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| Decision field | Free + paidCommon ObjectiveGlobalRemove | Free downloadAFIRM Restricted Substances ListGlobalRemove | Open accessPattern Test Brief TemplateGlobalRemove | Open accessGOTS Certified SuppliersGlobalRemove |
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| Decision fit | ||||
| Primary job | Source production | Check standards | Find patterns & fit | Check standards |
| Area | Production | Standards | Patterns & fit | Materials |
| Best for | Finding sustainability-focused suppliers and guidance | Building a product chemical-restriction baseline | Planning a sewing, knitting, or crochet pattern test | Checking GOTS certification records |
| Know before using | 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. | AFIRM states that its list is guidance, not legal advice, an industry standard of care, or a guarantee of completeness or brand acceptance. It does not replace current law, a customer's stricter RSL, manufacturing-input controls, a product-specific risk and sampling plan, accepted laboratory methods, supplier controls, or performance and safety testing. | The workflow is not a contract or quality certification; local legal duties and technical review may still apply. | 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 | Apparel brands | Both | Apparel brands |
| Location or jurisdiction | Global | Global | Global | Global |
| Access | Free + paid | Free download | Open access | Open access |
| Format | Marketplace | Reference | Stitch Authority | Directory |
| Source type | Commercial marketplace | Industry organization | Stitch Authority | Official registry |
| Source and review | ||||
| What the source establishes | 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. | AFIRM publishes a 2026 multilingual Restricted Substances List for chemicals in finished apparel, footwear, accessories, and related materials, with a material-specific testing matrix. Its FAQ says the list does not cover product-performance testing, distinguishes the finished-product RSL from manufacturing-input lists, and tells suppliers to check each customer's brand-specific requirements and testing acceptance. | The linked tool or guide is maintained inside Stitch Authority and was checked against its current public interface. | 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 21, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jan 17, 2027 | Oct 19, 2026 | Jul 15, 2027 | Oct 13, 2026 |
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