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| Decision field | Open accessQUT TextileR Knowledge BaseAustralia · OceaniaRemove | Free accountFOURSOURCE Supplier NetworkGlobalRemove | Open accessCAFTA-DR Textiles and Apparel DirectoryLatin America & CaribbeanRemove |
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| Decision fit | |||
| Primary job | Choose materials | Source production | Source production |
| Also useful for | No additional job recorded | No additional job recorded | No additional job recorded |
| Area | Materials | Production | Production |
| Best for | Comparing common fibre types and blends by typical use and care before choosing a project material, then following the cited source when the decision needs testing or current claim evidence | Searching global apparel and textile production capabilities | Nearshore supplier discovery in the CAFTA-DR region |
| Know before using | This is a general educational reference, not a neutral material ranking, complete fibre encyclopedia, specification, test report, sourcing database, lifecycle assessment, certification, safety procedure, or proof of a product claim. Coverage and citation depth vary by page, and some environmental, care, performance, or end-of-life statements are broad. Fibre name alone does not establish a fabric's construction, blend percentage, finish, quality, behavior, or suitability. Confirm the exact composition, construction, finish, care label, sample behavior, test evidence, certification scope, and project requirements with the responsible supplier, scheme, laboratory, or specialist. | The company count is a changing platform claim. Search fields, profiles, certificates, locations, and account access do not independently verify the legal entity, factory ownership, capability, capacity, certificate validity or scope, compliance performance, delivery, or project fit. Confirm the site and subcontracting, credentials with issuers, samples, audits when appropriate, specifications, contracts, and commercial terms. | Regional inclusion and a company profile do not prove origin eligibility, available capacity, minimums, compliance, workmanship, or commercial fit. |
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| For | Both | Apparel brands | Apparel brands |
| Location or jurisdiction | Australia · Oceania | Global | Latin America & Caribbean |
| Access | Open access | Free account | Open access |
| Format | Reference | Marketplace | Directory |
| Source type | First-party platform | Commercial marketplace | First-party platform |
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| What the source establishes | The live QUT index says the knowledge base is designed to help users choose an appropriate textile and extend garment use. It links 14 topics: nine named fibre pages, textile blends, re-making, reuse, recycling, and repair. Checked silk, polyester, wool, and blend pages organize information under overview, common fabrics, context of use, care, recycling, and further reading where applicable. QUT identifies TextileR as a research group and publishes named researchers, publications, objectives, and a direct contact. | FOURSOURCE's current public network page presents an operator-reported global company count and country or territory search. It says logged-in users can narrow results by compliance certificates, product groups, fabric types, target groups, minimum order quantities, and other fields, with a free-trial and supplier sign-up route. | The ConnectAmericas-powered platform exposes a company directory for manufacturers, importers, and input suppliers plus purchasing notices and a knowledge center. |
| Linked page reviewed | Jul 26, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Next review due | Jan 22, 2027 | Jan 17, 2027 | Jan 11, 2027 |
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