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| Decision field | Free accountFOURSOURCE Supplier NetworkGlobalRemove | Open accessKnitting & Crochet Guild Local Yarn ShopsUnited Kingdom · Europe & MediterraneanRemove |
|---|---|---|
| Decision fit | ||
| Primary job | Source production | Choose materials |
| Also useful for | No additional job recorded | No additional job recorded |
| Area | Production | Yarn |
| Best for | Searching global apparel and textile production capabilities | Finding a UK local yarn shop and the services it says it offers |
| Know before using | The company count is a changing platform claim. Search fields, profiles, certificates, locations, and account access do not independently verify the legal entity, factory ownership, capability, capacity, certificate validity or scope, compliance performance, delivery, or project fit. Confirm the site and subcontracting, credentials with issuers, samples, audits when appropriate, specifications, contracts, and commercial terms. | The directory depends on participating shops and submitted updates, so it is not a complete retail census; confirm opening hours, access, stock, discounts, classes, and ordering options directly. |
| Practical access | ||
| For | Apparel brands | Makers |
| Location or jurisdiction | Global | United Kingdom · Europe & Mediterranean |
| Access | Free account | Open access |
| Format | Marketplace | Directory |
| Source type | Commercial marketplace | Industry organization |
| Source and review | ||
| What the source establishes | FOURSOURCE's current public network page presents an operator-reported global company count and country or territory search. It says logged-in users can narrow results by compliance certificates, product groups, fabric types, target groups, minimum order quantities, and other fields, with a free-trial and supplier sign-up route. | The guild publishes a public map and lists shops by UK region, identifies member discounts, and provides a form for shops to join or correct an existing entry. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jan 17, 2027 | Jan 12, 2027 |
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