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| Decision field | Open accessCAFTA-DR Textiles and Apparel DirectoryLatin America & CaribbeanRemove | Open accessHook & Needle Diameter ReferenceGlobalRemove | Quote-basedMaterial ExchangeGlobalRemove |
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| Decision fit | |||
| Primary job | Source production | Learn techniques | Choose materials |
| Area | Production | Yarn | Materials |
| Best for | Nearshore supplier discovery in the CAFTA-DR region | Checking which U.S. alias the current Craft Yarn Council table gives a known metric package size before confirming project gauge | Structured material sourcing across teams |
| Know before using | Regional inclusion and a company profile do not prove origin eligibility, available capacity, minimums, compliance, workmanship, or commercial fit. | 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. | Supplier content, uploaded certificates, and AI suggestions are leads, not independent verification. Public brand pricing and full access are not stated on the main page. Verify material identity and performance, certificate issuer and validity, supplier capability, samples, price, availability, commercial terms, data permissions, and any AI output before a sourcing decision. |
| Practical access | |||
| For | Apparel brands | Makers | Apparel brands |
| Location or jurisdiction | Latin America & Caribbean | Global | Global |
| Access | Open access | Open access | Quote-based |
| Format | Directory | Stitch Authority | Software |
| Source type | First-party platform | Stitch Authority | First-party platform |
| 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 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. | Material Exchange's current terms describe a business-to-business sourcing hub that connects brands and suppliers for AI-assisted material discovery, sample requests, bulk inquiries, negotiation, and collaboration. Suppliers upload product descriptions, availability, pricing, and certificates. The terms state that the platform cannot verify certificate accuracy and that AI results may be imperfect. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jan 11, 2027 | Jul 16, 2027 | Jan 17, 2027 |
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