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| Decision field | Open accessCAFTA-DR Textiles and Apparel DirectoryLatin America & CaribbeanRemove | Free + paidCommon ObjectiveGlobalRemove | Open accessAdvanced Textiles Association SourcingGlobalRemove |
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| Decision fit | |||
| Primary job | Source production | Source production | Choose materials |
| Area | Production | Production | Materials |
| Best for | Nearshore supplier discovery in the CAFTA-DR region | Finding sustainability-focused suppliers and guidance | Technical and specialty textiles |
| Know before using | Regional inclusion and a company profile do not prove origin eligibility, available capacity, minimums, compliance, workmanship, or commercial fit. | 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. | ATA's completeness language is an operator claim. Buyer-guide or member-directory inclusion does not establish a complete market map, current production capability, capacity, ownership, certification, product suitability, commercial terms, or project fit. Verify the actual company, site, product, documents, samples, and terms directly. |
| Practical access | |||
| For | Apparel brands | Apparel brands | Apparel brands |
| Location or jurisdiction | Latin America & Caribbean | Global | Global |
| Access | Open access | Free + paid | Open access |
| Format | Directory | Marketplace | Directory |
| Source type | First-party platform | Commercial marketplace | Industry organization |
| Source and review | |||
| 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. | 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. | ATA's current sourcing page links buyer's guides covering suppliers and products, a searchable member directory, and other association sourcing tools for the advanced and specialty-textile supply chain. ATA's own directory overview describes company listings and product showcases as ways for fabricators to find products and potential partners. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jan 11, 2027 | Jan 17, 2027 | Jan 17, 2027 |
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