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| Decision field | Open accessKnitting Stitch LibraryGlobalRemove | Open accessPattern Grading & Size-Run Validation RecordGlobalRemove | Open accessQUT TextileR Knowledge BaseAustralia · OceaniaRemove |
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| Decision fit | |||
| Primary job | Learn techniques | Find patterns & fit | Choose materials |
| Also useful for | No additional job recorded | No additional job recorded | No additional job recorded |
| Area | Techniques & repair | Patterns & fit | Materials |
| Best for | Learning or comparing knit structures | Auditing inherited grade rules or controlling a new multi-size pattern release from approved targets through sample evidence | Comparing common fibre types and blends by typical use and care before choosing a project material, then following the cited source when the decision needs testing or current claim evidence |
| Know before using | A foundational library, not yet an exhaustive stitch encyclopedia. | The record does not create a production grade, supply universal increments or breakpoints, validate a CAD file or fit population, reproduce licensed standards, or replace qualified anthropometric, pattern, technical-design, fit, quality, accessibility, safety, statistical, and user-research review. | This is a general educational reference, not a neutral material ranking, complete fibre encyclopedia, specification, test report, sourcing database, lifecycle assessment, certification, safety procedure, or proof of a product claim. Coverage and citation depth vary by page, and some environmental, care, performance, or end-of-life statements are broad. Fibre name alone does not establish a fabric's construction, blend percentage, finish, quality, behavior, or suitability. Confirm the exact composition, construction, finish, care label, sample behavior, test evidence, certification scope, and project requirements with the responsible supplier, scheme, laboratory, or specialist. |
| Practical access | |||
| For | Makers | Apparel brands | Both |
| Location or jurisdiction | Global | Global | Australia · Oceania |
| Access | Open access | Open access | Open access |
| Format | Stitch Authority | Stitch Authority | Reference |
| Source type | Stitch Authority | Stitch Authority | First-party platform |
| Source and review | |||
| What the source establishes | The linked tool or guide is maintained inside Stitch Authority and was checked against its current public interface. | The guide cites current ISO body-table, size-designation, and garment-measurement boundaries plus two peer-reviewed studies that tested the relationship between conventional grade rules, anthropometric evidence, and garment fit; it requires product-specific target deltas and validation instead of publishing universal increments. | The live QUT index says the knowledge base is designed to help users choose an appropriate textile and extend garment use. It links 14 topics: nine named fibre pages, textile blends, re-making, reuse, recycling, and repair. Checked silk, polyester, wool, and blend pages organize information under overview, common fabrics, context of use, care, recycling, and further reading where applicable. QUT identifies TextileR as a research group and publishes named researchers, publications, objectives, and a direct contact. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 27, 2026 | Jul 26, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jul 15, 2027 | Jul 27, 2027 | Jan 22, 2027 |
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