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| Decision field | Open accessYarn Database EU Dyers and MakersEuropean UnionRemove | Open accessGOTS Certified SuppliersGlobalRemove | Free + paidCommon ObjectiveGlobalRemove | Free accountFOURSOURCE Supplier NetworkGlobalRemove |
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| Decision fit | ||||
| Primary job | Choose materials | Check standards | Source production | Source production |
| Area | Yarn | Materials | Production | Production |
| Best for | Finding independent EU yarn or fibre dyers with off-Ravelry purchase routes | Checking GOTS certification records | Finding sustainability-focused suppliers and guidance | Searching global apparel and textile production capabilities |
| Know before using | It is one curator's intentionally selective, off-Ravelry-oriented database, inventories change, and paid supporters can receive rotating priority placement; verify availability, fibre claims, shipping, and terms directly. | A company result is not a blanket approval; confirm the certificate scope, validity, facility, process, product, and transaction documentation for the exact purchase. | A profile, match, uploaded credential, training credit, award, or platform ranking is not independent certification of a supplier or proof of current capability, performance, impact, capacity, or project fit. The platform's own ranking inputs and paid visibility affect discovery. Verify credentials with the issuer and check the legal entity, production site, claims, samples, references, terms, and compliance directly. | The company count is a changing platform claim. Search fields, profiles, certificates, locations, and account access do not independently verify the legal entity, factory ownership, capability, capacity, certificate validity or scope, compliance performance, delivery, or project fit. Confirm the site and subcontracting, credentials with issuers, samples, audits when appropriate, specifications, contracts, and commercial terms. |
| Practical access | ||||
| For | Makers | Apparel brands | Apparel brands | Apparel brands |
| Location or jurisdiction | European Union | Global | Global | Global |
| Access | Open access | Open access | Free + paid | Free account |
| Format | Directory | Directory | Marketplace | Marketplace |
| Source type | Community database | Official registry | Commercial marketplace | Commercial marketplace |
| Source and review | ||||
| What the source establishes | The individually researched database offers free listings and sortable yarn, fibre, designer, editor, accessory, and location views; the EU page spans multiple countries and direct seller profiles. | The official GOTS search exposes certified entities by country, field of operation, product category, and certification detail, including processing and trading scopes. | Common Objective currently offers free individual and business profiles, personalised matches, supplier and content search, and limited monthly connection requests. Paid tiers unlock unlimited connections, additional content, training credits, and the CO Create sourcing workflow. Businesses enter their own profile information and upload certification or membership evidence; profile completeness, sustainability material, training credits, awards, and paid capabilities can influence visibility or ranking. | FOURSOURCE's current public network page presents an operator-reported global company count and country or territory search. It says logged-in users can narrow results by compliance certificates, product groups, fabric types, target groups, minimum order quantities, and other fields, with a free-trial and supplier sign-up route. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jan 11, 2027 | Oct 13, 2026 | Jan 17, 2027 | Jan 17, 2027 |
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