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| Decision field | Open accessGOTS Certified SuppliersGlobalRemove | Open accessYarnSubGlobalRemove | Open accessSample Review & Approval RecordGlobalRemove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decision fit | |||
| Primary job | Check standards | Choose materials | Source production |
| Area | Materials | Yarn | Production |
| Best for | Checking GOTS certification records | Replacing a discontinued or unavailable yarn | Approving a named sample without accidentally approving bulk |
| Know before using | A company result is not a blanket approval; confirm the certificate scope, validity, facility, process, product, and transaction documentation for the exact purchase. | A suggested match is a data-based shortlist, not proof that the yarn suits the pattern or maker. Yarn records can be incomplete or wrong, prices and availability vary by market, and the site uses affiliate links. Confirm the required gauge, total length, fibre behavior, construction, care, color, dye lot, accessibility, and seller terms, then make and assess a representative swatch before committing. | The record does not validate every size or user, prove bulk conformity, prescribe universal defect classes or AQL, replace testing or inspection, or establish compliance. |
| Practical access | |||
| For | Apparel brands | Makers | Apparel brands |
| Location or jurisdiction | Global | Global | Global |
| Access | Open access | Open access | Open access |
| Format | Directory | Reference | Stitch Authority |
| Source type | Official registry | First-party platform | Stitch Authority |
| Source and review | |||
| What the source establishes | The official GOTS search exposes certified entities by country, field of operation, product category, and certification detail, including processing and trading scopes. | YarnSub's official FAQ says its matching software compares gauge, texture, yarn weight and density, fibre content, and fibre qualities such as drape and softness. Discontinued yarns remain searchable as starting points but are excluded from suggested replacements, and each yarn page provides a route to report source-data problems. | The record applies version and lot controls from textile testing plus current ISO and ASQ acceptance-sampling boundaries to separate sample approval from bulk release. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Next review due | Oct 13, 2026 | Jan 17, 2027 | Jul 15, 2027 |
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