may still apply. | A valid certificate covers only its stated organization and scope; it does not prove that a specific packaging order carries an FSC claim or that every party and transaction is documented correctly. |
| Practical access | |||
| For | Apparel brands | Both | Apparel brands |
| Location or jurisdiction | Global | Global | Global |
| Access | Free account | Open access | Open access |
| Format | Marketplace | Stitch Authority | Directory |
| Source type | Commercial marketplace | Stitch Authority | Official registry |
| 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. | The linked tool or guide is maintained inside Stitch Authority and was checked against its current public interface. | FSC Search provides current certificate and licensing records with organization, code, type, certification body, status, country, product category, and timestamped record details. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jan 17, 2027 | Jul 15, 2027 | Oct 13, 2026 |
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