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| Decision field | Quote-basedMaterial ExchangeGlobalRemove | Open accessUnknown Textile Identification & Evidence RecordGlobalRemove |
|---|---|---|
| Decision fit | ||
| Primary job | Choose materials | Choose materials |
| Also useful for | No additional job recorded | No additional job recorded |
| Area | Materials | Materials |
| Best for | Structured material sourcing across teams | Investigating an unknown textile without using flame, smoke, odor, or residue as composition, flammability, care, safety, or compliance proof |
| Know before using | Supplier content, uploaded certificates, and AI suggestions are leads, not independent verification. Public brand pricing and full access are not stated on the main page. Verify material identity and performance, certificate issuer and validity, supplier capability, samples, price, availability, commercial terms, data permissions, and any AI output before a sourcing decision. | The record does not identify a submitted textile, provide a home burn procedure, turn an observation into a fibre or blend result, choose a laboratory method, establish flammability or market compliance, validate a care instruction, or replace qualified laboratory, textile, conservation, safety, compliance, and legal review. |
| Practical access | ||
| For | Apparel brands | Both |
| Location or jurisdiction | Global | Global |
| Access | Quote-based | Open access |
| Format | Software | Stitch Authority |
| Source type | First-party platform | Stitch Authority |
| Source and review | ||
| What the source establishes | Material Exchange's current terms describe a business-to-business sourcing hub that connects brands and suppliers for AI-assisted material discovery, sample requests, bulk inquiries, negotiation, and collaboration. Suppliers upload product descriptions, availability, pricing, and certificates. The terms state that the platform cannot verify certificate accuracy and that AI results may be imperfect. | The guide cites current AATCC qualitative and quantitative fibre-analysis methods, the published ISO 1833-1 quantitative-analysis principles, ASTM's withdrawn D276 status and reinstatement work item, current FTC U.S. textile-label guidance, and current CPSC clothing-textile flammability guidance. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jan 17, 2027 | Jul 16, 2027 |
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