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| Decision field | Open accessGarment POM Definition & Verification RecordGlobalRemove | Open accessAIC Find a ProfessionalUnited States · North AmericaRemove |
|---|---|---|
| Decision fit | ||
| Primary job | Source production | Repair & conserve |
| Also useful for | No additional job recorded | No additional job recorded |
| Area | Production | Techniques & repair |
| Best for | Turning an ambiguous POM name, code, or diagram into a reproducible method before setting targets, tolerances, or inspection decisions | Finding professional textile or costume conservation help in the United States |
| Know before using | The record does not reproduce licensed ISO measurement drawings, supply universal POM codes or targets, approve an internal method, prove measurement capability or product fit, or replace qualified technical-design, pattern, fit, quality, metrology, safety, and regulatory review. | The directory is opt-in and excludes qualified people who do not list; designation does not guarantee availability, price, or suitability for a specific object or treatment. |
| Practical access | ||
| For | Apparel brands | Both |
| Location or jurisdiction | Global | United States · North America |
| Access | Open access | Open access |
| Format | Stitch Authority | Directory |
| Source type | Stitch Authority | Industry organization |
| Source and review | ||
| What the source establishes | The guide cites current ISO garment-measurement, body-measurement, and textile-conditioning standards plus NIST measurement-process guidance for repeatability and reproducibility; it requires organization-specific codes, added points, targets, and tolerances to remain explicitly controlled. | AIC says listed Professional Members complete a peer-reviewed application and may be searched by specialty, material, service, location, or name. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jul 16, 2027 | Jan 12, 2027 |
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