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| Decision field | Open accessGOTS Certified SuppliersGlobalRemove | Open accessEU ESCO Apparel Patternmaker ProfileEuropean UnionRemove |
|---|---|---|
| Decision fit | ||
| Primary job | Check standards | Find patterns & fit |
| Also useful for | No additional job recorded | No additional job recorded |
| Area | Materials | Patterns & fit |
| Best for | Checking GOTS certification records | Mapping multilingual patternmaker role names and competency terms when writing job briefs, comparing training language, or searching European labor information |
| Know before using | A company result is not a blanket approval; confirm the certificate scope, validity, facility, process, product, and transaction documentation for the exact purchase. | ESCO is a multilingual classification and terminology source, not a practitioner directory, professional license, regulated-status determination, qualification, competence assessment, provider approval, hiring recommendation, or evidence of individual experience. A linked skill does not establish proficiency, scope, availability, price, or project fit. Confirm the current ESCO version, local occupation and regulation context, role responsibilities, portfolio, references, systems, deliverables, rights, and acceptance evidence independently. |
| Practical access | ||
| For | Apparel brands | Apparel brands |
| Location or jurisdiction | Global | European Union |
| Access | Open access | Open access |
| Format | Directory | Reference |
| Source type | Official registry | Official registry |
| Source and review | ||
| What the source establishes | The official GOTS search exposes certified entities by country, field of operation, product category, and certification detail, including processing and trading scopes. | The European Commission's ESCO service publishes released occupation 7532.7, wearing apparel patternmaker, with preferred labels in 28 languages. Its profile describes interpreting design sketches, cutting patterns, meeting customer requirements, and producing samples, prototypes, and size series. The API links 21 essential skills or knowledge areas, including creating and grading garment patterns, standard sizing systems, apparel manufacturing technology, CAD, pattern-cutting software, alterations, technical drawings, fabric distinction, and apparel inspection, plus five optional areas including 3D body scanners and scan analysis. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Next review due | Oct 13, 2026 | Oct 14, 2026 |
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