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| Decision field | Open accessCAFTA-DR Textiles and Apparel DirectoryLatin America & CaribbeanRemove | Free downloadNSW Textiles Materials & Production Learning ProgramAustralia · OceaniaRemove | Open accessGOTS Certified SuppliersGlobalRemove |
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| Decision fit | |||
| Primary job | Source production | Learn techniques | Check standards |
| Area | Production | Techniques & repair | Materials |
| Best for | Nearshore supplier discovery in the CAFTA-DR region | Teachers and learners planning a structured school-based progression in practical textile skills, product design, materials, and production processes | Checking GOTS certification records |
| Know before using | Regional inclusion and a company profile do not prove origin eligibility, available capacity, minimums, compliance, workmanship, or commercial fit. | This is a teacher-led NSW secondary-school resource, not an adult self-guided course, professional qualification, current equipment or safety manual, factory production specification, universal sewing method, or proof of product fitness. Large DOCX and PPTX files require compatible software and may create accessibility barriers. Confirm current machine instructions, supervision, measurements, material behavior, syllabus requirements, and project-specific safety independently. | 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 | Apparel brands | Makers | Apparel brands |
| Location or jurisdiction | Latin America & Caribbean | Australia · Oceania | Global |
| Access | Open access | Free download | Open access |
| Format | Directory | Reference | Directory |
| Source type | First-party platform | Government guidance | Official registry |
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| What the source establishes | The ConnectAmericas-powered platform exposes a company directory for manufacturers, importers, and input suppliers plus purchasing notices and a knowledge center. | The NSW Department of Education's current Technology 7-8 page describes approximately 20 weeks of adaptable 60-minute lesson sequences for practical textile skills, product design, materials, and production processes. It exposes a program of learning, teacher resource, two sample assessments, and a slide deck. The page records a January 22, 2026 update, and both the page and direct program document returned successfully during review. | 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 15, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jan 11, 2027 | Oct 14, 2026 | Oct 13, 2026 |
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