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| Decision field | Open accessGOTS Certified SuppliersGlobalRemove | Open accessSeam Allowance ConverterGlobalRemove | Free + paidMaker’s RowUnited States · North AmericaRemove |
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| Decision fit | |||
| Primary job | Check standards | Find patterns & fit | Source production |
| Area | Materials | Patterns & fit | Production |
| Best for | Checking GOTS certification records | Working between pattern systems | Finding US production partners |
| 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. | A unit reference; the correct allowance depends on material, seam type, and production method. | A factory profile, platform label, bid, estimate, or message does not establish current identity, factory ownership, capability, capacity, workmanship, pricing, compliance, delivery, or project fit. Paid-plan visibility can affect who responds. Verify the production site, subcontracting, references, samples, quality and compliance records, specifications, commercial terms, and remedies directly. |
| Practical access | |||
| For | Apparel brands | Both | Apparel brands |
| Location or jurisdiction | Global | Global | United States · North America |
| Access | Open access | Open access | Free + paid |
| Format | Directory | Stitch Authority | Marketplace |
| Source type | Official registry | Stitch Authority | Commercial marketplace |
| 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. | Maker's Row currently lets a brand submit a project before advance sign-up, then provides access to an account. Its project workflow records product details and files and connects projects with factories by location and specialty. Search guidance lists apparel capabilities such as pattern making, sourcing, sample making, and production. Factory access to bids is plan-dependent. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Next review due | Oct 13, 2026 | Jul 15, 2027 | Jan 17, 2027 |
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