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| Decision field | Open accessPattern Test Brief TemplateGlobalRemove | Free downloadAFIRM Restricted Substances ListGlobalRemove | Free accountWoolmark Learning CentreGlobalRemove |
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| Decision fit | |||
| Primary job | Find patterns & fit | Check standards | Learn techniques |
| Also useful for | No additional job recorded | No additional job recorded | No additional job recorded |
| Area | Patterns & fit | Standards | Techniques & repair |
| Best for | Planning a sewing, knitting, or crochet pattern test | Building a product chemical-restriction baseline | Structured wool education |
| 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. | This is Woolmark-operated education focused on wool, not a neutral comparison of all fibres or processing systems. A completion badge records coursework, not independent proof of production competence, product performance, environmental impact, or compliance. Confirm technical values and local requirements against current standards before production use. |
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| For | Both | Apparel brands | Both |
| Location or jurisdiction | Global | Global | Global |
| Access | Open access | Free download | Free account |
| Format | Stitch Authority | Reference | Reference |
| Source type | Stitch Authority | Industry organization | Industry organization |
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| What the source establishes | The linked tool or guide is maintained inside Stitch Authority and was checked against its current public interface. | AFIRM's current About page identifies the Apparel and Footwear International RSL Management Group as a member-driven organization collaborating on chemicals management and assigns annual RSL maintenance to its RSL Committee. 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 current Woolmark Learning Centre library publishes free account-based coursework with module counts, completion times, progress tracking, knowledge checks, and supporting resources. Its wool programs cover fibre science, raw-wool and yarn processing, dyeing and finishing, woven textiles, knitwear, product quality, and wastewater management for learners and facilitators. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 | Jul 28, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jul 15, 2027 | Oct 28, 2026 | Jan 24, 2027 |
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