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| Decision field | Open accessPEFC Find CertifiedGlobalRemove | Open accessTech Pack Definition, Contents & LimitsGlobalRemove | Open accessQuiltMapGlobalRemove | Free accountWoolmark Learning CentreGlobalRemove |
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| Decision fit | ||||
| Primary job | Check standards | Source production | Choose materials | Learn techniques |
| Also useful for | No additional job recorded | No additional job recorded | No additional job recorded | No additional job recorded |
| Area | Standards | Production | Materials | Techniques & repair |
| Best for | Finding or checking paper-based packaging and hangtag suppliers with PEFC chain-of-custody scope | Understanding what a tech pack must control before using a template or releasing work | Finding quilt-material sellers and adjacent quilting services by country or map | Structured wool education |
| 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. | An orientation rather than a completed product record; it does not supply a universal format, licensed standard content, measurements, tolerances, construction settings, labels, approvals, compliance conclusion, or product-release authority. | 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. | 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. |
| Practical access | ||||
| For | Apparel brands | Apparel brands | Makers | Both |
| Location or jurisdiction | Global | Global | Global | Global |
| Access | Open access | Open access | Open access | Free account |
| Format | Directory | Stitch Authority | Directory | Reference |
| Source type | Official registry | Stitch Authority | First-party platform | Industry organization |
| 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 guide cites published ISO sources for documented-information, garment-measurement, stitch, and seam boundaries plus current U.S. FTC textile and care-labeling guidance; it discloses that ISO 10013:2021's 2026 systematic review is at close-of-review stage and separates every cited authority from product-specific technical and market decisions. | 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. | 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 27, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 28, 2026 |
| Next review due | Oct 13, 2026 | Jul 27, 2027 | Jan 11, 2027 | Jan 24, 2027 |
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