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| Decision field | Open accessMaterial Sourcing RequestGlobalRemove | Open accessPattern Test Brief TemplateGlobalRemove | Open accessGOTS Certified SuppliersGlobalRemove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decision fit | |||
| Primary job | Choose materials | Find patterns & fit | Check standards |
| Also useful for | No additional job recorded | No additional job recorded | No additional job recorded |
| Area | Materials | Patterns & fit | Materials |
| Best for | Requesting comparable fabric, trim, or component offers | Planning a sewing, knitting, or crochet pattern test | Checking GOTS certification records |
| Know before using | The request does not set product-specific pass values, prove fitness or safety, validate claims, replace laboratory testing, or determine legal compliance. | The workflow is not a contract or quality certification; local legal duties and technical review may still apply. | 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 | Apparel brands | Both | 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 request uses official textile test-method scopes, labeling guidance, and trade capability questions to keep specifications, methods, samples, substitutions, and supplier evidence comparable. | The linked tool or guide is maintained inside Stitch Authority and was checked against its current public interface. | 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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