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| Decision field | Open accessCAFTA-DR Textiles and Apparel DirectoryLatin America & CaribbeanRemove | Open accessGOTS Certified SuppliersGlobalRemove | Open accessHook & Needle Diameter ReferenceGlobalRemove |
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| Decision fit | |||
| Primary job | Source production | Check standards | Learn techniques |
| Area | Production | Materials | Yarn |
| Best for | Nearshore supplier discovery in the CAFTA-DR region | Checking GOTS certification records | Checking which U.S. alias the current Craft Yarn Council table gives a known metric package size before confirming project gauge |
| Know before using | Regional inclusion and a company profile do not prove origin eligibility, available capacity, minimums, compliance, workmanship, or commercial fit. | A company result is not a blanket approval; confirm the certificate scope, validity, facility, process, product, and transaction documentation for the exact purchase. | The reference is not a dimensional measurement, manufacturer inspection, UK or Canadian conversion, steel-hook chart, tool recommendation, yarn assignment, gauge result, or proof that a proposed tool will produce the required fabric. |
| Practical access | |||
| For | Apparel brands | Apparel brands | Makers |
| Location or jurisdiction | Latin America & Caribbean | Global | Global |
| Access | Open access | Open access | Open access |
| Format | Directory | Directory | Stitch Authority |
| Source type | First-party platform | Official registry | Stitch Authority |
| 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. | The official GOTS search exposes certified entities by country, field of operation, product category, and certification detail, including processing and trading scopes. | The lookup reproduces the current public Craft Yarn Council metric and U.S. alias rows and follows the Council's warning that company letter and number labels vary; blank aliases remain blank instead of being inferred. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jan 11, 2027 | Oct 13, 2026 | Jul 16, 2027 |
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