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| Decision field | Open accessGarment POM Definition & Verification RecordGlobalRemove | Open accessPEFC Find CertifiedGlobalRemove |
|---|---|---|
| Decision fit | ||
| Primary job | Source production | Check standards |
| Also useful for | No additional job recorded | No additional job recorded |
| Area | Production | Standards |
| Best for | Turning an ambiguous POM name, code, or diagram into a reproducible method before setting targets, tolerances, or inspection decisions | Finding or checking paper-based packaging and hangtag suppliers with PEFC chain-of-custody scope |
| 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. | A chain-of-custody record applies only to the named organization and scope; verify the exact product claim, current status, supplier role, artwork approval, and transaction documentation for each order. |
| Practical access | ||
| For | Apparel brands | Apparel brands |
| Location or jurisdiction | Global | Global |
| Access | Open access | Open access |
| Format | Stitch Authority | Directory |
| Source type | Stitch Authority | Official registry |
| 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. | PEFC describes the database as a current discovery and verification route for certified organizations, certificate validity, countries, product scope, sourcing, and due diligence. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jul 16, 2027 | Oct 13, 2026 |
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