Compare two to four resources
Compare textile resources.
Review access, scope, source evidence, and limitations side by side before choosing what to inspect next.
Selected resources
3 resources selected.
Swipe the table sideways to inspect all 3 routes
| Decision field | Open accessPattern Test Brief TemplateGlobalRemove | Open accessYarnSubGlobalRemove | Open accessCAFTA-DR Textiles and Apparel DirectoryLatin America & CaribbeanRemove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decision fit | |||
| Primary job | Find patterns & fit | Choose materials | Source production |
| Area | Patterns & fit | Yarn | Production |
| Best for | Planning a sewing, knitting, or crochet pattern test | Replacing a discontinued or unavailable yarn | Nearshore supplier discovery in the CAFTA-DR region |
| Know before using | The workflow is not a contract or quality certification; local legal duties and technical review may still apply. | 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. | Regional inclusion and a company profile do not prove origin eligibility, available capacity, minimums, compliance, workmanship, or commercial fit. |
| Practical access | |||
| For | Both | Makers | Apparel brands |
| Location or jurisdiction | Global | Global | Latin America & Caribbean |
| Access | Open access | Open access | Open access |
| Format | Stitch Authority | Reference | Directory |
| Source type | Stitch Authority | First-party platform | 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. | 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 ConnectAmericas-powered platform exposes a company directory for manufacturers, importers, and input suppliers plus purchasing notices and a knowledge center. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jul 15, 2027 | Jan 17, 2027 | Jan 11, 2027 |
| Inspect | |||
How to compare
Use the rows to narrow your next check.
- Choose resources that could solve the same job.
- Eliminate access, scope, or jurisdiction mismatches.
- Read each limitation before following the source.
- Verify project-specific claims with the source or provider.