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Decision fieldOpen accessGOTS Certified SuppliersGlobalRemoveOpen accessYarn Database EU Dyers and MakersEuropean UnionRemoveOpen accessPattern Test Brief TemplateGlobalRemove
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Primary jobCheck standardsChoose materialsFind patterns & fit
AreaMaterialsYarnPatterns & fit
Best forChecking GOTS certification recordsFinding independent EU yarn or fibre dyers with off-Ravelry purchase routesPlanning a sewing, knitting, or crochet pattern test
Know before usingA 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.The workflow is not a contract or quality certification; local legal duties and technical review may still apply.
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ForApparel brandsMakersBoth
Location or jurisdictionGlobalEuropean UnionGlobal
AccessOpen accessOpen accessOpen access
FormatDirectoryDirectoryStitch Authority
Source typeOfficial registryCommunity databaseStitch Authority
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What the source establishesThe 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.The linked tool or guide is maintained inside Stitch Authority and was checked against its current public interface.
Linked page reviewedJul 15, 2026Jul 15, 2026Jul 15, 2026
Next review dueOct 13, 2026Jan 11, 2027Jul 15, 2027
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