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| Decision field | Open accessPattern Test Brief TemplateGlobalRemove | Open accessWRAP Certified FacilitiesGlobalRemove | Open accessQuiltMapGlobalRemove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decision fit | |||
| Primary job | Find patterns & fit | Check standards | Choose materials |
| Area | Patterns & fit | Production | Materials |
| Best for | Planning a sewing, knitting, or crochet pattern test | Checking a named facility's current WRAP certification or discovering listed production units | Finding quilt-material sellers and adjacent quilting services by country or map |
| Know before using | The workflow is not a contract or quality certification; local legal duties and technical review may still apply. | The public map is opt-in and certification applies to an individual production unit; it does not establish product quality, capacity, availability, upstream coverage, or whole-chain performance. | Coverage is quilting-specific and uneven by country; businesses can pay for enhanced features, and community or owner updates do not verify inventory, service quality, hours, or availability. |
| Practical access | |||
| For | Both | Apparel brands | Makers |
| Location or jurisdiction | Global | Global | Global |
| Access | Open access | Open access | Open access |
| Format | Stitch Authority | Directory | Directory |
| Source type | Stitch Authority | Official registry | First-party platform |
| 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. | WRAP states that the map contains current certified production units worldwide and supports manufacturer discovery across apparel, footwear, sewn and leather goods, and textiles. | QuiltMap describes free public search and free basic listings, community submissions and claims, and country routes covering North America, Europe, Japan, South Korea, and Australia. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jul 15, 2027 | Oct 13, 2026 | Jan 11, 2027 |
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