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| Decision field | Open accessQuiltMapGlobalRemove | Open accessCAFTA-DR Textiles and Apparel DirectoryLatin America & CaribbeanRemove | Open accessPattern Test Brief TemplateGlobalRemove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decision fit | |||
| Primary job | Choose materials | Source production | Find patterns & fit |
| Also useful for | No additional job recorded | No additional job recorded | No additional job recorded |
| Area | Materials | Production | Patterns & fit |
| Best for | Finding quilt-material sellers and adjacent quilting services by country or map | Nearshore supplier discovery in the CAFTA-DR region | Planning a sewing, knitting, or crochet pattern test |
| Know before using | 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. | Regional inclusion and a company profile do not prove origin eligibility, available capacity, minimums, compliance, workmanship, or commercial fit. | The workflow is not a contract or quality certification; local legal duties and technical review may still apply. |
| Practical access | |||
| For | Makers | Apparel brands | Both |
| Location or jurisdiction | Global | Latin America & Caribbean | Global |
| Access | Open access | Open access | Open access |
| Format | Directory | Directory | Stitch Authority |
| Source type | First-party platform | First-party platform | Stitch Authority |
| Source and review | |||
| What the source establishes | 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. | The ConnectAmericas-powered platform exposes a company directory for manufacturers, importers, and input suppliers plus purchasing notices and a knowledge center. | The linked tool or guide is maintained inside Stitch Authority and was checked against its current public interface. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jan 11, 2027 | Jan 11, 2027 | Jul 15, 2027 |
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