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| Decision field | Open accessHKTDC Textile Supplier SearchHong Kong · East AsiaRemove | Open accessYarnSubGlobalRemove | Free accountThreadloop Sewing Pattern DatabaseGlobalRemove |
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| Decision fit | |||
| Primary job | Source production | Choose materials | Find patterns & fit |
| Area | Production | Yarn | Patterns & fit |
| Best for | Searching a broad East Asian and international supplier pool while keeping company location, factory location, business role, and certification claims separate | Replacing a discontinued or unavailable yarn | Searching current and out-of-print sewing patterns |
| Know before using | The platform accepts supplier participation and includes commercial discovery features. A result or platform label is not Stitch Authority qualification and does not prove identity, factory control, capability, capacity, minimums, quality, certification validity, labor conditions, or fit. Messaging may require an account. | 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. | Community members add and quality-control the records, so confirm sizing, measurements, fabric suggestions, format, availability, errata, license, and purchase terms with the designer or publisher. Adding an entry to a stash does not provide the pattern files. Saved searches and private PDF storage are paid Plus features, and a listing or review does not establish pattern accuracy or fit. |
| Practical access | |||
| For | Apparel brands | Makers | Makers |
| Location or jurisdiction | Hong Kong · East Asia | Global | Global |
| Access | Open access | Open access | Free account |
| Format | Marketplace | Reference | Community |
| Source type | First-party platform | First-party platform | Community database |
| Source and review | |||
| What the source establishes | The current supplier search exposes textile categories and separate filters for supplier type, country or region, factory location, nature of business, and company certification; public search results are visible before inquiry. | 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. | Threadloop's official guide describes an independent, fully crowdsourced database covering available and out-of-print sewing patterns. Its search supports pattern type, fabric type, age group, body type, cup size, level, format, file features, language, measurements, availability, and other filters; members can also track a stash, wishlist, projects, reviews, and discussions. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jan 12, 2027 | Jan 17, 2027 | Jan 17, 2027 |
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