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| Decision field | Open accessGOTS Certified SuppliersGlobalRemove | Free + paidYarnpondGlobalRemove | Free downloadAAFA Restricted Substance ListGlobalRemove |
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| Decision fit | |||
| Primary job | Check standards | Find patterns & fit | Check standards |
| Area | Materials | Patterns & fit | Standards |
| Best for | Checking GOTS certification records | Running knit or crochet pattern tests | Surveying finished-product chemical regulations |
| 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 platform is for knit and crochet rather than sewing, and a profile, application, rating, or platform listing does not prove technical competence, availability, identity, or fit for a project. Prices and plan limits can change. Define the test or edit scope, sizes, yarn, deadlines, compensation, confidentiality, intellectual property, file handling, expected feedback, and dispute process in writing before work starts. | AAFA provides the list for information only and says it is voluntary, may contain omissions or inaccuracies, and is not legal advice. A global most-restrictive value is not a complete market or product determination. Verify the current controlling law, jurisdiction, product and component scope, exemptions, effective dates, test method, sampling plan, brand requirements, manufacturing-input controls, and other safety rules. |
| Practical access | |||
| For | Apparel brands | Both | Apparel brands |
| Location or jurisdiction | Global | Global | Global |
| Access | Open access | Free + paid | Free download |
| Format | Directory | Community | Reference |
| Source type | Official registry | First-party platform | 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. | Yarnpond's current pages let knit and crochet designers publish public or private testing calls, select applicants, communicate with test teams, set milestones, collect feedback, post sample-making calls, and advertise tech-editing jobs. Testers can participate without charge, while designers pay per testing or job post or use a subscription, and tech editors maintain profiles and apply to posted work. | AAFA published RSL Version 26 on January 28, 2026 in searchable spreadsheet and PDF formats. The association describes it as a regularly updated reference to laws and regulations restricting chemicals in finished apparel, footwear, accessories, and home textiles. Its methodology records final-product or component limits, jurisdiction, test method, and comments, and excludes factory-process restrictions and non-chemical product-safety rules. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Next review due | Oct 13, 2026 | Jan 17, 2027 | Oct 19, 2026 |
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