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| Decision field | Open accessAIC Find a ProfessionalUnited States · North AmericaRemove | Open accessPattern Test Brief TemplateGlobalRemove | Open accessYarnSubGlobalRemove | Open accessGOTS Certified SuppliersGlobalRemove |
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| Decision fit | ||||
| Primary job | Repair & conserve | Find patterns & fit | Choose materials | Check standards |
| Area | Techniques & repair | Patterns & fit | Yarn | Materials |
| Best for | Finding professional textile or costume conservation help in the United States | Planning a sewing, knitting, or crochet pattern test | Replacing a discontinued or unavailable yarn | Checking GOTS certification records |
| Know before using | The directory is opt-in and excludes qualified people who do not list; designation does not guarantee availability, price, or suitability for a specific object or treatment. | The workflow is not a contract or quality certification; local legal duties and technical review may still apply. | 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 company result is not a blanket approval; confirm the certificate scope, validity, facility, process, product, and transaction documentation for the exact purchase. |
| Practical access | ||||
| For | Both | Both | Makers | Apparel brands |
| Location or jurisdiction | United States · North America | Global | Global | Global |
| Access | Open access | Open access | Open access | Open access |
| Format | Directory | Stitch Authority | Reference | Directory |
| Source type | Industry organization | Stitch Authority | First-party platform | Official registry |
| Source and review | ||||
| What the source establishes | AIC says listed Professional Members complete a peer-reviewed application and may be searched by specialty, material, service, location, or name. | The linked tool or guide is maintained inside Stitch Authority and was checked against its current public interface. | 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. | The official GOTS search exposes certified entities by country, field of operation, product category, and certification detail, including processing and trading scopes. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jan 12, 2027 | Jul 15, 2027 | Jan 17, 2027 | Oct 13, 2026 |
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