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| Decision field | Open accessPattern Test Brief TemplateGlobalRemove | Open accessBetter Work Transparency PortalGlobalRemove |
|---|---|---|
| Decision fit | ||
| Primary job | Find patterns & fit | Check standards |
| Also useful for | No additional job recorded | No additional job recorded |
| Area | Patterns & fit | Production |
| Best for | Planning a sewing, knitting, or crochet pattern test | Reviewing public labor-compliance findings for a participating factory |
| Know before using | The workflow is not a contract or quality certification; local legal duties and technical review may still apply. | Coverage is limited to participating countries and eligible factories, and current migration can delay recent assessments; absence of a published issue is not approval, a complete audit, or proof of sourcing fit. |
| Practical access | ||
| For | Both | Apparel brands |
| Location or jurisdiction | Global | Global |
| Access | Open access | Open access |
| Format | Stitch Authority | Directory |
| Source type | 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 program publishes factory identity, country, assessment timing and method, disclosed non-compliance items, and factory responses after eligibility thresholds in participating programs. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jul 15, 2027 | Oct 13, 2026 |
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