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| Decision field | Open accessGOTS Certified SuppliersGlobalRemove | Free accountFOURSOURCE Supplier NetworkGlobalRemove | Open accessAIC Find a ProfessionalUnited States · North AmericaRemove |
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| Decision fit | |||
| Primary job | Check standards | Source production | Repair & conserve |
| Area | Materials | Production | Techniques & repair |
| Best for | Checking GOTS certification records | Searching global apparel and textile production capabilities | Finding professional textile or costume conservation help in the United States |
| 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. | 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 is opt-in and excludes qualified people who do not list; designation does not guarantee availability, price, or suitability for a specific object or treatment. |
| Practical access | |||
| For | Apparel brands | Apparel brands | Both |
| Location or jurisdiction | Global | Global | United States · North America |
| Access | Open access | Free account | Open access |
| Format | Directory | Marketplace | Directory |
| Source type | Official registry | Commercial marketplace | Industry organization |
| 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. | 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. | AIC says listed Professional Members complete a peer-reviewed application and may be searched by specialty, material, service, location, or name. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Next review due | Oct 13, 2026 | Jan 17, 2027 | Jan 12, 2027 |
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