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| Decision field | Open accessKnitting Stitch LibraryGlobalRemove | Open accessSample Review & Approval RecordGlobalRemove | Open accessGOTS Certified SuppliersGlobalRemove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decision fit | |||
| Primary job | Learn techniques | Source production | Check standards |
| Also useful for | No additional job recorded | No additional job recorded | No additional job recorded |
| Area | Techniques & repair | Production | Materials |
| Best for | Learning or comparing knit structures | Approving a named sample without accidentally approving bulk | Checking GOTS certification records |
| Know before using | A foundational library, not yet an exhaustive stitch encyclopedia. | The record does not validate every size or user, prove bulk conformity, prescribe universal defect classes or AQL, replace testing or inspection, or establish compliance. | A company result is not a blanket approval; confirm the certificate scope, validity, facility, process, product, and transaction documentation for the exact purchase. |
| Practical access | |||
| For | Makers | Apparel brands | Apparel brands |
| Location or jurisdiction | Global | Global | Global |
| Access | Open access | Open access | Open access |
| Format | Stitch Authority | Stitch Authority | Directory |
| Source type | Stitch Authority | Stitch Authority | Official registry |
| 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 record applies version and lot controls from textile testing plus current ISO and ASQ acceptance-sampling boundaries to separate sample approval from bulk release. | The official GOTS search exposes certified entities by country, field of operation, product category, and certification detail, including processing and trading scopes. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jul 15, 2027 | Jul 15, 2027 | Oct 13, 2026 |
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