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| Decision field | Open accessGarment POM Definition & Verification RecordGlobalRemove | Open accessCAFTA-DR Textiles and Apparel DirectoryLatin America & CaribbeanRemove |
|---|---|---|
| Decision fit | ||
| Primary job | Source production | Source production |
| Area | Production | Production |
| Best for | Turning an ambiguous POM name, code, or diagram into a reproducible method before setting targets, tolerances, or inspection decisions | Nearshore supplier discovery in the CAFTA-DR region |
| Know before using | The record does not reproduce licensed ISO measurement drawings, supply universal POM codes or targets, approve an internal method, prove measurement capability or product fit, or replace qualified technical-design, pattern, fit, quality, metrology, safety, and regulatory review. | Regional inclusion and a company profile do not prove origin eligibility, available capacity, minimums, compliance, workmanship, or commercial fit. |
| Practical access | ||
| For | Apparel brands | Apparel brands |
| Location or jurisdiction | Global | Latin America & Caribbean |
| Access | Open access | Open access |
| Format | Stitch Authority | Directory |
| Source type | Stitch Authority | First-party platform |
| Source and review | ||
| What the source establishes | The guide cites current ISO garment-measurement, body-measurement, and textile-conditioning standards plus NIST measurement-process guidance for repeatability and reproducibility; it requires organization-specific codes, added points, targets, and tolerances to remain explicitly controlled. | 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 16, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jul 16, 2027 | Jan 11, 2027 |
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