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| Decision field | Open accessJacaranda Quilters' Guild VendorsSouth Africa · AfricaRemove | Free + paidCommon ObjectiveGlobalRemove | Open accessControlled Tech Pack OrientationGlobalRemove |
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| Decision fit | |||
| Primary job | Choose materials | Source production | Source production |
| Area | Materials | Production | Production |
| Best for | Finding quilt, fibre, sewing, and machine suppliers around Gauteng and nearby South African regions | Finding sustainability-focused suppliers and guidance | Understanding what a tech pack must control before using a template or releasing work |
| Know before using | The guild actively markets participating vendors and the list is concentrated around Gauteng rather than national coverage; inclusion does not establish stock, pricing, accessibility, workmanship, or suitability, so verify directly. | A profile, match, uploaded credential, training credit, award, or platform ranking is not independent certification of a supplier or proof of current capability, performance, impact, capacity, or project fit. The platform's own ranking inputs and paid visibility affect discovery. Verify credentials with the issuer and check the legal entity, production site, claims, samples, references, terms, and compliance directly. | An orientation rather than a completed product record; it does not supply a universal format, licensed standard content, measurements, tolerances, construction settings, labels, approvals, compliance conclusion, or product-release authority. |
| Practical access | |||
| For | Makers | Apparel brands | Apparel brands |
| Location or jurisdiction | South Africa · Africa | Global | Global |
| Access | Open access | Free + paid | Open access |
| Format | Directory | Marketplace | Stitch Authority |
| Source type | Industry organization | Commercial marketplace | Stitch Authority |
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| What the source establishes | The current guild page identifies participating vendors, locations or service areas, product and service scopes, contact routes, online or appointment conditions, and selected business links. | Common Objective currently offers free individual and business profiles, personalised matches, supplier and content search, and limited monthly connection requests. Paid tiers unlock unlimited connections, additional content, training credits, and the CO Create sourcing workflow. Businesses enter their own profile information and upload certification or membership evidence; profile completeness, sustainability material, training credits, awards, and paid capabilities can influence visibility or ranking. | The guide cites current ISO sources for documented-information, garment-measurement, stitch, and seam boundaries plus current U.S. FTC textile and care-labeling guidance; it explicitly separates those authorities from product-specific technical and market decisions. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jan 11, 2027 | Jan 17, 2027 | Jul 16, 2027 |
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