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| Decision field | Open accessGOTS Certified SuppliersGlobalRemove | Open accessPattern Test Brief TemplateGlobalRemove | Open accessCAFTA-DR Textiles and Apparel DirectoryLatin America & CaribbeanRemove |
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| Decision fit | |||
| Primary job | Check standards | Find patterns & fit | Source production |
| Also useful for | No additional job recorded | No additional job recorded | No additional job recorded |
| Area | Materials | Patterns & fit | Production |
| Best for | Checking GOTS certification records | Planning a sewing, knitting, or crochet pattern test | Nearshore supplier discovery in the CAFTA-DR region |
| 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 workflow is not a contract or quality certification; local legal duties and technical review may still apply. | Regional inclusion and a company profile do not prove origin eligibility, available capacity, minimums, compliance, workmanship, or commercial fit. |
| Practical access | |||
| For | Apparel brands | Both | Apparel brands |
| Location or jurisdiction | Global | Global | Latin America & Caribbean |
| Access | Open access | Open access | Open access |
| Format | Directory | Stitch Authority | Directory |
| Source type | Official registry | Stitch Authority | First-party platform |
| 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 linked tool or guide is maintained inside Stitch Authority and was checked against its current public interface. | The ConnectAmericas-powered platform exposes a company directory for manufacturers, importers, and input suppliers plus purchasing notices and a knowledge center. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Next review due | Oct 13, 2026 | Jul 15, 2027 | Jan 11, 2027 |
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