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| Decision field | Open accessFSC Certificate SearchGlobalRemove | Open accessYarn Database EU Dyers and MakersEuropean UnionRemove | Open accessGOTS Certified SuppliersGlobalRemove |
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| Decision fit | |||
| Primary job | Check standards | Choose materials | Check standards |
| Area | Standards | Yarn | Materials |
| Best for | Checking chain-of-custody scope for paper packaging, hangtags, and printed materials | Finding independent EU yarn or fibre dyers with off-Ravelry purchase routes | Checking GOTS certification records |
| Know before using | A valid certificate covers only its stated organization and scope; it does not prove that a specific packaging order carries an FSC claim or that every party and transaction is documented correctly. | It is one curator's intentionally selective, off-Ravelry-oriented database, inventories change, and paid supporters can receive rotating priority placement; verify availability, fibre claims, shipping, and terms directly. | 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 | Makers | Apparel brands |
| Location or jurisdiction | Global | European Union | Global |
| Access | Open access | Open access | Open access |
| Format | Directory | Directory | Directory |
| Source type | Official registry | Community database | Official registry |
| Source and review | |||
| What the source establishes | FSC Search provides current certificate and licensing records with organization, code, type, certification body, status, country, product category, and timestamped record details. | The individually researched database offers free listings and sortable yarn, fibre, designer, editor, accessory, and location views; the EU page spans multiple countries and direct seller profiles. | 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 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Next review due | Oct 13, 2026 | Jan 11, 2027 | Oct 13, 2026 |
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