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| Decision field | Open accessGOTS Certified SuppliersGlobalRemove | Open accessTextile Language TranslatorGlobalRemove | Open accessQuiltMapGlobalRemove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decision fit | |||
| Primary job | Check standards | Learn techniques | Choose materials |
| Area | Materials | Techniques & repair | Materials |
| Best for | Checking GOTS certification records | Turning an unfamiliar phrase or production acronym into a precise next question | Finding quilt-material sellers and adjacent quilting services by country or map |
| 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. | It is a translation and orientation layer, not legal advice, certification approval, a purchased standard, or proof that a supplier, sample, or lot conforms. | Coverage is quilting-specific and uneven by country; businesses can pay for enhanced features, and community or owner updates do not verify inventory, service quality, hours, or availability. |
| Practical access | |||
| For | Apparel brands | Both | Makers |
| Location or jurisdiction | Global | Global | Global |
| 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. | Each entry includes plain-language aliases, a working definition, a decision boundary, a checked source, and an internal next step; a repository audit enforces completeness and review dates. | QuiltMap describes free public search and free basic listings, community submissions and claims, and country routes covering North America, Europe, Japan, South Korea, and Australia. |
| 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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