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| Decision field | Open accessAIC Find a ProfessionalUnited States · North AmericaRemove | Open accessTech Pack Definition, Contents & LimitsGlobalRemove |
|---|---|---|
| Decision fit | ||
| Primary job | Repair & conserve | Source production |
| Also useful for | No additional job recorded | No additional job recorded |
| Area | Techniques & repair | Production |
| Best for | Finding professional textile or costume conservation help in the United States | Understanding what a tech pack must control before using a template or releasing work |
| 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. | An orientation rather than a completed product record; it does not supply a universal format, licensed standard content, measurements, tolerances, construction settings, labels, approvals, compliance conclusion, or product-release authority. |
| Practical access | ||
| For | Both | Apparel brands |
| Location or jurisdiction | United States · North America | Global |
| Access | Open access | Open access |
| Format | Directory | Stitch Authority |
| Source type | Industry organization | Stitch Authority |
| 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 guide cites published ISO sources for documented-information, garment-measurement, stitch, and seam boundaries plus current U.S. FTC textile and care-labeling guidance; it discloses that ISO 10013:2021's 2026 systematic review is at close-of-review stage and separates every cited authority from product-specific technical and market decisions. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jan 12, 2027 | Jul 27, 2027 |
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