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| Decision field | Open accessHow to Find a Clothing ManufacturerGlobalRemove | Open accessCFDA Production DirectoryUnited States · North AmericaRemove |
|---|---|---|
| Decision fit | ||
| Primary job | Source production | Source production |
| Area | Production | Production |
| Best for | Starting a manufacturer search | Building a US manufacturer shortlist |
| Know before using | A selection framework, not a manufacturer endorsement or substitute for legal and compliance review. | 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. |
| Practical access | ||
| For | Apparel brands | Apparel brands |
| Location or jurisdiction | Global | United States · North America |
| Access | Open access | Open access |
| Format | Stitch Authority | Directory |
| Source type | Stitch Authority | Industry organization |
| Source and review | ||
| What the source establishes | The linked tool or guide is maintained inside Stitch Authority and was checked against its current public interface. | 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. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jul 15, 2027 | Jan 17, 2027 |
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