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| Decision field | Open accessPattern Test Brief TemplateGlobalRemove | Free downloadAFIRM Restricted Substances ListGlobalRemove | Open accessGOTS Certified SuppliersGlobalRemove |
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| Decision fit | |||
| Primary job | Find patterns & fit | Check standards | Check standards |
| Area | Patterns & fit | Standards | Materials |
| Best for | Planning a sewing, knitting, or crochet pattern test | Building a product chemical-restriction baseline | Checking GOTS certification records |
| Know before using | The workflow is not a contract or quality certification; local legal duties and technical review may still apply. | AFIRM states that its list is guidance, not legal advice, an industry standard of care, or a guarantee of completeness or brand acceptance. It does not replace current law, a customer's stricter RSL, manufacturing-input controls, a product-specific risk and sampling plan, accepted laboratory methods, supplier controls, or performance and safety testing. | 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 | Both | Apparel brands | Apparel brands |
| Location or jurisdiction | Global | Global | Global |
| Access | Open access | Free download | Open access |
| Format | Stitch Authority | Reference | Directory |
| Source type | Stitch Authority | Industry organization | 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. | AFIRM publishes a 2026 multilingual Restricted Substances List for chemicals in finished apparel, footwear, accessories, and related materials, with a material-specific testing matrix. Its FAQ says the list does not cover product-performance testing, distinguishes the finished-product RSL from manufacturing-input lists, and tells suppliers to check each customer's brand-specific requirements and testing acceptance. | 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 21, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jul 15, 2027 | Oct 19, 2026 | Oct 13, 2026 |
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