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| Decision field | Open accessPEFC Find CertifiedGlobalRemove | Open accessPattern Test Brief TemplateGlobalRemove | Open accessQuiltMapGlobalRemove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decision fit | |||
| Primary job | Check standards | Find patterns & fit | Choose materials |
| Also useful for | No additional job recorded | No additional job recorded | No additional job recorded |
| Area | Standards | Patterns & fit | Materials |
| Best for | Finding or checking paper-based packaging and hangtag suppliers with PEFC chain-of-custody scope | Planning a sewing, knitting, or crochet pattern test | Finding quilt-material sellers and adjacent quilting services by country or map |
| Know before using | A chain-of-custody record applies only to the named organization and scope; verify the exact product claim, current status, supplier role, artwork approval, and transaction documentation for each order. | The workflow is not a contract or quality certification; local legal duties and technical review may still apply. | Coverage is quilting-specific and uneven by country; businesses can pay for enhanced features, and community or owner updates do not verify inventory, service quality, hours, or availability. |
| Practical access | |||
| For | Apparel brands | Both | Makers |
| Location or jurisdiction | Global | Global | Global |
| Access | Open access | Open access | Open access |
| Format | Directory | Stitch Authority | Directory |
| Source type | Official registry | Stitch Authority | First-party platform |
| Source and review | |||
| What the source establishes | PEFC describes the database as a current discovery and verification route for certified organizations, certificate validity, countries, product scope, sourcing, and due diligence. | The linked tool or guide is maintained inside Stitch Authority and was checked against its current public interface. | QuiltMap describes free public search and free basic listings, community submissions and claims, and country routes covering North America, Europe, Japan, South Korea, and Australia. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Next review due | Oct 13, 2026 | Jul 15, 2027 | Jan 11, 2027 |
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