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| Decision field | Open accessYarnSubGlobalRemove | Open accessPEFC Find CertifiedGlobalRemove | Open accessPattern Test Brief TemplateGlobalRemove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decision fit | |||
| Primary job | Choose materials | Check standards | Find patterns & fit |
| Area | Yarn | Standards | Patterns & fit |
| Best for | Replacing a discontinued or unavailable yarn | Finding or checking paper-based packaging and hangtag suppliers with PEFC chain-of-custody scope | Planning a sewing, knitting, or crochet pattern test |
| Know before using | 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. | 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. | 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 | Global | Global |
| Access | Open access | Open access | Open access |
| Format | Reference | Directory | Stitch Authority |
| Source type | First-party platform | Official registry | Stitch Authority |
| Source and review | |||
| What the source establishes | 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. | PEFC describes the database as a current discovery and verification route for certified organizations, certificate validity, countries, product scope, sourcing, and due diligence. | The linked tool or guide is maintained inside Stitch Authority and was checked against its current public interface. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jan 17, 2027 | Oct 13, 2026 | Jul 15, 2027 |
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